MSC is a not-for-profit association that supports winter backcountry recreation in Victoria and NSW. Our free Backcountry Conditions Reports align to international standards, providing daily observations and forecasts of all likely alpine hazards including weather, ice and avalanche, throughout the Australian snow season. MSC has also coordinated the installation of Avalanche Training Centres in Mt Hotham (VIC) and Thredbo (NSW). If you’re new to the backcountry, these 10 Tips are a great place to start.
MSC is funded by our members and supporters. Take a look at the Annual General Meeting recording to see what we achieved with your support in 2023 and join us at the Alpine Education Series happening in May.
MSC released the first edition of the totally free, totally awesome Victorian Backcountry Companion.
With over 20 ski or splitboard tours complete with detailed notes, maps and GPS resources.
An easy to use resource to help you choose, plan and execute ski tours across the Alpine National Park. From intro to advanced we’ve got you covered.
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FROM THE MSC BLOG
In a talk originally given at this year’s Victorian Backcountry Festival, MSC Ambassador Alex Parsons & Communications Director Owen Lansbury discuss the skills you can be developing at home in Australia before heading overseas into backcountry terrain of more consequence.
As we roll into spring, you may notice a change to the daily Backcountry Condition Reports. What does it all mean?
So you want to experience the magic of the Australian backcountry? Any good ski or splitboard backcountry tour starts with some essentials. Check out our backcountry packing list - day trip edition
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