Fresh News and Events

Perisher. Australia, July 28, 2009 - Perisher ski resort received 32cm (13 inches) of fresh snow

Perisher ski resort received 32cm (13 inches) of fresh snow in 24 hours last Wednesday/Thursday July 22nd/23rd. The new snow turned the resort’s snow slopes in to a powdery paradise.

Mt Baw Baw, Victoria – 30 of Australia’s best and up and coming snowboarders arrived at Mt Baw Baw

Mt Baw Baw, Victoria – 30 of Australia’s best and up and coming snowboarders arrived at Mt Baw Baw to shred the new stair feature and compete in the 2009 Battle at Baw Baw.
 
The contest had a great atmosphere and riders didn’t hold back on the new feature which consisted of a flat box down on one side a centre rail and a down flat down box.

Perisher, Australia, June 29, 2009 - In 2009, Perisher has stepped up its involvement

In 2009, Perisher has stepped up its involvement in the ever-evolving realm of on-line and mobile media applications.

Perisher, Australia - June 8 2009 - Mother Nature has come to the party at Perisher

Mother Nature has come to the party at Perisher delivering timely snowfalls to the resort. 21cm of fresh snow settled in the village overnight and across Perisher's four mountain areas, allowing top to bottom skiing and snowboarding on Front Valley for Monday, the final day of the Opening Weekend Celebrations and Snowy Mountains of Music (SMOM) festival.

Perisher, Australia, June 4, 2009 - The Queens birthday long weekend will be celebrated in style at Perisher Ski Resort

The Queen's birthday long weekend will be celebrated in style at Perisher Ski Resort, although a party for Elizabeth Regina II won't be on the agenda.

Perisher, Australia, June 4, 2009 - There is one thing that is never included

There is one thing that is never included on Queen's Birthday Weekend. It never includes the actual birthday of Elizabeth Regina II. The real reason for a public holiday in June is to celebrate the opening of THE SKI SEASON. The 2009 season promises to be fabulous. Lake Eyre has water and the Snow Mountain Legends and high country heroes tell us that bodes well for decent snowfalls this year.

Falls Creek, Australia, June 2, 2009 - To celebrate the first day of winter

To celebrate the first day of winter the Falls Creek community holds an Ice
Plunge which is a feat held by numerous northern hemisphere communities as
fund raisers for worthy organisations.

Mt Baw Baw, Australia, June 2, 2009 - This freestyle lab is for snowboarders who want to learn

This freestyle Lab is for those snowboarders who want to learn tricks & simply improve their skills. Freestyle labs are available for ages 12 and up and for just $998, you get 4 days professional snowboard coaching, 3 nights accommodation, a 2009 season pass (Adults usually $675 & Kids $399!!)  & all meals.

Mt Buller, Australia, June 2, 2009 -

After a history-making two day opening at the start of May, Mt Buller will officially
open for the 2009 snow season on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with
celebrations that are not to be missed.

Mt Baw Baw, Australia, 2009 - To confirm the rumors going around...

To confirm the rumors going around, yes, Mt. Baw Baw is stepping it up yet again this coming white season.

The 2009 winter season brings a new dimension to mountain riding at Mt Baw Baw. This will be achieved with the introduction of a series of features spread across the mountain for the pure purpose of enhancing your freestyle riding experience.