Skills Form - Ski

To help us help you with your ski touring holiday, fill out the form below to tell us what your goals are. The more we know the better we can match you with the perfect ski tour. Please note we offer a range of trips and some of our questions are geared towards our most challenging trips.

Contact Details

First Name

Last Name

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Gender

Male

Female

Other

Cell Phone

Country of Residence

Date of Birth

Shoe Size (UK, US or EU)?

Height (cm)

Weight (kg)

Enquiry

Ski Trips

Please check those which apply to you

Are you a:

Skier

Splitboarder

Snowboarder

Telemark

Snowshoe

Other

Equipment Details

Please list what equipment you have or require.

Fitness

How do you rate your current level of fitness?

I am capable of <6 hours of physical activity a day

I am capable of 6-8 hours of physical activity a day

I am capable of 8-10 hours of physical activity a day

How do you rate your uphill fitness?

I am capable of <500m ascent and descent in a day

I am capable of 500-1000m ascent and descent in a day

I am capable of 1000m+ ascent and descent in a day

How do you rate your fitness in terms of carrying a pack over difficult terrain for 6-8 hours?

I am capable of carrying a pack <5kg

I am capable of carrying a pack 5-10kg

I am capable of carrying a pack 10-15kg

Ski / Snowboard

How do you rate yourself on the snow, on groomed runs (on-piste)?

I do not ski or snowboard

I am capable of green and blue groomed runs (up to 18 degrees)

I am capable of blue and red groomed runs (up to 25 degrees)

I am capable of black+ groomed runs (25 degrees or more)

How much experience do you have skiing/riding off-piste?

I have no experience skiing/riding off piste

I have experience skiing/riding off-piste (eg Japan, Canada)

I have experience skiing/riding off-piste in NZ

What conditions have you experienced in any off-piste skiing/riding that you have done (select all that apply)?

Powder snow

Variable surface conditions including firm, ice, breakable crust

Deep snow including powder, heavy and/or wet snow

Obstacles including trees and rocks

How do you rate yourself on steep terrain?

I am not confident skiing/riding on steep terrain

I have some confidence skiing/riding on steep terrain above 25 degrees in soft snow conditions

I am confident ski/riding on steep terrain above 30 degrees or on confined features with good snow conditions

I am very confident ski/riding in steep terrain above 30 degrees or on confined features with firm or difficult snow conditions

How do you rate yourself on exposed terrain?

I am not confident on exposed terrain

I have some confidence/experience riding /skiing on exposed terrain

I am very confident/experienced riding/skiing on exposed terrain

How often do you ski or snowboard?

Where have you done most of your skiing/boarding?

Backcountry

Do you have any avalanche training?

I have no avalanche training

I have done a 1-1.5 day recreational avalanche course

I have a done a 4 day recreational avalanche course

I have Avalanche Stage 1, ARM Level 5, CAA AST 3 or overseas equivalent

Do you have backcountry touring experience?

I have no touring experience

I have some guided or personal touring experience (1-8 days)

I have lots of guided or personal touring experience (8+ days)

I have extensive guided or personal touring experience, including glaciers

Do you have experience kick turning on slopes 25 degrees or steeper?

Yes

It would be great if you could provide an overview of the trips you have undertaken in the past 5 years which relate to your responses in the survey

Do you have any rock climbing and/or mountaineering experience (for those on our ski mountaineering options)?

More information

Please check those which apply to you:

What are your key objectives that you wish to achieve on this trip?

Do you have any concerns about this trip?

Do you have any special dietary requirements?

Dietary Requirements

Do you have a medical condition or injuries that we should know about or your guide needs to be aware of?

Medical Conditions

Are you taking medication?

Medication Details

Are you aware of any potential limiting factors that could affect your participation in this activity?

Limiting Factors

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