Event VIC Backcountry Festival, Hotham-ish SEPT 3, 4 and 5, 2022

[Cam Walker]

hi all

we're getting close to launching a bunch of things for this years festival:

• speakers program
• tours and workshops program
• registrations

It will be similar format to 2019 festival, but spread over 3 days to allow you to do more things/ see more of the program. Tours, workshops, the outdoor/ ski in bar, AST1 courses, and lots more.

Details here >

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The Victorian Backcountry Festival will return in September 2022 Unfortunately the 2021 Victorian Backcountry Festival event at Mount Hotham cannot be held due to extended COVID-19 restrictions. However, we’ve provided a stash of on-demand backcountry viewing for you to enjoy over this year’s...

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See you on the hill in SEPT.

 

[Cam Walker]

The program has been launched.

You can't register for sessions as yet - but this will give you a sense of what's on offer this year.

Festival program 2021 - On demand backcountry - Victorian Backcountry festival

This on-demand viewing pack brings the backcountry to your living room on the 2021 festival weekend This content has been generously provided for your enjoyment by our wonderful backcountry festival speakers, film-makers and volunteers in lieu of the on-mountain event over the festival weekend...

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[skifree]

Might struggle to get down to VIC this year. I was thinking pretty hard about it. Then well, things got harder.

Have fun all. It's an excellent adventure that @Cam Walker gets together.

 

[Cam Walker]

hi all
sorry, there have been delays on launching the festival registration and link for the 5 sets of tours we are organising.
But you can join a few of the sessions already. Check the program for details. https://www.backcountry-festival.com/festival-program/

 

[Cam Walker]

hi all,
we're still working on delivering the festival, obviously we're watching the government announcements very closely, and will make a call on whether we proceed as extra info on lockdowns is announced.

Program is here >

2021 Schedule - Victorian Backcountry festival

Frequently asked questions Gain valuable skills & knowledge before and after the festival Sep 1-2 and Sep 6-7: AST1 Course at Hotham/Dinner Plain, provided by Alpine Access Australia

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If you're thinking to join us please register (its $20 for the three days) > https://www.backcountry-festival.com/register-2021/

 

[PiedPiper]

So I'm keen to attend, and would love to sign up for some sessions, but given current situation in Melbs it seems a bit risky to register right now.

I hope your ok with last minute registrations....

 

[Cam Walker]

So I'm keen to attend, and would love to sign up for some sessions, but given current situation in Melbs it seems a bit risky to register right now.

I hope your ok with last minute registrations....

yes, we understand situation with Melb, and that current lockdown doesn't end until the night before. We hope lots of Melb crew can still come up fri am!

 

[Cam Walker]

hello all - the organising group is looking at what options might remain to host at least a scaled down version of the festival - more details will be posted later this week.

 

[chriscross]

Good luck, Cam, and thanks for all your work but I can't get there and not sure what will happen.

 

[Cam Walker]

Dammit. That last extension on the lockdown has done us in.

2021 festival cancelled - here's to 2022 - Victorian Backcountry festival

Have a quick look at our poster. Designer Simon Murray gave the design a bit of a refresh for this year’s festival. Barry the Mountain Pygmy Possum is out in the backcountry, chasing a pre dawn adventure as the stars fade. The stoke is high. Sadly, its not how this year’s festival has played...

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[Cam Walker]

Woo hoo. Winter is getting close. And the VIC backcountry festival is back after 2 years of being run online.

Chuck it in your diary.

Three days of tours, workshops, a demo village, speakers program, and of course the ski in outdoor bar.

SEPT 2, 3 and 4. Mt Hotham and surrounding area.

More details soon.

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The Victorian Backcountry Festival will return in September 2022 The Victorian Backcountry Festival will be back In Real Life, at Mount Hotham in September 2022. We are currently planning for this year’s festival, which will happen over three days – 2, 3, and 4 September 2022. Please contact us...

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[skifree]

Thread title updated.

 

[Conkers]

Great news, looking forward to a great season.

 

[Any]

I was gonna help out guiding last year, might volunteer if they need it again this year.
Be cool to open up a whole new world for people who've never done it.

 

[Cam Walker]

I was gonna help out guiding last year, might volunteer if they need it again this year.
Be cool to open up a whole new world for people who've never done it.

hi. YES, we will need group leaders plus tail guides. Simon Murray is co-ordinating the tours program if you want to drop him a line: hello@mountainsportscollective.org

 

[Spatulacity]

hi. YES, we will need group leaders plus tail guides. Simon Murray is co-ordinating the tours program if you want to drop him a line: hello@mountainsportscollective.org

Hi Cam,

What quals are required to tail guide?

 

[Rick Ross Da Boss]

Hi Cam,

What quals are required to tail guide?

Ast1 and first aid ticket