Escape the crowds with a backcountry tour, rip turns through the untouched chutes and take in the awe-inspiring views. It couldn't be sweeter, just you, the mountain and miles of pristine terrain to sink your sleds into. Alpine touring skis and skins are available from Thredbo Sports. Snowboards can also be used on these trips with snowshoes to get around.
Tours to Dead Horse Gap, the Ramshead Range, and a full day trip to Mt Kosciuszko are on offer.
Full day $599, half day $335.Please note: the above prices are for 2009.All trips are weather and minimum number dependent. Bookings are essential.
For more information and bookings, contact Thredbo Snow Sports on (02) 6459 4044.
For those heading out without a guide note that a one-way chairlift ride is available from ticket offices.
Tips for leaving the groomed trails
- Travel with at least 2 other people
- Tell someone reliable where you are going and when you'll be back - and let them know when you return
- Check the weather conditions before you set out - change your plans if bad weather is approaching
- For overnight trips carry a mountain tent - do not rely on huts or snow caves for shelter
- Carry a bivvy bag on day trips
- Take and know how to use a topographical map and compass - even if you have a GPS
- Keep your GPS and spare batteries warm at all times
- Consider buying or hiring an EPIRB - mobile phone coverage is patchy
For reservations call Thredbo Snow Sports (02) 6459 4044.
Call the Kosciuszko National Park on (02) 6450 5600 to learn of current backcountry warnings and conditions.
All advertised events and activities are subject to the appropriate
weather conditions. Some activities have minimum number requirements.All times for activities are approximate. Events and activities may be cancelled without notice.
Activities advertised in this site may be hazardous and involve risks
to participants. Participants should carefully assess risks and their
own skills and fitness levels in choosing activities. Kosciuszko
Thredbo Pty Ltd ABN 95 000 139 015 ("KT") warrants that in providing
activities it will exercise all care and skill that facilities used
will be suitable for the purpose. KT does not accept liability for loss
or damage suffered by participants in any activities provided by KT
except where KT or its employees or agents have been negligent. Certain
activities in this brochure are provided by third persons, and KT does
not accept liability for negligence of those third persons. Further
conditions may be notified to participants at time of booking or
engaging in any activity.