Epic Australia Pass Sale Extended to June 19 With recent fresh snowfall at Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham and more cold temperatures ideal for snowmaking, the excitement for this ski and ride season is officially here! With these great winter conditions, Vail Resorts announced that on June 12 that it is extending the deadline to buy an Epic Australia Pass to June 19. This means skiers and boarders […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 14, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] What a Difference a Day Makes: Australian Resorts Wake Up to Fresh Snowfalls After a slow start to the season which saw only one chairlift running for skiers, Australian resorts woke up to fresh snowfalls on Wednesday morning, June 12. Related: Not With a Bang, But a Whimper — Australian Ski Season Off to a Slow Start Victorian resorts reported 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) of snowfall, while New South Wales resorts reported a […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 11, 2024 0 Comments
Not With a Bang, But a Whimper — Australian Ski Season Off to a Slow Start The much anticipated opening weekend from June 8-10 across Australian resorts was a bit of a let-down, with only one resort opening chairlifts in the whole country. Only Mount Buller in Victoria (VIC) was able to operate the Bourke Street chairlift and Northside Express chairlift, while other resorts were, at best, operating conveyors, if they opened at all. Bourke Street […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 9, 2024 0 Comments
A Numerical Comparison of Australian Ski Resorts People can get pretty passionate about their favorite ski resort, and Australians are no exception. Statements like “Oh, Hotham is where all the serious skiers are at!” or “Well, I’m a Thredbo-person” are uttered with a sense of pride. If you have not been initiated into Australian skiing, it can be very confusing. Everyone naturally has their favorite ski resort […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Australia, Provides Update After Devastating Fire Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Australia, has provided an update on the situation at the small resort after a fire broke out on Friday night, May 17. The fire severely damaged the resort’s sewage treatment plant. The small ski resort is just 4.35 miles (7 km) from Perisher Valley in the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales. Related: [VIDEO] Ski Season […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 21, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 2024 Ski Season Could Be Under Threat at Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Australia, After Fire at Sewage Treatment Plant A fire broke out in the night from Thursday to Friday, May 16-17, at the sewage treatment plant at Charlotte Pass Snow Resort in Australia. The small ski resort is just 4.35 miles (7km) from Perisher Valley in the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales (NSW). Local fire services received an emergency call around 6:30 a.m. when flames could […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 17, 2024 0 Comments
Australian Ski Resorts Prepping for 2024 Season With Cold Front Bringing First Snow This Weekend Australian ski resorts have tested their snow cannons and have started making the first snow to get ready for opening weekend on June 8. Most Australian ski resorts typically open on the King’s Birthday Long Weekend which is celebrated in Australia on the second weekend in June each year. The snow factories at Mount Buller in Victoria have started production. Buller […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
2024 Opening Dates for New Zealand & Australian Ski Resorts & Snow Fields The days are getting shorter down under and there is that chill in the air that makes everyone start thinking about the upcoming ski season. We have less than 30 days to go now for the ski season to kick off in New Zealand and Australia and here are the anticipated opening dates for 2024. Please check with resort websites […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 11, 2024 0 Comments