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 […]
Tag: Snowboarding
Perisher: American Student Dies in Tragic Snowboarding Accident
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 […]
Cooma’s Torah Bright Announced as a 2025 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Inductee
Torah Bright OAM, Australia’s most successful Winter Olympian, has been named as one of seven new members to be inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. From her early days on the slopes of Cooma, New South Wales, to the global stage of the Winter Olympics and X Games, Bright has achieved extraordinary success […]
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 […]
Snowboard Event Of The Year Returns to Thredbo With The 11th Annual Transfer Banked Slalom
The countdown is on for one of the most iconic events in Australian snowboarding – the 11th annual Transfer Banked Slalom, returning to Thredbo on August 15. As a cornerstone of the snowboarding calendar, this sell-out event draws riders of all generations and skill levels from across the globe to battle it out in 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 […]