Rainbow Mountain Returns to Thredbo, August 10-12
Mountainwatch | Press release
Rainbow Mountain returns to Thredbo in 2023…bigger and queerer than ever with a stack of winter wonderland vibes. The three-day Rainbow Mountain festival is packed with on and off snow events, parties, après, a huge live concert, champagne lunch and so much more. This inclusive event for all our LGBTQIA+ guests and allies will celebrate diversity, inclusivity, visibility, community, and love.
Take part in the Rainbow Mountain festivities for your chance to win a once in a life time trip to Aspen Snowmass! The unbelievable holiday package includes return flights with Delta Airlines, accommodation at Limelight Hotel and lift tickets+ rentals! Simply buy a ticket to attend either the Rainbow Rave or Rainbow Room parties for your chance to go into the draw to win the trip of a lifetime. Stay tuned for more details.
Thanks to all of our amazing partners for the support and bringing the sparkle to Rainbow Mountain – Aspen Snowmass, Cloud Nine, Delta Airlines & Double Rainbouu
Thursday August 10th
Rainbow Mountain Welcome Party
6pm – 8pm
Lounge Bar
Welcome to Rainbow Mountain! Join us for welcome drinks and a boogie with DJ Alex Dowsing to kick off a fabulous weekend of activities!
Friday, August 11
Black Sallees
We’re warming up for a massive weekend with Veda & Alex Dowsing taking over the decks to bring Big Deck Energy to Black Sallees.
Après Ski
3pm
Lounge Bar
Relax and unwind from a big day on the mountain, enjoy cocktails and champagne by the fire with groovy tunes from DJ Veda.
Rainbow On-Mountain Cocktail Party
6:15pm – 8:45pm
Merritts Mountain House
Ride the gondola under the cover of darkness to a cocktail party high upon the mountain. Look forward to a night of dancing, drinking and good times, with Sideboob spinning all those golden glamour anthems.
Rainbow After Party
9pm – Late
The Schuss Bar
Alex will be taking the after party back to the village for a long night of epic tunes.
Saturday August 12
Pride Ride
11am
Top of Snowgums Charlift
The Mardi Gras parade is coming to the Supertrail as we paint the mountain rainbow! Gathering for a mass ski down the mountain, it’s your turn to shine and show off your Rainbow Mountain outfit for all to see!
Rainbow Room
12pm – 3pm
Kareela Hutte
Aspen’s famed Cloud Nine restaurant is set to take over Thredbo’s iconic Kareela Hutte for what will be one special pop-up with free-flowing G.H Mumm Champagne and matching drinks selection.
Due to popular demand, this event is SOLD OUT. Sign up to the wait list
Big Deck Energy
12pm – 3:30pm
Black Sallees
Veda & Alex Dowsing are back again, taking over the decks to bring Big Deck Energy all afternoon…providing your perfect warm up for First Base.
First Base ft. Poof Doof
3pm – 7pm
Alpine Bar
Returning for another flamboyant First Base, Poof Doof will cap of a fabulous Rainbow Mountain weekend, taking over with a best-in-show drag show.
Rainbow After Party
7pm – Late
Keller Bar
Your favourite late night dance floor will welcome all party goers for a massive Rainbow Mountain send off!
Returns buses wil be running on Friday and Saturday night from Jindabyne – book your seat here.
