Ski and splitboard Tours

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Guest Speakers

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Mountain Films

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Demo Village

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Outdoor Bar

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Gear Repair Cafe

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Workshops

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Competitions

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Ski and splitboard Tours 〰️ Guest Speakers 〰️ Mountain Films 〰️ Demo Village 〰️ Outdoor Bar 〰️ Gear Repair Cafe 〰️ Workshops 〰️ Competitions 〰️

Friday, August 28th - Sunday, August 30th 2026

Event Schedule coming soon!!!

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A skier in orange gear descending a snow-covered mountain slope at Mount Hotham, Victoria, Australia.

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THREDBO GUIDES STEPS & STEEPS BACKCOUNTRY TOUR

Our friends at Thredbo Guides have put together a tour in collaboration with ABCF, celebrating the Australian Backcountry and those who live for it!

WHAT: 7-hour tour exploring the stunning Main Range and summiting Mt. Kosciuszko - led by seasoned backcountry guides who will help you negotiate technical terrain

WHEN: Sunday, August 23rd

WHERE: Main Range, NSW (Meeting in Thredbo village)

WHO: Upper intermediate to advanced backcountry travellers

HOW MUCH: $89 pp (discount if you book online!)

Secure your spot here!

Don’t have the experience to join Steps & Steeps quite yet? Thredbo Guides runs a whole suite of backcountry courses, including an ‘Intro to Backcountry’ tour

Check out Thredbo Guides here

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Become a Backcountry Festival Volunteer

The Australian Backcountry Festival is a 100% volunteer run event, by the community for the community.

Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to make new backcountry friends and join a group of like-minded outdoor individuals who want to help out, support the festival and the adventure community it represents.

The festival is a family friendly, welcoming and inclusive event. We welcome volunteers of all walks of life regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Volunteers will be given priority first access to backcountry tours.

Find more info about general volunteering here.
Find more info about tour volunteering here.

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- Cam Walker, Founder

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