Ski and Splitboard Touring
Helicopter access allows ski and splitboard tourers the opportunity to skip the lift queues and enjoy some untouched backcountry terrain. Finish back at Treble Cone ski field or with a final helicopter ride back to the valley floor at the end of the day.
Locations for heli-ski and splitboard tours can be chosen depending on conditions, budget, ability, and aspirations for private groups. We’ll make a recommendation of where to head based on the group’s experience and where conditions are likely to be best on the day. To maximise skiing and riding, we recommend fly-in and fly-out options. For multi-day trips to these remote areas, check out our Heli-camp.
From the summit of End Peak (2100m), explore a variety of epic backcountry terrain. With options for all levels of abilities and aspects to target the best snow conditions.
The summit of Black Peak (2289m) in the Harris Mountains provides outstanding views of the Southern Alps, down over the southern end of Lake W?naka, and the township.
Mount Alta (2339m) in the Buchannan Mountains has views from Mt Aspiring through to Lake W?naka. Day trips can fly directly to the summit to ski the south face and upper basins of the Rumbling Burn before climbing up and crossing the ridge and a final descent to the Tarns for a pickup and return to the valley floor.
The Isobel Glacier on the north slopes of Mount Tyndall is deep in the heart of Mount Aspiring National Park. Flight over the Harris Mountains to reach this spectacular area with views from the rugged West Coast to Tititea / Mount Aspiring.
Recommended equipment list.
Avalanche safety equipment (shovel, probe and transceiver) can be supplied.
Helmets are mandatory.
Let us know if you need to hire or borrow anything.
To hire touring skis, we work with MT Outdoors in Three Parks, Wanaka and we recommend getting in touch with them as soon as possible to make a booking during busy times of year.
Splitboards hire can be arranged through Wanaka Splitboard Rentals. Get in touch to arrange.
If using hired touring equipment, we recommend warming up with the gear before the day so that you can get the most out of the trip.
We recommend warming up on a Treble Cone Backcountry tour a few days before, especially if using hired touring equipment.
Private day trips available by arrangement on any suitable day from July to September.
Register below to express your interest and your available dates, group size, and any other requirements and trips will be confirmed 24 hours before departure depending on weather and conditions.
Get in touch with us for bespoke helicopter accessed touring camp multi-day trips.
Includes: Applicable taxes, NZMGA-certified guide, (if applicable), transport from Wanaka, and avalanche safety gear.
Excludes: Lunch and snacks, helicopter flights and landing fees, ski touring equipment hire (if required), and lift passes (if required).
Add Ons: A packed lunch package can be arranged for $30 per person.
We’ll make a recommendation of where to head based on where conditions are likely to be best on the day. We then charge price per group depending on the location:
‘A great local company offering backcountry tours. Less people, fresh lines and opportunity to enhance your backcountry skills. Our guide, was exceptional. He picked a great route, great skiing in variable conditions, and included some snow science along the way. Highly recommended.’
— — Nathan, Remarkables Backcountry Tour
