http://www.ski.com.au/news/news.shtml en-us Copyright 2003-2008 Leisurenet Aust Pty Ltd http://www.ski.com.au News and events from the Australian Snow Fields http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101616-&year=2008 22 July 2008 Snow holidays are a time of fun and happiness. A season you can spend with your family or friends, catching up, spending a spell Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:17:59 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101616-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101615-&year=2008 The terrain park crew at The Remarkables in Queenstown New Zealand, have been working towards the grand opening of The Stash since February this year. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:48:41 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101615-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101614-&year=2008 After experiencing milder weather last Saturday it all changed yesterday (and today) with temperatures plummeting at Falls Creek (forecast minimum temperatures between minus Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:33:00 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101614-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101613-&year=2008 For the first time in Australia the Volcom Peanut Butter Rail Jam was hosted at Mt Buller on Saturday July 19, 2008. With four divisions (Open, Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:02:51 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101613-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101612-&year=2008 Hotham Alpine Resort was highly commended for the Water Award and came third in the Peoples Choice category at the prestigious Banksia Awards last night in Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:01:39 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101612-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101611-&year=2008 While skiers and snowboarders alike have been pretty impressed with the recent dump that has finally kick started the Aussie snow season, our winter still doesnt Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:16:36 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101611-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101610-&year=2008 The 2008 Victorian Junior Championships for cross country skiing will be held at Falls Creek between 19-20 July. These are the first serious cross-country events of Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:30:35 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101610-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101609-&year=2008 17 July 2008 This years Mim Sodergren Women's Five Day Ski Program will be held between 28 July 1 August '08 and a shorter, Three Day Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:59:04 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101609-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101608-&year=2008 LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 14, 2008) - Some of the biggest names in international snowboarding are making their way to Wanaka, New Zealand for the Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:58:49 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101608-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101607-&year=2008 Australias best snowboarders put on a show for the 500+ spectators who braved the cold temperatures last night for the 3rd Annual Cattlemans Rail Jam at Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:39:30 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101607-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101606-&year=2008 Heavy snowfalls in the last 24 hours have pushed the snow depth to a metre in the Village Bowl at Falls Creek. This is Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:19:46 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101606-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101605-&year=2008 A further six centimeters of fresh snow has fallen today at Mt Buller and an additional three lifts have opened for skiers and boarders. With over 69 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:35:22 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101605-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101604-&year=2008 Sydney, (July 10, 2008) The new snow couldnt have come at a better time for Australias best snowboarders as they gear up to descend on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:38:19 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101604-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101603-&year=2008 Whilst it was a very cool -5.3 C at Falls Creek yesterday morning the mood amongst the many school-aged guests was very positive. Two popular lifts Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:07:47 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101603-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101602-&year=2008 Hothams Heavenly Valley Chairlift, a favourite of many that provides access to Hothams signature runs, will open tomorrow for the first time this season. Ideal conditions in Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:05:51 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101602-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101601-&year=2008 OK, maybe not from 10 year olds but there were at least 2 kids under 4 foot throwing Tame Dogs at the first stop on Burton's Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:01:38 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101601-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101600-&year=2008 The winter season is finally underway and that long-awaited vacation is on the horizon. This is the time to get away from the pressures of work Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:59:28 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101600-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101599-&year=2008 We Are The Faction Collective! Purveyors of the finest freestyle/freeride skis out there; as well as softgoods and accessories for the rebel-stylee winter warrior in all Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:56:16 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101599-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101598-&year=2008 Natural snowfalls and consistent favourable snowmaking conditions this week means Mt Buller guests will now be riding more chairlifts and carving up more terrain. Snowmakers have Sat, 5 Jul 2008 04:27:33 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101598-&year=2008 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101597-&year=2008 It's that time of year again. The annual Cattleman's Rail Jam presented by Burton and Mt Buller Park is back for the third year running. The countries Fri, 4 Jul 2008 01:09:02 +1100 http://www.ski.com.au/cgi-bin/admin/news/vnews.pl?ad=-101597-&year=2008