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Overview |
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The
Silvretta Alps on the Austria / Switzerland border,
boasts lots of 3000m peaks, so is an ideal choice for
those wanting to bag some peaks. The terrain is idea
for intermediate level ski tourers, and the huts are
amazing as they are infamous for their great food and
hot showers!
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Our
tour starts and ends in the Ischgl valley, just across
the Tirol mountains from Klosters. The meeting point and
first night is in a hotel in Landeck, about a 2.5 hour
transfer from Zurich airport. |
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This
tour is ideal for those wanting a intermediate level ski
tour. As the course is based in mountain huts throughout,
this course will also appeal to those wishing to escape
the hustle of the Alpine valley towns. |
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You
can contemplate this tour after only a few days touring
experience. Skiing ability should be fairly good as there
is some steep skiing, and the powder on ths route is legendary |
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Guide will also try to develop your technical abilities,
allowing you to probe for crevasses, attempt route finding,
practice crevasse rescue and the use of GPS equipment,
& become efficient at avalanche prediction. |
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accommodation in the mountain huts on the route is half-board
throughout. This level of comfort is important, as you
really need a good cooked meal after the efforts of each
day of ski touring. |
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Dates: 20
- 26 February 2011, 13 - 19 March 2011.
For current availability on this course click
here. |
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The
course at a glance... |
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7
days, running from Sunday to Saturday.
Price £899pp, includes accommodation. |
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Great ski tour on the Swiss / Austrian border, for
those with some touring experience |
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Top tip... book an
Intro
Ski Tour weekend just
before the Haute Route |
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could also consider... Haute
Route or Ski
Mont Blanc |
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Itinerary
notes and options
There are many route variations and options on the Silvretta
ski tour, such as using the alternative start point of the Partenen.
The guide can alter the tour to take advantage of the best weather
and snow conditions. In this way the itinerary can be flexed
so that you achieve as much as possible on your ski tour. All
our Silvretta tours are run by guides who know the region really
well, so rest assured that you will have the best trip possible,
benefiting from great local knowledge. The itinerary below is
for guidance, but should give you a clear idea of the possibilities. |
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Brief Course
Itinerary |
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Travel
to Landeck in Austria to arrive for the 19:00 check-in
at the accommodation, followed by course safety and itinerary
briefings. There is time for kit checks or rental of equipment.
Briefings are over by 20:00 and the guide will accompany
the group to
pre-dinner drinks.
Night in Landeck. |
| Mon |
Transfer
to Ishgul ski area. Enjoy a few funs to check the kit
and get your ski legs back, then take lifts to Paulinerkopf
and ski tour over several cols along the Austria-Switzerland
border, before descending to the Heidelbergerhütte
at 2264m. The hut has hot showers, a good choice of drinks,
and great food. |
| Tue |
Today
the aim of the tour is to reach the Jamtalhütte,
and the route ascends up the glacier to reach the Kronenjoch
col. If you are feeling strong, you ascend the peak of
Breite Krone, and return to the col. From here you ski
down to the Jamtalhütte, where you stay for the night. |
| Wed |
You
have a choice of ski touring summits to aim for today,
including the Hinter Jamspitz 3156m, Augstenspitze 3228m,
or the Gemsspitz 3107m, before returning to the Jamtalhütte
for the evening. Using this hut as a base for two nights
enables you to travel and ski with a light pack today. |
| Thu |
An
early start to ski tour up to the summit of Dreiländerspitze
3197m. This is quite a technical ascent, and you can leave
skis just below the summit, to reach this narrow top using
crampons. There are several other peaks to select from
instead. The mountain scenary in this section is absolutely
stunning. After the summit, you ski down to reach the
Wiesbadnerhütte where you spend the night. |
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Today
is a little easier on the legs, with only a short ascent,
then the long descent over the Bieltaljoch down to the
Galtür valley via Bielerhöhe. The normal descent
reaches the town of Wirl, from which the ski bus and transfers
will take you back to the hotel at Landeck for your last
night and celebratory evening meal. |
| Sat |
Breakfast
in Landeck, hotel
check out 10:00am, then free
to depart whenever suits your travel plans. |
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NOTES: Where possible we follow itineraries. Mountain adventures
are weather and conditions dependant, so occasionaly we are
forced to alter the plans. If this is the case, suitable alternatives
are offered. Please use this outline itinerary as a guide to
the types of route / activity that you will attempt. |
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| Course
Prices |
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Standard
course
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5
days guiding, 7 days holiday in total |
£899 |
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Premium
course
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7
days guiding, 8 days holiday in total
(Standard course plus Acclimatisation weekend)
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£998 |
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Secure
online booking system |
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Course Inclusions: 1)
IFMGA Mountain Guides for five days, 2) Pre course information
booklet, 3) Equipment discount voucher for UK shops, 4) Two
nights half board accommodation in Landeck, Austria (inc. bedding
& towels), 5) Four nights half board accommodation in mountain
huts including three course cooked evening meals. 6)
Free 36 page technical Course Instruction Booklet. |
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| Exclusions:
1) Travel to and from Landeck, Austria, 2) Cable Cars and valley
transfers (budget on £60), 3) Ski hire, 4) Personal laundry,
telephone calls, lunches, & any purchases in mountain huts
/ hotels / restaurants, 5) Activities insurance, & excess
baggage charges. |
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The
loan of all technical climbing equipment for each client is
included* in the course price as required: ice axe, 12 point
crampons, helmet, harness, ropes, ice screws, avalanche tranceiver,
avalanche probe and shovel. The
course requires a minimum number of 4 people. If there are less
than minimum numbers, the course can go ahead if you request
it, but the price will rise (for 2 people the price is £1199pp).
In this situation, should you choose not to continue your booking,
you can opt for a full refund or a transfer onto another course
or date. |
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| Upgrade
options |
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Acclimatisation
Weekend
£99
(throughout the season) |
To
get the most out your course, acclimatisation is essential
so that you minimise the chances of AMS (altitude sickness)
later on during your course,
details. |
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Avalanche
Skills Day
£49
(throughout the season) |
To
learn avalanche prediction, reutschblocks and use of avalanche
tranceivers. Course is available on any day during the
week (includes ARVA),
details. |
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