Unfortunately the snow season is ending much earlier than hoped this year, due to unseasonably warm weather and rain, but we will be having one last hurrah to winter, and skiing for 2024! 

This trip will not be suitable for beginners as the snow conditions will be very variable, with thin cover and hazards, so intermediate ski skills will be a must. There may also be some hiking to get to snow patches depending on where we go, and the weather may play havock with our plans.  

At this stage we will plan to travel up towards falls and camp at the Smoko campground Friday night. From there we will hope to make it out to one of the huts on the bogong high plains for some snow camping on Saturday night, or we may instead do some day tours or the inbound downhill runs depending on snow cover and weather.  

Trip Leader: Charlotte 

Time: leaving Friday before ~4pm, returning late Sunday

Experience required: 

Intermediate (must be comfortable skiing in variable conditions and self sufficient) 

You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear (hire avaliable)

Approx cost: ~$80 (Fuel ~$30-50 + ~$20 resort entry + gear hire (max $25 if hired from club) + food

Gear The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who needs to hire what.  Skis/boots/poles ($15 for weekend). Other items capped at $25 if hired from club)

More trip details:

Further info:
http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/cross-country-skiing/

Trip leaders email : charm.r.m@gmail.com

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Gear store will be open (TBC With attendees) before the trip. 

You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear. Numbers will be limited by # leaders available, gear and card

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**