Backcountry Tours
This winter, enjoy an exciting day out in the mountains off the beaten path! There’s an adventure for everyone, from beginner to advanced backcountry riders through to snowshoe explorers chasing breathtaking views.
Backcountry Tours Supported By The North Face
Snowshoe Tours
Walk across the snow and into the big white yonder as you are guided to some interesting features and landmarks in Australia’s winter wonderland. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides will inform you about our rich ski history, fragile ecosystem and the indigenous heritage of the region.
Dead Horse Gap Tour presented by Defender
Get a taste of Australia’s beautiful backcountry with maximum downhill riding on this half day tour. Be guided through the iconic snowgums of Dead Horse Gap and told about the history of the area. Learn basic backcountry safety and cruise down to a Land Rover Defender that will take you back to Thredbo. This short adventure will show you why the backcountry is the place to be for stunning scenes, quiet nature and great skiing.
Women's Backcountry Weekend presented by The North Face
Thredbo Backcountry Tours and The North Face are proud to present this unique experience aimed at providing more women with the opportunity to gain and develop skills beyond the resort boundaries and connect with those already immersed in the big white wonder.
Backcountry & Snowshoe Rental
Explore the Main Range with our Backcountry Rental packages (pick up Valley Terminal only). Choose from Vokl touring skis with Mohair skins, a Burton splitboard with Montana skins or Tubbs snowshoes (all packages include collapsible poles). This package is available for rent with a Thredbo Backcountry Tour or if you have prior backcountry experience.
Backcountry Access Pass
Backcountry Access Pass
If you’re heading out to the backcountry independently, this pass gives you one return trip on the Kosciuszko Chairlift.
Please remember to fill out the online Trip Intention Form with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service before heading out.
Know Your Level
| TOUR CATEGORY | BACKCOUNTRY LEVEL | DESCRIPTION | RIDER LEVEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Timer |  |
Travel range 4km to 6km and vertical ascent 400m to 600m. Gentle climbs for maximum fun and opportunity for learning backcountry skills and safety. Experience in carrying a daypack for short adventures, like bushwalking. |  |
Confident and controlled on all blue runs, groomed and ungroomed. Can safely respond to changes of surface conditions and obstacles. Confident on T-Bars. |
| Intermediate | |
Travel range 10km to 15km and vertical ascent 700m to 1000m. Previous backcountry experience with the ability to have controlled responses to changes in snow surface conditions. Comfortable carrying a backpack whilst touring all day. | |
Confident on black runs and ungroomed blue runs and can safely respond to changes in snow surface conditions. Comfortable both on and off-piste and T-Bars in resort. |
| Advanced |  |
Travel range within 15km to 20km and vertical ascent range 800m to 1200m. Multiple experiences touring and carrying a backpack down steep descents and climbs. Comfortable to explore technical and challenging terrain. |  |
Ability to comfortably ski/board ‘double black’ terrain in resort and have controlled approaches to changes in snow surface conditions both on and off-piste. |
All Thredbo Backcountry Adventures conducted in Kosciuszko National Park are accredited with Ecotourism Australia at the Advanced Ecotourism level. This reinforces our commitment to using sustainable practices minimising climate change impacts from conducting these activities.
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 70,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
Any Questions?
For any enquiries please email us at guides_thredbo@evt.com
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Thredbo sits on the traditional land of the Monero – Ngarigo people who have looked after this land, water and community for over 60,000 years. We thank them for all they have done and continue to do to look after their country, a special place which we all love and respect.
