IN2ADVENTURE'S Snowy MTB Festival is back for another year, offering locals and travellers an opportunity to enjoy the iconic Thredbo Valley on closed trails.

With hundreds expected to compete in, and watch the festival from February 9 to February 11, Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce president Olivier Kapetanakos says the event provides a timely boost to the local economy.

Mr Kapetanakos says the event fits well the identity of the region and will attract hundreds of visitors who will come and spend their money.

“Any event that comes to Jindabyne is a good thing. Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains have built a reputation on cycling no matter the style. Any event we host builds the reputation and identity we have as a cycling destination," Mr Kapetanakos said.

Event organisers say participants are in for a real treat with the start and finish of the race at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa.

“Your journey will be a hardcore ride but before and afterwards its luxury all the way with all the facilities you’d expect at one of the country’s most beloved 4.5-star resorts,” Robyn Lazenby Event Director at In2Adventure said.

“Each stage has its own unique high-country character and terrain and includes the perfect mix of fast flowing single track, downhill descents, undulating climbs, techy challenges and groomed trails including dynamic vertical climbing and descending.”

The world class trail offers MTB enthusiasts an opportunity to experience without interruption, the pure exhilaration of 42km of sheer MTB heaven from top to bottom.

This world class riding is all within a 18km radius and for stages away from the resort there’s a bus to transport you and your bike the 10 minutes to your destination Ms Lazenby said.

“Whatever your ability, the Snowy Mountains region can cater for you. Whether you’re new to mountain bike riding, you love going full gas, or you’re just looking for a holiday, there are courses for all comers,” she said.

In2Adventure expects there to be a range of participants from elite professionals, juniors, families, as well as groups of mates.

There are three options for mountain bike riders to choose from, the three-day stage race, made up of five stages over the three days. The weekend rider, which is three stages over Saturday and Sunday. Or the day rider, which is one to two stages over one day. Riders then have the option of taking on a challenge of their choice.

For each course you can then choose the level of the challenge - Wild Brumby or Brumby.

“Wild Brumby is for riders looking for longer and tougher trails and Brumby is for riders looking for all the thrills but with less distance and less technical riding,” Ms Lazenby said.

The cost of riding is quite affordable says Ms Lazenby, who anticipates the money riders save on entry fees will be spent locally.

"It's one of the more more affordable MTB experiences in the country, we also have over 40 elite riders racing, all the of the best MTB riders in the country will be there," Ms Lazenby said.

"Despite the presence of elite riders there are options for groups of friends that have been very popular.

"We have a number teams entered already in the crate race and it's more about participation, for example Matt Tripet and The Fly Program is entering a team again this year."

“The Alpine Larder is just a few pedal pushes from the finish line, a range of country pubs, boutique wineries and trendy craft breweries call the Snowy Mountains home."

“Come and join us for action packed event, climb to the top of Australia’s highest peak, ride horses through untouched bushland and fish in crystal clear streams.”