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So you like yoga, but have you tried snoga? Snoga is the brainchild of Falls Creek local, Janette Lawson, and it's the latest craze to be sweeping the Aussie resorts. To us, skiing and yoga are an unlikely pair. But speaking with Janette, we now understand this is a misconception: by definition yoga is the …
If you haven't heard of the Kangaroo Hoppet, it's time you did. The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia's premier long distance (42 km) cross country ski race, and a member of the prestigious Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. Kangaroo Hoppet is held annually at Victorian Alpine Resort, Falls Creek. As much as the …
Continue reading "2017 produces all time conditions for Australia’s premier nordic skiing event"
After the Blizzard of Oz 1 and 2, it's safe to say that 2017 has been one of the best seasons in living memory. And with over 100 cm of snow still on the ground in most resorts, it's also fair to say that if you've ever contemplated a spring skiing holiday, now is the …
Continue reading "Spring is in the air and there’s never been a better time to ski"
With a good mix of natural snow falls and perfect conditions for snow making, this opening weekend is set to be a cracker! For the low down on what's happening, read on. Falls Creek Falls Creek is not called the 'snow farm' for nothing. True to form, they've accumulated plenty of fresh this week, especially …
Continue reading "2017 opening weekend is here and it’s set to be a cracker!"
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!"
After an already epic start to the season (see our previous report), this week will see another round of significant snowfalls in the Aussie hills. After a bit of a wet start to the week (as the pre-frontal rain moves through), all models are now pointing to significant snowfalls to very low levels on Tuesday, …
This interview represents the first in what we hope will be a series of regular '15 minute' interviews, delving deep into the minds of the snow-industry professionals, snowsports heroes (old and new) and well....just a good bunch of interesting people, all of whom have cut their lives in and around the mountains. The interviews will …
Continue reading "15 mins with Australian skiing legend, Steven Lee"
Back in 2007, I was a hot skiier. Fresh off the back of a season (90 days straight skiing), I knew every bump, every crack and every obstacle on the mountain. I had one gear: fast. Enter my cryptonite: first trip away with my new girlfriend (GF), combined with an excruciatingly painful afternoon on the …
Continue reading "When skiing turns nasty: my $2K ambulance ride"
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