Chair Plummets to Ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Injuring 3 A chair plummeted to the ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, in the afternoon today, August 19, 2023, at approximately 2:20 p.m. The chair in question was the Kosciuzko Quad Express. According to the press release received from Thredbo, the chair became detached when it was struck by a gust of wind. The incident occured just before the top station at […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Reports 10cm of Snowfall Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, announced that they received 10cm (4 inches) of fresh snow today and it’s still coming down, taking this week’s total snowfall count to 19cm (7.5 inches). Plus, experts have forecast more snow and cold temperatures over the next two weeks. Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed riding non-stop fresh tracks in Thredbo today after snow kept falling throughout the entire […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 18, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Lift Staff at Falls Creek, Australia, Holds Clean-Up Event Ski Lift staff at Falls Creek, Australia, recently joined a clean-up event in Falls Creek, to keep the beautiful village looking great. Over 35 staff attended the event and collected a huge amount of rubbish that was sorted into recycling and general waste. The litter was collected from the carparking areas, the base of Halley’s Comet chairlift and right throughout the […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
She’s Here: Barbie Visits Perisher Ski Resort, Australia In time with her real action movie premier, Barbie, everyone’s beloved doll, visited Perisher Ski Resort, Australia. Someone at Perisher’s PR department clearly had a lot of fun with this and we thought we’d share some screenshots with our readers. Related: VIDEO: “Gnarbie” – Winning Video for Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA’s Spring Skiing Capital Contest | Additional Prizes Still […] Laughs Oz Brains | August 12, 2023 0 Comments
Are You Ready For August Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia August is shaping up to be a massive month at Thredbo Resort, Australia, with a non-stop line-up of events running on-and-off the mountain every single day. Thredbo is preparing to host its biggest-ever month of events in August with a non-stop calendar of action-packed skiing and snowboarding races, huge live music events, on-mountain après, dining experiences and a massive pride festival. “Our events calendar gets bigger every year […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Man Dies At Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia A man sadly died today, Thursday, July 27, 2023, whilst skiing at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia. According to the police report, at around 12:30 p.m. today, a 73-year-old man was skiing when he struck a pole on the edge of the ski run. Other skiers commenced CPR prior to the arrival of medical staff. However, he died at the scene. […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Oakley Community Days at Perisher, Australia, This Weekend Oakley is bringing its Community Days to Perisher, Australia, this weekend. Snow fans and visitors to Perisher will be able to ride along with some of the world’s most exciting snow athletes, as well as test the iconic Oakley Prizm Lens Technology on the mountain. “We’re excited to welcome Oakley to Perisher for what is sure to be a really fun weekend! […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 25, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia, Wraps Up Successful July School Holiday Period Thredbo Resort, Australia, was the place to be for the Australian school holidays, with a massive number of families enjoying everything the Thredbo Kids Snow Festival had to offer, including great skiing and snowboarding conditions, a non-stop line-up of free events and entertainment, a shred day with Olympians and professional athletes, and more. Thredbo is celebrating the end of a hugely successful school holiday […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 17, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Curious Waves of Clouds Across Australia An unusual collection of clouds appeared over the interior of Australia on the morning of July 5, 2023. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image of the stunning display, which stretched for more than 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) over Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Related: NASA: El Niño Returns Several experts in cloud […] Oz Brains | July 17, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Reports 22cm of Snow Today The weekend’s highly-anticipated snowstorm has well and truly hit Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, bringing 22cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours with lots more in the forecast. Thredbo Resort has entered the eye of the snowstorm, experiencing non-stop snowfall all day today. Guests awoke to 6cm of fresh snow this morning and the snow hasn’t stopped coming down since, delivering […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 8, 2023 0 Comments
Hotham, Australia, Announces Tina Burford as New General Manager Mount Hotham Skiing Company, Australia, today announced Tina Burford as its new General Manager, effective July 3, 2023. Tina is a seasoned industry veteran with almost four decades of experience, including 32 at Perisher, where she is currently Resort Services Director. She has worked internationally within the industry including in Austria, Canada, the U.S., and of course, in Australia. Her passion […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 28, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Early Season Conditions and Wind-Holds Contribute to ‘Nightmare Fuel’ Lift Lines at Perisher Resort, Australia @benjaminwild1 nightmare fuel @ perisher rn #snow #lineslinesLINES ♬ original sound – benjamin lovric On Saturday, early season conditions, wind holds, and pent-up demand was a recipe for ‘nightmare fuel’ liftlines at Vail Resorts-owned Perisher Resort, Australia. Hundreds of skiers and riders, many of who paid AUD 234 ($156 US) for a lift ticket, were caught up in the lines […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Falls Creek, Australia, Has Bumper Weekly Snow Dump Falls Creek, Australia, has seen a whopping 90cm (35 inches) of snow fall in the last seven days. After a slow start to the season, which saw Falls Creek unable to open for snowsports on Opening Weekend, the weather gods have made up for it, taking the average depth at the Victorian ski resort to 97cm (38 inches). The area […] Conditions Report Oz Brains | June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Today is the Final Day to Buy Your Epic Australia Pass Friendly reminder to all our Australian readers: The Epic Australia Pass sale will end tonight, June 21, 2023. With fresh snow on the ground and more in the forecast, Australian ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria are getting ready to open new lifts and terrain. Rumour has it the Leichhardt chair is opening in Perisher today. So don’t […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 20, 2023 0 Comments
Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Will Open Lifts This Friday After 3-Year Hiatus Exciting news were announced today: after a long-awaited three-year hiatus, skiing, boarding and tobogganing are back at Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia. Get ready for an exhilarating winter adventure as the lifts are set to spin again at Selwyn from this Friday, June 23, 2023. Thanks to a massive effort in snowmaking and the generosity of Mother Nature, the snow resort […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 19, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia, To Open For Skiing & Boarding Tomorrow Today, Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, announced that it will be opening for skiing and snowboarding tomorrow, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Thredbo Brand & Marketing Manager Richie Carroll said he couldn’t wait for skiers and snowboarders to hit the slopes tomorrow. “The entire Thredbo team has been working day and night to get the mountain ready and now that mother nature is […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 19, 2023 0 Comments
Australian Bureau of Meteorology Activates El Niño Alert The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (‘BOM’) has shifted its ENSO Outlook to El Niño alert, indicating a 70% chance of El Niño forming this year. This equates to roughly three times the normal chance of an El Niño forming. Central and Eastern Pacific sea surface temperatures (‘SSTs’) have warmed to El Niño thresholds. All models surveyed by the Bureau forecast […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Legendary Skiing Pioneer Hans Grimus Immortalized with Statue in Mt. Buller, Australia Last week skiing pioneer Hans Grimus and his dog Captain were immortalized with a bronze statue in Mt Buller in the Victorian Alps of Australia. Hans Grimus came to Australia from his native Austria when he was just 18 years old in 1959. He arrived in Melbourne, Australia, by ship, and was recruited to play soccer for a local team […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Chance to Buy a Piece of Alpine History at Hotham, Australia For the first time ever, people have the chance to own a piece of Hotham history, with 57 chairs from Hotham’s first ever chairlift, The Playground Chair, going up for auction. “This is a very special chairlift, Hotham’s first – a two-seater that opened in 1969 that was the main access lift back to the village until 1993 when the […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 17, 2023 0 Comments
Cold Snap Brings Early Snowfalls to Australian Alps An early cold snap has delivered unexpected snowfalls to eastern Australia, with snow falling down to 800m in some regions, like the Blue Mountains which are just an hour from Sydney. The states of New South Wales (‘NSW’) and Victoria (‘VIC’) saw a slow moving cold front sweeping across the south-east of Australia, bringing rain, hail, grauple and even snow, […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 8, 2023 0 Comments
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