Skiing in Tasmania

Tasmania lies to the south of mainland Australia, and is an island that is known for its impressive mountain ranges, of which eight stand higher than 1 500 meters above sea level. The peak that overshadows the other mountains is Mount Ossa, which stands proudly at 1 614 meters. Together with Victoria and New South Wales, Tasmania is amongst the most popular skiing destinations in Australia. The breathtaking Tasmanian Wilderness provides the ideal location for cross country skiing, while other resorts offer numerous winter sport activities.

10th TTR World Snowboard Tour Begins

Operating as a non-profit organization, the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour has as one of its goals the establishment of snowboarding as a major snow sport on a global scale, while at the same time providing high quality competitive experiences for snowboarders around the world. The TTR (Ticket To Ride) World Ranking List along with the TTR World Tour, sees organizers of a host of independent freestyle snowboard events collaborating to present a global tour, catering for snowboarders of all levels of expertise – from rookie to professional. As the TTR World Snowboard Tour kicks off for its 10th season, riders and their supporters have loads of excitement ahead of them.

Cross-Country Skiing in Australia

With snow skiing season drawing to a close in the northern hemisphere, skiers in the southern hemisphere are no doubt looking forward to indulging in their favorite sport. With a number of ski resorts catering exclusively for cross-country skiing, Australia offers adventurers a range of challenging terrain and spectacular scenery to choose from.

Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under

The Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under is an extremely popular snowboarding and skiing big-air event taking place in Autralia. Audition videos must be submitted prior to the event and those who make it will be competing from 14 to 18 September on the jump built by Charles Beckinsale. The tricks will be filmed and [...]

Australasia

For fantastic skiing in the Southern Hemisphere, head to the region of Australasia. An abundance of world-class ski resorts can be found in Australia and New Zealand, each offering their own unique landscapes and appeal. Skiers and snowboarders can head to Australia between the months of July and September. Amongst the top ski resorts in [...]

New South Wales Snow Study

Skiing and snowboarding vacations are extremely popular for families who enjoy the outdoors and a little adventure. With so many breathtaking resorts around the world to choose from, vacations can be planned with the greatest of ease and the guarantee that both the adults and children will be entertained. Even though professional instructors are located at every resort to teach guests how to navigate the slopes, accidents are unavoidable. A new study, which will include the participation of students at the New South Wales High Country School in Australia, hopes to improve the safety of children on the snow.

Snowy Mountains of Music 2010

There is no better way to kick of the skiing season in Australia, than to attend the Snowy Mountains of Music 2010. Combining breathtaking skiing and snowboarding opportunities and magnificent concerts, Perisher Blue is opening its slopes up in style. There will be a host of music genres to look forward to, including acoustic performances [...]

Thredbo

Thredbo in Australia’s Snowy Mountains is one of Australia’s most popular ski resorts. It is located just a few miles away from Mount Kosciusko, Australia’s highest mountain and offers skiing for all levels. Extensive snow-making guarantees snow cover, so be prepared to ski on exhilarating trails, from the top all the way to the bottom [...]

Mount Buller

They are not skis, they are not boards, they are figgles and you can try them out at Mount Buller! There is no end to the fun one can have at Mount Buller at any time of the year. One of the best equipped ski resorts in Australia, Mount Buller Alpine Resort is 250km north [...]

Australia

A skiing vacation in Australia is unusual, which is what makes it more appealing. Further, you can ski between July and September in the Australian Alps on a summer vacation. When you are through with cuddling koalas, watching penguins on Philip Island and meeting kangaroos everywhere, forget about football and cricket; just head for the [...]

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