New chairlift for Porters
Porters Ski Area announced today the installation of a new four-seater chairlift to replace its first T-bar. It will be the closest chairlift to...
Another FIS World Cup gold for Australia
Aerial skier Danielle Scott won her first World Cup gold medal in Moscow this morning (Australian time), adding more strength to an outstanding season...
Sold! Vail Resorts buys Perisher
Vail Resorts today announced that the Company has agreed to acquire its first international mountain resort, Perisher Ski Resort (“Perisher”) in New South Wales,...
Snow snow snow in Australia
The snow forecasters got it right last week, Australia got snow and the resorts have been glowing in the reflection of the white stuff...
Australia & New Zealand now connected on one ski pass
In a Southern Hemisphere ski season first, Thredbo Resort and NZSki’s resorts of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown, plus Mt Hutt out...
Air New Zealand spot sale ends today
Air New Zealand have a spot sale on now with sale fares from Australia to Christchurch and Queenstown.
Sale fares are available now on the Air New...
Avalanche in Hotham side country
If you are skiing or riding in Australia right now, stay out of the backcountry. Avalanche danger is high after the four day storm...
Vail Resorts acquires Hotham and Falls Creek, for real this time
The rumours were rife prior to Christmas that Vail Resorts was purchasing both Hotham and Falls Creek in Australia. However no official word was...
These tips could save a life (yours) on the slopes this...
As the powder froth hits for another winter we can expect to see the steady flow of injured skiers being stretchered off the resort...
Cardrona to buy Treble Cone in New Zealand *subject to conditions
It's official, Cardrona Alpine Resort is undertaking due diligence to purchase Treble Cone Ski Area.
The rumours have been doing the rounds for well over...
State of disaster extended for alpine regions of Victoria this weekend
The state Premier, Daniel Andrews, has extended Victoria's first ever state of disaster declared last week. The state of disaster, originally declared for seven...
Why Australia’s ski season will be very different to New Zealand’s
There's been a lot of movement, debate, gossip and rumours in the Australian and New Zealand ski industry in the past week.
While Australian resort...
Charlotte Pass announce a new chairlift for the 2021 season
Charlotte Pass Snow Resort has today signed a contract with Doppelmayr Australia for the purchase and installation of a chairlift to Mt Guthrie at...
Aussie adventure gear-sharing start up gains global traction
Looking to travel around Australia this summer or take up a new outdoor adventure sport? Want to lighten your load?
Quipmo is a gear sharing...
Australia New Zealand trans Tasman bubble to launch early 2021
The much talked about trans Tasman bubble looks to be opening in the first quarter of 2021, dependant on Australian ministers.
The New Zealand Prime...
Have an alpine business in Victoria? Here are some grants to...
The industry wide Victorian Alps Relief Auction held back in November raised over $18,800 for bushfire and Covid 19 relief for businesses impacted in...
