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
Apr 2025
Sat~5~--~Wed~9 Apr~2025NAPerisher xc Working Bee #4 and walksWorking bee2025 XC Work Party #4 – 9am Saturday and Sunday 5-6 April. Work will continue on Monday and Tuesday for any workers who are available. Join the April XC Work Party #4 Crew to install the next bridge section, catch up on trail maintenance, and create more flags – all part of a rewarding and sociable weekend. Overnight accommodation in Perisher is available for all XC Work Partiers, generously provided by Canberra Alpine Club. Bring gum boots, work gloves, PPE, work clothes for any weather, march fly defence, lunch and snacks. The hot water urn, sandwich press, microwave, coffee and tea are available at the Shelter. Bring bed linen, towels and food/drink for meals – the shared dinner on Saturday night is always an interesting social occasion.
Fri~25~--~Sun~27 Apr~2025Four Mile Hut 1st birthday CelebrationCelebrationWould you believe it is one year since the opening of this rustic hut. It is also the fiftieth year of the NSW NSC club. Join us for the weekend or just for a special lunch to celebrate these milestones mentioned above, on Saturday from 11am. There will also be a chance to do some minor maintenance and firewood collection.
May 2025
Fri~2~--~Sun~11 May~20252B9 day Kiandra to Derschkos Hut and return bushwalk9 day bushwalk with some off track walking9 day bushwalk just after the 4 Mile Hut 1st birthday celebrations exploring landscape between Kiandra and Derschkos Hut and return to Kiandra. Some off-track walking exploration. Contact trip coordinator to discuss
Wed~21~May 2025NASocial Night - Banff Film FestivalSocial Night - Dinner and FilmDinner and Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Hayden Orpheum, Wednesday 21 May 2025. This is one week before the 1st General Meeting of 2025. Dinner at Minskys Hotel, 287 Military Rd, Cremorne NSW 2090, Australia prior to the film for those who can make it. Meet at 5pm for dinner and pre-film drinks. https://maps.app.goo.gl/bhuURxaPFMSVTsW58 Minskys Hotel is across the road from Hayden Orpheum Picture theatre on Military Rd, Cremorne. Purchase tickets for Banff Mountain Film Festival on their website. Pre-purchasing tickets asap is essential as it books out quickly. Meet inside at the Orpheum at 6.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there. Film starts at 7pm. Purchase tickets here: https://web.orpheum.com.au/order/showtimes/0001-8785/tickets
Wed~28~May 2025Come and join us for the first meeting of the 2025 season at McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 BlGeneral Meeting Come and join us for the first meeting of the 2025 season at McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point
Jun 2025
Sat~21~--~Sun~22 Jun~2025Easy/UndulatingElectrified Ski Daybike and skiThe only way to access the skifields of the rugged and scenic western fall side of the Snowies in a single day trip! Hire an E-bike from a nearby shop for a 2 hour morning bike ride up the Bourkes Gorge trail to the snowline. Then put on the skis to explore the Grey Mare Range, before riding back down to the car, and nearby luxury accomodation options in Khancoban. Come along for 1 or both days. A must do for all MTB riders who ski.
Wed~25~Jun 2025Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm.General Meeting Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm
Jul 2025
Fri~4~--~Sun~6 Jul~20251aJuly 2025 Beginners Instructional WeekendBeginners cross country ski touring InstructionalDear prospective ski tourers, do you want to get out on skis, away from the resorts and experience the natural environment of the Australian mountains in winter? Each year we run beginners instructional weekends for people wishing to learn backcountry ski touring techniques that will get you started on your ski touring journey. For the more experienced, this weekend is a good opportunity to brush up on skills and find your ski legs. The techniques taught on these weekends will give you the basic skills to go on other introductory trips members of NSW Nordic Ski Club put on through the season. Accommodation has been booked in Jindabyne for Fri 4 and Saturday 5 July 2025. Cost for the weekend has to be confirmed. More details to come. Email us for more information or to register your interest. info@crosscountryskiing.org.au
Fri~11~--~Sun~20 Jul~20253bTo Derschkos from Guthega and return 10 day snow camping ski tourMultiday/night snow camping trip with some huts. Leave from Guthega over Rolling Grounds. 4 days to Derschkos. Day 6 start return. A long trip of moderate difficulty. Contact trip coordinator to discuss.
Wed~23~Jul 2025Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm.General Meeting Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm
Aug 2025
Fri~1~--~Sun~10 Aug~20252B10-day snow camp, day trips, skills development Day Trips, Base Camp, skills development 10-day snow camp, skills development and Instructional (8-10 August) at Perisher to coincide with Perisher XC ski week events. 1 August – 10 August 2025 We will set up base camp. People can come any day during the 10 days. There will be some tents available for people to use. Igloo and possible snow cave. For people new to snow camping that have never done ski touring, snow shoes are an option. Each day will have different activities. Ski lessons in cross country ski touring and track skiing, navigation, telemark, snow camping. Catch bus to Perisher with your gear. Some tents provided. For further details contact NSW Nordic Ski Club. More details announced as the season progresses.
Fri~8~--~Sun~10 Aug~2025August 2025 Beginners/Intermediate Instructional Weekend.Cross country ski touring Beginners/Intermediate IDear prospective ski tourers, do you want to get out on skis, away from the resorts and experience the natural environment of the Australian mountains in winter? Each year we run instructional weekends for people wishing to learn cross country ski touring techniques that will get you started on your ski touring journey. For more the more experienced this weekend is a good opportunity to brush up on skills and find your ski legs. This weekend provides tuition in skiing technique for those a little more advanced beyond beginner level. The techniques taught on these weekends will give you the basic skills to go on other introductory trips members of NSW Nordic Ski Club put on through the season. Accommodation has been booked in Jindabyne for Fri 8 and Saturday 9 August 2025. Cost for the weekend to be confirmed. More details to come. Email us for more information or to register your interest
Thu~14~--~Sun~24 Aug~20253bCross-cut Saw traverse and returnDifficult 9 day snow camping ski tour22 - 31 August 1981 NSW Nordic Ski Club trip on repeat 2025. Tamboritha Saddle, Howitt Plains, McAllister Springs, Mt Howitt, Mt Buggery, Cross-cut Saw and return (Victoria) 9 days.
Wed~27~Aug~2025 --~Wed~27~Nov~2024Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm.General Meeting Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm
Sep 2025
Fri~5~--~Sat~13 Sep~20252B9 day Spring ski tour Windy Creek Mt Tate, Mt Twynam9 day snow camping ski tourSpring ski tour of Northern end of Main Range to rip some turns and explore. Moving to new camp every few days. Contact trip coordinator to discuss.
Sun~14~--~Sun~21 Sep~2025Day trips to suit. ALodge-based ski day trips from Charlotte Pass.Lodge-based ski day trips from Charlotte Pass.Enjoy 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 depend 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 can come for less than the full week, cost pro-rata.  Booking should be made and 50% deposit paid early as it is likely the lodge will be full for both weeks. Grade: There is a wide variety of day trip choices available, you can vary the grade to suit yourself. Leader: Kenn Clacher Contact details: kenn21@iinet.net.au   0423 132 219
Sun~21~--~Sun~28 Sep~2025Day trips to suit. ALodge-based ski day trips from Charlotte Pass.Lodge-based ski day trips from Charlotte Pass.Enjoy 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 depend 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 can come for less than the full week, cost pro-rata.  Booking should be made and 50% deposit paid early as it is likely the lodge will be full for both weeks. Grade: There is a wide variety of day trip choices available, you can vary the grade to suit yourself. Leader: Kenn Clacher Contact details: kenn21@iinet.net.au   0423 132 219
Wed~24~Sep 2025Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm.General Meeting Club Meeting, McMahons Point Community Centre, 165 Blues Point Road, 7.30pm
Oct 2025
Fri~3~--~Tue~7 Oct~2025FunEnd of Season Bash Base Camp Island Bend 2025 End of Season Bash A long weekend of camping at Island Bend Camp Ground. Kosciuszko National Park Arrive Friday 10 October 2025 Depart Tuesday 7 October 2025 This year we are going camping again for our “End of Season Bash”. Bring your ski gear, camping gear, cameras, fishing gear, hiking boots, bikes, packraft or just yourself, family and friends. A range of activities are planned. Share the fire and food whilst yarning with the local possums around the fire in the evenings. BYO food and bushwalking gear, tents etc. There will be a BBQ for cooking. We’ll have 6 sites booked at Island Bend for 6 people at each site. Email Andrew Stanger at info@crosscountryskiing.org.au if you’re keen to join us. We hope to see you there.
Sat~11~Oct 2025NSW Nordic Ski Club 50th Anniversary Dinner Anniversary Dinner Join us for a dinner to celebrate NSW Nordic Ski Club's 50th Anniversary. Location TBA
Wed~22~--~Tue~21 Oct~2025NANSW Nordic Ski Club AGM AGM Meeting