Gain Mt Twynam Australia’s 3rd highest Pk affording fantastic views of the Main Range & into the stunning relief of the Western Faces. More challenging distances & climbs over a full days ski touring, for those who have prior experience in the backcountry. A long challenging climb for the first part of the day . This tour is a great precursor to gauge yourself for SMBC’s Western Faces Experience. Please see MORE DETAIL below

 

Guiding Topics

• Route selection

• Ascending techniques

  • Traversing

  • Climbing angle

  • Pole techniques

• Transitioning

• Descent strategies

• BC etiquette

• Emergency response

• Contingency plans

 

Intended Location

• Mt Twynam/Pounds Ck

• Guthega River/Mt Tate area as weather contingency

• Depending on group’s capabilities i.e. skills, fitness , endurance our return may be Illawong bridge or Guthega Dam wall

 

Rating: Challenging

Requires a higher level of fitness & some experience in the backcountry. Expect to encounter longer climbs with distances about 15km & climbs around 1200 vertical meters & more challenging

 

Duration: 8hrs approx, distances include descents which is generally half the total distance

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Meeting Place

• Start: Guthega SMBC HQ 7:00a.m.

  • Brief

  • Equip familiarisation

  • Route overview

 

Experience Required

• Ideally participants will have previous backcountry experience

•  Be a confident off piste skier

• See FAQ “Do I need to be an experienced skier/boarder”  & 

• "Minimum age limit"

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Group Size

• 1:5 guide to client ratio

 

Included​​

• Backpack

• Guiding & Instruction

 

Needs

• See ”EQUIP LIST" below

• Alpine Touring skis, climbing skins

       & adjustable poles​ for hire

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More Detail

• Parking for this trip will be at Guthega as we don't make the last lifts back for Perisher return.

• Participants must be at Guthega SMBC HQ at 7:30a.m. for briefing, tour will commence at 8:00a.m. sharp!

• Guide to client ratio is 1:5max. Smaller numbers are okay but a minimum charge applies.

• This tour is not suited to standard downhill boots, you will require alpine touring boots or a boot with a generous walk mode.