22-Year-Old University Student Dies in Tragic Accident at Thredbo Resort, Australia A 22-year-old skier has died at Thredbo Resort, Australia, on Tuesday, September 2. The deceased has been identified as Sean Forrest from Brisbane, Queensland, who had been in Thredbo to compete at the UniSport Snow Nationals, which were held from August 31 to September 2 at the resort. Forrest was studying at the University of Queensland at the time of […] Oz Brains | September 4, 2025 0 Comments
The Great Australian Snow Pilgrimage: A Road Trip from Sydney to Thredbo By Guest Author Martin Kelly The snow road trip is an Aussie classic, and, with a good base thanks to steady falls through the season, this spring will be a great time to head for the mountains. Longer days, warmer weather, lower prices and spring snow—September in the Australian Alps is lots of fun and a great farewell to winter […] Trip Report Guest Author | August 18, 2025 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia, Records Coldest Night as Ski Season Thrives Australia shivered through its coldest night of the year as temperatures plummeted to -13.2°C (8.2°F) at Thredbo Top Station in New South Wales (NSW) on Sunday, August 17. The reading, taken at the resort’s summit elevation of 1,957 meters (6,421 feet), was the nation’s coldest by more than three degrees, according to Weatherzone. The cold record for Thredbo since records […] Weather Oz Brains | August 18, 2025 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia, Conditions Report: Blue Bird Perfection Report from Friday July 18 It’s no secret: the Australian ski season is off to a fantastic start. With the entire mountain open at Thredbo, the choice is yours: carve down the long main runs for some vertical, or stick to the upper bowls serviced by t-bars. While Thredbo boasts the biggest vertical drop in the country, I tend to […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | July 20, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Tasmanian Ski Resort Ben Lomond Kicks Off Australian Ski Season as Others Prepare for Opening Day The small ski resort Ben Lomond in Tasmania, Australia, kicked off the Australian ski season today, Friday, June 6. While it was only one t-bar operating and skiers had to dismount half-way, this did not deter some diehard skiers and boarders from ringing in the Australian ski season. Tomorrow, June 7, Thredbo, Perisher, Hotham, and Mount Buller will open skiing […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
Thredbo Resort, Australia, Confirms Friday Flat Will Be Open for Skiing & Boarding This Long Weekend Thredbo Resort, Australia, announced today, Wednesday, June 4, that the resort will be opening for skiing and boarding for King’s Birthday Long Weekend. The resort confirmed on social media as well as in a press release that Friday Flat will be open for skiing and snowboarding this Opening Day, Saturday, June 7, with Easy Does It Chairlift, Magic Carpets and […] Industry News Oz Brains | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Fresh Snow Dusts Australian Alps As Resorts Kick-Start Snowmaking for the 2025 Season A modest early-season snowfall blanketed Australia’s alpine ski resorts over the past 24 hours, offering a brief taste of winter just weeks before the official start of the season. Perisher, Hotham, and Thredbo all reported a light coating of fresh snow at their upper elevations, though totals remained just under 5 centimeters (2 inches). With snowmaking operations underway and temperatures […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 18, 2025 0 Comments
Opening Days for the 2025 Winter Season in Australia With exactly one month to go until season opening in Australia, it’s high time we check out the opening dates downunder. Most resorts in Australia will be opening for King’s birthday long weekend, June 7-9, however not all of those resorts may be able to offer skiing and snowboarding from the get go. Fingers crossed for some cold days for […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Thredbo Resort, Australia, Winter 2025 Season Pass—Best Value Season Pass Available for Limited Time Only Thredbo Resort, Australia, supported by EVT, is redefining value for the 2025 Winter Season with the launch of its highly anticipated Season Pass. Offering skiers and snowboarders an opportunity to lock in the lowest price for a limited time and paying over two instalments. Available from March 27-April 10, this exclusive offer provides guests a saving of over $250 and the […] Industry News Oz Brains | March 30, 2025 1 Comment
Thredbo Alpine Resort, Australia, Closes Earlier Than Previously Announced Today, Wednesday, September 11, Thredbo Alpine Resort, Australia, wrapped up its winter 2024 skiing and snowboarding season. The resort had previously announced a closure for this coming Sunday, September 15, but has now closed early due to challenging weather and snow conditions this month. Despite the early closure, the season was still a big success with two months of incredible snow […] Industry News Oz Brains | September 10, 2024 0 Comments
Challenging Weather Conditions Force Thredbo Alpine Resort, Australia, to End 2024 Winter Season Early Thredbo Alpine Resort, Australia, announced yesterday, September 6, that the resort will end its 2024 winter season on Sunday, September 15. The resort was forced to close the Cruiser area and High Noon are for skiing and snowboarding ahead of this weekend. The only area remaining open until the closing day at Thredbo will be the Friday Flat beginner area. […] Industry News Oz Brains | September 6, 2024 0 Comments
Snowstorm Transforms Australian Ski Resorts into Winter Wonderland A much-needed snowstorm has brought 25 – 32 inches (64-80 centimeters) to Australian ski resorts. After a slow start to the season, the snowfall has transformed Australian ski resorts into winter wonderlands across Victoria and New South Wales. This has been the largest snow fall of the season so far, after what has been a slow start to the season. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 24, 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
Thredbo Resort, Australia, Reveals 2024 Après Music Lineup Today, Friday, May 17, Thredbo Resort, Australia revealed the highly-anticipated lineup of music artists that will headline this winter’s calendar of après events. The massive lineup features 18 headline music acts including Bag Raiders, Client Liaison (DJ set), The Jungle Giants (DJ set), KLP, Peking Duk (DJ set), Poof Doof Ski Club, Sneaky Sound System, The Knocks (USA), Stace Cadet and […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 16, 2024 0 Comments
Thredbo Mountain Resort, Australia, Announces Opening Date of New Alpine Coaster Thredbo Mountain Resort in Australia has announced that the Alpine Coaster is now in its final stages of construction ahead of the launch on June 8, 2024. The Alpine Coaster will be complete and opening in time for the resort’s season opening on King’s Birthday Long Weekend. Today marks exactly one month until the Australian ski season kicks off and […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 8, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] First Snow of the 2024 Season Falls Across Australian Ski Resorts Today, April 9, brought the first snow of the 2024 season to Australian ski resorts. Across the Snowy Mountains, from New South Wales (NSW) to Victoria (VIC), Australian ski resorts saw around 5 centimeters (2 inches) of snow. While it is safe to assume the early season snow won’t stay on the ground, it is a great sign to get […] Industry News Oz Brains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
2024 Season Passes Go On Sale at Thredbo, Australia, With A Huge New Range Of Benefits Australia’s Best Ski Resort is excited to launch its winter 2024 offering today with its new benefit-loaded season passes, lift passes, rentals, lessons, backcountry tours and more now available to purchase at thredbo.com.au. Kicking off on June 8 through to October 7, 2024, Thredbo will provide the Southern Hemisphere’s most premium winter experience with access to Australia’s best skiing and snowboarding, the launch of the […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
Thredbo Resort, Australia, Launches Massive 23/24 Summer Offering This week, Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, launched its biggest and best summer offering yet, encouraging people from near and far to escape to the mountains and find their inner wild. From chasing downhill thrills while exploring Australia’s only lift-accessed mountain bike park to stargazing on the rooftop of Australia on a unique night hike, Thredbo offers summer adventures that can’t be […] Industry News Oz Brains | October 19, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Lodges Application to Expand Accommodation For the first time in 30 years Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, is looking into expanding its amount of accommodation. Event Hospitality and Entertainment (‘EVT’), which owns Thredbo Ski Resort, has lodged a Development Application with the New South Wales (‘NSW’) government to subdivide land near the Thredbo golf course and add 186 bed licenses spread out across 19 separate lots. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 13, 2023 0 Comments
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