The Victorian Backcountry festival is an annual volunteer-run event by the backcountry community. The festival aims to provide an introduction to backcountry activities, to make it more accessible to the general public while promoting education about mountain safety. Several guided tours are being run, accounting for a variety of levels from fresh beginners through to advanced tourers. Also on the program are a number of workshops, including a survival course and avalanche training, key speakers and film presentations, a ski demo village, repair café and opportunities to win some great prizes.

Full program to be announced soon. Please visit their website for more information.