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Discover Thredbo’s Backcountry Adventures: Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Exploration

Posted on 28 Jun, 2025

Nestled in the stunning New South Wales Snowy Mountains, Thredbo offers a range of exhilarating backcountry experiences for adventurers of all levels.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to backcountry terrain, Thredbo’s Backcountry Tours provide the perfect opportunity to explore Australia’s alpine wilderness beyond the resort boundaries.

Choose Your Adventure

Snowshoe Tours

Not a skier or snowboarder? No worries! If you can walk, you can snowshoe.

Our daytime tours are friendly for all who can walk and have a moderate fitness level. A must-do for picture-perfect views.

Our night-time snowshoe tours are the perfect next step for someone looking for a unique winter adventure.

If you’re after something a little more personal, we also have private snow shoe tours available.

Ski & Snowboard Backcountry Tours

Ideal for first-timers, this full-day tour covers essential skills such as equipment familiarisation, basic navigation, and safety awareness. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the unique Australian backcountry environment.

For intermediate to advanced skiers and snowboarders seeking to deepen their backcountry expertise, Thredbo’s Explore & Expand tour offers a comprehensive full-day experience. Building upon foundational skills, this tour delves into advanced techniques such as terrain analysis, weather forecasting, and efficient uphill travel.

For a personalised experience, private tours are available. Customize your adventure, whether it’s visiting Australia’s highest peak or focusing on specific skills with one-on-one guidance.

Learn more about our backcountry offering here.

Download our new mobile app

Whether you ski, snowboard, hike, mountain bike or are visiting for the first time, our app is your companion to Australia’s Premier Adventure Destination.

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.

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