Chair Plummets to Ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Injuring 3 A chair plummeted to the ground at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, in the afternoon today, August 19, 2023, atย approximately 2:20 p.m. The chair in question was the Kosciuzko Quad Express. According to the press release received from Thredbo, the chair became detached when it was struck by a gust of wind. The incident occured just before the top station at […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, Reports 10cm of Snowfall Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia, announced that they received 10cm (4 inches) of fresh snow today and it’s still coming down, taking this week’s total snowfall count to 19cm (7.5 inches).ย Plus, experts have forecast more snow and cold temperaturesย over the next two weeks. Skiers and snowboarders enjoyed riding non-stop fresh tracks in Thredbo today after snow kept falling throughout the entire […] Industry News Oz Brains | August 18, 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
Unfavorable Mid-Season Conditions Plague Australian Ski Resorts Skiing in Australia this season has been full of ups and downs. During the beginning of the season in late June, snow was scarce. Many resorts were forced to employ snowmaking to replenish their trails and terrain. Soon after, cold temperatures began to roll in. The rest of the season looked like it would turn out ok in the end. […] Ian McIsaac | 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 aย massive monthย at Thredbo Resort, Australia, with a non-stop line-up of events running on-and-off the mountain every single day.ย Thredbo is preparing to host its biggest-ever month of events in August with a non-stop calendar ofย action-packed skiing and snowboarding races,ย hugeย live music events, on-mountain aprรจs, dining experiences and a massive pride festival. โOurย eventsย calendar gets bigger every year […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
Man Dies At Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia A man sadly died today, Thursday, July 27, 2023, whilst skiing at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia. According to the police report, at around 12:30 p.m. today, a 73-year-old man was skiing when he struck a pole on the edge of the ski run. Other skiers commenced CPR prior to the arrival of medical staff. However, he died at the scene. […] Industry News Oz Brains | July 27, 2023 0 Comments
Thredbo Resort Opens First Australian Halfpipe of the Season Thredbo Ski Resort is the first Australian resort to open a halfpipe this season. The new 13-foot mini-pipe opened last weekend at the top of the Cruiser run. Thredbo is off to a great season, with 131cm (52 inches) of snow depth at the moment. Skiing and boarding is fast fun, with firm conditions on the lower mountain in the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 26, 2023 0 Comments