In fabulous snow and kind weather conditions, twenty-one XC skiers attended Nordic Week at Charlotte Pass this year. We ended up with several groups with a range of backcountry skiing experience.
Our day tours included:
Snowy River North Arm – A trip along the summit road, then down to the headwaters of the Snowy River. We had lunch was under a cornice overlooking the Snowy River.
Wrights Creek Saddle – We started on the Nordic Trail then up into Wrights Creek, finding a sheltered spot for lunch just past the saddle. The wind picked up after lunch so we abandoned any thought of a round trip via the restaurant and returned via Wrights creek.
Wrights Creek – We explored the treed slopes behind the lodge, working our way around into Wrights Creek. There are great views towards Sugarloaf and a nice ski down to the pole line.
Sugarloaf Loop – We had an easy day with a ski down the valley, up to the weather station on Sugarloaf and home via the lee of Guthrie.
Guthrie Trig – We crossed the valley and climbed up to the Guthrie Trig for the 360-degree view then dropped down for lunch overlooking Johnnie’s Plain, after lunch we enjoyed some snow play in the beautiful conditions.
Spencers Creek – A pleasant wind-free tour ended our Nordic week. We skied amongst the snow gums and paused for lunch looking down the valley towards Guthega Dam.
It was interesting to see that National Parks (we think) had groomed some of the backcountry trails including the Summit Road from the Pass and the Bett’s Camp link track.
Many thanks to our Lodge managers and staff for their support and hard work during a very difficult ski season.
We are looking forward to our next summer visit and the opportunity to experience some of the completed sections of the new Iconic Snowies Walk. Click here to see the latest status.
