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CORONET PEAK - Incentives to car pool, disincentives to drive alone and hitching posts are all part of the Coronet Peak Vehicle Reduction Plan

Incentives to car pool, disincentives to drive alone and hitching posts are all part of the Coronet Peak Vehicle Reduction Plan to be introduced this winter.

The plan is designed to help reduce demand for car parking on the mountain while also reducing fuel consumption.

FALLS CREEK, VIC, MAY 1, 2008 - An abrupt transition from pleasant Autumn weather to record-breaking low temperatures has created an avalanche of calls

An abrupt transition from pleasant Autumn weather to record-breaking low temperatures has created an avalanche of calls to the Falls Creek-based reservation centres.

The weather boffins at  weatherzone.com.au  suggest it (the very chilly bout of sub zero temperatures)  is a positive indication the 2008 snow season could be even better than last year which started with good snowfalls.

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PERISHER,NSW, MAY 1, 2008 - A true winter scene...and 36 days to go!

A true winter scene...and 36 days to go!
It certainly feels like winter has arrived early after the current cold snap that delivered 10-15cm of snow across the resort on Sunday and Monday. With temperatures remaining well below zero, Perisher Blue employees and visitors to the resort have been greeted with magical scenes on their way to work as snow continues to blanket the mountains.

PERISHER BLUE, NSW, APRIL 30, 2008 - Sydney-based band 'Burn the Drama' has taken out this year's Perisher Blue Launch Your Band competition

Sydney-based band ‘Burn the Drama’ has taken out this year’s Perisher Blue Launch Your Band competition with its indie-rock inspired song ‘Live in the Moment’.  

The competition, now in its second year, is designed to uncover unsigned bands, electronic groups, DJs, solo acts and anyone else looking to get their music out there.

GROUSE MOUNTAIN, BC, APRIL 29, 2008,  - It’s time to gear up for the 5th Annual Seek the Peak Relay hosted by Grouse Mountain to be held on July 6th

It’s time to gear up for the 5th Annual Seek the Peak Relay hosted by Grouse Mountain to be held on July 6th. The event is a 16 km uphill climb for Rethink Breast Cancer and with an elevation gain of 4100 feet, the event is one to feel proud of accomplishing, not just for its difficulty but also for the many people it benefits.

GROUSE MOUNTAIN, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, APRIL 28, 2008 - Grinder and Coola, resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, came out of hibernation on Friday

Grinder and Coola, resident grizzly bears at Grouse Mountain’s Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, came out of hibernation on Friday afternoon after their longest hibernation period to date. Extreme snow conditions and unseasonably cool temperatures have a big impact on the length of their hibernation. After digging through the snow covered entrance to their hibernation den, they came bounding out to frolic and wrestle for the rest of the afternoon.

FALLS CREEK, VIC, APRIL 28, 2008 - A vigerous cold front has transformed Victoria's largest alpine resort into a mid-winter, picture-postcard winter wonderland

A vigerous cold front has transformed Victoria's largest alpine resort into a mid-winter, picture-postcard winter wonderland with a blanket of 20cm of snow. And more (snow) is forecast over the next 24 hours.

Yesterday's wild weather allowed skiers to make their first turns of the winter season at Falls Creek.

WHISTLER, BC April 27, 2008 – After months of deliberation, the Kokanee Crankworx organizing committee is excited to announce a stacked list of invited riders

World’s best freeride mountain bikers to compete for over $27,500 in Slopestyle and new VW Trick Showdown

WHISTLER, BC April 27, 2008 – After months of deliberation, the Kokanee Crankworx organizing committee is excited to announce a stacked list of invited riders for the all-new VW Trick Showdown and the ever-popular Slopestyle @ Kokanee Crankworx, taking place Thursday, August 14 and Saturday, August 16, 2008 respectively.

FALLS CREEK, VIC, APRIL 27, 2008 - Over 10 cm so far and it is going to continue top snow until Tuesday

Over 10 cm so far and it is going to continue top snow until Tuesday.

Falls Creek Alpine Resort is being slammed by a severe cold front which could bring the flurry of development in the resort to a standstill.

The forecasted wild weather began this morning and the current temperature feels like minus 5.6 (according to www.weatherzone.com.au).

It (the mercury) will fall well below zero tomorrow night and the next two days will be just like mid wi

PERISHER, NSW, APRIL 27, 2008 - For the third time this year, Perisher Blue has received an early white winter coat

For the third time this year, Perisher Blue has received an early white winter coat after 10-15cm of fresh snow fell in the resort from about 11am yesterday and continuing throughout the night.

Temperatures reached a low of –3.5?C at 7.45am this morning and the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting snow showers to continue throughout the day.