Summer MTB Events and Activities in Thredbo and Snowy Mountains region
Thredbo is Australia’s premier Mountain Bike destination. With new trails opening in November 2022, new events, and new activities for riders of all ages and skill levels, this summer season is expected to be the biggest one yet.
Thredbo Resort has just announced the dates and details of its key events for summer season 2022/23. In this article you’ll find everything you need to know if you’re thinking of heading to the Snowies to go mountain biking anytime from November 2022 to May 2023:
- Thredbo MTB Park Trails
- Thredbo MTB Events
- Snowies Mountain Bike Festival
- MTB School Holiday Camps
- Thredbo Gravity Series
- AusCycling XC National Championships
- Cannonball MTB Festival presented by Boost Mobile
Thredbo Mountain Bike Park
Thredbo Mountain Bike Park is Australia’s premier biking destination, with the only lift-accessed gravity trails in the country.
This summer, the MTB Park continues to increase with new trails, gravity riding, skill parks, and an elevating MTB action that fits all ages. You can enjoy riding your bike through the Thredbo Mountain Bike Park, which serves first-timers up to professional racers.
With new trails and revamped tracks, there are over 35kms of adrenaline-fueled trails you are going to love!
Key highlights: National MTB Championships is back to Thredbo in collaboration with AusCycling XC National Championships. National Championship events for Downhill and Pump Track will be merged with the Cannonball events. And one winner will acquire both titles in a singular race!
Cannonball MTB Festival. Credit: Thredbo media
Thredbo Mountain Bike Events
Save the date and join the non-stop mountain bike action at the iconic Cannonball MTB Festival, Thredbo Gravity Series, Australian MTB Interschools, MTB School Holiday Camps, and bringing back the AusCycling XC National Championships for the first time in decades, and more exciting activities!
This season is going to be one for the books. Let’s go!
Summer Thredbo MTB Event Schedule
Sunday 11 December 2022: Gravity MTB Series #1 | Ricochet Rumble
Saturday 18 March 2023: Gravity MTB Series #2 | Pump Track Party
Sunday 19 March 2023: Gravity MTB Series #3 | Cruiser Crusher
Sunday 2 April 2023: Gravity MTB Series #4 | Supertrail Scramble
Monday 24 April 2023: Gravity MTB Series #5 | Chainless Champs
Monday 13 – Saturday 18 February 2023: Cannonball MTB Festival
Thursday 9 – Saturday 18 February 2023: AusCycling XC National Championships
Sunday 5 – Friday 10 March 2023: Australian Mountain Biking Interschools
The view from the balcony at Boali lodge overlooks the Thredbo Resort MTB trails
Need accommodation for your summer trip to Thredbo? Take a look at our members’ accommodation information here. Public guests are also welcome at Boali Lodge. View visitor booking information here.
You can also check our best deals for Mountain Biking Package at $160 per person per night. See the inclusions here.
Snowies Mountain Bike Festival Returns
The mountains are calling as the Snowies MTB Festival returns to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains from 3rd to 5th February 2023.
Snowies Mountain Bike Festival includes two unique course options, with the 114k Wild Brumby and 75k Brumby. Plus, the Sunday XC MTB Event offers distances of 15km, 30km & the marathon of 45km.
Snowy Mountains is famous, including Thredbo’s Ricochet trails and the beauty of Lake Crackenback Resort trails.
Experience the descent from Thredbo to Gaden on the Snowy Legends Descent, crossing the banks of the Thredbo River on the iconic Thredbo Valley Track.
Learn more about the Snowies Mountain Bike Festival here.
Thredbo MTB School offers clinics for all ages and abilities. Credit: Thredbo media
MTB School Holiday Camps
Explore all MTB programs and clinics by level and age—a fun and safe kids program to develop their gravity MTB skills.
Know Your Level
Specialty Kids Program: MTB Development Squad
Level: High Intermediate / Ages: 7-14 years
2 Hour Clinic
Intro to MTB / Level: Learn 2 Ride / Ages: 5+ years
MTB Essentials / Level: Low Intermediate Gravity / Ages: 7+ years
MTB Fundamentals / Level: Beginner Gravity / Ages: 7+ years
MTB Progression / Level: High Intermediate Gravity / Ages: 7+ years
Learn more about the MTB School Holiday Camps here.
25 km of amazing mountain biking trails to enjoy. Credit: Thredbo media
Thredbo Gravity Series
Five rounds of racing, competitors fight for series points on a creative mix of Thredbo’s main gravity trails. A fun style of racing but also pushing the limits and beating your mates.
The series finishes with the Chainless Champs – an extravaganza of chainless racing and some of the craziest and bizarre get-ups you’ll see on a mountain bike.
Check all the gravity series here.
Visit Boali Lodge in summer to make the most of what Thredbo and the Snow Mountains region has to offer.
Situated just two minutes’ walk from the Kosciuszko chairlift in the heart of Thredbo Village, Boali Lodge is the perfect destination for your Summer MTB holiday. Boali offers exceptional value for families, friends or couples looking for the ultimate summer holiday, with fully catered accommodation. Three delicious meals a day are included, starting with a hot cooked breakfast with continental options, lunch and high quality, hearty and healthy 2 course dinners.