Mt Stirling Beginner Snow Camp, 26 July | Event in Mansfield | AllEvents

Mt Stirling Beginner Snow Camp

YHA Bushwalking Club Victoria

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Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am

Mount Stirling Rd, Mirimbah VIC 3722, Australia

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Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am - Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 am (AEST)

Mount Stirling Rd, Mirimbah VIC 3722

, Mansfield, Australia

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Mt Stirling Beginner Snow Camp
Join YHA Bushwalking for a beginner-friendly snow camping adventure at Mt Stirling on the last weekend of July! This is your chance to experience the magic of snow camping—with the bonus of a cosy alpine hut nearby for extra reassurance. Whether you're trying snowshoeing for the first time or want to tick off a snowy summit, this trip is a great way to dive in.

TRIP OVERVIEW

Just three hours from Melbourne and 30 minutes from Mt Buller, Mt Stirling is a winter wonderland criss-crossed with over 68km of snow-covered trails winding through Alpine Ash and Snow Gum woodlands. Our route takes in some of the mountain’s best snowshoe terrain, with panoramic views from the summit that are well worth the climb.

This is a medium-grade snowshoe walk and camp, suitable for those with good fitness and a sense of adventure. You’ll need the right winter gear and a positive attitude—because it’s snow much fun once you’re out there!

GEAR CHECKLIST

You’ll need to bring:

A 4-season tent with snow pegs

Sleeping bag rated to -10°C

Snow-rated or closed-cell sleeping mat

Waterproof boots, gaiters, insulated jacket & pants

Puffy jacket, beanie, gloves

Gas or liquid fuel stove

High-energy food and snacks for 2 days: 2x lunch, 1x dinner, 1x breakfast

A detailed gear list will be provided by the trip leader. Snowshoe hire available for $55 if needed.

ITINERAY

Distance: ~20km over two days

Saturday: Starting at 10am from Telephone Box Junction, we’ll follow Bluff Spur Trail (~4km) to Bluff Spur Hut, then continue another 2km to our overnight camp near King Spur Hut. After lunch, we’ll snowshoe to Geelong Grammar School Hut and explore the summit area, including the stunning Stirling South Summit. Expect 12–14km for the day.

Sunday: One last visit to the summit before snowshoeing back to the cars. Distance ~8km.

TRANSPORT & COSTS

We’ll carpool to keep costs down—please indicate your transport preferences when booking.

Additional costs include:

Alpine resort entry & overnight parking: $128 per vehicle (shared between occupants)

Shared fuel costs (see Carpooling page for details)

Optional snowshoe hire: $55

Reminder: Snow chains must be carried by law while in alpine resorts during the snow season.

BOOKINGS REQUIRED: https://yhabush.org.au/events/mt-stirlingbeginnersnowcamp-jul2025/


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Mt Stirling Beginner Snow Camp, 26 July | Event in Mansfield | AllEvents
Mt Stirling Beginner Snow Camp
Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 am