WINTER GUIDED DAY TRIP – SNOWSHOE/BACKCOUNTRY SKI OR SPLITBOARD
No experience beyond the resort? Want to give Backcountry terrain a go for the very first time? Excited to experience real, untouched alpine snow with a qualified guide who has your safety as top priority? We do all of the above!
flexible snow experiences for all skill levels
Join one of our internationally qualified guides for a day of guided ski touring, split-boarding or snow-shoeing in the heart of the Victorian Alps. We can offer tours for you and your group in the Mt Hotham, and Falls Creek areas, including the crown jewels Mount Bogong and Mount Feathertop. Talk to us and we can formulate a trip that matches your learning journey, your fitness, and your riding abilities.
This is a perfect opportunity for those looking to mix it up after a day of skiing at the resort, or for those who want to maximise their learning opportunity with a dedicated guide in some of the most interesting ski terrain in Australia. There is likely some capacity for us to be a little flexible with you on trip dates and try to get the best weather and snow conditions during your stay in the area.
Group Guiding Trip
For a group trip, we set the dates and locations ahead of time and offer them up for anyone to join. They are charged on a per-participant basis and each trip is subject to minimum signups.
Private guide trip
Private guiding could also be called “BYO Group”. You contact us to request a date and a location for your trip, and we charge you for the cost of the guide on that day. These trips are not advertised so it is “private” to your group only.
Sample Itinerary
Mt Hotham/Falls Creek Side-country
- Meet in the morning near the trailhead in the resort (No lift tickets required, but a parking permit is required).
- Tour out of the resort with our skis/boards/snowshoes on, and spend a day of guided exploration (and riding) amongst the snowgums in a beautiful location.
- Stop for lunch somewhere nice!
- Continue our trip until the afternoon, aiming to be back at the car by around 4pm.
Mt Feathertop/Mt Bogong
- Meet early in the morning before sunrise near the trailhead and discuss the plan for the day and conduct a final gear check.
- Hike with our skis/boards/snowshoes on our backpacks, using our head-torches in the dark, observing a beautiful sunrise until we reach the snow-line.
- Reach the snow-line, skis/split-boards/snowshoes on and walk uphill to our objectives, and enjoy a day of guided exploration (and riding) in a special and remote location.
- Stop for lunch somewhere nice!
- Continue riding/walking until it’s time to come back down.
- Head down to the snow-line, stick our skis/boards/snowshoes on our backpacks, don our head-torches and enjoy a walk down into the forest back to the car during the sunset.
The trips to Feathertop and Bogong work best for those who can comfortably ascend at least 1000m in a day with a daypack. Mount Feathertop especially involves significant uphill to reach the goods, but it’s also correspondingly one of the coolest places to go, you can observe the steep and iconic South side of Mount Feathertop from Mount Hotham ski resort. Those on skis/boards need to be able to safely ride a black run in the resort. The Hotham/Falls Creek side-country is a better alternative option if we’re not sure about group fitness and abilities.
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Common Questions
Do I need a Partner?
No you can join alone or with others. We can even do 1:1 guiding via the “Private Guide request” option.
Are the trips guaranteed to go ahead?
Group trips are charged per-person and so we need a minimum to make it viable. For Private Guiding, you will pay the cost of the guide so your trip is guaranteed.
All trips are subject to the Terms & Conditions.
are the guides qualified?
Our Guides have one of the following qualifications: – IFMGA ( International Federation of Mountain Guide Association)
NZ Certified Ski Guide
WHat do I need to Own/bring? (let us know if you need to rent any of this)
Essential Gear
❄️ Snowshoes or Backcountry skis/Splitboard (with climbing skins)
🥾 Waterproof, insulated boots (compatible with snowshoes or bindings)
⛷️ Adjustable poles with snow baskets
🎒 Daypack (30–40L recommended)
Avalanche safety Gear
📡 Avalanche beacon (transceiver)
🪣 Avalanche shovel
📏 Avalanche probe
clothing (layered system)
👕 Base layer: moisture-wicking (top and bottom)
🧥 Insulating layer: fleece or light puffy jacket
🧥 Waterproof/breathable shell (jacket & pants)
🧤 Insulated gloves or mittens + thin liner gloves
🧣 Neck gaiter or balaclava
🧢 Warm hat (that fits under a helmet if applicable)
🕶️ Sunglasses and ski goggles
food & Hydration
🍫 High-energy snacks (nuts, bars, dried fruit)
🍱 Lunch (sandwich, wrap, etc.)
💧 Water (at least 1–2 liters) – use an insulated bottle or thermos
☕ Hot drink in a thermos (optional but morale-boosting)
Ready to experience the real deal?
We have years of experience with all kinds of groups, corporate, disabled, family with young children and friends.
Many people’s first skiing experience is at a managed resort. Exploring untouched terrain is the real thing and mother nature provides many beautiful and inspiring scenes. But the danger of stepping outside of a managed resort means you need a quality guide who knows the slopes. So come and take the next step with us!
YOUR EPIC snow ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
Please fill out the contact form below with all the information regarding your trip
Our team will reach out to you with information regarding your inquiry and next steps
You confirm your trip and we meet up at the location on Day One, ready for an epic adventure!
Let’s Get Started
Whether you’re planning a solo adventure or organising a group adventure, we’re here to help!
While our guides accommodate individual bookings, forming your own group lets you share the guide cost with friends or fellow snow enthusiasts.
For solo people interested in joining others, we can add you to our notification list for potential group opportunities (though we don’t guarantee placements).
Please take a moment to fill out the form, or reach out directly:
Please allow a couple of business days for us to respond to you – we’re likely out guiding and will endeavour to get back to you as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience!