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Backcountry Community Events

⁕ Adventure with Intention ⁕

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These community-focused events are designed to remove barriers and make backcountry experiences accessible to everyone. We're passionate about sharing knowledge, building confidence, and creating inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to explore the Kosciuszko Backcountry safely and sustainably.

These events bring together our mountain family to share knowledge and evolve together. The following organisations and businesses make these events possible.

Check Out Winter 2025’s Community Events:

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • Two backpackers with climbing gear and skis hiking on a rocky mountain trail under a partly cloudy sky.

    Think Like a Guide

    Come on a backcountry tour and learn to look at the mountains like a guide - with safety the highest priority, followed by finding the best conditions for the group. With a combined 14 seasons of guiding between them, Alex and Mimi will explain how they assess terrain, mitigate risks with guests, and how they have developed the elusive Mountain Sense.

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  • Four hikers ascending a snow-covered mountain trail with a rugged, rocky, and snow-capped mountain landscape in the background.

    Accessing Australia's Steeps

    We’ll focus on crampon and ice axe movement for both ascent and descent — giving you the confidence to navigate steeper, firmer lines and safely manage exposed travel. Expect a hands-on day of guided movement coaching, efficient gear use, and situational terrain assessments, all designed to expand your skill set in the steeps.

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  • A person ice climbing on a snowy, icy mountain face with two other people observing, under a clear sunny sky.

    Ice Climbing Movement Clinic

    A full-day immersion into the approach and techniques used for ice climbing. This clinic focuses on fundamental ice climbing movement techniques — mastering the rhythm of kicking and swinging to ascend curtains of ice. We'll work with Blue Lake's classic, accessible routes, predominantly less-than-vertical to vertical pitches.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Educational and Empowering Backcountry Sessions for Women.

  • Group of people in winter clothing with skis and snowboarding gear on snowy mountain landscape with clouds and distant hills.

    Backcountry Progression Session 1: Intro

    Phase 1 - 28th July

    This beginner session is about meeting your touring team and learning the fundamentals of safe backcountry travel.

    Vertical Ascent: <200m.

    Guide: Francesca (Chess) Smee

    Learning Outcomes:
    Understanding weather and snow conditions

    Equipment familiarisation

    Transitions and gear management

    Skinning technique and kick turns

    Introductory navigation

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  • Group of nine people in outdoor winter gear posing on a snowy mountain with a clear blue sky.

    Backcountry Progression Session 2: Intermediate

    Phase 2 - 1st August

    This intermediate session is about weather and snow conditions, fun riding and basic avalanche safety and rescue training. 

    Vertical Ascent: 200-600m.

    Guide: Francesca (Chess) Smee

    Learning Outcomes:

    Interpreting weather and snow conditions

    Choosing a route & finding a line

    Basic avalanche safety training

    Intro to avalanche rescue techniques

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  • Three people sitting outside near snow-covered rocks and mountains, inside a yellow tent, wearing winter clothing and holding cups.

    Tough Tits Snow Camp

    This overnight snow camping adventure combines backcountry skills with snowcraft survival in alpine conditions. Learn to enjoy the winter environment while building confidence and resilience.

    Guide: Francesca (Chess) Smee

    Learning Outcomes:

    Winter shelter construction and campsite selection

    Cold weather gear systems and layering strategies

    Snow kitchen setup and high-altitude cooking techniques

    Risk management in multi-day winter environments

    Advanced weather reading and route planning for extended trips

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