NUMC Intermediate Backcountry Ski Trip 2021

It's snowing! Let's turn up the heat with an intermediate back country trip!

For this one you need to have skiied before and consider yourself a comfortable resort skier - if that's not you, check out our beginner ski trip running directly before this one!

Let's venture a little further afield on a ski trip out in the backcountry. The plan is to drive down on the afternoon of the 13th of July, hire some gear in Cooma,  and then camp in Jindabyne. The next morning we'll then head up into the snow, and start getting our ski legs together. We'll determine where exactly we'll go based on snow conditions and weather. We'll likely start at Whites River hut where we can hang out and cook inside, there's a nice fireplace and some tables there. We will be sleeping in tents. Over the following days we'll explore, probably move camp and check out some steeper terrain (again pending conditions). On the 18th we will have plenty of time to head back down the hill, and drive back to Newcastle. The ticket price should cover fuel for everyone, hire of skis, boots, and poles, National Park fees, lightweight dinner and breakfast for the 4 nights we'll be in the backcountry. Think of it more of a deposit - there is definitely going to be extra costs! Travel and food in town, any additional clothing hire, incidentals ... Please budget another 100 or so to avoid any problems. I'll be having a meetup at the gearstore sometime beforehand to go over maps and gear and answer any questions. 

Send me an email at david.schmidt@uon.edu.au if you have any questions.