A lot of the best ski touring terrain, particularly in Australia, is out of range for a comfortable day trip. This means you’ll need to commit to snow camping, and an alpine tent is one of your most essential and … Continue reading Buying an Alpine Tent for Backcountry Ski Touring
Picking the right weather window for a backcountry ski trip in Australia is a critical factor in having a safe and enjoyable trip. But with so many automated and human forecasts available these days, what’s the best way to determine … Continue reading Snow & Weather Forecasting for Australian Backcountry Skiing
Questions around getting started in the backcountry always pop up in forums from people looking to get out of the resorts. This post hopefully answers a few of the key questions and will help keep everyone safe and happy beyond … Continue reading Getting started with backcountry ski touring and split boarding in Australia
With the Covid-19 travel restrictions likely to lift just in time to do some ski touring and snow camping in Australia this Winter, I figured a quick reference guide for packing might help to send around to friends you’re heading … Continue reading Backcountry Ski Touring & Snow Camping in Australia – Packing List
One of the classic ski routes in Australia is following the Main Range from Thredbo to Guthega via most of the highest peaks on the mainland. … Continue reading Australian Main Range Ski Traverse from Thredbo to Guthega
Building appreciation and knowledge of the backcountry with your kids is one of the most rewarding things you can do as a parent. While the risks involved may seem a bit daunting, this post will hopefully show that it can … Continue reading Ski Touring & Snow Camping with Kids
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