Go beyond the boundaries and discover the true winter wilderness
3 Day Ski Touring and Pilates all inclusive Falls Creek Adventure
12th-15th September 2022
The aim of these three days is to start your journey into the backcountry adventure that awaits you around the world or further afield in Australia’s vast snow landscape. The three days are coupled with ski oriented pilates sessions designed to enhance your strength and recovery to further enjoy your backcountry skiing adventures.
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 you will learn how to pace, climb and descend steep terrain, plus you will get to ski down some of the extraordinary mountainous terrain that surrounds Falls Creek.
The three nights are accommodated in the delightful Frueauf Village with all meals and beverages professionally catered for.
3 Day Ski Tour & Pilates Adventure
Check in at Frueauf Village the night prior with 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: Ski down road 24 to Howmans Gap
1.00pm: Arrive Howmans Gap and have lunch amongst the Mountain Ash
1.30pm: Meet the Shuttle at Howmans 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 and release pilates session
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 and release Pilates session
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 McKay
12.00pm: First run on the steep short pitch of Mount McKay
1.00pm: Lunch at the top of Mc Kay
1.30pm: Go over steep climbing technique and cornice navigation.
2.45pm: Ski out to Rocky Knolls for a few light descents
3.30pm: Return to resort and send off celebrations
Tour is based on a minimum of six persons only.
Twin Share Rate $1,850 per person
Single Supplement $2,490 per person
Tour Dates: September 12th to 15th
Contact Falls Creek Guides or Wildflower Pilates directly for bookings
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Three days ski Touring
Touring Guides for three days
Touring skis and equipment
All meals & beverages professionally catered
Three nights accommodation at Frueauf Village
Backpacks
Daily Pilates sessions
(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.
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.