Backcountry skiing is human powered skiing where you move away from the ski lifted resort area, kind of like cross country skiing but with alpine skis like you'd use on the resort. While the resort area is the best place to laern to ski, once you are a strong intermediate you are ready for the backcountry. It is important to know that once you travel beyond the services of the ski resort you are entirely self dependent. BASECAMP Cafe recommends you book in with Snowy Mountains Backcountry guiding operation to learn the art of safe backcountry travel or if you are already proficient in the backcountry & you just want guiding services. SMBC have been touring in the Kosciuszko National Park & globally for over 3 decades & are the number one choice when it comes to local guiding services! Whether you want a private one on one, bring your own group or go skiing, splitboarding or snowshoeing contact SMBC for an excellent day in the backcountry.

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​Whether you are on a guided tour or your own mission Guthega is arguably the best backcountry trail head in the Australian Alps with excellent access onto the Main Range & the Mt Tate area. Come on up stairs to BASECAMP Cafe & enjoy all the trappings of a fully licensed cafe before your tour or celebrate on return from the balcony with a cool brew & alpine view!