FOR the really adventurous and those who love to ‘live like a modern Eskimo’ try immersing yourself in the alpine experience of snow camping on Mt Stirling.

Several well-suited camping spots are located throughout the resort including the Cricket Pitch, the Bluff Spur Hut area and the top of Dugout Bowl at the summit.

Set off on your own or join a tour and leave all of the responsibilities to an experienced camp leader.

A range of camping programs are available for beginners through to advanced skiers and snowboarders, requiring varying levels of aerobic fitness.

Toilet facilities are located around the mountain, however, drinking water is not usually available.

Where drinking water is available it should not be relied upon due to likelihood of freezing.

Mt Stirling is also home to the Alpine Winter Camp, a unique ski-in, ski-out accommodation option above the snowline.

Operated by Stirling Experience, the camp features a central tepee for dining and socialising around the pot belly stove, and seven accommodation tents on raised, insulated platforms.

Mt Stirling Ski Patrol recommends camping among the Snow Gums or around the summit area.

If camping at lower elevations among the Alpine Ash, try to select an open area due to potential risk of falling limbs.

A snow camping guide is available by visiting the website https://www.mtstirling.com.au/activities/snow-camping/.