
Berner Oberland Ski Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Evening welcoming in Interlaken. Review equipment and tour.
Day 2: Travel from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch via train. Ski up to the Monchjoch Hut (3,630 m / 11,906') and spend the
night. There is the possibility of climbing the Monch along the way (4,099 m / 13,444').
Day 3: Ski traverse to the Konkordia Hut (2,850 m / 9,348') via Trugberg Mountain (3,867 m / 12,684'). This is a great ski
descent with spectacular views of Konkordiaplatz (the region where four glaciers come together, the glacial ice is ~3,000'
thick!).
Day 4: Ascent and descent of Grunneghorn, return to Konkordia hut. Many other options from the hut base on condition
and participants wishes.
Day 5: From the Konkordia Hut, ski to the Finsteraar Hut (3,048 m / 9,997') via Grunhornlucke (3,266 m / 10,712'). Ascent
of Weissnollen (3,594 m / 11,788') over two glaciers followed by a fantastic ski descent.
Day 6: From Finsteraar Hut, ascend and extraordinaire ski descent of Gross Wannenhorn (93905m / 12,886 ft) or
Agassihorn at (3,953m / 13,044 ft). Return to the Finsteraar Hut.
Day 7: From the Finsteraar Hut, embark on a mellow ski traverse to the Oberaar Hut (3,258 m / 10,686'). Ski a peak
along the way.
Day 8: From the Oberaar Hut, descend to the town of Munster (1,388 m / 4,552') via Galmilucke (3,293 m / 10,801') or
Galmihorn (3,486 m / 11,434'). This is a great descent from the white ice and snow of the glacier to the green valley floor
(6,134' vertical!). Return to Interlaken.
Difficulty:
This is a strenuous tour and requires a high level of fitness. Participants must be strong skiers able to perform strong stem
christies while carrying a pack in variable conditions: Powder, hard spring snow, crud and everything in between. Basic
mountaineering skills are helpful, we may use a rope, ice axe, and crampons. Your guide will be happy to teach you these
skills during the tour.
Tour dates:
APRIL 26 - MAY 5, 2010
Cost : Spring 2010
3 persons $ 2,500 per person
4 persons $ 2,100 per person
5 persons $ 1,900 per person
Service include:
Professional Bilingual guide & expenses
Transportation during the tour, train to Jungfraujoch,
Train from Munster back to Interlaken, via Brig.
Mountain Huts 6 nights, with breakfast and dinner
Group technical equipment. First aid kit, ropes, radio.
Rescue sled, repair kit.
Service does not include:
Transfer to and from Interlaken
Hotel and Meals in Interlaken
Picnic lunches
Personal gear
Rescue insurance, Incidentals
Ski Mountaineering Equipment List
Technical gear:
Transceiver/Shovel/probe
Harness & Prussiks
2 Locking carabiners
Ice axe ( short 50 to 60 cm.)& Crampons
Personal gear:
Alpine Touring skis with AT bindings or telemark skis
Alpine Touring boots or telemark boots (make sure they fit well)
Ski crampons / Adjustable poles / Climbing skins
Snowboard package. (I recommend the split board system)
Back pack (45L)
Warm Hat (wool or fleece) & Sun hat or visor
Sunglasses & Goggles (flexible and carrying case)
Light weight gloves (fleece) & Heavy weight gloves or mittens w/ Goretex shells
Neck gaiter or scarf
Layering system:
Light, Mid weight Capilene underwear - Zip-T (turtleneck) top and bottoms (1 set)
Warm socks and liners (2 sets)
Sweater or Synchilla fleece jacket/ pullover
Jacket - Goretex with good hood & Ski pants and Goretex pants
Cotton T- shirt - for hut (1)
Down coat is not useful but if you do bring one, make sure it is very compact. Better to use a puffball style.
Other items:
Camera, film & batteries / Sunscreen & lip screen
Personal items - toothbrush, toothpaste, handi-wipes
Extra pair of prescription glasses or contacts (and contact solutions) - if applicable
Prescription medication / Small first aid kit - aspirin, Advil, moleskin, tape
Head lamp & batteries
Water bottle - Nalgene (1) and Thermos - unbreakable
Ear plugs / Passport
Money for extra food and incidentals in huts
Lunches and snacks for the tour.
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