INTRO TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

A 5-day, 4 night backcountry skiing course in Kosciuszko National Park

Roams Backcountry Skiing Intro is the ultimate introduction to the backcountry skiing, alpine touring and snow craft skills you need to thrive when day touring or planning multiday backcountry expeditions.

Through online workshops and in field instruction you will learn how to bring a variety of different skills together to thrive in the mountains. Our guides have worldwide experience from the Himalayas, Japan, New Zealand and more.

If you are unsure that you meet the grade and fitness requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss this trip.

GRADE: Intermediate, prior skiing experience is required, this is not an appropriate course to learn how to ski for the first time
FITNESS: High fitness recommended
DURATION: 5 days, 4 camp nights (plan on prior day arrival)
GUIDE CLIENT RATIO: 1:4, 2:8
MEETING LOCATION: Jindabyne
EXPECTATIONS: Expeditions are challenging. At times you may experience periods of fatigue, fear, uncertainty or discomfort. There are no home style amenities.

ZOOM SESSION 3 MONTHS PRIOR

  • Take away gear list and planning resources on booking for this trip

  • Zoom meeting and trip planning session

  • Fitness benchmarks, purchasing and general advice available any time

PRIOR EVENING ARRIVAL:

  • Introductions and greetings

  • Gear check

BACKCOUNTRY DAY 1:

  • Breakfast and transport from Jindabyne

  • Approach and ski tour to camp

  • Snow craft, camp building, sleep systems

BACKCOUNTRY DAY 2:

  • Planning a route, 13 essentials, alpine navigation

  • Heel raisers, kick turns, ski lines

BACKCOUNTRY DAY 3:

  • Second day tour

  • Alpine medicine, improvised sleds

  • Hut etiquette

BACKCOUNTRY DAY 4:

  • Third full day tour

  • Continued skill development

BACKCOUNTRY DAY 5:

  • Mourning tour

  • Camp pack up, return to camp

INCLUSIONS:

  • Gear and planning list

  • All meals, snacks and cooking systems

  • Tents, base camp, winter sleeping pad

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Clothing, winter sleeping bag and backpack

  • Hire for backcountry skis, ski boots, available at Rhythm, we will help facilitate this

  • See FAQs for deposit and refund policy

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.