8 Peaks Expedition — A Mens Retreat in the Snowy Mountains

This isn't a pretty yoga retreat, this is a real and raw experience in the elements to give you something meaningful back that you can't get anywhere else.

When was the last time your phone was off for four days straight?

Or when you were totally disconnected from the noise of modern life?

What about the last time you felt deep peace in your body and mind?

If you can't remember when or what that feels like, this trip was built for guys like you.

Busy, hard working guys that will always keep giving as much as they can to their families, friends and colleagues - they just don't know how to find any more to give.

The Trip in a Nutshell:

Eight men, two experienced guides, four days walking through the Snowy Mountains backcountry in winter carrying everything you need, sleeping in shelters you build, summiting 8 of the 10 highest peaks on the continent.

Fully organised from head to toe, all you have to do is be willing to show up and put one foot in front of the other.

Fully catered, with gourmet award-winning food. You'll get 1-on-1 gear calls to sort your kit and organise anything being hired which can be done through our provider with our help, a customised training program run through our app, and group calls before and after you're back to help the reset actually stick.

Why winter, and why the effort?

Most retreats hand you comfort right?

This one hands you space, challenge and the raw elements in nature, because that is what ignites our masculinity.

The kind of space on offer here is the type that only shows up when there's nothing left to check, manage, or perform for days on end.

The masks come off and the real you comes out.

One weekend of real physical effort, wild nature and wide open horizons, and your mind finally has the space to go quiet.

You come back tired in the body but clear in the head - which, if you've been running a business or a family or both for years, is a feeling you've probably forgotten is available to you.

That's the real break you need, and where the next chapter opens. 

Who this is for?

Business owners, professionals, dads - men who are good at carrying a lot and not great at putting it down.

The guys that need to get back in touch with nature, and their own true nature.

They guys that want to be able to handle pressure better, show up as a more present husband and father, and who need a break from the noise to get clear on their thoughts.

The Details

Dates: 5–9 August 2026 

Location: Snowy Mountains, NSW (starting at Dead Horse Gap ~1,600m) 

Group size: Maximum 8 participants + 2 experienced guides 

Spots remaining: 3 

What's included:

• 4-day guided snow-camping expedition through the Snowy Mountains

• One night's accommodation in Jindabyne (night before departure)

• Full pre-trip training program with group support

• All food — 3x meals per day, prepared by a NSW award-winning chef

• All snacks — trail mix, protein bars, chocolate, tea and cacao

• 3x group calls before the trip to connect and prepare

• Professional Mountain Guide + Group Facilitator

• Full, thorough gear support and pre-trip gear checks

• All safety, navigation, permits and eco-passes

• 4 days completely off-grid - no phone, no email, no notifications (we have working contact numbers if you need)

What's not included:

• Personal hiking and camping gear (hire available through our partner, with full support)

• Transport to/from Thredbo (carpooling available)

• National Parks vehicle permits

• Personal travel insurance

• Dinner in Jindabyne (first night) and lunch in Thredbo (final day)

Schedule:

• Day 1: Arrive Jindabyne 3–4pm, collect hire gear, check into accommodation, group dinner together

• Days 2–4: Early start, hiking and summiting through the range

• Day 5: Hike concludes by midday, lunch together in Thredbo, depart ~2pm

Full Investment: $2,499 AUD

Ticket price (application deposit): $399 AUD - fully refundable, credited toward your full investment

This ticket reserves your place for a short call with us, so we can talk through the trip properly and make sure it's a genuine fit before you commit fully. If it's not - for either of us - your deposit is refunded in full.

A note on fitness: This is a real winter expedition, not a walk in the park, and it does require a decent level of fitness. That's not a barrier, it's part of what makes the switch-off so effective. In the lead-up, you'll join a structured training program alongside the other men, with everything laid out clearly so you arrive confident and ready to maximise your experience.

Ready?

Only 3 spots left across both our 2026 trips. Secure your place with a fully refundable $399 deposit - we will personally call you the following day to talk through the trip and make sure it's right for you.