Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, Forced to Close Temporarily Due to Lack of Snow Selwyn Snow Resort, Australia, announced today that it will be closing for the next few days. “Unfortunately, mother nature has washed us out and as a result we will have no lifts spinning for skiing and snowboarding. Tobogganing and Snow play will be available free of charge on Long Arm run, but no carpet lift will be in operation. The […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 30, 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, Australia, Reports 48cm of Snowfall Last Weekend A snowstorm has delivered 48cm (19 inches) of fresh snow to Thredbo Resort, Australia, this weekend. The best part? Mother Nature isn’t finished yet. Thredbo Resort has been transformed into a picture-perfect snow globe after a snowstorm rolled through this weekend, bringing a total of 48cm (19 inches) of fresh snow to the mountain and 15cm (6 inches) throughout the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
After a Slow Start to the Season, Australian Ski Resorts Begin Opening All Terrain The start of this year’s ski season in Australia saw little to no snow coverage. Many thought this would be one of the worst seasons the region has had in decades. However, resorts like Mt. Hotham and Perisher have received hefty snowfall in the past few weeks. In addition, many other Australian ski areas have had much lower temperatures as […] Ian McIsaac | July 7, 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
Top 5 Terrain Parks in Australia and New Zealand For those accustomed to Northern Hemisphere winters, skiing in the Southern Hemisphere can be… disappointing. That’s not to say there aren’t incredible turns to be found, but the snow is generally less consistent and of varying quality. Resorts tend to be smaller, usually with only a handful of lifts, and typically require some drive to reach the mountain. As resorts […] Trip Report Hannah | June 27, 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
Thredbo, Australia, Adds New Lift at Friday Flats This week, Thredbo Ski Resort launched Australia’s newest ski lift: ‘Freddie’s Snowrunner’. The snowrunner can be found in the Kids Learning Area on Friday Flat, and is the perfect addition in time for the Australian school holidays. The surface lift will be a game changer for children’s skiing and snowboarding lessons and takes Thredbo Ski Resort’s total number of lifts […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
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