WHY CHOSE KAILASH ADVENTURE All our guides were trained and live in Chamonix, ensuring the best quality and exclusive knowledge of local environment

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1 SKI TOURING 1 day ski tour «The purest mountain experience» WHEN Early December late May WHAT Learn how to carve a trail, get harnessed and climb up glaciers on ski We take the time and pay attention to detail to ensure your ski touring experience is unforgettable! HOW MUCH 360 / person / day Max 6 participants / guide WANT MORE? Add a second day of ski-touring experience down the Vallée Blanche Or extra days for a full hut-to-hut ski tour Ask for details! WHY CHOSE KAILASH ADVENTURE All our guides were trained and live in Chamonix, ensuring the best quality and exclusive knowledge of local environment Our guides will always take a moment to brief and advise you the day before your experience We make the most of existing ski lifts, especially in Grands Montets. Office 2004 Test Drive, 30/12/17 10:53 Commentaire: Mettre lien web vers prestation

2 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Weather: Temperatures in Chamonix range from -20 to +30 C, and we strongly advise our clients to make provisions for a strong wind-chill even on sunny days. Our guides will always advise you on what to wear and pack to ensure you get the best experience. Food: Whilst meals are not included in the service, we are happy to suggest eating options on demand. Based on their preference, groups may chose a picnic on the go, or to stop for a meal at a mountain hut. GETTING READY Physical condition Whilst we can find solutions to suit most abilities and levels of fitness, your experience can be a lot more varied and enjoyable if you are in good physical condition! Our days always start with a gentle and thorough warm-up to limit the risk of injury. Clothing Thermal underwear (polypropylene or equivalent, to keep warn and dry) Warm top (carline or light fleece) Fleece jacket or equivalent Windproof and waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or equivalent) Warm hat A pair of thin gloves + a pair of warm gloves Spare pair of gloves Neck warmer or balaclava Windproof and waterproof trousers (Gore-Tex or equivalent) Warm woolen socks or equivalent Ski touring boots Equipment litres rucksack Water and snacks Sunglasses and ski goggles (for snowy weather) Sunscreen and lip protection Ski touring skis and skins Ski poles with wide baskets Avalanche rescue kit (in some cases) Avalanche transceiver and probe* Shovel * Harness * Crampons for skis Ice axe * These can be provided by your guide. Please enquire. Our partners at The North Face shop in Chamonix can provide expert advice on technical wear: 31 Avenue Michel Croz Chamonix

3 OUR SERVICE Includes Hiring our French and English speaking, qualified mountain ski guide Loan of safety gear when needed Local transport from our office Our guides mountain search and rescue insurance Does not include Insurance : Please ensure that you are adequately covered (we can organise this for you on request!) Ski rental Meals for your group and your guide Unlimited Mont Blanc ski pass (1 day) BOOK NOW Contact us to book your 1-day ski touring adventure now! Kaïlash Adventure 255 avenue des alpages Les Houches info@kaïlashadventure.com To secure your booking, we ask for a 10% deposit to be paid: By bank transfer IBAN : FR BIC : SOGEFRPP Account holder: Kailash Adventure Or Paypal ( info@kaïlashadventure.com for details)

4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS Participants Our services are designed for non-disabled participants in good health. If you are disabled or suffer from a medical condition, please let us know. Participants are expected to have appropriate mountain equipement as described above, and to conform to instructions from their guides at all times. Our guides All our guides are members of the French Union of Mountain Guides, SNGM Safety first For security reasons, we reserve the right to change the programme according to weather and safety conditions at any time. We will endeavour to discuss any such changes with you in advance, but this cannot be garanteed. Weather conditions Our services will run regardless of weather conditions. Our guides will try to adapt the programme accordingly. Insurances Your guides insurance will cover you for mountain search and rescue, but you also need to have an individual insurance for the activities included in our service. We can offer such individual insurance (moutaineering and ski) through the French Union of Mountain Guides for 2 / day / person or 39 / year / person. Booking and payment We strongly advise you to book our services in advance to avoid disappointment. All bookings are made through the central office at Kailash Adventure. A 10% deposit is payable upon booking. The total amount is due at the latest10 days before the start of your Kailash Adventure. Cancellation policy Booking changes and reimbursements do not apply in the following cases : Reimbursement of the 10% deposit less than 21 days before your Kailash adventure Reimbursement of the total amount less than 10 days before your Kailash adventure Interruption or cancellation due to participants lack of technical or physical abilities Participants unable to come at the agreed date and time, even for medical reasons. We would be happy to provide a payment certificate for your insurance, should your activity be cancelled for medical reasons.

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