Section Event
Mt Kohurau - Awakino skitouring
Saturday, September 7 2019
| The Basics | |||
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| Event type: | Skiing | ||
| Start date: | Saturday, September 7 2019 | ||
| End Date: | Saturday, September 7 2019 | ||
| Registration cut-off | Thursday, September 5 2019 12:00 AM | ||
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| Cost | Petrol (allow for $30-40) and small donation to awakino clubbies ($5 pp) | ||
| Participant Information | |||
| Who's invited | Members and guests | ||
| Attendee screening | Attendees are pre-screened | ||
| Maximum number of participants | 7 | ||
| Total number registered | 5 | ||
| Who's registered | You must be logged in to view participant list | ||
Description
Ski touring Trip with the objective of mt Kohurau (2009m) or the like.The
tour is easy and requires a moderate level of fitness and off piste ski
ability.
More challenging terrain is available for the keen ones.
Proposed date is Saturday the 7th but depending on weather, snow and people will either go on the the Sunday or the following weekend.
Getting There
Day trip from Dunedin- meet at 6.45am and car pool on 4WD via Kurow and access via Awakino ski field.
Participants number is dependent on 4WD availability. Return to town by about 7pm.
What to Expect
It suits beginners who have had previous touring experience and want to move further away into remote places.
Moderate level of fitness is required with a climb of about 800m.
more info on the tour options here:
http://skitouring.co.nz/awakino-ski-field-access-to-st-marys-range/Possible Hazards
Gear
Minimal Gear required is:- ski touring/ split boarding set up
- avalanche kit: digital transceiver, shovel and probe
- lunch and drinks
- ski crampons (or crampons/axe) are strongly recommended
Avalanche Kits are available for Hire with the NZAC section in Dunedin
and others outlets in Queesntown (Small planet) and Wanaka (MT
Outdoors).
Trip is not suitable for walkers/snow shoes.
Registration
Click the button below to be taken to the sign-up form. If attendees are not screened, then you will be automatically added to the participant list.
For screened events, the trip leader may contact you for further information about your experience and skills.
The start date for this event has passed.