Trips

Here is a selection of trips currently planned.

You need to be a current club member to come on club trips.

Full details of trips including trip leader/contact person are available on the ‘Members Only’ section of the website.

DateGradeDestinationTypeDescription
Aug 2026
Fri~7~Aug 2026Mystery Coffee Tour 2 - Perisher XC ski weekAs in Tuesday event, The Mystery Coffee Tour leaves the Nordic Shelter at 9.45 am. The same format will apply as per Tuesday event, it's a mystery. These Mystery Coffee Tours have been running since 2023 and have been a great success and a lot of fun. Bring $20 to cover the cost of having great coffee and food. This is a PXC initiative. Please call Wayne Pethybridge on 0481 268 598 preferably no later that the Wednesday 5/8 to register your interest and to find out more. You can also put your name down on the sheet that will be on the notice board in the Nordic Shelter by/on the previous Wednesday. Can call after this date to check whether catering/ logistics allow for extra numbers.
Fri~7~--~Sun~9 Aug~2026Tailored to abilityIntermediate and beginner instructional Ski WeekendInstructional SkiInstructional weekend for beginners and intermediates with a focus on the basic skills needed for ski touring on gentle to moderate terrain with day packs. This will include diagonal striding, ascending hills, traversing, stopping and turning. Participants will get the opportunity to put these skills into practice on short tours of about 2 hours duration. There will be plenty of time for fun among the learning. https://events.humanitix.com/august-instructional-2026
Mon~10~--~Sun~16 Aug~20262BMawsons Hut, ?JagungalSnow-camping ski tourAn introductory snow-camping hut-tour for those who know the basics of cross country skiing technique, are familiar with pack-carrying and camping, but want to combine these skills while exploring the Jagungal Wilderness. Day 1: Guthega Power Station to Whites River Hut or Schlink Hilton, via Disappointment Spur Hut. Day 2: to Mawsons Hut over The Kerries. Day 3: Return day trip to summit Jagungal if conditions permit. Otherwise a shorter day-trip. Day 4: Mawsons Hut to Guthega Power Station via Horse Camp Hut. Damien Aggio is a co-leader for this trip, and will be staying until Sunday 16th. Trip members are welcome to stay with him.
Tue~11~--~Thu~13 Aug~2026Accommodation and Day tripsFollowing the instructional weekend the opportunity to put your skills into practice with day trips to wherever the conditions are best and to suit the participants. Accommodation at Cedarwood in Jindabyne for 12 people, in 2 double bedrooms, 1 double with single bedroom, 1 x 2 singles bedroom and 1 x 3 singles bedroom self catering with full kitchen facilities available, BYO linen, off street parking $30pp per night
Wed~26~Aug 2026Monthly MeetingAugust club meeting will be on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 7.30pm. Address is McMahons Point Community Centre (upper level), 165 Blues Point Rd North Sydney. Come along to hear all the latest news and chat with trip coordinators. Also feel free to join us earlier at the Commodore Hotel across the road for a drink and dinner from 6pm before the start of the meeting at 7:30 pm. Just look for the people wearing the blue "NSW Nordic Ski Club" baseball caps.
Thu~27~--~Sun~30 Aug~2026Womens Snow CampSki in and make a snowy base camp. Day trips from the base camp. Location dependent on snow cover. Come from Thurs -Sun or join us just for the weekend ! Gear advice prior for those new to snow camping / snow travel.
Sat~29~Aug~--~Sun~6~Sep 20262BBogong High Plains TourBackcountry tourAn extended backcountry tour of the Bogong High Plains visiting the Jaithmathangs and Mt Fainter, and Tawonga, Wallace and Cope Huts
Sep 2026
Sat~12~--~Mon~14 Sep~20262BMain RangeSnow-camping ski tourSki with overnight packs for 3-4 hours then set up a base camp. Then day trips to destinations such as Mt Tate, Watsons Crags or Mt Townsend. The exact camp site will depend on snow conditions; possibilities include Pounds Creek or Wilkinsons valley. The trip is suitable for everyone because there is a choice of moderate or steeper slopes in this area – the grade of the trip really depends on your interests.
Sun~13~--~Sun~27 Sep~2026From 1A to 3C, your Lodge-based Day Trips from Charlotte PassDay tripsEnjoy the luxury of dry boots, skiing from the door, day trips to places like Lake Cootapatamba, Mt Kosciuszko, Mt Townsend, Mt Lee, Mt Carruthers, Mt Twynam, Watsons Crags, Blue Lake, Club Lake, Mt Stilwell, Twin Valleys, etc, or sharpen up your teles on the lifts. (Lift operation at Charlotte Pass depends on snow cover.) Experience the outrageously cooperative spring snow and choose the grade to suit yourself. Cost for the week $805 for Southern Alps Ski Club (SASC) members and $1025 for SASC non-members, fully catered. Great value for full board. You may be able to come for less than the full week, cost pro-rata. 50% deposit required on booking and should be paid early as it is likely the lodge will be full for both weeks. There is a wide variety of day trip choices available, you can vary the grade to suit yourself.
Wed~23~Sep 2026Monthly MeetingSeptember club meeting will be on Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 7.30pm. Address is McMahons Point Community Centre (upper level), 165 Blues Point Rd North Sydney. Come along to hear all the latest news and chat with trip coordinators. Also feel free to join us earlier at the Commodore Hotel across the road for a drink and dinner from 6pm before the start of the meeting at 7:30 pm. Just look for the people wearing the blue "NSW Nordic Ski Club" baseball caps.
Oct 2026
Fri~2~--~Tue~6 Oct~2026variousPresidents BashXC skiDay trips to the Main Range from Guthega Ski lodge. Suitable for independent beginners to XCD enthusiasts. A good opportunity to celebrate the 2026 season. https://events.humanitix.com/presidents-end-of-season-bash
Wed~28~Oct 2026Annual General Meeting/Photo Comp.Club AGM will be on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Address is McMahons Point Community Centre (upper level), 165 Blues Point Rd North Sydney.