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KOSCIUSZKO WINTER CAMPING AN INTRODUCTION TO SNOW CAMPING 

On SNOWSHOES which are ideal for first timers.

Or on ALPINE TOURING SKIS, CROSS COUNTRY SKIS or SPLIT BOARDS for more advanced skiers & boarders who have used the equipment with Mike on day trips first.

Spend three to four days camping out in the mountains, Learn snow craft and alpine survival skills & climb Mt Kosciuszko Australia’s Highest Peak

Treat yourself to an overnight adventure in the snow and experience the wild beauty of the winter alpine environment including a trip to the top of Mt Kosciuszko at 2228 metres!

Camping provides a unique opportunity to watch the sunset over snow covered mountains before you settle down for the night in your warm four season sleeping bag. You will learn essential skills for the wilderness: where and how to set up camp, building a snow shelter (conditions permitting), how to cook a hot meal and drink, navigation, group management, hydration and how to prevent hypothermia.

Group sizes are small - no more than 6 people. This ensures that Mike can spend time with each of you, focusing on your individual needs, interests, and skill levels. From skiing spectacular untracked runs to visiting favourite rocks & scenic lookouts. We highly recommend spending three days and two nights on a snow camping tour to learn how to camp in the alpine setting and in a relaxed way experience the wild beauty of the winter alpine environment.

Checkout this video Mountain Mikes Youtube video

Checkout this testimonial by Altaaf: Altaaf joined me on a three day snow camping adventure last winter. We experienced amazing sunsets and sunrises, summited Mt Kosciuszko and learnt snow survival skills. See his great photographs here - 

http://www.altaafkhan.com/snow-camping.

2024 Winter Dates: June 7-9 or 10 (Long Weekend), June 21-23 or 24, June 28- 30 or 1 July, July 5-7 or 8, July 12-14 or 15, July 19-21 (Snowshoeing 4 places left), July 26-28 or 29, August 2-4 (Snowshoeing 2 places left),  August 9-11 or 12, August 15-18 (Group Booked out), August 23-26 (Snowshoeing 3 places left), August 30 - September 2 (Photographers Snowshoe trip 2 places left), September 6-9 (Alpine Touring 3 places left), September 13-16 (Snowshoeing 4 places left). September 20-22 or 23, September 27-29 or 30. October 4-6 or 7 (Long Weekend Snowshoeing 5 places left), October 11-13 or 14 Plus other dates on request. 

2024 Cost - three days: $935pp for 3-6 clients, $1230pp for 2 clients, $2057pp for 1 client.

           four days: $1188pp for 3-6 clients, $1540pp for 2 clients, $2750pp for 1 client

           five days: $1474pp for 3-6 clients, $1958pp for 2 clients, $3410pp for 1 client

           six days: $1760pp for 3-6 clients, $2310pp for 2 clients, $4070pp for 1 client

If you book a group of 6 for a Camping Trip or a lodge based trip I will give each customer a signed copy of my 84 page hardcover photographic book " The Australian Alps" valued at $30 each.

Inclusions:

·Full Liability Insurance

·NPWS guide fees & charges (this doesn’t include the National Park’s Visitor/Car entry fee)

·Communications, first aid kit & navigation equipment

·Snowshoes, adjustable poles & snow shovels

·Fully qualified and experienced guide mountain guide for 3 days

·Instruction in snow craft, snow survival, navigation & photography

·Professional digital photographs from our trip

·Mt. Kosciuszko Certificate

Not included:

·Travel to and from Thredbo

·Accommodation and meals

· Kosciuszko Express Chairlift return ride 

·Camping Equipment (hire gear is available as follows for three days) Thermarest NeoAir Xtherm sleep mat $35 pp, Macpac Minaret four season one person tent $60 per tent or Macpac Olympus four season two person tent $90 per tent, down winter sleeping bag and inner sheet $55 pp, overnight backpack & rain cover $40 pp stove & fuel.

·Personal clothing and equipment (can also be hired as follows for three days)    

Bookings: 

Please email me your name, phone number and preferred dates. A $150 per person deposit is required to secure your booking.

Once this is done you will receive an information sheet including a detailed itinerary as well as clothing, equipment and training requirements to help you prepare for your adventure. You will also be required to sign a liability waiver.

NB. Customised snow shoe, skiing and walking tours can be tailored to suit your requirements. For example a six day scenic walk visiting peaks, glacial lakes, seeing Australian wildlife and historic stockmans’ huts. Another great challenge is to cross the mountains from Thredbo to Perisher via Mt Kosciuszko. Camping or lodge based options are available. Plus taking clients out on alpine touring skis and cross country skis   as well as snowshoes.

 

 

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