[PHOTOS] Where the Elite Snowsport Athletes Are Training Right Now We have taken a look around social media as to where the stars of the FIS World Cup circuit are training right now. Some athletes have opted for the southern hemisphere, while others are exploring the European glaciers. Fonna, Norway The Norwegians stayed at home and were spotted training on the Fonna glacier. The glacier is always popular with Freestyle […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 16, 2023 0 Comments
Australian Resorts Wake Up to Fresh Snow This Morning Australian resorts across New South Wales and Victoria woke up to some fresh snowfalls this morning. It has been snowing a few inches almost every day in the last few weeks and temperatures have stayed below freezing, enabling crews to run the snow cannons at night. Related: [PHOTOS] Much Needed Snow Falls in Australian Resorts & More in the Forecast […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 14, 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
Anaconda and XTM Bring You the Cutest Kids’ Snow Outfits in Australia XTM Performance and Anaconda partnered with Disney to bring Australia’s smallest snowsport fans the cutest outfits to brighten the coldest season. The adorable Frozen range includes everything from snow suits, pants and puffer jackets to accessories like gloves, hats and boots. Predicted to be very popular is the Olaf Snowsuit that transforms little ones into the happy snowman; just the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 12, 2023 0 Comments
Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia Reopens This Saturday, August 12, 2023 Australia’s most northern snow resort, Selwyn, announced today that they will reopen for tobogganing tomorrow, August 12, 2023. The resort was forced to close almost two weeks ago after an unseasonably warm late July period, that saw its snow cover eroded. Selwyn has been having a tough few years after burning to the ground during the 2019/20 bushfires. Then Covid struck […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Much Needed Snow Falls in Australian Resorts & More in the Forecast Exciting news for Australian skiers, as the weather Gods seem to have taken pity on us after an unseasonably warm latter-half of July. Clear sunny skies gave way to a cold front that brought clouds and precipitation to the Snowy Mountains in Australia. The forecast for today, Thursday, August 10, 2023, calls for a top-up of between 5-10 cm (2-4 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 9, 2023 0 Comments
Tough Snow Conditions Across Australia It is August and usually this means it is the best month to head out to ski or snowboard downunder. Unfortunately Australia has been hit by a high pressure front, that has kept resorts above freezing temperatures for a whole week. The sunshine combined with the spring-like temperatures melted significant amounts of the snow cover and above freezing temperatures did […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 4, 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