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
May 2026
Thu~7~May 2026EasyKu-ring-gai ChaseTrack walkingThis walk has been re-scheduled due to tain. It is a relaxed half day trip on the shady Warrimoo track along Cowan Ck to Bobbin Head. Optional lunch at a cafe at Bobbin Head or byo depending on the group's preference. An opportunity to catch up after the summer break.
Wed~27~May 2026Monthly MeetingOur first club meeting for the year will be on Wednesday 27 May 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.
Jun 2026
Wed~24~Jun 2026Monthly MeetingJune club meeting will be on Wednesday 24 June 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.
Jul 2026
Fri~10~--~Sun~12 Jul~2026Tailored to abilityBeginners Instructional Ski WeekendBeginners Instructional SkiInstructional weekend for beginners 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.
Wed~22~Jul 2026Monthly MeetingJuly club meeting will be on Wednesday 22 July 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.
Fri~24~--~Tue~28 Jul~20262SASC Summit TourXC Lodge accommodation This is no longer a coach (bus) trip, but is still organised by Southern Alps Ski Club XC & Bushwalking, with use of your own transport. This is a lodge based trip with first stay at Christiania Lodge in Thredbo for two nights. Dinner will be provided from Friday 24 July evening and including the usual meals, leaving after Sunday breakfast for SASC Lodge located at Charlotte Pass. Spending two nights or less here leaving after breakfast on Tuesday morning or earlier. From here there are two options, one being the usual ski to Perisher or alternatively back to Thredbo. Cost: $800 (last year) Confirm by booking through Clubman or Booking Officers found on SASC website.
Aug 2026
Sat~1~Aug~--~Wed~8~Apr 2026Perisher XC Ski WeekXC skiJust to let you know about Perisher X-C Ski Week. It is a premier, week-long celebration in Perisher Valley/Smiggin Holes featuring events for all levels, including the KAC Classic, Mystery Coffee Tours, and social gatherings at the Nordic Shelter. The event showcases over 100km of groomed trails, offering groomed, undulating terrain for both classic and skating techniques.
Fri~7~--~Sun~9 Aug~2026Tailored to abilityBeginners 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.
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.
Sep 2026
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~2026From Relaxed to StrePresidents 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.
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.