Arrowsmith Range Ski Touring
The Arrowsmith Range Ski Tour is a great introduction to multi-day high alpine ski touring. This is the only organised ski touring activity in the fantastic Arrowsmith Range of New Zealand's Canterbury high country.
Explore the Arrowsmith Range over 4 days
The 4-day Arrowsmith tours operate out of our Methven Heliskiing office. The mountain base is Cameron Hut, situated beneath the peak of Mount Arrowsmith ›
Privately Guided Tours - 01 July to 30 September
Arrowsmith Tours are privately arranged from 01 July to 30 September. Contact us with your preferred dates and we will provide a guide (subject to guide availability).
Methven Heliskiing helicopters provide transport in and out of the mountains. This means you can tour each day with the luxury of a light backpack.
Some Technical Instruction
We will include some basic instruction, if required. Topics can include:
- Uphill skinning technique
- Avalanche transceiver searches
- Route selection, and assessing avalanche terrain
Experience required:
- A good level of aerobic fitness
- Strong-intermediate (or better) skiing ability
- Previous ski touring experience not required
AGL Skill Check
Difficulty
Endurance
Season: Winter (July- September)
Trip Type: Ski Touring
Length: 4 days
Max Guide/Participant Ratio: 1:4
Maximum of 8 participants
2012 Winter Prices
| Group Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 people | NZ$2250 |
| 3 people | NZ$1925 |
| 4 people | NZ$1650 |
Prices are per-person.
Cost Includes:
- All meals and snacks
- Helicopter flights in and out
- Hut accommodation
- Free use of some technical equipment
- 1 day weather contingency ›
Please contact us for a quote for groups of 5 or more skiers.
