Alpine Guides & Avalanche Courses
The following local companies are highly experienced in alpine guiding and providing backcountry education in the Australian mountains. Whether you’re looking to do your first avalanche awareness course, want to head out on an introductory or advanced backcountry tour or are looking to enhance specialised skills like ski mountaineering, the companies listed below (in alphabetical order) can provide it.
All of these companies have highly qualified teams who help provide observations for MSC’s daily backcountry conditions reports. Best of all, if you’re an MSC Member there’s a range of special offers available just for you! Just login to your MSC account for details »
Alpine Access Australia
With many years of experience in the Australian backcountry, and a team of Canadian Avalanche Association accredited instructors & expert guides, Alpine Access Australia runs avalanche skills training (AST1) in NSW and Victoria. Throughout the winter, they also have a choice of backcountry tours and clinics to suit a variety of levels and experience. Whether you’re looking to get into the backcountry for the first time, or expand your touring experiences and skills, there is a course or event for you. Find out more »
Avalanche Training Australia
Avalanche Training Australia (ATA) is a partner company of Whiteroom. For more than a decade during Japan winters Whiteroom has provided guiding and accredited avalanche training courses employing professional guides from around the world. ATA provides these same courses during the southern winter in Australia with a select number of the Whiteroom Guiding team. We are the first and only company to offer Avalanche NZ courses in Australia and Japan. Find out more »
Blizzard Academy
With credentials from the Canadian Avalanche Association and the Canadian Ski Guides Association, Blizzard Academy founder Kyle Boys is one of Australia's best-qualified ski guides. Blizzard Academy offers an array of programs, including AST1 and the only Avalanche Canada AST2 accredited course in Australia. Additionally, Blizzard Academy offers courses in alpine navigation, introductory ski mountaineering, glacier travel, backcountry guiding, and winter camping in NSW and Victoria. Find out more »
K7 Adventures
Operating since 2005, K7 is a collective of mountain guides with a passion for the outdoors. Individually, we are professionals and experts in our field. Collectively, we have decades of experience to share with you. K7 offers adventures and courses in snowshoeing and backcountry skiing/split-boarding. Join us for our multi-day snow camping or mountaineering courses. We are one of the few local operations that offer year-round adventures, including summer hiking, climbing, biking, and trail running tours. Find out more »
Snowy Mountains Backcountry
SMBC is founded on over 30 years skiing & guiding experience in the Snowy Mountains with an intimate knowledge of the local backcountry & want to share their deep passion for adventure with you. A variety of programs are offered from introductory backcountry courses through to demanding arduous tours. There is a pathway from a beginner BC skier to a ski mountaineer. If SMBC staff are not guiding you’ll probably find them in the mountains doing what they love.....being in the mountains! Find out more »
Thredbo Backcountry Tours
Thredbo Backcountry Tours offers guided experiences into the untracked and breathtaking surroundings within Kosciuszko National Park. With the ease of accessing the rooftop of Australia from Thredbo, these boutique tours provide opportunities for varying levels, from novice to expert, snowshoeing to alpine touring adventures, long lines, big views, there is something for everyone. Led by a team of professional guides we create safe and enriching experiences no matter your skill level. Find out more »
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