Here’s how your day unfolds.
You arrive at the trailhead. Your guide fits your snowshoes and poles, runs a short briefing, and gets the group moving. From there, it’s a full day out on the snow enjoying quiet trails, open snowfields, and plenty of time to take it all in.
No route to plan, no conditions to second-guess. Your guide handles all of that. You just walk.
Whether it’s your first time adventuring in snow or you’re a seasoned hiker looking for a winter adventure, snowshoe hiking is for everyone. No skiing required, no experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm (and warm clothes).
If you’ve been thinking about it, this is the right place to start.
choose your adventure
beginner
Hotham/Falls creek Snowshoe Tour
A guided day out on the trails and open snowfields around Mt Hotham or Falls Creek. No experience needed, just a beautiful winter day out in the alpine region with an expert guide.
Trails: Hotham Heights or Falls Creek. Choose your weekend and location on booking.
Duration: 6 Hours in the snow (9am-3pm)
Experience Required: Perfect for beginners. A base level of fitness is recommended as it’s a whole day walking.
Ages: Suitable for 12+
Group Sizes: 5 Participants max.
advanced
High Country summit Hike
A full day hike to the summit of Mt Bogong or Mt Feathertop in winter conditions. For experienced hikers ready for a serious alpine objective with a guide who knows the way.
Trails: Mt Bogong or Mt Feathertop. Choose your weekend and location on booking.
Duration: Full Day in the snow (7am – 5pm)
Experience required: Solid hiking experience essential. Prior alpine experience preferred.
Ages: Suitable for Adults Only
Group Sizes: 5 Participants max.
Pricing
Bring your own crew and have the day to yourselves. The more people you bring, the better value.
Coming solo or just one or two of you? Join one of our group tours and split the cost. Limited spots available. Available dates here →
Group Size
5 people
4 people
3 people
2 people
Price Per Person
$150
$190
$250
$375
If You Are Wondering About Gear
You will need snowshoes and poles for both adventure types. The summit hike will require additional alpine gear. We provide a clear hire list and recommendations so you can access suitable equipment ready for your day out.
Just finished the level 2 alpine course. Again, excellent instruction and knowledge concerning glacier travel, long toping, short-roping,, and crevasse rescue. Thanks Hamid and Lachlan
Hamid was our instructor for both courses and he had an incredible in his teaching style – the right amount of information and theory mixed in with practical application and loads of fun. I had no knowledge about how to climb in Alpine environments prior to these courses. These courses have provided me with essential skills and knowledge to feel more confident going to Mera Peak.
A big thank you to Hamid and The Climbing Company for offering such a great course so close to Melbourne! Would highly recommend.
Qualified, Experienced guides
Learn from qualified alpine instructors who operate in real winter terrain, not simulated environments.
small group sizes
Small groups mean more attention, more support, and space to walk at your own pace.
Routes sorted for you
The route and safety is handled, leaving you free to have a great day outside.
a great day out
Challenging in the right ways, supportive where it counts, and enjoyable from start to finish.
Snow programs run across Victoria’s alpine regions
Including Mt Buller, Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek, and Hotham Heights.
Melbourne City
Snow
- Mt Buller
- Falls Creek
- Mt Buffalo
- Hotham Heights
Alpine Guiding Partner
Accredited Course Provider
frequently asked questions
None at all for the Beginner Tour, previous alpine hiking experience needed for the Advanced Tour.
Snowshoe hiking is one of the most accessible ways to explore alpine terrain. Your guide handles the route, the conditions, and the safety, you just walk.
Warm, layered clothing suitable for alpine conditions, think thermals, a mid-layer, and a waterproof outer shell. Sturdy waterproof hiking boots are ideal. Pack a lunch and any snacks, a water bottle, and sunscreen. You will need sunglasses. Snow reflection is stronger than you’d expect.
You don’t need to own any equipment, there are plenty of hire options right at Hotham. We’ll send you a list of recommended hire locations before your trip.
Our suggestion is to sort it the morning of your tour for a full day hire.
No. A Snow Season Pass is for the ski resort and not required for our tours.
You will need a daily Alpine Resort car park pass to access the area, which is around $60 per vehicle. Most people joining our tours like to carpool to split the cost, we’ll share all the details when you book.
Yes. Getting to Hotham and finding somewhere to stay is up to you, but we’re happy to share our recommendations. Once you’re booked in we’ll confirm the meeting spot and we’ll see you there at 9am.
Yes, kids are very welcome to the Beginner Tour. Minimum age is 12, and all participants (including parents and guardians) need to be booked in.
A reasonable base fitness helps, as most routes involve some elevation gain on uneven terrain. That said, routes are selected to match the group and nobody gets left behind. If you can handle a moderate bush walk, you’ll be fine.
Yes, however, If you’d like an exclusive day out with your own crew, head over to our Private Guiding page to see how that works.
Alpine conditions can change quickly. Safety comes first. If conditions aren’t suitable we’ll reschedule and give you as much notice as possible.
