Overview
Climb Mt Kosciuszko, 2228 metres, Australia's highest mountain and one of the Seven Summits - the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.
This trip is run as a private adventure for you and your team mates and will be scheduled according to your needs
Mount Kosciuszko stands at 2228 metres in the Snowy Mountains National Park of NSW, Australia. One of the highly sought after Seven Summits it sits on the bucket list of mountaineers around the world. While not affected by altitude issues it does nonetheless provide a fun and challenging outing during the winter months.
Although it is not technical, it is not to be underestimated. Blue skies can quickly give way to whiteout and blizzard conditions and many people have inadvertently become lost and needed rescue. There is no marked route visible in winter as the summer trail is buried beneath snow, ice and sastrugi. Our guides carry all necessary navigation and communication equipment to ensure your safe return.
Your guide, Andrew Lock, is the only Australian and one of the few people in the world to have climbed all fourteen of the world's 8000 metre mountains. He knows the importance of succeeding on challenging objectives and will help you to achieve your dream of climbing the Seven Summits.
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Meet at 8.30am at the Valley Terminal ticket office to distribute necessary equipment (snow shoes and ski poles), purchase lift tickets and then catch the chair lift up to the Eagles Nest terminal to the start our adventure.
The last chairlift back down to Thredbo departs from the Eagles Nest terminal shortly after 4pm so our day is timed to have you back well before then.
Your Guide
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Andrew Lock is Australia’s most accomplished high altitude mountaineer. He is the only Australian (in fact the only person in the British Commonwealth) to have climbed all fourteen of the world’s 8000 meter ‘death zone’ mountains, including Mt Everest, twice. He was the first Australian to lead a commercial expedition to Everest’s summit and has been leading treks, mountain climbs, scientific, research and adventure expeditions for more than 25 years from the Arctic to Antarctica and the Himalaya to the Australian outback. He was expedition leader and field training officer on three Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions and has been teaching Alpine and mountain skills for 20 years. Andrew first experienced the alpine environment as a teenager right here in the Australian Snowy Alps and returns every year to pursue his love of back country skiing, climbing and alpine camping.
Costs
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Guiding fees are $450 (GST inclusive) per person (minimum 2 people). This includes your Snowshoes, Ski Poles and lift ticket for the day.
Occassionally, Snowy Mountains weather can be severe and it may be appropriate to postpone or cancel the course. If the course is cancelled by Andrew Lock Adventures, all deposits will be fully refunded.
Included
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Highly experienced mountain guide
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Full Liability Insurance
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NPWS guide fees & charges (this doesn’t include the National Park’s Visitor/Car entry fee
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Kosciuszko express chairlift return ticket ($50 vlaue)
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Communications, first aid kit, water purification tablets, navigation equipment
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Snow shoes, adjustable ski poles and snow shovels
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Disposable biodegradable toilet waste bags
Not included
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Travel to and from Thredbo
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Accommodation and meals
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Hire costs of required clothing and/or equipment
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Any other costs not listed under Inclusions
Accommodation & Meals
We suggest that participants bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks but we are also happy to provide these if desired.
As this is a day trip, no accommodation is provided for participants however we are happy to provide information on accommodation options.
Fitness
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While you do not need to be an elite athlete to take part, the day is physical and you will be walking for up to 6 hours on snow shoes while carrying a light day pack containing your lunch, drinks, camera equipment and spare clothing (around 5kg). There is no age restriction but Andrew Lock Adventures reserves the right to decline participation to anyone who we feel may be at undue risk due to health or fitness issues. If you have any concerns about your ability to undertake the trip please contact Andrew Lock Adventures and/or your doctor.
Clothing and Equipment
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You must bring the correct clothing and equipment. The correct boots are essential for this course. You can download the required Clothing and Equipment list specific to this course at the bottom of this page. Please review the list and contact us if you have any questions. The clothing and equipment list provides additional information about retail outlets that rent out alpine camping equipment.
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National Parks Permits and Insurance
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The course is run in conjunction with K7 Adventures which has the required National Parks and Wildlife Service permits and liability insurances. However these do not cover you for accident or injury and you should have your own travel/medical insurance.
Booking a place
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To reserve a spot on this course, click the SIGN ME UP button and complete:
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Booking Form
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Medical History and Liability Waiver
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A 50% deposit of the course fee is required to confirm your place.
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The deposit is required not less than 4 weeks prior to the course.
Click the PDF image below to DOWNLOAD the Required Clothing and Equipment for Mt KOSCIUSZKO WINTER ASCENT
Required Clothing and Equipment for MT KOSCUISZKO WINTER ASCENT