Kiandra to Kosciuszko Ultralight Hiking

March 2025, and November 2025. Our ultralight guided walk completes the Kiandra to Kosciuszko Walk, an iconic section of the Australian Alps Walking Track. We are currently offering early bird prices for $1975 down from $2500, until the New Year.

We want to spread to joy of ultralight hiking. By the end of the course, you will understand how you can do it safely without sacrificing any comfort. If you are planning on trying ultralight hiking or dreaming about completing a bucket list thru hike, your education starts here.

This course is not about following the leader. Through online sessions and on the trail coaching you will emerge a fully independent multiday hiker. Our online sessions you will teach you how to establish trip parameters, select appropriate equipment, plan meals, research trip conditions and complete a route plan.

In the field we will accelerate your development by teaching you efficient hiking techniques borne out of years of experience. You will learn pacing, camp selection, wilderness navigation. water purification, shelter pitching, self-maintenance and much more.

With the exception of clothing and your hiking pack we provide all the technical equipment you need for the hike. This includes tents, down quilts, stoves, navigation aids and more. With loaned equipment and select gear we aim to embark with our base gear, food, fuel and water at absolute maximum of 12kg. The days slogging through brutal hikes with heavy packs are over.

If you are unsure that you meet the grade and fitness requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss this trip.

GRADE: Intermediate, tracked and off-track walking, wilderness navigation, non technical terrain with rolling elevation changes
FITNESS: Moderate - avgerege 22km per day
DURATION: 5 days, 5 nights (plan for prior day arrival and post hike evening stay)
GUIDE CLIENT RATIO: 1:4, 2:8
MEETING LOCATION: Jindabyne
EXPECTATIONS: Expeditions are challenging. At times you may experience periods of fatigue, fear, uncertainty or discomfort. There are no home style amenities.

ZOOM SESSION 3 MONTHS PRIOR

• Group meeting and trip planning session

• Compreshive gear list and planning resources, for this trip and future personal use

• Fitness benchmarks, purchasing and trip advise available any time

PRIOR EVENING ARRIVAL:

• Introductions and greetings

• Gear check

HIKE DAY 1:

• Breakfast and transport from Jindabyne

• Arrive at Kiandra by 9am

• Hike to first camp

HIKE DAYS 2-4:

• Hiking an average 22km per day

• Skills development, coaching and hiking workshops along the route

FINAL DAY HIKE:

• Summit Mt Kosciuszko

• Return via Thredbo Main Chairlift

• Debrief and transportation to Jindabyne

INCLUSIONS:

• All meals, snacks and cooking systems

• All ultralight hiking systems, excluding backpack and clothing

• We do not provide alcohol, footwear, personal clothing or toiletries

Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to trip commencement.

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.