On 15/08/2012 maelgwn wrote:
>On 15/08/2012 llewg wrote:
>>Great advice thanks guys. Will pick up a map today.
>>
>>Not decided on ski type yet, but alpine sounds like it could be easier
>>to transition to. Was just going to pick up some rentals either way.
>Is
>>there a benefit to cross country?
>>
>>There will be four of us (all around the same experience level) so I
>think
>>we will try cram into my three man (3 seasons) tent for the night.
>
>Cross country/Telemark gear is generally cheaper, lighter, easier to hire,
>more comfortable to tour in except when going down and harder to ski without
>a bunch of practice.
XC is light. Tele-specific modern gear less so.
Alpine Touring gear is on par with modern tele gear for weight and you'll be able to use it having already had experience in downhill skiing. You'l need to rent it from one of a few specific spots. Try Rhythm in Cooma or Wilderness Sports or Paddy Pallin in Jindy. You want AT boots, skis, bindings and skins.