This trip is very suitable for all levels of skier - beginner - advanced.
Plan is to leave after work/uni Friday and get up to the snow. Ski Saturday & until just after lunch Sunday then drive home. The higher XC trails around Christmas Hills are holding up well and there is potential to go out to Derricks Hut / Mt Loch on snowshoes (its been way too icy to go out on skis).
The club has telemak skis avaliable for hire along with most of the other grear required.
Note: We do not have snowboards avaliable for hire but if you have one you would be welcome to join on snow shoes which are avaliable!
Trip Leader: Xan
Time: Fri evening
Experience required: Beginner
You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear
Destination: Mt Hotham
Approx cost: ~$90 (Fuel ~$30-50 + ~$30 resort entry + gear hire (max $25 if hired from club) + food + Accom (see below)
Accom - $198 for the 2 nights. Camping at JB plain is an option although its up to the drivers as its currently 15mins drive each way from nearest campsite to skiable snow.
Gear The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who needs to hire what. Skis/boots/poles ($15 for weekend). Other items capped at $25 if hired from club)
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you dont have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.
You need to have been overnight hiking before and have the required gear (hire avaliable). Numbers will be limited by # leaders available, gear and cars
*** We are keen for more people to organise some day trips to Lake Mountain or Mt Stirling or Mt St Gwinear, the next couple of weekends - let me know if you want to run one and I can assist with getting it organised!**
