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Wanaka Mountain Guides - Wanaka Backcountry Ski Week

Wanaka Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Week

Wanaka Backcountry Ski Week

Overview

The Wanaka Backcountry Ski Week is Wanaka Mountain Guides’ flexible all-inclusive package for backcountry enthusiasts. We look after all aspects of your trip from your arrival so you can focus on experiencing the best lift and helicopter-accessed ski and splitboard touring from a comfortable base with your professional guide. Duration can be tailored to requirements and the flexibility itinerary and our local knowledge and experience allows us to capture the optimal conditions around the region. Optional extras include heli-skiing and overnight stays at mountain huts and luxurious mountain chalets.
Wanaka Backcountry Ski Week

We are based in Wanaka, one of the premier skiing destinations in New Zealand. Wanaka is a smaller and more laid-back version of the bustling resort of Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wanaka and at the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. A flexible itinerary allows us to structure the week to get the best out of the current conditions.

Itinerary

Lift accessed skiing and snowboarding

Lift accessed skiing and snowboarding
The ski resorts of Treble Cone and Cardrona are with 45 minutes drive. Cardrona is great for families with a range of beginner and intermediate terrain. Treble Cone is for more advanced Skiers and riders with the majority of off-piste terrain. The resorts give us lift access to a variety of backcountry terrain.

Helicopter accessed ski and splitboard touring

Helicopter accessed ski and splitboard touring
We also have helicopter accessed touring options available.

Heli-skiing

Heli-skiing
Heli-skiing packages can also be coordinated with Harris Mountains Heliski throughout the Harris, Buchanan Mountains and Aspiring National Park.

Other activities

Other activities
Rest day activities that can be organised include wine tours, mountain biking or just relaxing by the lake.

Accommodation

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The Wanaka Backcountry Ski Week is based from Wanaka Mountain Guides’ Kea Lodge, a private serviced house with 3 bedrooms and accommodation for up to 6 people.

It is possible for groups to arrange their own accommodation through platforms like AirBnB and just book the guiding days.

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During the time, it is possible to arrange overnight stays in the mountains. Options include luxurious Whare Kea Chalet, high mountain huts in the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park or our heli-camps in the Harris and Buchanan Mountains near Lake Wanaka.

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Dates & Pricing

Pricing

Contact us with your requirements for availability and bespoke pricing.

Packages can include:

  • Airport transfers
  • Serviced accommodation in Wanaka
  • Lift passes
  • Half board (breakfast and lunches) or fully catered
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Testimonials

Wanaka Mountain Guides made the trip of a lifetime possible! They were the perfect blend of knowledge and structure for a group of 8. We have been travelling all the continents of the globe as backcountry ski tourers. We got great experiences, education and local info from our guides. From glacier ski touring to heli-touring, WMG were the ultimate guides and facilitators! Our accommodations were amazing with hot tub views of the mountains we rode, and fully stocked kitchens. No detail was spared by WMG on our visit!

— Kirk, Backcountry Ski and Splitboard Week 2024

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