Bc guided tour

[Coopski]

Hi guys,

I was wanting to see if anyone had done some of the half day tours (like through wilderness sports jindy) to get a taste of the bc experience. From peoples experience is there any one tour better than the other and what are the good areas to try for first time back (slack) country skiiers such as myself. I know wilderness sport do areas such as the paralyser, mt Wheatley and ramshead. Any thoughts and reccommendations greatly appreciated.

[Taxman]

Tom Gellie was doing AT and Tele guided tours out out Charlotte Pass (CP had a bunch of AT gear for hire as well). Tom is a great guy and great instructor. Only problem is Tom is not working for CP any more, having moved to Thredbo.

[Snowie Meli]

how much dies a BC trip set you back when its a guided thing?

[John Deere]

Or you could organise a BC SW slide.....I don't really have the time but depending on the weekend, one of us who have been out there before might be able to attend.

[BlueHue]

JD could be onto something. I looked up a few prices (sorry can't remember at the moment, try googling wilderness sports or Thredbo has some backcountry tour prices buried in their website somewhere) and almost spat my coffee out.

If BC SW slide happened on dates I was available I'd be happy to show one or two spots to a small group as I'm fairly new to touring so have done a few easier tours close to the resorts over the last couple of years.

[John Deere]

Right on BH!!

[Coopski]

Thanks guys.
From my perspective my trip in august will be an odd one simply as we have a little one with us. My parents are coming with us so I will only get them to mind him for a couple of days and we may throw him in the creche if we choose to do anymore days so at the moment I have no set days/dates on the slopes. However if people were out and about on the Saturday the 6th of august then I would definitely be keen.
On a different note what are peoples thoughts on first timers. Hire AT skis for the day or alpine treckkers and skins for the day on your own get up. What are peoples thoughts on the treckkers. I appreciate it's much heavier to use your downhill gear but for a shortish play near the resort what would people recommend? Cheers guys

[karen97]

I would be up for a late season outing. Perhaps a overnighter at DHG?

[Paul Oberin]

Thanks guys.
From my perspective my trip in august will be an odd one simply as we have a little one with us. My parents are coming with us so I will only get them to mind him for a couple of days and we may throw him in the creche if we choose to do anymore days so at the moment I have no set days/dates on the slopes. However if people were out and about on the Saturday the 6th of august then I would definitely be keen.
On a different note what are peoples thoughts on first timers. Hire AT skis for the day or alpine treckkers and skins for the day on your own get up. What are peoples thoughts on the treckkers. I appreciate it's much heavier to use your downhill gear but for a shortish play near the resort what would people recommend? Cheers guys

Treckkers are OK for short distances out from a resort, but like you say Alpine skis, bindings and boots are heavy, hiring a lighter setup and going with a guide to show you how to use it would be much better.

[John Deere]

Kaz...DHG = boooring....lets get in amongst it!