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