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Skiing and snowboarding in Japan is the hottest winter sports ticket in the world at the moment, and why wouldn’t it be: it consistently records the lightest and driest snow on earth, and it falls in quantities that’ll make your head spin – every time! Let’s be clear – Japan is no longer a secret. …
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Well at least snow satire isn’t anyway. Yesterday’s post “Trump to ban snowboarding if he wins the US election” was clearly a fake. It nevertheless caused an unprecedented outpouring of emotion; largely because people interpreted the headline literally. Yep, a good proportion of respondents actually took the article as fact. That it caused such an …
So you're ready to take your first overseas holiday to Japan. We're genuinely excited for you. But, let's be clear; Japan is not Australia, and it's very easy to arrive completely unprepared. Here's a few snippets of advice to help you along the way: 1. It's cold Deadly cold! Every year, Aussies in Japanese resorts …
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If you've ever marvelled at the skill (and bravery) of Kassbohrer drivers as they move up and down the night-time slopes, then this is the article for you. SRA recently caught up with the Falls Creek snow-grooming crew, and had the opportunity to ask exactly what it takes....what's involved, and even about UFOs and other …
Continue reading "So you want to drive a Kassbohrer?: we ask a professional what it takes"
The corroboree frog With contrasting black and yellow markings, the corroboree frog is an obvious and striking example of the beauty of Australian nature. What isn't obvious is that it shares with skiiers and boarders an unusual geographic overlap: we are both at home in the Australian alpine environment. Because these frogs lie dormant beneath …
Continue reading "Aussie alpine Frog on the brink of extinction"
Pete Taylor, better know across the snow industry as 'the Frog' has been forecasting snow falls in Australia since 1997, and New Zealand since 2010. As founder and chief forecaster at one of Australia's most popular snow-related websites, Snowatch, Peter certainly has his hands full. From humble beginnings as an amateur forecaster on a well …
Continue reading "Snow forecasting as a way of life: 15 minutes with Pete ‘the Frog’ Taylor"
Let's face it being a skiier or boarder in Western Australia is tough... really tough. We live in a city more famous for its beaches than snow, live at least 8 hours from the nearest resort and often hear comments like: "Really, you're going snowboarding? I've never even seen snow...does it even snow in Australia?". …
Continue reading "Top 10 things West-Australian skiiers and boarders hear, say and do"
Hotham Alpine Resort, nestled in the Victorian highlands, is clearly an Australian favourite. Boosting average annual snow falls of 3 m, and some of the most challenging and picturesque terrain on offer anywhere, Hotham is an iconic destination for skiiers and boarders alike. In this article, the latest in our 15 minute series, we caught …
Trackers Mountain Lodge, in the heart of Falls Creek Alpine Village, is building a reputation for its Yoga Retreats in the picture-postcard alpine resort’s snow season. To enhance its standing amongst yoga enthusiasts the owner (an enthusiastic yogi follower) has pulled off quite a coup! Byron Bay-based Tara (pronounced 'Terra') Fitzgibbon, who has embraced all …
Continue reading "So you like yoga, but HAVE you tried Snowga!"
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