The onset of spring will give us an opportunity to venture further into the mountains to make the most of the season's snowpack. Longer days mean we can finish later, and higher daytime temperatures will warm up otherwise icy patches and make for nicer skiing.
In this 1 or 2 night trip (TBC) we'll be looking to set up camp and ski terrain in the vicinity of Mt Clarke, Lake Albina, Mt Townsend and Alice Rawson peak. Departure from Thredbo is likely unless the road to Charlotte Pass is fully open. A Thredbo backcountry access pass costs $50.
To join this trip you’ll need to:
- Be an advanced downhill skier - ie ski black runs with confidence and get down pretty much any ungroomed terrain
- Have skied in the Australian backcountry a few times so you know what the conditions can be like and how to control your backcountry skis. Sidecountry in Japan on powder skis doesn’t count!
- Have snow camped before, or at least have extensive experience camping with a full pack.
- Ideally, know what it’s like to ski with a heavy pack.
The trip going ahead on this particular weekend will depend on the snowpack and the weather forecast being favourable. If it’s not looking good I will look to reschedule and I’ll be in touch with the group to ascertain preferences.
Even if you’re not available on this weekend I’d still like to hear from you if you are an advanced skier looking to do this kind of trip on a different weekend, since the date may shift.
It's TBC whether beacon and probe are required or if the club has enough to supply a whole trip. If you have your own beacon and probe that would be a bonus.