Fresh News and Events

Mt Hotham, Australia, September 7, 2009 - The forecast predicted that Hotham was in for a day

The forecast predicted that we were in for a day of wild weather, thunderstorms, showers and snow above 1600m but it's been a relatively clear and calm day. A fresh fall of impressively large snowflakes did come early this morning, adding to the good conditions and another great day on the slopes.

Perisher, Australia, September 7, 2009 - The Playstation King Of The Mountain

The PlayStation King of the Mountain, presented by Quiksilver and Coca-Cola: 14 September is open to serious skiers in Slopestyle and Big Mountain disciplines. Entries are now open; for details and to enter click HERE. Men's, Women's and Grommet divisions. HUGE prize money and great prizes up for grabs.

Perisher, Australia, September 7, 2009 - 8cm of fresh dry snow has blanketed the mid and upper slopes

8cm of fresh dry snow has blanketed the mid and upper slopes at Perisher, with 3cm settling in the village!

It's looking the goods for a ride today and the best news is more snowfalls are on the way with the Bureau forecasting snow above 1400m by tomorrow!

40 lifts are set to be in operation across 4 resort areas with a huge selection of groomed runs; head up high for some nice dry p

Mt Buller, Australia, September 7, 2009 - Make the most of great spring conditions

Make the most of great spring conditions and super savings at Mt Buller with 30% and more off regular ticket prices for September.

Adult tickets are down to just $68 a day and children's day passes are only $36.

Two day passes are $136 for adults and $72 for children and if you decide to stay on for a third day - you ski that day completely FREE.

There are still some great

Mt Hutt, New Zealand, September 7, 2009 - The National Championships today shifted

The National Championships today shifted from Coronet Peak to Mt Hutt for the final event of the National Championships, the Super G.

Top placing Kiwis Ben Griffin and Sarah Jarvis were crowned the Men’s and Women’s 2009 Super G Champions.

Perisher, Australia, September 6, 2009 - Local legend Grant 'Shifty' Turnball turned 80 this year

Local legend Grant ‘Shifty’ Turnbull turned 80 this year and to help celebrate he received the highest tribute on Friday 28 August, 2009 with the unveiling of a ski run in Perisher named in his honour.

Saalbach, Austria, September 6, 2009 - Saalbach is making one of the biggest ever investments

Saalbach is making one of the biggest ever investments in a chairlift this summer to upgrade the Hasenauerköpfl from a quad chair to a state of the art eight seater chairlift with pull down bubble weather-protection covers. The 7m Euro lift will also have heated seats.

The new lift is one of three the resort, one of Austria’s largest and most popular, is installing ahead of winter 2009-10.

Queenstown, New Zealand, September 6, 2009 - Perfect weather conditions at Coronet Peak

Perfect weather conditions at Coronet Peak today allowed for New Zealand’s top alpine ski racers to go head-to-head in their battle for the national giant slalom (GS) honours at the National Ski Championships.

Mt Hutt, New Zealand, September 1, 2009 - Some of the top skiers and snowboarders

Some of the top skiers and snowboarders in New Zealand will take to the air at Mt Hutt this September to kick start the Methven-Mt Hutt Spring Festival, which will include events such as a bid for Guinness record glory and the slopestyle leg of a surf to mountain event.

On Saturday 26 September, the Speight’s Summit Methven Big Air will, as always, provide spectators with the ultimate in blood-pumping eye-candy.

Perisher, Australia, August 31, 2009 - The snow just keeps on falling!

The snow just keeps on falling! Perisher received 13cm of fresh flakes over the past 24 hours bringing our total to 19cm since Sunday. Up high the cover is in excellent condition, down low it will be a little heavy going in places.