Main Range Ski/snowshoe Trip

Aim: To strengthen the Scouting Alpine Guiding community. Broadening the alpine skill base, focusing on Backcountry Alpine Guide level skills. 

Who: Alpine Guides and would be Alpine Guides.

When: Friday 12th September to Wednesday 17th September 2025

Where: Friday Jindabyne.

Saturday to Wednesday, camping on the Main Range

What:  Friday:

    3:00 pm Arrive Jindabyne 

Saturday:

6:00 am Reveille

7:15 am Assemble for the daily briefing.

7:00 am Depart Alpine Centre for Thredbo. Drive to Thredbo.

8:30 am Ride Kosciuszko Chairlift to Eagles Nest.

 Route: Ski past North Rams Head, through Ethridge Gap. Across Rawson Pass and then Muellers Pass. Skirt around Mount Northcote on its western flank, across Northcote Pass. Drop into little Austria.

2:00 pm Arrive & Pitch camp.

Sunday to Tuesday:

Ski / Snow Shoe the Main Range.

Wednesday :

8:00 am Depart for Thredbo

2:00 pm Arrive Thredbo

Cost: All participants $50. (Alpine Centre camping fee)

Administration/logistics:

• Transport, Park entry, lift tickets, food, and gear hire are NOT included in the price
• Catering will not be supplied. This is a self-catered trip, as coordinated between patrol/tent members.
• All participants must have adequate fitness and skill level for the trip. This is because there will be long days of challenging skiing on the best slopes in Australia
• The correct gear is important for an enjoyable trip. Participants will be responsible for their gear. Telemark, AT gear or snowshoes are required. Tents must be 4 seasons. We will have a gear shakedown at the before the trip
• Participants will require a valid Thredbo lift ticket for the Ride on Kosciuszko Chairlift to Eagles Nest (You will need to purchase a Thredbo reusable ticket for $5.00 and then purchase a Backcountry Access Pass, allow for a cost of approximately $60, booking can only be made a maximum of two days in advance, best done online).