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: Winter Season 2025
‘Storm of the Season’ Expected to Deliver Substantial Snow Comes with Severe Weather Warning
A low-pressure system is currently making its way into the Snowy Mountains region, prompting the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to issue a severe weather warning. Despite many snow enthusiast thrilled about the forecast snowfall ahead, residents and visitors to the area are urged to brace for challenging conditions. PHOTO: Heavy snowfall is expected to […]
More than 1500 Traffic Infringements Issued at the Mid-Way Point of Operation Snow Safe
Police have issued more than 1500 traffic infringements in alpine areas around the Snowy Mountains region, at the mid-way point of Operation Snow Safe. PHOTO: Police have reported a concerning number of dangerous driving incidents during Operation Snow Safe 2025 CREDITS: NSW Police Operation Snow Safe runs from Friday June 6, 2025 to Monday October […]
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 […]
Graham and NSWIS Winter Sport Program Mark Olympic Year’s ‘Starting Point’
Matt Graham, the 2018 Winter Olympic (moguls) silver medallist, described the recent Welcome Ceremony in Jindabyne for the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Winter Program’s scholarship holders as the ‘starting point’ for an action-packed Olympic year. PHOTO: NSWIS Winter Sports Program Class of 2025/26 at Jindabyne ceremony CREDITS: Lucas Wilkinson Graham celebrated his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]