Backcountry skiing is the ultimate adventure for those seeking to explore the breathtaking alpine regions of Australia.
This thrilling activity involves navigating across a variety of snow and ice terrain, where you'll encounter everything from thrilling steep slopes to easy flat plains.
Whether you're skiing down steep drops, crossing flat plains, traversing an icy slope, or simply camping in the snow, backcountry skiing demands a blend of physical skill, mental and physical resilience, and a spirit of adventure. Our training equips you with the specialist techniques and confidence needed to operate in this challenging environment.
About Backcountry Skiing
Backcountry skiing is a rewarding activity because it helps to develop individual and group qualities such as:
- Courage.
- Communications.
- Resilience.
- Leadership.
- Teamwork.
Some of the memorable experiences from backcountry skiing include:
- Experiencing the exhilaration of skiing in remote areas.
- Leaving fresh tracks in the snow.
- Feeling like you are on top of the world.
- Breathing in the fresh mountain air and getting fit.
- Camping in the snow.
- Seeing the magnificent Australian snow gums covered in snow.
Backcountry skiing is restricted to the alpine regions of Australia, the typical areas normally used by Group 314 include:
- Mount Selwyn, NSW.
- Kosciuszko Main Range, NSW.
- Falls Creek, VIC.
Backcountry skiing can only be undertaken in winter - typically July and August have the most reliable snow.
Backcountry skiing activities can be affected by storms, blizzards, or a lack of snow.
All equipment technical equipment is provided by Group 314, including:
- Ski pants, jacket. gloves.
- Skis, poles, and goggles.
- Pack.
- Headlamp.
- Four season tent.
- Winter sleeping bag.
- Sleeping mat.
- Alpine cooker.
- Rations.
Participants must provide:
- Thermals.
- Warm layer (e.g. fleece pants and jacket).
- Warm gloves.
- Beanie / sunhat.
Contact Group314 to discuss your Adventurous Training needs.
