On-Mountain

First Tracks Club

Name: First Tracks Club
Start: 07/28/2026 5:40 am
End: 08/25/2026 9:00 am

presented by Range Rover

Tuesday 28 Jul - Tuesday 25 Aug, 2026 `2026-07-28 05:40:00 2026-08-25 09:00:00 Australia/Sydney First Tracks Club Rise early and experience Thredbo like never before. The First Tracks Club offers a sunrise snowcat ride, breakfast at Eagles Nest, private session in the Basin and first tracks down Supertrail. Thredbo, New South Wales, Australia` Add to Calendar

Say hello to Thredbo’s newest first class experience…First Tracks Club. Indulge in a truly unique and unforgettable experience made for those who like their turns early, their views uninterrupted and their access exclusive.

Begin with a gondola ride up to Merritts Mountain Haus, while the sun rises and a light breakfast, soaking in stunning mountain views as the resort comes to life below. Then unlock more than 30 minutes of private access to the Cruiser Ski Area – fresh corduroy, no lift lines, just you, first light and perfectly groomed runs.

First Tracks Club will run on select Tuesdays from 28 July – 25 August.

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What You Need To Know

Meeting Point: Base of Merritts Gondola
Transport: A gondola will take you up to Merritts Mountain Haus for a light breakfast. From there a snowcat will transport you to the top of Cruiser for first laps!
- In order to access the cat, guests must climb up and down a small ladder.
Breakfast is included: Tuck into a light breakfast and tea or coffee
Ability Level: Guests must be at least an upper-intermediate skier or snowboarder
What To Bring:
- Bring your ski or snowboard equipment to the meeting point
- Helmets are mandatory
- MyThredbo Card is mandatory
- Remember, it can be much colder at Merritts Mountain Haus than down in the village, so please dress appropriately.
Safety: For your safety, you must remain with the group at all times.

Weather and Conditions Dependent

If there is a chance of unsafe conditions your guide and the mountain team will cancel the session. The final decision will be made on the morning of the event and we will contact you at least an hour before the meeting time to organise a full refund.

First Tracks Club Schedule

Time	Activity
6:40am SHARP	MEET & GREET – At the bottom of Merritts Gondola
6:45am	RIDE TO THE TOP - Gondola departs for your magic morning
7:00am	SNOWCAT – Snowcat departs, driving you to top of Cruiser Chairlift
7:10am	SUNRISE MAGIC – Take in the magic of sunrise on top of Australia
7:15am	FIRST TRACKS – Carve out first tracks down Walkabout.
7:20am	BREAKFAST – Enjoy a light on-mountain breakfast and coffee at Merritts Mountain Haus
7:45am	FRESH LAPS - Enjoy private access to the Cruiser area with no lift lines!
*This schedule is a guide only and may change according to weather conditions and the individual group needs.

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For any enquiries please email [email protected]

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