Backcountry skiing on Black Peak, near Treble Cone (3 days)

I will lead you on this 3-day backcountry skiing expedition where we will traipse and travail around one of the most stunning and spectacular skiing regions in the Southern Hemisphere, and a certifiable winter outdoor activity mecca, while also learning the best techniques and information about backcountry skiing, all on Black Peak, near Treble Cone on New Zealand’s South Island.

Located close to the city of Wanaka, and just 90km from the world famous Queenstown, Treble Cone is a glorious and picturesque skiing region that has to be seen to be believed, as the lovely snow capped mountain peaks loom over the truly epic Lake Wanaka and the valleys below, an amazing sight to behold.

Meeting one day 1 in the afternoon, all relevant information and safety information is dispensed before the trip starts properly early the next morning. The next day we leave and head straight up to Black Peak, where we begin skiing in earnest and tackle the challenging yet rewarding paths on offer.

We also teach you about conditions and avalanche safety, as well as provide the opportunity to build snow caves.

The subsequent 2 days are spent going down areas such as the South Face, Escapade Chutes, the Greenstone Trails or Rollercoaster. The conditions of Treble Cone are ideal for backcountry skiing, as the pristine, dry powder allows for awesome skiing, and the scenery and views around us will have you constantly reaching for your camera.

We finish the trip on the afternoon of the last day, hopefully having skied some of the best backcountry you will ever see and made you fall even more in love with New Zealand.

Backcountry skiing around the South Island of New Zealand is as glorious as it gets – book now to experience!