| Saturday March 1, 2008:
Karhu Traverse ($90) (novice-intermediate nordic) - Guided
point-to-point cross-country ski tour through the rugged Avalanche Pass.
This is your chance to do the classic traverse with a great group of skiers
and without the need organize a drop off. Participants should be prepared
for a long (13 mile) day, and are encouraged to use lighter weight XCD touring
gear rather than heavy-duty telemark/AT gear. Karhu XCD ski demos are
available as well as limited boots--if you have your own boots please bring
them (3-Pin compatible only if you are
using our demo skis).
**FULL** Intermediate Tour ($150) (intermediate backcountry skiers) -
A full day tour to backcountry ski trails, glades or a summit in the High
Peaks. Guides will review equipment and relevant techniques along the way.
Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins. Demo gear is
available--advanced notice required.
Intermediate Tour #2 ($150) (intermediate backcountry skiers) -
A full day tour to backcountry ski trails, glades or a summit in the High
Peaks. Guides will review equipment and relevant techniques along the way.
Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins. Demo gear is
available--advanced notice required.
**FULL** Advanced Tour ($150)
(advanced-expert skiers with prior backcountry experience) - A full day tour
to a backcountry slide in the High Peaks. Guides will review equipment,
relevant techniques and hazard assessment along the way. Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins, beacon,
probe, shovel and mountaineering crampons. Very limited demos
available--if you don't have your own gear you probably don't belong in this
class.
Saturday evening show at Cascade Ski Touring ($10) - See
Nils Larsen's show about skiing in the Altai Mountains of northwest China.
This is a follow-up to the show he did with Naheed Henderson two years ago
based on two more trips to the region that Nils has organized since. Doors
open at 6. Dinner provided for an additional $12 by Cascade Ski Touring
Center. Show begins at 7:30.
Sunday March 2, 2008:
Karhu Traverse ($90) (novice-intermediate nordic) - Guided
point-to-point cross-country ski tour through the rugged Avalanche Pass.
This is your chance to do the classic traverse with a great group of skiers
and without the need organize a drop off. Participants should be prepared
for a long (13 mile) day, and are encouraged to use lighter weight XCD touring
gear rather than heavy-duty telemark/AT gear. Karhu XCD ski demos are
available as well as limited boots--if you have your own boots please bring
them (3-Pin compatible only if you are
using our demo skis).
**FULL** Intermediate Tour ($150) (intermediate backcountry skiers) -
A full day tour to backcountry ski trails, glades or a summit in the High
Peaks. Guides will review equipment and relevant techniques along the way.
Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins. Demo gear is
available--advanced notice required.
Intermediate Tour #2 ($150) (intermediate backcountry skiers) -
A full day tour to backcountry ski trails, glades or a summit in the High
Peaks. Guides will review equipment and relevant techniques along the way.
Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins. Demo gear is
available--advanced notice required.
Advanced Tour ($150) (advanced-expert skiers with
prior backcountry experience) - A full day tour to a backcountry slide in
the High Peaks. Guides will review equipment, relevant techniques and hazard
assessment along the way. Skiers will need their own equipment, including skins, beacon,
probe, shovel and mountaineering crampons. Very limited demos
available--if you don't have your own gear you probably don't belong in this
class.
- advance registration required
- all tours are 6 skiers : 2 guides
- all tours will meet at 8 am at the Mountaineer. NO refunds if you're
late and miss your group
- cancellations after Feb. 25th will only be refunded if we can find
someone to fill your spot
- price includes use of demo equipment if needed; advanced notification and early arrival (7:30)
required for those demoing equipment
- participants in the Intermediate and Advanced
tours must bring their own climbing skins
- participants in the Advanced tour must bring beacon, probe,
shovel and crampons
- this event benefits the Adirondack Ski Touring Council and the NY Ski
Education Foundation Nordic ski racing programs
- register by phone at the Mountaineer (518) 576-2281
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