On Monday, October 6, the ski resorts of New South Wales closed their winter operations for the 2025 season amidst a public holiday. Skiers and snowboarders made the most of the last lifted runs at iconic locations like Perisher and Thredbo, as the season drew to a memorable close. This winter saw early snowfalls and […]
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Thredbo Triple Crown Turns It On with ANC Slopestyle Showdown
The second stop of the Thredbo Triple Crown presented by Boost Mobile went down today, with the Australia/New Zealand Cup (ANC) Slopestyle event lighting up the Antons Terrain Park. Following a week of consistent snowfall, athletes were treated to a morning of blue skies, crisp conditions, and light winds – setting the scene for a […]
Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift Officially Opens with Cultural Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting Event
In an event marked by cultural ceremony, the much-anticipated Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift was officially opened yesterday, Friday, July 26. The grand opening, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event, drew local stakeholders, community members, and government representatives to the Snowy Mountains region. PHOTO: Bega Rivers Dancers Group performing a cultural dance in Perisher. The celebration began […]
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 […]
Thredbo Celebrates Unreal Midseason Conditions, New Snowmaking Tech, Australia’s Only Halfpipe & an Action-Packed Line-Up of Winter Events
With a natural snow depth of 80cm at Spencers Creek, more than 1.5 metres of natural snowfall this season so far, and practically round-the-clock work from its snowmaking team, Thredbo Resort is in peak condition and primed for an awesome second half of winter. With more snow in the forecast and a jam-packed line-up of […]
Next Gen Shredders Hit New Heights With Winter Olympians at Thredbo’s Project Shred
The future of snow sports in Australia turned heads over the weekend at Thredbo’s infamous Project Shred. Saturday July 12, brought together 170 rising kids and 15 of Australia’s top-tier snow athletes – including 7 Winter Olympians – Project Shred was a day all about progression in a purpose-built terrain park. PHOTO: This year, Project Shred helped progress the […]
32cm Of Fresh Snow Hits Thredbo With No Signs Of Stopping
Parts of our region have been blanketed, with Thredbo transformed into a true winter wonderland, following 20cm of fresh snow overnight, bringing the current storm total to 32cm – and it’s still falling. According to the resort, “a thick white blanket now covers the village,” setting the perfect scene for unforgettable July conditions. PHOTO: Currently […]
Winter Magic For The Whole Family: Thredbo’s July Kids Snow Festival Returns In The School Holidays
Thredbo Resort has an action packed lineup ready for families in the region during the school holidays, with the return of the July Kids Snow Festival running from July 3 to July 20. Lots of fun on and off the slopes, this year’s festival promises more magic, more snow, and more unforgettable family moments. PHOTO: […]
Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift Set for Grand Opening This Friday
After more than a decade in the making, the much-anticipated Mt Perisher 6 Chairlift is expected to officially open to the public this Friday, June 27, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of Perisher Ski Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to join the celebration at 9:00 am and be among the first to […]
Snowy Mountains Resorts Enjoy Further Early-Season Snowfalls
The Snowy Mountains’ major resorts have reported snowfalls of between 10-35cm overnight, with more falling today, June 25, delighting skiers and snowboarders with early-season powder at Thredbo and Perisher Ski Resorts. Strong winds currently see lifts closed at Selwyn and Charlotte Pass Resorts, while some chairs are in operation at Thredbo and Perisher today. Conditions […]