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Expert / Freeride

Steep, deep and variable natural terrain, with local guidance.

What Expert / Freeride means

Highly experienced off-piste skier. Comfortable with steep, deep and variable natural terrain and advanced freeride conditions.

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You are at this level if…

You ski steep, deep and variable off-piste snow with confidence.
You have freeride experience and know how conditions change a slope.
You want the best lines on Apharwat with a guide who knows them.

What you work on

Choosing lines on steep and technical terrain.
Staying in control in deep powder and difficult snow.
Moving safely on the mountain with your guide and group.

Where you ski

Freeride terrain from the Apharwat ridge, chosen on the day with a qualified local guide according to the snow and the avalanche conditions.

Lessons & guides for this level

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Lift passes for this level

Phase 2 Pass

The upper stage, Kongdoori to the Apharwat ridge, and the way to the open bowls and the long descents back toward the meadow. For confident skiers and riders; our team will say plainly wheth... Quoted for your dates.

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Multi-Day Lift Pass

Lift access across the days you are on the mountain, arranged in one go rather than queued for each morning. Most guests pair it with a course or a guide, and we hold the days around the les... Quoted for your dates.

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Days before travel	Cancellation charge
60 days or more	10% of package value
60 – 45 days	25% of package value
45 – 30 days	50% of package value
30 – 21 days	Refund given, minus a cancellation fee
Less than 15 days / no-show	100% (no refund)