Steps & Steeps
Australian Backcountry Festival
Presented by Arc’teryx
When: 24 August
Rider Level: Upper Intermediate to Advanced
Highlights: Terrain variety, fresh snow, backcountry skill development
Join us for a special community journey to the summit of Mt. Kosciuszko. A celebration of the Australian Backcountry and the people who live for it. In partnership with the Australian Backcountry Festival, this ascent to the summit brings together skiers, split boarders, snowshoers and mountain lovers for a shared experience in our beautiful backyard. It’s more than just getting to the top; whether you’re a seasoned tourer or new to the scene, it’s about connecting with the mountains and the people who keep the stoke alive.
For ages 15 years and over. This tour is recommended for more experienced riding abilities, check your level here!
What’s Included in the Tour:
- An experienced guide will accompany your group for 7 hours, meeting you at 8:15am from the large maps at Valley Terminal
- Explore the stunning Australian Main Range outside the resort boundaries
- Mt Kosciuszko Summit
- Learn to methodically negotiate more technical terrain
- Equipment required: touring skis, split board or snowshoes and carrying a snowboard required + beacon, shovel and probe. Please note these items can be hired prior to your tour as an add on at 20% off.
- Max group size of 18.
- Complimentary Backcountry Access Pass – MyThredbo Card is required. During checkout you can reload to your existing card or add one to your cart ($5).
This is an intermediate tour. We recommend going on an Introduction to Backcountry Tour first if you are new to alpine touring.
15+ years only. Full Terms and Conditions
What You Need To Know
Thredbo Backcountry Tours reserve the right to cancel a tour at any time.
- This may be due to but not limited to any of the following:
- Lightning
- Winds over 80km/hr
- Extreme and continuous weather conditions: rain, hail, snow
- Medical incident
- All tours depart promptly. Should participants not be present and prepared at these times the tour will depart. No refunds will be given for late arrivals or no shows.
- Weather and snow conditions dictate which tours can operate. Should conditions force the cancellation of your chosen tour alternate routes may be offered.
- If all tours and alternates are forced to be cancelled by conditions and weather a full refund will be issued.
- No refund will be issued if the tour is cancelled or the goal of the tour is not met during the activity. This includes but is not limited to:
- Injury sustained to participant or guide resulting in appropriate modification to tour
- Immediate cancellation of remainder of the tour to affect first aid and evacuation
- Unforeseen extreme weather or conditions
Dress for a full day’s riding and carry sufficient clothing to cater for extreme weather conditions. We recommend checking the weather before you head out.
- Backcountry touring skis or splitboard, climbing skins and collapsible poles.
- Recommended Alpine Touring ski boots and those that ski opt to not snowshoe and carry skis
- Personal access to an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe
- MyThredbo Card
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Layers to adjust throughout the day (thermals, mid layers, puffer layer)
- Helmet, goggles, liner gloves, waterproof gloves, beanie, buff
- Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, SPF lip balm
- Minimum 2L of water per person
- Have a solid breakfast and bring lunch and snacks
- Personal medication (e.g. Ventolin)
- Backpack to carry everything
- Camera/phone
It’s important to let your guide know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions (such as motion sickness, fear of heights, heart conditions, pregnancy, asthma and musculoskeletal issues) prior to the tour. This will help us cater the tour to your needs and make your trip more enjoyable.
We encourage guests to Leave No Trace and observe the Backcountry Responsibility Code:
- Have the skills and the fitness – know your skiing/riding ability and stay in control at all times.
- Check the weather and Alpine Hazard Report before departing
- Have the right gear – including avalanche recue basics
- Leave what you find – do not pick or remove anything natural
- Dial it back and space it out
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Any Questions?
For more information please contact Thredbo’s knowledgeable guides at [email protected]
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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.
