Snow Skills Course

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  • Day 1

    • Briefings/lessons
    • Boot and Ski fitting
    • Gear prep
    • BBQ

  • Day 2

    • Day trip to Nordic bowl
    • Ski/Snowshoe intro
    • BBQ

  • Day 3-5

    • Ski touring
    • Snow camping
    • Bogong High Plains

AU$2950 per person

AU$2950 per person

Snow Skills

TMG offer a five day backcountry snow camping/ski touring package in the Bogong High Plains. As one of the largest snow covered areas in Australia, the Bogong High Plains are a four and a half hour drive from Melbourne and are part of the magnificent Victorian Alps.   With most equipment supplied, clients will be gradually introduced to the wonders of the winter backcountry by spending the first day learning valuable lessons like how to dress, eat, sleep and pack your gear for a winter trip. The second day is a day trip to try out your skis and snow shoes with the final three days and two nights being spent touring the backcountry while continually gaining knowledge and skills from your guides who have many years of experience.

Inclusions

 

Full day of pre-activity introductory lessons and gear preparation . Two nights in a cabin at Mount Beauty. Two guides, transfers to and from the park, park fees and all meals. See gear list for what we supply.

 

ALL PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE

 What we supply:
  • Back pack
  • Water proof pack liner and cover
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag and liner
  • Sleeping mat
  • Stove and fuel and snow shovel
  • Mug, spoon and bowl
  • Outer shell, jacket and trousers
  • Gaiters
  • Safety whistle
  • Food (you will have an opportunity to purchase additional snacks prior to the field phase commencing)
  • Water bladder and bottle
  • Skis, poles and boots
  • Snow shoes
What you will need to bring
  • Sturdy footwear for around camp in Mt Beauty
  • Socks x 3 pair (suitable for Winter hiking)
  • T-shirt x 1 (Merino wool is recommended. Merino will not smell after several days of use)
  • Thermal underwear x 1 set (top and bottom, merino is recommended)
  • Gloves x 2 pair (one light merino type and one wind/water proof type)
  • Walking trousers (light weight quick drying)
  • Polar fleece top
  • Down jacket
  • Tent booties (or lightweight footwear for use around camp when in the field)
  • Beanie & neck warmer
  • Sun hat (broad rimmed is recommended)
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Sunglasses (polarized are recommended)
  • Ski goggles
  • Toiletries (mainly toothbrush, toothpaste for the field phase and soap for Mt Beauty)
  • Small towel (quick dry, micro travel type)
  • Head lamp and spare batteries
You may also like to bring
  • Camera (small, in a waterproof bag, consider spare batteries)
  • Book (not too bulky)
  • Notepad and pencil
  • Wet wipes