Ski Gulmarg, Kashmir 2008. Backcountry Snow Tours is very excited about our 2008 Gulmarg backcountry explorer tours. We believe that Gulmarg offers the best lift accessed backcountry outside of Europe. In 2008 your guide to this vast terrain will be one of the most experienced ski mountaineers in the Himalayas, Ptor Spricenieks, who knows the area around Gulmarg as well as the local shepherds who graze their stock here in the summer. With the highest lift in the world taking you to the top of a ridge containing 15 distinct bowls with descents of over 1500 vertical metres possible, not to mention the endless terrain to the South and West of the ridge, Ptor will take you to all the best lines. Despite having a lift Gulmarg is almost entirely backcountry and almost all of the runs need touring equipment to get into and/or out of. This means that fresh tracks can always be found as most of the skiers are limited to a small area of the ridge. This is big terrain and full touring equipment and a good level of fitness are needed to make the most of this epic corner of the Himalayas. We are offering two 14 day fully guided Backcountry Explorer tours in 2008, each limited to just 6 people, so book early. Also, we can arrange Personalised Backcountry tours if you are going to Gulmarg independently.

Duration: 14 days
Dates: 12 Jan – 26 Jan / 26 Jan – 8 Feb 2008
Cost: AUS $2600
Accommodation: Private chalet 5 minutes walk from gondola
Guide to client ratio: 6:1 (max)
Includes: Trip leader, 13 nights accom in Highland Park Hotel at Gulmarg, 1 night in houseboat in Srinigar, all dinners and breakfasts, 10 days guided skiing and all necessary lift passes and 4wd pick ups on those days, airport transfers to/from Srinigar, arrival and leaving party.
Equipment required: Touring bindings/telemark skis/split snowboard, skins, a minimum of a 29 Liter backpack (up to 35 Lt is ideal). A 457 Khz avalanche transceiver, avalanche snow shovel, probe, general touring equipment.
Ski ability: advanced -> expert off-piste skier/rider capable of controling your turns in all snow slope and weather conditions.
Fitness level: Above average.

* Not included: Your round trip international flight to New Delhi and connections to Srinigar, airline/airport fees and taxes, required travel insurance, end of trip gratuities to your guides, drinks, lunches, and required equipment (see below).

# Airfares can be arranged through us at a cheaper price than you can get anywhere else.

Contact us on: info@backcountysnowtours.com