Treble Cone Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Tour

A Treble Cone backcountry tour is an excellent introduction to the skiing and riding opportunities that lie beyond the ski field boundary. A local mountain guide will introduce you to the skills required to safely explore the backcountry and use their experience and local knowledge to find the best terrain and snow. Group tours are scheduled throughout winter and privately on demand. Register interest below and we will be in touch to make arrangements.

What to Expect

Treble Cone backcountry tours can be tailored to the group’s level but more fitness will allow further travel into the backcountry and experience more terrain and endless skiing, or riding.

Small groups and local, experienced guides provide the maximum opportunity to pick up all those tips and tricks for efficient travel, staying safe, and finding the best snow.

If you want to extend your backcountry knowledge, consider combining a day tour with an Avalanche Skills Course or Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Course.

We also run day tours at Cardrona or The Remarkables (transport surcharge applies).

Backcountry Tour Itinerary

Your guide will either pick you up from your accommodation in Wānaka or you can meet at the Treble Cone ski field base building at 8:30. Tours usually return to the base building by around 16:00 and back in town by 17:00.

The Treble Cone ski field lifts provide access to 1900m and acres of backcountry terrain of the Motutapu Conservation area. Untracked snow is available long after the ski field is chopped up.

It is a short hike to the summit of Treble Cone itself and Towers Ridge extends southwards towards Coronet Peak. The area offers a variety of runs and aspects for all levels of ski touring and splitboarding ability.

Fitness and Difficulty Requirements

Wānaka Mountain Guides - Treble Cone Backcountry Tour

Tours can be tailored to the group’s ability and fitness. Good fitness is required to get the most out of the day.

This trip is accessible to a wide range of ski and snowboarding abilities from intermediate to expert. Some touring experience is recommended.

Equipment

Avalanche safety gear can be provided. If you need to hire ski touring equipment, we work with MT Outdoors in Three Parks, Wānaka.

Get in touch with us to arrange splitboard hire.

Daily hire rates are $100 – $130.

Equipment List

Treble Cone Backcountry Tour Pricing and Dates

Duration: 8 hours

Maximum ratio: 1:5

2025: Dates:

Private tours can be run at any time on demand.

Register below to express an interest in joining a group tour with your available dates. Days are confirmed 48 – 24 hours before when we have an idea of the weather and conditions.

2025 Price:

$370 / $490 / $650 / $1090 per person for 4+ / 3 / 2 / 1 participants.

10% discount for private bookings more than 7 days in advance.

Includes: GST, guide fees, compliance costs, transport from Wānaka, and avalanche safety equipment.

Excludes: Lunch and snacks, touring equipment hire (if required), Treble Cone lift pass.

If you don’t have a Treble Cone season pass, a backcountry pass can be brought on the day for $75.

Tours can be run at Treble Cone, Cardrona or The Remarkables (additional surcharge applies).

Once booked, please check out our Safety Briefing prior to the day.