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Welcome to Vicnet's "2005 Victorian Snow Season" Quick Links page. All the links you need to: snow & weather conditions, snow sports, clubs & ski resorts. |
Victorian Resorts:
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Australian Ski Patrol Association
An online resource for Ski Patrollers and interested members of the skiing
public.
Australian Snow Information
This site contains Australian Snow Information or foreign content where local
content is unavailable. Covers Victoria & NSW.
Snow Safe
Even on the shortest visit to the snow it is important to be fully prepared for and aware of the
nature & the hazards of the alpine environment.
Chill Factor
Australia's Premier Snow Sports E-zine. Contains everything you need to
know about Snow Skiing in Australia including independent snow condition reports,
ski resort reviews, interviews with our top skiers and snowboarders, stories
of powder days, and outback ski adventures.
GoSki Australia
Explore the ski fields and resorts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.
With snow and weather reports.
Ski.com.au
Australia's premier snow sports web site. Includes Snow Reports, Sno-news,
Accommodation, Entertainment, Snow Gear, Travel, Australian Resorts, Real Estate,
Summer Activities and even Free-mail!
CIA
Snow
Australian-based pages with regional condition updates, events, snow dos and
don'ts and accommodation/transport information. Including links to Australian
and New Zealand snow resorts, their report pages and links to snow cams.
Ski Lessons and Programmes
for Women in Australia
This is a page from the skilikeawoman.com website which is "an on-line
directory of ski lessons and programmes for women at over 200 resorts throughout
the world."
AlpineLink
An Internet gateway to the Alpine Region and North East Victoria, Australia.
2004 Hotham to Dinner
Plain 'Pub to Pub' Ski Race (last year's pages)
Now in its 14th year, the race is an event for skiers of all ages and abilities,
and you're likely to see first year skiers lining up with Australian champions.
While we encourage everyone to get involved, the event does require you to be
able to ski the 12 kilometres without assistance within three hours and be able
to cope with the wild conditions this mountain can often produce.
ABC-of-Skiing: All about Skiing
On this site you will find anything you need to know about Skiing, using Skis,
Ski Boots and all other related Gear. Information on the various Skiing techniques
and information for those who want to start Skiing.
Cross-Country Skiing
in the Australian Alps
A brief personal introductoey page for cross-country areas in NSW and Victoria,
together with skiing photos.
Kangaroo Hoppet
Kangaroo Hoppet is held on the last Saturday in August at Falls Creek - Australia's
Worldloppet Ski Race!
Disabled Wintersport Victoria
(DWV) is a voluntary organisation that seeks to encourage disabled people to
participate in all aspects of snow sports.
Deaf Skiing and Snowboard Australia
Deaf Skiing and Snowboard Australia Incorporated was founded on 3rd June 2002
to promote the skiing and snowboarding sports within the deaf community. It
is the governing body for deaf wintersports in Australia and aims to build a
strong relationship with the world of deaf skiers and snowboarders to Australia.
Sitski
An American site on disabled skiing and equipment.
The Canadian Association for Disabled
Skiing
The CADS is a volunteer based organization having as its main objective the
promotion of skiing for persons with a disability in order to promote full integration
into society.
The American Blind Skiing Foundation
ABSF is committed to serving visually impaired children & adults, giving
them the opportunities and experiences that build confidence & independence
that can last a lifetime....
Snow
Skiing Equipment for People with Disabilities
Mono and Bi-skis and other equipment for on snow mobility for the disabled.
ABC-of-Snowboarding
On this site you will find anything you need to know about Snowboarding, using
a Snowboard, Bindings, Boots and all other related Gear. Information on the
various snowboarding techniques and information for those who want to start
Snowboarding.
Board the World - Snowboarding
Snowboard reports on resorts and destinations. Updated by a team of snowboarders
with a laptop and camera.
Snowboard Australia
Governing body for competitive snowboarding in Australia. Contains rankings
and competitions.
Snowboard Photo Gallery
Photos of snowboarders in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian
SnowzonE's Boarder ZonE
Snowboarding, Extreme, Freestyle, Disabled Snowboarding, Alternatives, more...
Ski.com.au Snow Reports
Comprehensive coverage of all downhill and cross-country areas in Australia.
Alpine Areas
District Forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology
Updated daily with an outlook for the next three days.
OnTheSnow.com
- Australia/Victoria Report
The Internet's "most visited" site for up-to-the-hour conditions at
local, national, and international ski areas including: new snowfall, depths
and lifts.
Snow in Australia
(by Andrew Slater from the Macquarie Uni. of NSW)
Detailed scientific examination of the trends of snow fall in Australia. With
graphs, practical information and references.
The Official Victorian
Snow Report
During the cooler months of the year, get all your weather information here.
Includes cover information and forecasts for all major slopes.
Snow-Forecast.com
Global 7day snow forecasts with detail for Victoria, NSW and Tasmania
Snow & Weather Reports
for Australian Resorts (from Ski.com.au)
Covers all resorts, including cross-country areas.
CIAU Snow Reports
Australian & New Zealand snow reports, links to the Met. Bureau resources.
Last
72 hours from Mount Buller
Mount Buller's latest weather observations from the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology.
Falls Creek
Contains Falls Creek Info, Snow
Report & Sno-Cams, Lift Tickets, Accommodation, Ski School, Events, Photos,
History, Summer Life at Falls Creek and Employment. (Summit
Camera), (Trails
and Maps Page)
Mount Hotham (A "Mount
Hotham Alpine Resort Management" Website)
Snow reports,
latest news, snow cams, Snow Tech Tips, Snake
Gully Camera, Resort
Maps, etc.
Aim Higher - Hotham ( A "Mount
Hotham Skiing Company" Website)
Contains Snow
Report, Resort Features, Property, Summer, Accommodation, Facts & Statistics,
Restaurants and Bars, Shopping, Winter Employment, Events, Snow Sports School,
Mountain News, Curren t Specials at Mount Hotham, Just For Kids, Ski & Board
Hire and Lift Ticket Pricing. (Valley
View Camera), (Trail
Map)
Mount Hotham
(OnTheSnow.com page)
Mt Hotham has undergone a transformation in recent years: a bridge to carry
skiers/boarder across the access road, three new quad chairs, more snowmaking
and lots of village developments. There is a good range of beginners and intermediate
skiing/boarding and night skiing is offered on the Big D area. Accommodation
is available on the mountain or just nearby at Dinner Plain, Australia's only
village above the snowline but not in a national park.
Dinner Plain Village
This unique village comprises over 250 private lodges, cabins, apartments and
commercial lodges, which have been built to enhance the rustic charm and heritage
of the High Country. Dinner Plain is easily accessible along the breathtakingly
beautiful Great Alpine Road, just 11km east of Mount Hotham.
Mt Baw Baw
So close to Melbourne and perfect for your Winter holiday, Mt Baw Baw offers
a delightful village atmosphere that is quite unique. (The
Summit Snow-Cam) (Snow
Report)
Mt Baw Baw Alpine
Resort (OnTheSnow.com page)
Mt. Baw Baw's integrated network of eight lifts, services over 35 hectares of
skiing terrain and provides some spectacular scenery. The inviting environment
is enhanced by the large number of club lodges spread through the gum trees,
resulting in a friendly family feel to the whole resort. It is the closest ski
resort to Melbourne.
Mt
Buller Official Website
Contains a snow report, Sno-Cams,
Weather links, Current ticket prices, Ski School info, Mountain Info, Events
& Racing, Information about Buller Club and things to do all year round. (Snow
Cam - The Summit)
Mt Stirling Alpine Resort
The Resort is three hours drive North East of Melbourne via Yea and Mansfield
on the Maroondah Highway. In winter, from June to October, Mt.Stirling offers
60km of cross country ski trails. (Ski
Trail Map)
Mt Buffalo Resort
If you've never visited Mt Buffalo during winter it's high time you experienced
this 'Winter Wonderland'. Mt Buffalo had the first downhill skiing tow in Australia,
today, more than ever, it is recognized as the premier learn-to-ski mountain
in Australia.
Lake
Mountain
Lake Mountain is Australia's Premier Cross Country Ski Resort, the mountain
is situated only 120 kilometres from Melbourne, and with an altitude of 1440
metres above sea level, achieves the closest consistent snow to Melbourne. (Snow
Cam - Echo Flat Trail) (Snow
Report)
Licola
Area
Not far from Licola are some of the best and least known cross-country ski areas
in Victoria. These roads are not maintained during the winter, there are no
facilities beyond Licola, so special care must be taken. Chains are essential
for cars and four-wheel drives.
Mt St Gwinnear
Mt St. Gwinear is a cross-country ski area located at the north-east end of
the Baw Baw National Park and is managed by Parks Victoria. (Ski.com.au page)
Resort Comparison
Ski.com's comparison of 5 Victorian & 4 NSW resorts
Howmans Gap Alpine Centre
Howmans Gap Alpine Centre offers an alpine experience for all seasons. Located
in dense forest just 4km from Falls Creek. Howmans Gap offers affordable group
accommodation above the snowline, the isolated location ideally suits school,
sporting, corporate, social groups and ski teams.
Perisher
Blue
Contains Snow Conditions, Postcards From Perisher, Prices, Ski & School, Accommodation,
Resort Facts, About Perisher Blue, Resort Statistics, Trail Maps, Events and
Skitube.
Charlotte
Pass Village
At 1760 metres, Charlotte Pass Village is the highest resort in Australia
and is snowbound for most of the ski season. There are no cars or buses, nor
are there long queues for the ski lifts, which are right on our doorstep, so
you get more time to ski and snowboard.
Selwyn
Snow Fields
Snowfields in the Kosciusko National Park with lift and ticket information as
well as a snow report and accommodation details.
Thredbo
Contains Prices, Places To Stay, Thredbo Club, Thredbo facts, Events, Pictures,
Links, Thredbo snow and skiing conditions report, Snow cams, Ski School, Boarding,
Mail List, Thredbo Summer, Alpine Training Centre and Employment.
Brindabella
Ski Club
Encourages members from diverse backgrounds to enjoy alpine activities
in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation in Snowy Mountain lodges. A Canberra/Sydney
based club with 47 years of skiing history.
Candoux Ski Club
Candoux, one of the oldest clubs on Mt. Buller, has recently been
redeveloped.
Carey Alpine Club
Carey Alpine Club (Inc.) is a private members club, located at Falls Creek.
The lodge offers self-catering style accommodation with private facilities and
bed linen supplied in winter.
Coonamar Ski Club, Mt Buller
Information on friendly, low cost accommodation at an older style ski
club on Mt Buller, Victoria. The lodge is warm, comfortable and spacious with
good facilities.
CSIR Ski Club
"Striving to promote alpine activities by providing economical, year round
alpine accomodation for club members and their families, while fostering club
spirit."
Eumarellah Ski Club
Club lodging facility located above the snowline at Mount Hotham in
Victoria, Australia. Provides directions, non-member lodging information, photos,
rates, local information, and related links.
Hotham Marouka Ski Club Inc.
Website contains information on the club and the Marouka lodge and about skiing
at Mt Hotham.
The McMillan Ski Club
The McMillan Ski Club's lodge is over 1500 metres above sea level at Mt Hotham
and is reasonably priced accomodation is available for members and visitors
all year around, skiing and boarding in the winter and bike riding, horse riding
and bush walking in the summer.
Melbourne Nordic Ski Club
Website contains Member benefits, Calendar of events, News, Links, Racing, Articles,
Classifieds and Ski Orienteering.
Mount Bogong Club
Website contains information on the club and the historic Cleve Cole Hut, one
of the highest-located club huts in Victoria. Includes occasional condition
reports for this isolated mountain, as well as a small collection of spectacular
photos by the club members.
Mt Buller
Alpine Lodge (University of Melbourne)
The Mt Buller Alpine Lodge provides the perfect place to stay, being located
only metres from the Blue Bullet and Chamois Lifts and the Village Square.
Mt Buller Race Club Inc
The Mt Buller Race Club was formed in 1987 for the benefit of young alpine aki
and snowboard racers at Mt Buller. It is a non-profit organisation incorporated
under the Associations Incorporation Act. The Club runs a part-time and full-time
race training program for skiers and snowboarders of school and univesrity age
Mount Hotham Racing Squad
Membership of the club allows the individual to access the club facilities at
the Mt Hotham Race Hut. In addition, only members will be eligible to participate
in club training programs (except school holiday programs).
RMIT Alpine Club
Membership for student skiers and boarders. Includes details on upcoming
trips and parties.
Schuss
Ski Club
A non-profit organisation to promote snow skiing. with lodges located
at Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Thredbo
Shepparton Adventure Club
The Shepparton Adventure Club is a collection of people from all walks of life
with an active interest in bushwalking, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing,
cycling, climbing, canyoning and other outdoor activities. We are a community
run group who encourage newcomers and we have skilled members to provide instruction
in the various activities.
The Ski Club of Victoria
The Ski Club of Victoria is one of Australia's oldest and largest Ski Clubs
and was founded in 1924.
Ski Club of East
Gippsland
History, upcoming events, and latest photos.
Team Buller
The Buller Riders ski team has been operating since 1986. During this period
the program has built an enviable reputation of being the best regional freestyle
program in Australia. The program focuses on improving technique fundamentals
for mogul and freeride skiing, group sizes vary from 6-8 skiers per coach ensuring
maximum contact time and feedback. Skiers are grouped according to age and ability.
Telemark Nordic Ski Club
Inc. Australia
The Telemark Nordic Ski Club is based in Albury Wodonga in North East Victoria,
Australia, and being established in 1972 was the first nordic ski club to be
formed in Australia. The club draws much of its membership from the twin cities
of Albury Wodonga and from the surrounding towns in the North East. The club
being located only about 100 kilometres from the Falls Creek alpine region does
not need to have it's own on-snow accommodation.
Trapdoor
Ski Club - Mt. Hotham, Australia
You will find free pictures and information to people looking to ski
in Australia! Trapdoor is a ski lodge at Mt. Hotham, providing cheap accommodation.
University of Melbourne Ski Club
Includes membership details, news, and photos.
Skiing & Snowboaed Australia
Skiing Australia, the peak organisation for snowsports in Australia, offers
winter sports athletes opportunities to achieve at their highest level.
Australian Cross country Skiing
The Skiing Australia Cross Country Committee (SAXC) is the national body representing
cross country skiing in Australia.
Hotham Ski Association
Representing the interests of the Mt Hotham Community, users and facility providers
at the Mount Hotham Alpine Resort, Australia.
Olympic Winter Institute of Australia
The Australian Olympic Committee formed the Australian Institute of Winter Sports
(AIWS) after the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998, to enable the development of
elite performances in winter sports by Australian athletes, through the provision
of adequate funding, world-class sports programming and technical coaching.
Ski Touring Association
of Victoria (STAV)
The purposes of the Ski Touring Association of Victoria (STAV) are to represent
cross country skiers in Victoria in matters affecting their interests and to
encourage safe cross country skiing as a form of recreation, as well as to actively
campaign to have suitable snow country and environment available for cross country
skiing, with appropriate access.
School SnowSports Development
Foundation
The School SnowSports Development Foundation is an independent, non-profit,
incorporated body, affiliated with Ski and Snowboard Australia to develop junior
skiing and snowboarding and to ensure all school children have the opportunity
to participate in snow sports.
Mt Hotham Accommodation
Service
Specializing in Mt Hotham accommodation. Links to Hotham webcams.
Mount Hotham Central Reservations
Mount Hotham Central Reservations will ensure you stay in the place which suits
you best. 20 years Hotham experience claimed.
Alpine World Travel
The Group Tour specialist with 18 years of experience organising fully escorted
group holidays.
Skiing & Boarding Galore
Takes bookings for both Victorian and NSW resorts.
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