Extreme Flying - The Snowy River - Water Release Aerial Shots

We found this and thought it was so worth sharing. Not only are the Snowy Mountains a beautiful place in winter but with her winter blanket gone the sun has come out to play. Great recent rainfalls have allowed Snowy Hydro to release the biggest flows down the iconic Snowy River since the scheme was built. One of our local adventurers filmed this during the week. What a beautiful way to see the mountains!!!!!

Summer in the Snowies

We love how the sun has come out to play for the 10th Annual "Snowy Ride" an initiative of the Steven Walter foundation. This great cause brings thousands of motorbike riders together from all over the country to raise much need funds for a great cause - Children's Cancer Research.

Travel Talk for your next International Ski Holiday



Believe it this is Thredbo..Check out the gum trees!


Time to book your international snow holiday...


With the end of the Southern Hemisphere season drawing to a close, keen snow riders are turning their attention to the resort areas of Japan, North America & Europe. The snow starts falling early in the North and some areas have already begun snowmaking and had their natural snow falls! Japan and North America resorts tend to open around the start of December with Europe following a week or two later.

The Christmas period thru to early January is the busiest time of the year to travel and snow resorts are no exception. If you are thinking of a “white Xmas” you will need to book ASAP!! Peak international airfares usually run thru until mid January so if you can take advantage after this time for your holiday you will save. The peak snow depth for most international resorts is not until February so again a little later is better to give you savings and some quality snow riding.

Complete packages are not always the best way to go as you can find some super cheap Jetstar flights to Japan or gain access to frequent flyer seats to the States. If this is the case it is best to lock these in as soon as possible as they are subject to change which can happen quickly. If you do have your own flights we can book a “Land Only” package tailored with transfers, accommodation, lift passes and ski rental at your preferred resort.

Although on stating the above, ski packages to the Northern Winter add the ability for stopovers. If skiing Niesko try adding a 2 day city tour of Tokyo. Why not take the kids (and the adults) to Disneyland on the way home form Steamboat or sunning yourself at Phuket Beach to warm up after a snow holiday in St Moritz?

With the exchange rate looking great at the moment it’s a great excuse to chase the snow this coming Northern Hemisphere Winter.

TOP 5 Travel Tips to help you have the best snow riding experience EVER!!

1/ Investigate the country and resort. Look for terrain that best suits your ability..

2/ Accommodation standards vary widely between North America and Japan. Make sure you are comparing “like for like” if looking at prices.

3/ Be prepared for local customs and language. Read up before you go and respect the country you visit.

4/Book early for the best deals ..Don’t wait because as the plane fills the prices can go up!!

5/ INSURANCE!! Don’t forget it. You get a discount when you book with us before 31st December!!

Thredbo Extends Season!!

Thredbo is extending its season until October 10!! They are saying conditions permitting but there is heaps of snow so it looks like another week of Spring skiing at least....Good on you Thredbo!!

Don't forget accommodation is not as expensive in Spring so check out our website for great deals at http://www.snowescapeholidays.com.au/

Spring and the Snowy Ride

Final wind down of the OFFICIAL snow season, someone forgot to tell mother nature. There is still some great snow up in the main range, some great cross country trips to be had and it is great in the mountains in Spring.

Things to watch out for heading our way this spring, Snowy Ride, what a great cause to get behind and support with funds going to Childhood Cancer Research. The organisers and riders do a fantastic job every year bringing over 2000 riders to the Snowy Mountains, with this being the 9th year.

Support it, come along have fun, plan for a great time and a great weekend.

We still have some Jindabyne accommodation available so checkout our website....

http://www.snowescapeholidays.com.au/
http://www.snowyride.com.au/

Spring Has Sprung and the sking is Great!!

Had a ski at Thredbo today and it was great spring skiing!! And the best was... there is nobody here.

Morning between 9am and 1:30 ish was great especially in or need the trees around lunch as it hadn't soften as much as in the middle of the run...

Bring your wide skis suggest 90-95 Ski Logic's??

More Snow Coming!!

Don't look now but just when you thought the season was winding down it's going to snow again!!
Some reports say 30cm by next Wednesday 15th.. Next weekend looks like being a good one.......

Rain but still lot's of Snow

Well, there's no getting around it we have have some serious rain!!!

 But with the August snow falls we had, the snow cover is in surprising condition. This is thanks to the groomers who have managed to compact, push and pull the snow so as we have a great spring....
Thanks Guys..

It is still worth considering a trip as September can be great skiing with clear skies and still cold nights..

Also check out some new skis called Ski Logic..They are hand made and the ride is great. Tried a 91 under foot which is amazing!! Can't wait to try the 140 under foot!!!!(yeah right).

 Check out the graphics at http://www.skilogik.com/...

Jindabyne Traffic Chaos

Like the rest of the Australian Ski Industry we fully support the efforts of our Police in trying the clear our streets of illicit drugs BUT, to inconvenience our guests on the busiest day of what has been a difficult winter by drug and breath testing every car trying to get to the resorts is not the way to encourage and keep tourists. The ensuing two to three hour traffic gridlock throughout Jindabyne was not fair. If, as our guest, you would like to voice your concerns please contact your local state member of Parliament.

The RTA is also called upon to act on suggestions put forward to change the traffic lanes from the Barry Way to the Thredbo turnoff to allow two lanes at all time. At the present time they will not act so its up to us to persuade them!!

A Winters Storm Coming!!

Look out everyone there's a storm coming. The weather guru's are saying up to 50cm by the weekend!!
There's nothing like a winter storm at the end of August cause that set's us up for a great September...

Looks Like being a great September in the Mountains

It's shaping up to be a fantastic September in the mountains. We have gone from 30cm of snow cover to over a meter in only one storm! And there's more to come before spring hits.

If you haven't experienced springtime in the mountains you have missed out on one of the best seasons. The days are longer with the snow crisp in the morning before softening. You start early and finish for an afternoon sleep!

In spring you also experience some great backcountry sessions by hiking out a little from the resorts and enjoy the unspoilt wilderness. Or you take a game of tennis or a horse ride. Maybe a swim in the pool at Thredbo or Jindabyne.

Ah' Spring in the Mountains!!

Properties available for this Weekend

We have some properties still available for this weekend. With the snow falling it may be a great time to come down and play.

New Snow Last Night

Wednesday - The resorts recorded some new snow last night and it continues to come down with gale force winds expected for Thursday!!

Customer just reported (12:30 Wed) snowing and blowing!!!

Time to think about another snow trip??

Snow Tans

There are some great smiles and snow tans after what is being reported as the best Saturday of the season on the mountains.

Snow Showers still falling!

Snow showers are still falling throughout the day. Check out the cams on http://www.snowescapeholidays.com.au/

Thredbo opens Sponars

Great news!! Thredbo opend Sponars lift today for the first time.. I'm sure you will get some great riding around the rocks on skiers right??

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