Friday, 5 September 2025 - Sunday, 7 September 2025
State Highway 73
Arthurs Pass, National Park
New Zealand
The Backcountry Festival at Temple Basin must be a paradise for splitboard and ski touring enthusiasts! It's fantastic to see events that cater to such a passionate community.
A celebration of both ski touring and splitboarding. All are welcome, whether you are a seasoned backcountry frother or are just getting started on your backcountry journey. Come and meet like minded people, be inspired by our speakers, win cool gear and get into the best of Temple Basin backcountry.
Benefits:
- The biggest backcountry festival in NZ
- A range of courses to expand and develop backcountry touring skills
- Social events and engagement with the backcountry community
The Backcountry Festival cost is free.
For Saturday night entertainment: $20 Adults / $10 Students
Open to people who keen on snowboarding and skiing and exploring the backcountry.
Backcountry Festival registration is essential through LINK here.
Accommodation booking is also essential through Booking URL.
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Additional Information
The Backcountry Festival cost is free
Cost for Saturday night entertainment: $20 Adults / $10 Students