Could go on either day, depending on who we get. The location, date and distance of the ski tour is flexible, dependent on the snow conditions at the time and the participants. Will tailor the trip to suit the participants. Could be anywhere in the Perisher, Guthega or Thredbo areas.

Will start from Charlotte Pass, cross the Snowy River, then head up the track towards Carruthers Peak and Blue Lake. This trip may involve more walking than skiing, but there should still be a reasonable snow cover on the higher parts of Carruthers Peak. If the weather forecast isn’t good, could move the trip to the following day or following weekend.

Will head out from Charlotte Pass and camp overnight near Snowy Bridge, below Seaman’s Hut, which provides a good base to explore the surrounding area. A mostly flat ski (or walk) in to the campsite. After camp is set up there are a variety of hills and destinations to explore on skis. If the road to Charlotte Pass opens earlier then the trip might be brought forward a few weekends.  And if there is little snow around at this time the camp will still go ahead but we may do some walks in the area instead.

Photographs & Chatting.
A short slide show of Members’ photographs.
Discussing what we will be doing over the next few months, especially regarding COVID-19 restrictions.

Ian Turland and Dave Drohan will provide a presentation on their 2018 ski trip in Norway and Sweden, where they explored a number of national parks.

What’s involved in climbing a 6000m peak in Ecuador and other adventures, by Dave Drohan.
Climbing some of the high peaks in Ecuador are technically easy, yet only about half of those who try, succeed in reaching the summit. I did succeed in summiting two of those volcanoes in 2019. My high point was 6278m. Come along to discover the travels of the small team I was involved with, as well as the amazing experience of watching a solar eclipse in Chile, walking an ancient Inca trail and skiing over the equator.

Worldloppet 2020: Alan Levy & David Drohan will talk about their trip earlier this year skiing in the Dolomites and participating in Worldloppet ski races in Europe.

The North American touring smorgasbord: what does the continent offer?

2020 Annual General Meeting. Discuss where the Club has been and where it will go.

Come along and say hello and goodbye to your ski mates until next year. Look for the Club banner, near one of the BBQs. BYO food and drink.

Late 2020 Ski Activities and Summer Activities
A short slideshow, of attendee contributed photographs.

Walking: The Perfect Motion, by Jono Lineen
Jono Lineen will talk about his recent book “Perfect Motion”, in which he investigates important benefits conferred by walking, including with regard to creativity, learning and resilience. Jono, an experienced cross-country skier, suggests that the principles he discusses in his book can also apply to cross-country skiing.

Restoring Kosciuszko’s liquid heart: alpine wetland regeneration:
Join environmental and adventure guide Acacia Rose, soil microbiologist and climate scientist Walter Jehne and ecology cinematographer Stephen Curtain for a short film.

Australian White Sherpas climb Everest in 1988 without any high altitude Sherpa assistance:
Pat Cullinan re-lives his journey of a decade-long preparatory campaign, culminating in a strong Australian team climbing Everest in 1988.

No summary yet.

Ralph Gailis will present a “traditional” slide night (yes, real, physical slides!) on his year living in Alberta in 2002. The focus will be on skiing, though some other of Canada’s natural wonders will also be thrown in.

Ian Turland will present on a 2017 trip to New Zealand, which included participation in a guided training course, some resort skiing and backcountry skiing in the Pisa Range and Two Thumbs Range.

Ian Turland will provide a presentation on “BACK-COUNTRY SKIING IN NEW ZEALAND”. This will feature skiing on the Pisa and Two Thumb Ranges in the South Island.

2021 Annual General Meeting. Discuss where the Club has been and where it will go.

Come along and say hello and goodbye to your ski mates until next year. BYO food and drink.

Late 2021 Ski Activities and Summer Activities
A short slideshow, of attendee contributed photographs.

Alan Laird will talk about Skiing in Sweden.

Seve de Campo, an Olympic Skier from the Beijing Winter Olympics, will be talking about his cross-country racing career.

Could go on either day, depending on who we get. The location, date and distance of the ski tour is flexible, dependent on the snow conditions at the time and the participants. Will tailor the trip to suit the participants. Could be anywhere in the Perisher, Guthega or Thredbo areas.

Will start from Charlotte Pass, cross the Snowy River, then head up the track towards Carruthers Peak and Blue Lake. This trip may involve more walking than skiing, but there should still be a reasonable snow cover on the higher parts of Carruthers Peak. If the weather forecast isn’t good, could move the trip to the following day or following weekend.

Will head out from Charlotte Pass and camp overnight near Snowy Bridge, below Seaman’s Hut, which provides a good base to explore the surrounding area. A mostly flat ski (or walk) in to the campsite. After camp is set up there are a variety of hills and destinations to explore on skis. If the road to Charlotte Pass opens earlier then the trip might be brought forward a few weekends.  And if there is little snow around at this time the camp will still go ahead but we may do some walks in the area instead.