Introduction to Ski/Snowshoe Touring

Introduction to Ski/Snowshoeing Touring

Aim: To introduce participants to ski/snowshoeing touring. 

Who: Venturers, Rovers and Leaders, with a sound knowledge of overnight bushwalking who are looking for the next challange. 

When: Friday 9th August to Sunday 11th August 

Where: Four Mile Hut,Kosciuszko Natinal Park 

Friday, night meet and stay overnight at 1^st Cooma Scout Hall, 9 Babin Place Cooma (up little lane)

Saturday, park car at Goldseekers car park near Mt Selwyn. Ski/snowshoe to Four Mile Hut, camp next to hut.

Sunday, ski/snowshoe out . 

What:  Saturday 5km Ski/snowshoe to Four Mile Hut, along a winding track.Start at Goldseekers car park,up past Mt Selwyn radio tower, along till you hit the Tabletop trail, turn right, follow this for about 1.3km to the juntion with the Four Mile trail turn left, follow to hut. 

Sunday Up the Creek to rejoin Tabetop Trail, return to Goldseekers carpark.    

Cost: All participates $20. (1stCooma overnight stay fee)

Administration / logisitics:

• Transport, Park entry, food, and gear hire are NOT included in the price
• Catering will not be supplied. This is a self-catered trip, as coordinated between patrol / tent members.
• It is important that all participances have adequate fitness and skill level for the trip.
• The correct gear is important for an enjoyable trip. Participants will be responsible for their own gear. Telemark, AT gear or snowshoes are required. Tents must be 4 seasons. We will have a gear shakedown at 1st Cooma Scout Hall prior the trip