Summit South Ramshead Snowshoeing Adventure: Half-Day
The Winter Ascent of South Ramshead is highly favored by locals, particularly during storm cycles due to its usual shelter from strong westerly winds. As you journey upwards, you'll navigate through a frosty eucalypt forest, observing the trees become increasingly twisted and stunted with each metre ascended. As you near the summit, the snowgums give way to a rugged terrain of rock and ice, unveiling sweeping vistas of the main range.
Winter Ascent of South Ramshead. Half-Day Tour.
WHAT TO BRING
GRADE 2: WANDERER
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1. Meet your guide at the Dead Horse Gap Carpark, a five-minute drive from Thredbo. If conditions are particularly snowy carpooling is often a good option and can be arranged via email or telephone.
Undertake a quick gear check and receive your Snowshoes and poles.
3. Begin with a warm welcome and introduction to the local Indigenous culture, acknowledging the country you're in.
4. Begin your ascent through the snow-filled eucalypt forest, observing the landscape's gradual transformation as you climb higher. Pause mid-morning for a snack and a hot drink amidst the increasingly gnarled trees. Reach the summit for lunch with panoramic views of the main range, then commence your descent along a different route to experience varied perspectives of the stunning winter landscape.
6. Reflection and Closing
7. Return all gear and equipment to your guide and depart.
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E: This tour welcomes participants of all experience levels and can even be your first time seeing snow!
F: Your group must be able to hike comfortably for 5-6 hours with regular rest intervals. We offer half-day Snowshoe tours for those wishing to test the waters first. -
• Qualified and Experienced Snowy Mountains Backcountry guides
• Snowshoes and Poles
• All first aid/emergency gear
• No lift pass is required for this tour.
• Avalanche safety equipment is not required for this experience
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July - September
