AU/NZ

Hotham to run all lifts for the first time since 2019

You read that headline right. Good news for those who love Hotham, as the resort will be operating all lifts for the first time...

Best bang for your lift pass buck in Australia and New...

There’s not much that can stand between a mountain lover and their skiing or snowboarding habit - except for ever-increasing lift pass prices. The trick,...

Tina Burford named as new General Manager for Hotham

The position of Hotham GM became vacant with the loss of Belinda Trembath from Perisher and Vail Resorts Australia to her new position as...

There’s something about snowboarder Valentino Guseli. Here’s why.

Valentino Guseli is calling out the car window at a petrol station, “Can you get me something? Just something healthy! Anything, maybe a banana?!” In...

7 out of this world ski/board adventures in the southern hemi

From skiing in Antarctica to private skiing on a high country sheep station. Mark Daffey reveals the coolest ski and snowboard experiences south of...

Hotham and Falls Creek to officially open for skiing/boarding tomorrow

Thanks to this week's snowfall both Falls Creek and Hotham will officially open for skiing and boarding tomorrow, Friday June 16.  “With significant snow falling...

Why Thredbo ski resort in Australia is having a renaissance

Every snow region has a heritage resort. The kind that’s filled with local history and lined with legends, that put the region on the...

Perisher lifts turn for skiers/boarders, Falls for sightseers, no lifts at...

Vail Resorts have this morning announced opening weekend details for its three Australian resorts with Perisher opening beginner ski terrain this Saturday. Due to a...

Rising from the ashes: the resilience of Selwyn Snow Resort

Saturday afternoon in Selwyn Snow Resort, January 4, 2020. Day felt like midnight. The usually blinding summer sun, still more than three hours from...

Who needs snow for a ski season opening weekend? Not Australia

If you haven't heard, Australia's ski season launches this Saturday. If you also haven't heard, it's rather warm. Despite early snow falls in May, June...

Bureau of Meteorology issues El Niño Alert for Australia

Hold onto your ski helmets, people, we're in for a bumpy ride as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) move from an El Niño WATCH to...

Qantas launch British Columbia Canada sale for skiers and boarders

Always dreamed of skiing and snowboarding British Columbia? Or perhaps you already know how awesome this Canadian province is and want to go back...

Thredbo’s queer winter wonderland, Rainbow Mountain, is back!

The most fabulous event on the Australian snow calendar is back and we are soooo here for it. Pack your sequins and boas and prepare...

PHOTOS: Falls Creek Ice Plunge sees 70 folk hit Rocky Valley...

You know winter has started when Falls Creek Alpine Resort's annual first day of winter ice plunge takes place. Over 70 enthusiastic folk braved five...

Vail announce new Perisher GM, replacing Belinda Trembath’s role

Australia's favourite resort General Manager, Belinda Trembath, has officially left Australian shores to head up Whistler Blackcomb in Canada. Now we can announce her replacement...

There she blows: the rise and fall of cash torn Mt...

If I had to list my relationship status with Mt Ruapehu on Facebook it would almost certainly be: “it’s complicated”. Despite its location smack bang...
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