Wilderness Journeys
Ski Touring Newsletter
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2 December 2008
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The first winter snows
have arrived both at home and in the Alps.
With over 85cm in the Chamonix Valley already,
our Alpine guides have been out making the most
of the conditions with the season's first day
tours. If we had our skis serviced and boots
out of the loft here in Edinburgh some 4
weeks ago, we would have beaten them to it!
Unbelievably there were great touring
conditions in the Highlands during the last
week of October.
Having spent much of the summer talking about
the winter (surely we're not the only ones?!)
it's hard to believe that 2009 is just around
the corner. So if you're still thinking about
your winter ski trip or considering some
spring touring, we have an expanded programme
of trips to choose from, designed to take
your skiing to the next level and get you
sliding in some of the most
amazing corners of Europe.
Off-Piste Adventures
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Backcountry Courses in the French Alps
The spiritual home of
off-piste skiing and mountaineering, Chamonix
is also where our ski trips started some five
years ago. Since then, our week long
Backcountry Courses have been the ideal
starting point for confident piste skiers
looking to leave the boundary ropes behind
and discover the world beyond the piste map.
With the evolution of equipment, there has
never been a better time to learn how to ski
off-piste and gain maximum benefit from
first-class coaching from both a ski
instructor and mountain guide. For 2009, we
have trips departing on 18 January, 1 March
and 5 April. For full details click
here.
New for 2009, we have also
introduced a more advanced
backcountry ski week aimed at those of
you who have already completed the intro
course or who have previous experience of
skiing off-piste. Developing your skills
further, you
will have the chance to ski some of the most
challenging and spectacular ski terrain in
Europe. The Envers du Plan and the Pas du
Chevre are just two of the classic off-piste
routes that will be possible during an
exciting week in the high mountains. For
more information click
here.
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Skiing the Haute Route
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Limited places remaining for 2009!
The most famous ski tour
in the world continues to be our most
popular trip. The epic journey from Chamonix
to Zermatt passes through mind-blowing alpine
scenery and is a goal of many ski tourers.
Under the expert guidance of our alpine team,
we will help you ski the route of your dreams.
We have just a handful of spaces available
for 2009 and have added an extra date due to
demand. For full details on dates and
availability, click
here.
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Another Day in Paradise
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Ski Touring in the Italian Alps
This new trip for 2009
explores one
of our favourite areas in the Alps - the Gran
Paradiso. You won't find any lifts here but
you will find some superb ski touring, not to
mention some of the best huts in the Alps.
Where else in the high mountains can you sit
down to an amazing four course meal topped
off with a freshly ground espresso?!!
If you've already skiied
the Haute
Route with us and are thinking about where to
tour next, the Gran Paradiso is the perfect
choice. Similarly, if you are a fit off piste
skier and up for a challenge then this week
is well worth considering - just remember
that it's a long way to the nearest
chair-lift! For details of this superb new
itinerary, click
here.
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Explorers Wanted!
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Skiing Under the Midnight Sun in Arctic Norway
When 99.9% of the ski population have packed
away their boots and got out their swimmers,
some of us will be heading north (70 degrees
north to be precise) to the Lyngen Alps and
the Land of the Midnight Sun! As well as 24
hour daylight, the snow conditions are still
fantastic during May with summit to sea
skiing possible.
In May 2009 we'll be conducting
a recce trip to the region, led by Swedish
guide Jimmy Harvaldson. If you've done at
least a week's ski-touring before and would
like to be really "out there" exploring the
Lyngen Alps with us then please contact
Paul
in our office and he'll talk through the
details.
Some pictures
from one of Jimmy's trips last year might just get
you in the mood!
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As ever, if you are
considering signing up for any of our ski
trips please do give us a call and we would
welcome the opportunity to talk through the
details. Likewise if you are passing through
Edinburgh (or Chamonix), and would like to
see a detailed slideshow of one of our trips,
give us
a call and we'll get the kettle on.
We recently set up a page on Facebook for
Wilderness Journeys. With photos and short
videos from recent trips, debates and lots
more, it's worth checking out. Simply search
for 'Wilderness Journeys' on Facebook.
Thanks for taking the time to read this
newsletter and for your interest in
Wilderness Journeys.
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Wishing you a great winter on skis!
The Team at Wilderness Journeys
Phone:
0131 625 6635
Fax:
0131 625 6636
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