These are the legends who help make the festival possible. Please pay them a visit and support these great brands!
Meet our sponsors and supporters!
Passionate about adventure in the high country, Bright Brewery is a family owned craft brewery & restaurant in the heart of Bright. About more than just great beer, we focus on authenticity, active lifestyles, inclusivity and sustainability.
Gippsland Adventure Tours inspire meaningful adventures and a deeper connection with the natural world. We believe the outdoors has the power to educate, challenge and connect people and we’re passionate about helping others explore wild places safely and responsibly.
Bogong View Retreat is a luxury escape in Tawonga with uninterrupted views of Mount Bogong & easy access to the High Country's snowfields & backcountry adventures. After a day in the mountains, unwind in the sauna, spa or around the fire pit while enjoying one of Australia's most spectacular alpine landscapes.
https://www.peachyproperties.com.au/stays/bogong-view-retreat-spa-sauna-and-alpine-views
Born in Norway & built for people who push their limits outdoors, Sweet Protection creates premium helmets, eyewear & protective equipment for snows ports & mountain biking. Combining progressive design, advanced protection and performance, we provide the confidence to go further in the mountains.
Liebe Skii is a small independent ski and snowboard manufacturer in Melbourne, designing and handcrafting bespoke skis directly for those who ride them. We understand what makes skis work, challenge what can be done better, and keep pushing what’s possible.
Founded in 1974, Osprey has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of pack design. Today, our gear continues to help adventurers, travellers and everyday explorers go further in comfort.
Affinity Insurance Brokers are a leading provider of insurance & risk services. With experienced staff in the Equine Industry, Tourism & Leisure Industry, SME and Personal Insurance, we can arrange the insurance product to meet your needs.
FieldCraft is a guiding initiative. We create events, courses & guided experiences for adventurers looking to up-skill on existing proficiency across climbing, backcountry skiing and sailing in Victoria, Australia.
At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We’re using the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it.
Survive First Aid has specialised in Remote and Wilderness First Aid Training for over a decade. We offer a suite of remote & wilderness first aid courses, including unique Alpine Wilderness First Aid for those that play and work in the Backcountry.
survivefirstaid.com.au
ONE PLANET makes outdoor gear for Australians. Known for our lightweight & reliable bushwalking kit alongside solid alpine gear that’s perfectly suited for the backcountry. We’re locally based in Melbourne where much of the product is also made, specialising in backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, and outerwear.
Buffalo Boulders is where the alpine adventure community comes together. Whether you're chasing your next climbing trip, looking for new adventure buddies, or just love getting outside, come hang out with us in Myrtleford.
Born from a love of skiing, travel & adventure, Db creates innovative luggage to help adventurers get their gear from home to the mountains & everywhere in between. From award-winning ski & snowboard bags to backpacks & luggage, Scandinavian design, smart functionality & protection sit at the heart of every product.
Explore the backcountry with Local legends Traverse Hotham on snowshoes or skis. Try Nordic-style touring or build your skills with a lesson for more efficient & enjoyable adventures.
Our lessons give you foundational touring skills for fun & efficient skinning and splitting.
Wild is Australia's premier wilderness adventure publication, offering in-depth features, gear reviews &conservation stories. With nearly 40 years of history, Wild emphasizes self-reliance, challenge, and a deep connection to nature.
Whiteroom are your specialists in backcountry guiding across Hokkaido and Tohoku in Japan, providing a range of group tours and custom travel packages. Whiteroom also offer certified Avalanche New Zealand-accredited Avalanche Training courses in Australia and Japan.
Skida is the ski touring app for better and safer ski tours. Avalanche bulletins, 3D maps, weather forecasts, rated slopes and safe route planning, all in one place. Plan smarter. Ski safer. Get home for dinner.
The Climbing Company alpine skills courses teach essential snow travel, self-arrest, anchor systems, and winter risk management in real Australian alpine terrain. Structured, safety-first, and practical, these programs are designed to build capability you can apply anywhere.
MSC is a non-profit that supports winter backcountry recreation in Victoria & NSW. Our free Backcountry Conditions Reports provide daily observations &forecasts for all likely alpine hazards throughout the Australian season. We're proud to support the ABCF as the event's official forecaster.
Zirky’s has been a Mount Hotham institution for over 60 years. With accommodation from chalet rooms and one to six bed apartments, a bar & bistro offering Australian and European-inspired cuisine, and performance ski, snowboard and gear hire, ZIrky’s is your one-stop shop for everything needed for a memorable experience.
Fisiocrem's pain relief cream for muscles and joints offers effective pain relief through its non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula that’s made with all-natural ingredients.
Hand made premium-quality outdoor gear, Terra Rosa makes custom gear for all kinds of Adventures on Wurundjeri country in Australia.
Want to get involved?
Are you a brand or business looking to get your product or service in front of a passionate, engaged backcountry community?
ABCF is looking to partner with businesses that champion community, inclusivity, sustainability, and low-impact adventure!
Sponsoring the festival could look like…
A financial contribution to enable essential running costs of the festival
Product donations (raffle prizes, giveaways, demo gear)
Gift vouchers for attendees
Discounts for our community
…and in return, you’ll receive:
Brand exposure to 300+ passionate backcountry adventurers
Shoutouts and features across our Instagram and Facebook
Logo and link on the ABCF website
Physical presence and branding at the festival itself
Genuine association with a values-driven, community-loved event