Touring the backcountry of Kosciuszko has been a long term goal. But not something I could ever have done without the expert guides from K7. K7 had planned the trip meticulously to ensure that trip was safe, educational but still made the most of the incredible alpine and sub alpine scenery and snow conditions. Trying something new that is outside your comfort zone is not for the faint hearted. I have skied all my lift, but the 3 day backcountry trip was one of the hardest physical challenges I have completed. The first two days were blizzard conditions that posed physical and mental challenges. But the guides were incredible. Their professionalism, support and expertise were faultless. Day 3 was a blue bird backcountry day in the Main range. Skiing down the south face of Mt Kosciusko created lifelong memories. Every aspect of the retreat exceeded my expectations from the perfectly planned logistics to the yummy food, wine and home made baked goodies. Spending the night post hike in a warm lodge in front of the fireplace was a perfect way to recharge ahead of the next day’s adventure. Thank you K7 for an awesome weekend.

K7 adventures is everything it says it is. I was able to explore the main range and gain confidence in the Australian backcountry. The women’s backcountry retreat was led by strong and very capable women in the backcountry who inspired us all. Despite my slow pace I was encouraged and supported and never left behind. So many golden moments I will hold dear from the landscapes to pure heart felt moments, and skiing descents Id only imagined I could reach.

One day back in May I was casually scrolling my phone and K7‘s Alpine Women’s 3 day Retreat popped up, without hesitation I signed up, being drawn to the idea of yoga, sauna and a supportive trip skiing into the back country. Lately I have grown a bit tired of the chaos that exists skiing in the resorts and so backcountry skiing was something I’d been thinking about. The follow up information and communication was outstanding and included a fitness plan. The first day not even a blizzard could stop us as we headed to the protection of the trees, we got many tips on skiing in these conditions and terrain on the way up. Drinking cacao with a cool bunch of women beside giant rocks in wild weather after climbing up Dead Horse Gap was so so cool!. The ski down in the fluffiest snow I’ve ever been in, amongst the snow gums, getting tips and fun chats along the way by our expert guides Chess and Lew, including being helped up after sinking into the glorious fluffy snow and cheered on by these incredible people will just stick with me for a long time. The K7 ski guides Chess, Lew and content creator Divya communicated and checked in, made sure we were warm, and carried extra gear in case of need. Logistics queen Leah made sure everything else back at the lodge was perfect. The retreat catered to the group’s different interests and experience, offering snowshoeing, hardcore ski touring and for those like me who on a healing journey just wanted to ski and be. Thank you K7 crew it really was the most excellent adventure! back completely pooped, sit down, get fed, and be ready to go again. It felt like a mountain family. Like being invited into someone's family."