4 Day Ski Touring and Pilates all inclusive Falls Creek Adventure

The aim of these four days is to build your fitness and learn techniques to successfully ski tour,

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 learn how to pack your pack successfully.

Along the trek learn how to pace and climb/descend steep terrain and to 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 profess

ionally catered for. 

A briefing each night is provided by the guides to go over the details and any special requirements for the next day’s adventure.

18th-22nd September 2022

Itinerary

  • 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 tour to top of the Summit.

    10.30am: Depart Moonlight Ridge and return to Summit Top

    11.30am: Arrive at the top of Frying Pan Spur for morning tea

    12.00pm: Depart to Road 24, ski down to Howman’s Gap.

    1.00pm: Arrive at Howman’s Gap and have lunch amongst the beautiful 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 tour 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 Mount McKay

    12.00pm: First run on the steep short pitch of Mount McKay

    1.00pm: Lunch at the top of Mount McKay

    1.30pm: Introduction to steep climbing technique and cornice navigation.

    2.45pm: Return to Pretty Valley Pondage to pre-set overnight camp or return back to Frueauf Village

    3.30pm: Check campsite and prepare for evening dinner or relaxing afternoon back at Frueauf Village

    5.00pm: Explore possibility of late afternoon ski

    6.00pm: Dinner and retire to tents or beds if not camping

  • Day Four: Stepping it up 20 km

    7.00am: Sunrise breakfast at camp

    9.00am: Depart for Rocky Knolls

    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: Introduction to 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 Mount McKay

    1.00pm: Lunch at the top of Mount McKay

    2.45pm: Tour Mount McKay to Rocky Knolls and into Ruined Castle

    3.00pm: Return to Resort & send off drinks

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Tour is based on a minimum of six people.

Twin Share Rate $2,300 per person

Single $2,700 per person 

Tour dates: September 18th to 22nd

Contact Wild Guides directly for bookings

  • 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*