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A ski tour that will test your persistence!

 

Steep hairpin turns, scrambling peaks, vertical descents
and much more is offered on this guided tour!

 

This is the right offer if you want to improve your technique, tackle a difficult tour with support or generally want to experience an adrenaline-rich adventure with like-minded people!

Duration: 1 day

Wo: Furka Gebiet, Schweiz

Wann: July 2021

Price: CHF 290.- p.P.

Date: December to April

Free places left

Adventure ID: 11/202102

Country/Region: Switzerland, Uri

Meeting point: Andermatt, 6490​​​​​​​

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Participants: 3-8 guests

Services: Swiss certified mountain guide, snacks and tea, group material

Requirements: 

Ski touring experience necessary.

Hairpin turns necessary.
Good skiing ability in deep snow.
Generally fit and able to hike at least 6 hours.

Intended Schedule:

 

08:00

At the meeting point, we organize our equipment and perform an avalanche transceiver check.

After applying the skins, we start our approach towards the summit with dream views!

The ascent takes between 4 and 8 hours, depending on the pace of all participants and snow conditions.

Occasionally, the tour may include steep steps that must be climbed with crampons and ice axe, as well as steep slopes on the descent. We will select the tour so that all participants are at the same level.

 

13:00

Once at the top, we enjoy warming sun rays and breathtaking views. After a fortifying tea, we prepare for a fantastic descent in deep snow. Steep couloirs, north-facing slopes and adrenaline rush are waiting for us! Skins off, ski boots tightened, avalanche beacon on "send" and let's go!
 

Additional service: summit fondue

For an extra charge of 40.- CHF it is possible to enjoy a tasty fondue on the summit. Please request this extra service in advance

Execution: 

We will confirm if the tour is taking place per e-mail latest:

if it's a weekend tour 1 day before it begins (from 11:00)

if it's a multi day tour 2 days before it begins (from 17:00)

After the tour: 

We'll email you direct links to the photo upload/download and our feedback form

Material



Clothing:

  • Hard shell jacket
  • Soft shell or fleece jacket
  • Breathable clothes
  • Beanie, gloves


Miscellaneous:

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun and lip cream
  • Water bottle
  • Ev. camera and power bank
  • Sturdy shoes for the approach
  • Backpack (10-30l)


Technical equipment:

  • Helmet

  • Ski with ski touring bindings, climbing skins, ski crampons

  • LVS Set (LVS device, shovel, probe)

  • Avalanche airbag, if available

  • Ice axe and crampons


Catering:

  • Snacks: These will be eaten between breakfast and dinner, so pack enough for the days of the tour. Dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, wholemeal bread and energy bars suit well. To avoid your backpack from being too heavy, try not to bring too much food with you.
  • Snacks and tea: included in this tour. As a commitment to animal welfare, we do not offer fish/meat. We still try our best to keep the menu as exciting as possible despite logistical difficulties. Please notify us in advance of any special dietary needs.


Covid-19 measures:

  • 100ml disinfectant
  • Protective masks (2 per day)


Rental equipment:

  • Ski tour Set: Ski, bindings, climbing skins, CHF 60.00

  • Avalanche airbag, CHF 50.00

  •  Ice Axe, CHF 20.00

  • Crampons, CHF 20.00

  • Helmet, CHF 15.00​​​​​​​

Before the tour:

It is mandatory to read the last information about your tour 1 day before the tour starts (from 11am). We will email you at the mentioned time.

Free places left

On request

Your adventure guide: 

Exped Tribe 

Swiss certified mountain guide

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Any question left?

Not sure if your skills fulfill the requirements above?

I will be happy to help you!

Stefania

travel@expedtribe.com

+41 766 10 10 26

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Worth knowing:

 

- The exact ski tour will be defined and notified in advance, depending on the skiing ability of the participants and snow conditions;

- This ski tour is more suitable for advanced skiers, as good skiing skills are required as well as endurance for the ascent;

- It is possible to combine the ski tour with a delicious "summit fondue", before tackling the final descent in deep snow