Ski Season in Victorian Resorts, Australia, Grinds to a Stop, As Mt. Buller & Mt. Baw Baw Close It has been a rather sub-par season in Australian ski resorts, but the decision to close this coming weekend has still come as a shock for some Australian skiers. Mount Buller and Mount Baw Baw announced on August 29 that Sunday, September 1, will be the last day of lifted operations for the 2024 snow season. The writing had been […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 29, 2024 0 Comments
Perisher, Australia, Conditions Report: 4 Seasons in Three Days Report from August 21-23, 2024 It’s been a wild three days and I have seen it all: windhold, snowfall, rain, sleet, and sunshine. However, my biggest takeaway from these three days in Perisher was that the conditions were much better than anticipated. People naturally like to share the shocking photos and yes, Smiggins is looking rather patchy these days, but […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | August 25, 2024 0 Comments
Australian Winter Heatwave Forces Closure of Selwyn Snow Resort Selwyn Snow Resort in New South Wales, Australia, announced today that the resort will be closed after today, August 25. If the resort can reopen for the remainder of the season is currently unclear and will be weather and snowmaking dependent. The snowmaking crew gave it its best effort to get enough snow together to enable skiing and boarding for […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 24, 2024 1 Comment
2025 Epic Australia Pass on Sale & Launch of New 4-Day Epic Australia Pass Today, Perisher Resorts, Australia, announced the launch of the 2025 Epic Australia Pass, which is now on sale for its lowest price, for only AUD 999. Alongside this, Perisher is also launching an all-new product – the Epic Australia 4-Day Pass for AUD 549. This is incredibly exciting for the Australian ski industry and provides unprecedented flexibility and value for […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 14, 2024 0 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of August 11-20, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the next season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Related: [UPDATED] NOAA Winter 2024/25 Early Forecast: La Niña Returns and What That Means For Next Winter’s Ski Season Whether you are chasing the […] Steven Agar | August 11, 2024 0 Comments
Modern Luxury Showcased at the Ranger Rover House in Thredbo, Australia Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Range Rover joined forces to unveil Range Rover House Thredbo last week, inviting guests to indulge in the most desirable winter moments. The partnership saw Range Rover take over a luxurious alpine lodge in the heart of Thredbo village, transforming it into a refined winter sanctuary for guests. “The success of Range Rover House was a testament […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 8, 2024 2 Comments
NASA: Australia’s Snowy Mountains Coated in White This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. Winter made a bold—if late—entrance to the mountains in southeastern Australia. Much to the delight of skiers Down Under, a period of seasonal weather in July 2024 brought significant accumulations to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales. Related: Snowstorm Transforms Australian Ski Resorts into Winter Wonderland The OLI (Operational Land Imager) […] Guest Author | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Southern Lights: An Electric Adventure That Should Be on Your Bucket List The Southern Lights are an electric adventure you won’t regret waiting to see. The electromagnetic phenomenon is frankly fascinating, but it is also elusive and unpredictable by nature. Auroras Australis is an experience that you will want to add to your bucket list. Many consider viewing the Northern Lights to be one of the most impressive travel experiences, but admiring […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
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