In a tragic incident at Perisher Ski Resort, a 22-year-old American student, Drew Youngquist, lost his life following a snowboarding accident on Tuesday, August 12. The University of Utah student was involved in an accident when he collided with a padded pole while snowboarding in the advanced terrain park of the resort. PHOTO: Youngquist has […]
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Cross Country Athletes Ready For Perisher ANC
Australia’s top athletes in cross country skiing are primed for the first round of the 2025 Australian Open Cross Country Ski Championships to be held at Perisher from August 1-2. The 2025 championships are FIS endorsed and form part of the 2025 Australia – New Zealand Continental Cup series (ANC). PHOTO: Phil Bellingham racing at […]
Interschools Championships Wrap-Up in Thredbo
In Thredbo, the Subaru Sydney Interschools Championships wrapped up on Friday, July 18, after four exhilarating days of competition. A total of 1,100 students from 107 schools took part across five snow sport disciplines, with over 2,000 entries received. The event closed under perfect race conditions—clear blue skies and no wind. PHOTO: 1100 students were in action […]
Monaro Police District: Seven Charged During High Visibility Drug Dog Operation
Police have charged seven people during a high visibility drug operation in the Snowy Mountains region, over the weekend. The two-day high visibility operation ran between Friday July 11, and Saturday July 12, 2025, involving officers attached to Monaro Police District, Traffic South Command and the NSW Dog Unit. PHOTO: Seven people charged during two […]
Slippery Slopes Ahead, NSW Drivers Encouraged to be Road-Ready and Consider Bus Services
With bumper snowfalls and school holiday crowds flooding the Snowy Mountains, the Minns Labor Government is urging drivers to be prepared before heading to the alpine region, warning that too many are arriving under-equipped for dangerous winter road conditions. PHOTO: The Snowy mountains Bus Service provides an alternative to managing alpine roads on your own […]
Damaging Winds Alert Issued for Snowy Mountains: Snow Forecast to Fall
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a severe weather warning for damaging winds across higher elevations of the Snowy Mountains. The winds, expected to impact the region ahead of a cold front from today, July 8, are forecast to increase in severity through the afternoon and evening. PHOTO: Damaging winds are expected to […]
Bluebird Days Forecast Over Weekend Ahead of Low and More Snow
Snowsports enthusiasts can look forward to optimum conditions this weekend, thanks to a high-pressure system that promises clear and calm skies on both Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. The recent top-up of 10cm of snow earlier in the week has provided an excellent base, complemented by the cold nights ideal for snowmaking operations […]
Natural Snow Dump Delivers Best Opening Weekend for Major Resorts in Years
The winter season has officially kicked off with a bang in the Snowy Mountains, as Perisher and Thredbo Resorts reported an impressive start to their opening weekend, thanks to a timely low-pressure system that brought substantial snowfall, and blizzard conditions across higher elevations. PHOTO: Stellar natural snow provided some excellent early season turns CREDIT: Perisher […]
Operation Snow Safe 2025 Launches Ahead of the Ski Season
NSW Police have launched Operation Snow Safe for the 2025 ski season, a high-visibility initiative aimed at ensuring the safety of visitors and residents in the Snowy Mountains. The operation commences today, Friday, June 6, and will continue until Monday, October 6, coinciding with the official ski season opening on Saturday June 7, 2025. PHOTO: […]
Early Season Snowstorm Prepares Perisher for Thrilling 2025 Opening Weekend
Perisher, along with Falls Creek and Hotham, is set to welcome visitors to the 2025 snow season this Saturday, June 7, thanks to a significant early-season snowstorm and extensive snowmaking efforts. With up to 80cm of fresh snow anticipated, all three alpine resorts, operated by Vail Resorts Australia, will open for an event-filled long weekend. […]