The search for a back-country skier missing in Kosciuszko National Park has entered its third day, as police narrow down the search area.
The 23-year-old Canberra man last made contact with family members on Saturday morning.
He failed to return on Sunday, prompting family members to contact NSW Police.
Police found the man's vehicle at Guthega carpark on Sunday afternoon.
A search in remote back-country started on Monday, involving ground and aerial crews from State Emergency Service, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and PolAir.
"Following [Monday's] coordinated aerial and ground search ... there is an area of interest that we are focusing today's operation," NSW Police said in a statement.
"However, due to the terrain and weather conditions, we are not in a position to confirm further information until specialist police attend the site on the ground today."
Members of the missing man's family remained at Guthega to assist emergency services, while some close friends and also experienced skiers joined ground crews with the search.
The missing man has been described as an experienced skier, and is believed to be in possession of a personal locator beacon and adequate equipment for backcountry conditions, but limited day supplies.
The search continues
State Emergency Service south east deputy zone commander Matthew Price said day two of the search wrapped up at sunset as a safety precaution.
But he said crews headed "out the back of the main range" this morning.
"They got down off the mountain because of the risks up there," Superintendent Price said.
"It's pretty difficult terrain so we make sure we got back in light."
Four specialist SES alpine members have headed out on snow mobiles this morning, while a fifth member will be based at Jindabyne Police Station helping coordinate the search.
Weather conditions were favourable today.
"It's a pretty cold day up on the mountain, but it's not snowing," Mr Price said.
"There's a light south-westerly breeze so that's pretty favourable for our guys on the machines.
"The better visibility, the safer they can stay and the better chance we can find our missing person."
