Go beyond the boundaries and discover the true winter wilderness
4 Day Ski Touring and Pilates all inclusive Falls Creek Adventure
18th-22th September 2022
The aim of these four days is to prepare your fitness to successfully ski tour an adventure that awaits you around the world or further afield in Australia’s vast snow landscape.
Each day is set as a progression to build stamina, touring ability and technique that will make your next ski touring adventure a safe and successful one.
Our tour provides the opportunity to break in your touring boots, check your pack for comfort and check in on how to pack your pack successfully.
Along the trek learn how to pace and climb/descend steep terrain and ski down some of the extraordinary mountainous terrain that surrounds Falls Creek.
The four nights are accommodated in the delightful Frueauf Village with an overnight camping experience option on the 3rd night. All meals and beverages are professionally catered for.
A briefing each night is provided by the guides to go over the details and any special requirements of the climb.
4 Day Ski Tour & Pilates Adventure
Check in at Frueauf Village Sunday 18th September for welcome drinks, gear checks and overview
Day One: Easy Start
7.00am: Wake to a Breakfast and Pilates Session
9.00am: Depart Frueauf village to Halley’s Comet Chair Lift.
10.00am: Ski to top of the Summit.
10.30am: Depart Moonlight Ridge and return to Summit Top
11.30am: Arrive top of Frying Pan Spur for a morning tea
12.00pm: Depart to Road 24, ski down to Howmans Gap.
1.00pm: Arrive Howman’s Gap and have lunch amongst the Mountain Ash
1.30pm: Meet the Shuttle at Howman’s Gap and return to the Village
2.00pm: Arrive at Frueauf village to an open bar & spa for refreshments and relaxation.
2.00pm: Free afternoon
4.00pm Stretch & release pilates class
6.00pm Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day and plan for the following day.
7.00pm Dinner at Frueauf apartment
Day Two: First Tracks 15km Ski and Climb
7.00am Rise to a Breakfast Pilates session
8.30am: Brief for the day and gear check.
9.00am: Depart from Frueauf village ski to the Halley’s comet chair lift
10.00am: Ski the first side country beside Drovers dream.
11.30am: Ski to the top of Ruined Castle for a high altitude morning tea
11.45am: Ski the out of resort line of boomerang
12.00pm: Ski to Rocky Knolls and ski tour to the top of the Knolls
12.30pm: Lunch at the top of the Rocky Knolls
1.00pm: Ski the Rocky Knolls for the afternoon
3.00pm: Return to Frueauf village
4.00pm: Stretch & release pilates and/or spa and relaxation
6.00pm: Meet in Frueauf village for debrief of the day and plan for the following day.
7.00pm: Dinner is served at Frueauf village
Day Three: Big Day Out
9.00am: Depart from Frueauf Village ski to the Halley’s comet chair lift
9.30am: Ski to International for a warm up
10.30am: Depart top of International to moonlight bowl.
11.00am: Climb to top of Mc Kay
12.00pm: First run on the steep short pitch of Mount McKay
1.00pm: Lunch at the top of McKay
1.30pm: Go over steep climbing technique and cornice navigation.
2.45pm: Return to Pretty Valley Pondage to pre set overnight camp
3.30pm: Check campsite and prepare for evening dinner
5.00pm: Explore possibility of late afternoon ski
6.00pm: Change for dinner and retire to tents for overnight sleep
Day Four: Stepping it up 20 km
7.00am: Sunrise breakfast at camp
9.00am: Depart for resort
10.00am: Arrive Rocky Knolls
10.30am: Ski Back Side of the Rocky Knolls towards Pretty Valley Pondage.
11.30am: Return to the top of the Rocky Knolls for morning tea
12.00pm: Traverse technique and setting a skin track from the Rocky Knolls to the Rocky Knobs
12.30pm: Ski the Rocky Knobs
1.00pm: Lunch on the Rocky Knobs and ski tour
2.45pm: Depart to Ruined Castle and Scots Chair for return
3.30pm: Return to Resort & Send Off Drinks
Day Four Second Tour Option: Ready for the Big Tour 25km.
8.30am: Depart Frueauf Village to Halley’s Comet Chair Lift.
9.30am: Arrive at the top of Ruined Castle Chair
10.30am: Tour to the top of Rocky Knolls
10.30am: Ski down to Pretty Valley Huts for Morning Tea
11.00am: Tour up to the Rocky Knolls, ski into the Ruined Castle
12.30pm: Tour from top of Ruined Castle to Mt McKay
1.00pm: Lunch at the top of Mount McKay
2.45pm: Tour Mt McKay to Rocky Knolls and into Ruined Castle
3.00pm: Return to Resort & Send Off Drinks
Tour is based on a minimum of six persons only.
Twin Share Rate $2,300 per person
Single Supplement $2,700 per person
Tour dates: September 18th to 22nd
Contact Falls Creek Guides or Wildflower Pilates direct for bookings
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Four days ski Touring
Touring Guides for four days
Touring skis and Equipment
All meals & beverages professionally catered
Four nights accommodation at Frueauf village
Pre-set campsite & camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats) (OPTIONAL)
Backpacks
Daily Pilates Classes
*Lift ticket not included*
FAQs
Do I have to be a fabulous skier?
A minimum skiing ability of being able to ski comfortably down all blue runs.. We will have enough guides to seperate the groups if there is a split in ability levels.
Do I have to be super fit?
You need to have a moderate fitness level as we will be ski touring up mountains, but you can always just go at your own pace there will never be a rush to get to the top. A guidance of efficient climbing technique will be given as part of the tour.
You can do as much or as little as you like on this adventure, you will never be pressured to do anything you are not comfortable with.
Do I have to have Pilates experience?
No you do not, the Pilates classes will cater for everyone and be a perfect warm up and cool down for your adventures on skis.
What Equipment do I need?
You will just need your own ski boots, a touring boot is recommended but our binding work with all alpine ski boots. You will also need all our own outerwear, warm layers, good eye protection (sunglasses & goggles. A complete packing list will be sent out prior to the trip.
Can I come if I snowboard?
Snowboarders are welcome but you will need to have your own snowshoes/spilt board. If you do not have your own equipment we can help you source some at your own cost.