What will I be doing and how are skill levels handled?

We run cross-country ski activities and you can choose your level by checking our Skill Levels page before you get started.

What should I bring and can I hire equipment?

Use our What to bring and Equipment Hire pages so you know what you need for your session.

How do I get there and what about transport and costs?

Visit our Transport and Costs section for guidance on getting to the club activities and managing your costs.

YHA Cross Country Ski Club | Skiing in Falls Creek

The YHA Cross Country Ski Club is a recreational trail and backcountry ski touring club based in Melbourne, Australia. It is affiliated with the Youth Hostels Association of Victoria, a non-profit-making organisation with members of all ages. We are part of YHA Activities, an outdoor sports oriented club dedicated to the pursuit of activities such as bushwalking, cycling and canoeing, amongst others. Costs are kept to a minimum on our trips.

The YHA Cross Country Ski Club is not a commercial enterprise – successful trips depend on participants' co-operation and contribution. During the ski season (snow permitting) the club organises: Day trips to cross country ski locations close to Melbourne, such as Lake Mountain or Mount Stirling. These trips are on trails and usually suitable for beginner skiers. Weekend trips further afield, to areas such as Falls Creek and the Bogong High Plains.

On such trips we try to cater to beginners as well as more experienced skiers. Accommodation is in hostels or cabins near the ski areas. For those who are more adventurous or more experienced, weekend or extended ski tours, involving snow camping, are sometimes run.