Snowpost - August 2023 Edition

VISIT THE SNOWY HYDRO DISCOVERY CENTRE

Explore the past, present, and future of Snowy Hydro at one of the Snowy Mountains’ must-see attractions.

Discover the Scheme’s proud history, learn about renewables, and stay up-to-date with the new Snowy 2.0 pumped-hydro expansion mega project.

Immerse yourself in the interactive displays, exhibition space, and state-of-the-art theatre.

The Discovery Cafe is open daily. Take a break and enjoy a delicious barista-made coffee and light refreshments.

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KOSCIUSZKO HUTS RESTORED 22-23

MIKE’S PHOTOGRAPHY PASSION

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THREDBO’S BUMPER CALENDAR BERRIDALE, HEART OF THE SNOWIES

SELWYN’S GRAND RE-OPENING

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EDITORIAL

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Cover photo by Mike Edmonson Photography

Contents photo courtesy Thredbo Media

Stay entertained in the Snowies

School holidays saw a great turnout for the region as visitors and the local community explored the Snowy Mountains in July.

The snow forecast and colder conditions are expected to continue over the month of August with nice snow coverage for our resorts.

The SnowPost August edition will be sure to give you up to date information on events and unique activities on offer throughout the region on and off the mountains.

If it’s a family fun day out your looking for then check out Thredbo’s full calendar of events for this month, or if you plan to head up to Perisher then be sure to beat the traffic and download their new app.

Pack the toboggans and get ready to explore Selwyn Resort’s new natural

playground after their official opening took place recently, it won’t disappoint.

Before hitting the road make sure you check the road conditions and how to install chains if the weather permits it.

If you need a break from the slopes the region has plenty of activities to keep the whole family happy.

Stop by the Bombala Precinct Trail, tempting visiting cyclists to explore its three loops around local attractions with the Bombala River Track bridges and the Railway footbridge now featuring brand new paths.

Explore the history of the Berridale village or have a put at the Coolamatong Golf Club before taking that pottery class at Feldmark Pottery in Jindabyne and finish the day with a relaxing Jai Yoga class.

The region has you covered for a wonderful time spent in the Snowy Mountains.

The team behind The Snowpost hopes you, your friends, and family enjoy your time here.

Photos: Thredbo Resort

Enjoy nature’s playground at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa

Nestled on 150 acres, Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa is bordered by Kosciuszko National Park and the majestic Thredbo River, and is just 15 minutes to Thredbo Village and Perisher Ski Resort via the Ski Tube in winter.

Offering a huge range of boutique accommodation, free activities, unique on and off resort experiences and a choice of restaurants serving the finest local produce, this all-seasons destination provides a luxurious base for you to unwind, explore and create lasting memories.

Nature is the star of the show, and Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa is the support crew, offering a huge range of free activities, facilities and services to help you get the very most from your stay in the idyllic Snowy Mountains.

The resort has a range of free off mountain activities for those down days including tennis, archery, trampolines, disc golf and a kids play playground that is always a hit with the little ones.

If you’re looking for an activity to do off the snow then experiencing the resorts Segway tours is a must.

After a briefing session, a Segway Eco Tour Guide will take you through the trails of the resort touring past the beautiful alpine lake and streams before linking to the resort trails and bridges, a spectacular way to spot the hidden wildlife.

Relax after a day on the slopes with an indulgent spa treatment at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa.

From deep tissue massages that relieve the aches and pains of mountain adventures, to rejuvenating facials and indulgent spa packages, the resort therapists will help you restore balance to the body, mind and spirit.

unwind with a meal at Alpine Larder, offering a cosy rustic setting with a huge stone fireplace inside, and a delightful seating area outside, the Alpine Larder delivers down to earth service and a crowd-pleasing menu that incorporates Snowy Mountains produce.

For the more cultivated diner, perched over Lake Crackenback is Cuisine Restaurant and Bar boasting stuning views over the lake and Snowy Mountains. A team of dedicated chefs delivering menus incorporating local regional produce, friendly and attentive service and the finest wine. Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa has everything you need to enjoy natures playground as well as the essentials to enjoy a relaxing day off the mountain. For more information visit www.lakecrackenback.com.au

Take me back

Escape

Take me back

to one of the world’s most stunning natural playgrounds right here in Australia. Surrounded by the spectacular Snowy Mountains, with a host of activities, experiences and boutique accommodation choices, unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.

Escape to one of the world’s most stunning natural playgrounds right here in Australia. Surrounded by the spectacular Snowy Mountains, with a host of activities, experiences and boutique accommodation choices, unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.

Enjoy nature’s playground at Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa

Nestled on 150 acres, Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa is bordered by Kosciuszko National Park and the majestic Thredbo River, and is just 15 minutes to Thredbo Village and Perisher Ski Resort via the Ski Tube in winter.

Offering a huge range of boutique accommodation, free activities, unique on and off resort experiences and a choice of restaurants serving the finest local produce, this all-seasons destination provides a luxurious base for you to unwind, explore and create lasting memories.

Nature is the star of the show, and Lake Crackenback Resort and spa is the support crew, offering a huge range of free activities, facilities and services to help you get the very most from your stay in the idyllic snowy Mountains. the resort has a range of free off mountain activities for those down days including tennis, archery, trampolines, disc golf and a kids play playground that is always a hit with the little ones.

If you’re looking for an activity to do off the snow then experiencing the resorts segway tours is a must.

After a briefing session, a segway Eco tour guide will take you through the trails of the resort touring past the beautiful alpine lake and streams before linking to the resort trails and bridges, a spectacular way to spot the hidden wildlife.

Relax after a day on the slopes with an indulgent spa treatment at Lake Crackenback Resort and spa.

From deep tissue massages that relieve the aches and pains of mountain adventures, to rejuvenating facials and indulgent spa packages, the resort therapists will help you restore balance to the body, mind and spirit.

unwind with a meal at Alpine Larder, offering a cosy rustic setting with a huge stone fireplace inside, and a delightful seating area outside, the Alpine Larder delivers down to earth service and a crowd-pleasing menu that incorporates snowy Mountains produce.

For the more cultivated diner, perched over Lake Crackenback is Cuisine Restaurant and Bar boasting stuning views over the lake and snowy Mountains. A team of dedicated chefs delivering menus incorporating local regional produce, friendly and attentive service and the finest wine. Lake Crackenback Resort and spa has everything you need to enjoy natures playground as well as the essentials to enjoy a relaxing day off the mountain.

For more information visit www.lakecrackenback.com.au

Take me back

Escape

Take me back

to one of the world’s most stunning natural playgrounds right here in Australia. Surrounded by the spectacular Snowy Mountains, with a host of activities, experiences and boutique accommodation choices, unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.

Escape to one of the world’s most stunning natural playgrounds right here in Australia. Surrounded by the spectacular Snowy Mountains, with a host of activities, experiences and boutique accommodation choices, unforgettable memories are waiting to be made.

Kosciuszko Huts rebuilt

Most people come to the Snowy Mountains to enjoy the ski fields or other outdoor recreation pursuits such as fishing or mountain biking, but the recent re-build of several historical Kosciuszko National Park Huts offers the perfect opportunity to transport oneself back in time.

Delany’s Hut

Built more than 100 years ago in 1910 by James Delany who had an 810-hectare grazing lease in the Snowy Mountains, Delany’s hut sits just East of the breathtaking Eucumbene River. As you make your way from Adaminaby up into the park the landscape changes dramatically. Shifting from the Monaro plains style open grasslands into tall timbered snow gum lined ridges and peaks laden with mountain streams, creeks, flora, and fauna.

Truly a world class ecosystem, the area boasts some of the best camping and fishing you can find in NSW.

Burnt to the foundations in the 2019-2020 black summer fires, the hut has been lovingly re-stored by a descendant of the original builder and other volunteers utilising timbers salvaged from trees burned in the fire.

Take advantage of the historical gold mining town of Kiandra steeped in colonial history. The town rose in population from a few hundred to thousands in a matter of months following the discovery gold in the Kiandra Goldfields around the year 1857 and historical relics can be found throughout the area.

A short trip from Delany’s Hut about 20 mins drive will find you at the Yarrangobilly Caves a thermal pool and set of caves that are uniquely inspiring, the pool swimmable all year round.

Perhaps the most romantic time of the year to visit is winter. Wake up to a snow lined hut that will leave you feeling miles from nowhere, but within 20 mins drive of Selwyn Snowfields.

and refreshed

Sawyers Hut

Also built in 1910, the ‘rest house’ or sawyers Hut is about halfway between Adaminaby and Yarrangobilly near the Rocky Plains fire trail right beside the snowy Mountains Highway

Perfectly positioned your able to make use of the walking trails on offer in the park and access all there is to offer within a short drive.

Originally built as a staging post for coaches on their way to Rules Point, it was later utilised by the post man coming from Cooma back in the 1940s when mail in the remote area was still delivered on horseback.

A cold and unforgiving climate often covered in snow the post man would sometimes have to leave his horse at sawyers Hill and continue to Kiandra on skis.

Damaged by fire in 2003 and again in 2019 – 2020 sawyers Hut provides an opportunity to absorb the old-world charm from the 1800s that was a priority of the National Parks and Kosciuszko Huts Association teams that used traditional techniques to rebuild it. Now preserved for future generations, fire retardant wood has been used, a shutter system, and a sprinkler installed to better protect the culturally significant buildings from fire.

Also located within easy access to the Eucumbene River those wishing to go fishing should consider autumn or spring to do their fly or lure only fishing.

Photos courtesy of Tom’s Outdoors

Trekking the backcountry

Backcountry skiing and snowboarding are very popular with those who want to take their snow experience beyond the controlled environments of the ski resorts, and now winter hikers are just as keen to feel the thrill of trekking through the wilder environs of the Snowies.

So what is “going backcountry” anyway? Also known as freeriding, out-of-area snowboarding/skiing, off-piste and alpine touring, the backcountry is the wild landscape that lies out beyond the comfort of the snow resorts and can be a challenge, even for the most experienced backcountry adventurers. It’s certainly beautiful and achieving your goal in a backcountry challenge is wonderfully exhilarating, but the reality is, it is not an ideal hiking choice for the faint-hearted. Or the inexperienced.

But if you are still keen to embark on a backcountry trek, there are a few things to consider before you head off. How’s your fitness level for starters? If it’s low to middling, you’re going to need to put some time into toning up because you will need

to be fairly fit for the conditions. You’ll be going into a remote uncontrolled environment and the going can get fairly tough in places, so it’s recommended that if you are doing this kind of hike for the first time, you chose a shorter, easier, more popular route and take a couple of buddies with you. Head off early to make the most of the winter daylight, as the last thing you need is to still be out there when the sun sets. Also, be aware that walking through a snowy landscape is going to take you longer and snow can obscure trails and markers, so it’s easy to get lost if you’re not overly familiar with the area.

Therefore, it’s recommended that you organise your hike well in advance of setting out and that you leave a plan of your route with a friend or family member before you go, plus advise them of the approximate time you expect to return. Then get yourself kitted out.

As you will be venturing further afield, you’ll need the right clothing to protect you in the elements. Don’t skimp on this because you have to be prepared for all weathers out there.

It can change in a moment and there’s no guarantee you will be able to find some kind of shelter. Alpine clothing outfitters can help you with what you require and you’ll need around three layers for the best insulation. Appropriate footwear is also a must.

Once you’ve sorted your clothing you’re ready to put the rest of your kit together. You’ll need plenty of water and food, and experienced backcountry hikers advise foods that are high in protein and carbohydrates as these provide the best fuel to keep you going.

You’ll also need a good compass, a first aid kit, a gPs device, a map of the area you’re travelling in, and an avalanche kit, which will include a shovel, a probe and an avalanche transceiver; an invaluable item which will allow search and rescue crews to find you on the off-chance you get into difficulty.

It is also highly recommended that hikers planning a backcountry snow trek take an avalanche awareness and

training course before they go. Avalanches happen and the courses are designed to make you aware of what indicators to look out for so you’ll recognise terrain best avoided. But in the event that you do get caught in one, you will have also learnt how best to hopefully save your life.

And don’t forget to check what the current conditions are in the area you’re planning to traverse and if it’s not looking good, postpone your hike until the conditions improve. Out there in the backcountry is no place to take chances, especially if you’re on your own.

If you are unsure of venturing on your own or in a group, why not contact one of the many experienced tour guides and companies who will take you into the backcountry.

Just feel all that serenity…

Mike’s love for the Australian Alps

Mike Edmondson is regarded as one of the Snowy Mountains great photographers. With a passion for the Australian Alps, Mike captures this unique part of Australia at its best in winter and in all its summer glory.

A well-known backcountry tour guide, Mike has combined his loves of trekking and photography.

Mike has been a professional photographer for over 30-years. The mountains, snow and the bush have been part of his life since he was small, travelling with his family to Kiandra in a two-cylinder Bradford to ski and bushwalk.

These early years instilled within Mike a deep connection with the Australian Alps. Drawn back into the mountains time and time again to explore this unique area, Mike’s camera became a tool to record the unforgettable images of the Snowy Mountains.

What began as a hobby has become a passion. For Mike, the underlying principle is an appreciation and love of the outdoors.

His images reference journeys through the mountains, visions of the natural world to share. Feeling love and a connection for each other and the environment is the first step to finding peace, happiness and compassion in a busy world.

Mike has won many photographic awards. Most recently, in 2013 his photo “Mt geryon” was selected from over 250 entries as a contender for the 2014 IceInspace Astronomy Calendar

From 1981 to 2005 Mike owned and managed the Paddy Pallin Outdoor Adventure shop in Jinda-byne. From here he started guiding people into the backcountry of Kosciuszko and used his photography skills to market the business.

He also opened the first photographic gallery in Jindabyne - showcasing the very best of his alpine photography.

Most of Mike’s images are taken with a Linhof technorama 617, Nikon FE2 and F90 Film Cameras, as well as an Olympus C-8080, Nikon D700, Nikon D800E and Nikon D850 Digital Cameras.

Mike also takes out photographers, adventurers and hikers on these trips in summer and winter with K7Adventures. Most trips are:

1. 3-4 day Kosciuszko snow camping Adventure in winter as per cover photo taken with clients

2. 10 Peaks Walk in summer over four days camping or lodge based

3. Historic Huts walk over five days with two locations in summer and also possible in winter www.mikeedmondson.com.au

What’s on: AUGUST

25 July – 3 September – Anne Frank Travelling Exhibition | Raglan Gallery

Continuous

Repeating

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

Friday 4

Saturday 5

Sunday 6

Wednesday 9

25 July – 3 September – ‘Outside Inside’ Sculptural Glass | Raglan Gallery

Platypus Month all of August

Retro Night Friday | Banjo Paterson Inn, 8pm – 2.00am

We Love Weekends Saturday Live Music | Banjo Paterson Inn, 8pm – 2am

Schnappy Speed Dating | Schuss Bar Thredbo Hotel, 7pm - 9pm

Mark Travers Live Music | Lounge Bar Thredbo Hotel, 8pm - 11pm

Thredbo Village Race Series 1 | Thredbo Resort, 11am - 3pm

Winston Surfshirt Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm, Book Tickets

Curry Luncheon Cooma Hospital Auxiliary Fundraiser | Cooma Bowling Club, 12pm

Merritts Beer Dinner | Merritts Mountain Haus, Thredbo Resort, 5.30pm - 9pm

Mark Travers Live Music | Lounge Bar Thredbo Hotel, 8pm - 11pm

High Tea at the Royal Arms | Royal Arms Tea Rooms, Nimmitabel, 10am - 4pm

Après Lineup Music | Alpine Bar Thredbo, 3pm - 7pm

Dune Rats Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm

Macenmist Truffle Hunt and Lunch | 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo

Mark Travers Live Music | Lounge Bar Thredbo Hotel, 8pm - 11pm

Thredbo Village Race Series 2 | Thredbo Resort, 11am - 3pm

Crooked Colours Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm

Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 Rainbow Mountain | Thredbo Resort

9th Annual Transfer Banked Slalom | Thredbo Resort, 9am - 4pm

Friday 11

Saturday 12

Sunday 13

Monday 14

Wednesday 16

Rainbow Fest Cocktail Party | Merritts Mountain Haus Thredbo Resort, 5.30pm - 9pm

Transfer Banked Slalom | Thredbo Resort, 9am – 4pm

First Base ft Poof Doof | Alpine Bar, Thredbo, 3pm - 7pm

Abandon Ship DJs Live Entertainment | Cooma Hotel, 8pm

CMR Artisan Market | Cooma Historical Railway, 9am - 1pm

Battle on the Bluff | Thredbo Resort, 9am - 3.30pm

Thredbo Village Race Series 3 | Thredbo Resort, 11am - 3pm

Teenage Dads Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm

Friday 18 – Saturday 19Women’s Backcountry Weekend | Thredbo Resort

Friday 18 Jay Podger Live Music | Cooma Hotel, 8pm

Saturday 19

White Claw Weekend ft. Anna Lunoe | Alpine Bar Thedbo Hotel, 3pm - 7pm

Monday 21 – Friday 25Interschools Snowsport Championships Series | Perisher Resort

Monday 21 – Thursday 24FIS Masters | Thredbo Resort

Wednesday 23

Friday 25

Saturday 26

Sunday 27

Monday 28

Thredbo Village Race Series 4 | Thredbo Resort, 11am - 3pm

The Rions Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm

Thredbo Triple Crown: Slopestyle | Thredbo Resort, 9.15am - 3.30pm

Kosciuszko Automotive Monaro Stages Rally 2023 | Bondi State Forest, South of Bombala

Hometown Throwdown Campfire Cook-off | Historic Bredbo Inn

Abandon Ship DJs Live Entertainment | Cooma Hotel, 8pm

Bredbo CWA Village Markets | Bredbo Hall, 9am - 3pm

Macenmist Family Truffle Hunt | 230 Cappanana Road, Bredbo

Thredbo Triple Crown: Big Air | Thredbo Resort, 9.15am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 30 The Presets (DJ Set) Live Music | The Station Jindabyne, 8pm

and SEPTEMBER

25 July - 3 september - Anne Frank Travelling Exhibition | Raglan gallery & Cultural Centre

Continuous

Repeating

Friday 1

Saturday 2

25 July - 3 september - ‘Outside Inside’ Sculptural Glass | Raglan gallery & Cultural Centre

5 september - 22 October - Wendy McDougall ‘Time for a moment’ | Raglan gallery & Cultural Centre

Retro Night Friday | Banjo Paterson Inn, 8pm - 2am

We Love Weekends Saturday Live Music | Banjo Paterson Inn, 8pm - 2am

Bush Doof Party ft. L D R U | Alpine Bar thredbo Hotel, 5pm - 7pm

Merritts Beer Dinner | Merritts Mountain Haus, thredbo Resort, 5.30pm - 9pm

High Tea at the Royal Arms | Royal Arms tea Rooms, Nimmitabel, 10am - 4pm

7 Shots Live Music | Alpine Hotel Cooma, 8.30pm - late

Sunday 3 – Thursday 7UniSport Nationals Snow | thredbo Resort

Tuesday 5 32nd Thredbo Memorial Race | Rossignol Race Course, thredbo Resort, 10am

Friday 8 – Sunday 9Women’s Backcountry Weekend | thredbo Resort

Saturday 9 Nimmitabel CWA Markets | Lake Williams, Nimmitabel, 9am – 1pm

Saturday 16 – 1 OctSeptember Kids Snow Festival | thredbo Resort

Saturday 16

Sunday 17

Sunday 24

2023 Perisher Cup | Perisher Resort

Cooma Rotary High Country Markets | Centennial Park, 8am – 1pm

Bredbo CWA Village Markets | Bredbo Hall, 9.00am – 3.00pm

Friday 29 – 1 October2023 Perisher Slush Cup | Perisher Resort

Saturday 30

Cooma Can Crushers Barrel Race | Cooma showground, 3 day event

Back to Nimmity Festival | Nimmitabel, Held over October Long weekend

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Thredbo Resort hosts HUGE August

August 10 – 12 RAINBOW MOUNTAIN

Rainbow Mountain returns to Thredbo in 2023 bigger and queerer than ever with a stack of winter wonderland vibes. The three day Rainbow Mountain festival is packed with on and off snow events, parties, après, a huge live concert, champagne lunch and so much more. This inclusive event for all our LGBTQIA+ guests and allies will celebrate diversity, inclusivity, visibility, community, and love.

Set to bring the local community together through fun and healthy competition, this is a great way to develop your racing skills, build relationships and race your mates. Taking place on Wednesdays throughout August, challenge yourself across a variety of Thredbo’s iconic race courses with a variety of terrain to test competitors of all levels.

The series is designed in a team’s format and calculated over the four races to determine the village race series champions. Overall fastest individuals will also be announced at the final prize giving.

We’re teaming up with Pirate Life to bring you an adults only beer dinner at the top of Thredbo. Ride the Gondola under the stars to Merritts Mountain Haus where you will enjoy a special select menu, paired with some of the finest Pirate Life beers.

A Pirate Life ambassador will be on hand to guide you through the tastings and pairings, with in depth knowledge of each individual craft beer.

Take part in the Rainbow Mountain festivities for your chance to win a once in a life time trip to Aspen Snowmass. The unbelievable holiday package includes return flights with Delta Airlines, accommodation at Limelight Hotel and lift tickets plus rentals. Simply buy a ticket to attend either the Rainbow Fest or Rainbow Room parties for your chance to go into the draw to win the trip of a lifetime. Stay tuned for more details.

Set to highlight the Rainbow Mountain weekend, we’re throwing a lavish cocktail party high upon the mountain. Ride the gondola under the cover of darkness to Merritts Mountain Haus for a night of dancing, drinking and good times.

• WEDNESDAY SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS 12:15PM

• THURSDAY COMMUNITY RAFFLES FROM 7PM

• FRIDAY BINgO FORTNIgHTLY 11AM ONLINE RAFFLES LIVE ON FACEBOOK 7:30PM AND IN-HOUSE

MEAT & SEAFOOD RAFFLES FROM 8PM

• SATURDAY SOCIAL LAWN BOWLS 12:15PM

• NPL POKER 19 AUgUST, 9 & 30 SEPTEMBER FROM 6PM

• COURTESY BUS AVAILABLE THURSDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 5PM, RINg CLUB FOR BOOKINgS

• “DUST & ECHO’S” PLAYINg MAIN BAR FROM 8PM SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

TRADING HOURS

lunch

11.30AM-2PM 7 DAYS

Dinner

5.30PM TO 8PM (SUN TO WED)

5.30PM TO 9PM (THUR-SAT)

PhOne: 6458 4466

TRADING HOURS

August 4 PIRATE LIFE

August 2 – 23

THREDBO VILLAGE RACE SERIES

August 11 9TH ANNUAL TRANSFER BANKED SLALOM

August 12 THREDBO SENIOR INTERCLUB

thredbo senior Interclub, the ultimate speed battle that puts thredbo lodge members to the test.

Check out or compete against all the local lodges and battle it out to see which lodge has the fastest skiers on the mountain for 2023. Who will be crowned the ultimate lodge champion?

the 9th Annual transfer Banked slalom is back for 2023. the snowboarders’ day of days, this race holds a special place in the hearts of riders around the country. Rekindling competitive rivalries between friends and foe alike, this race brings out the need for speed with a side of fun.

August 11 -13, 26-27

ROSSIGNOL DEMO DAYS

test the latest and greatest in ski equipment with one of the world’s best ski brands. the Rossignol Demo Weekend gives skiers a chance to test out a range of different skis to find the one best suited to them. With experienced ski technicians on hand, they can guide guests to the right ski for their ability and style. sign up for the free demo session at the Rossignol tent at the base of the supertrail, or pre-register to make your demo experience speedier. guests are reminded they need a valid driver’s license as well as a credit card to register at the tent on the day.

August 14 BATTLE ON THE BLUFF

Carve out unique lines and match it with style and flow down thredbo’s unmatched freeride terrain with Battle on the Bluff. Whether it’s sending big drops or slashing the wave and wind lips, this is the comp to break down barriers and strut your stuff! set to become Australia’s Premier freeride competition, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to take home a share of the 20k of cash and a heap of rad prizes from Oakley, Burton and Rossignol on offer.

Thredbo Resort hosts HUGE August

August 25 THREDBO TRIPLE CROWN: SLOPESTYLE

Thredbo Triple Crown: Slopestyle provides a course with a mixture of jumps and rail features where competitors need to put down a clean run from start to finish. Come and check out the competitors as they showcase their bag of tricks and nail that perfect run.

August 28 THREDBO TRIPLE CROWN: BIG AIR

August 18 – 19

WOMEN’S BACKCOUNTRY WEEKEND

Thredbo Backcountry Tours and The North Face are proud to present this unique experience aimed at providing more women with the opportunity to gain and develop skills beyond the resort boundaries and connect with those already immersed in the big white wonder.

Led by all-female guides, this exclusive women’s experience is split into two separate tours run on the same day. Choose between an Introduction to Backcountry tour and Beyond the Boundaries tour to upskill and boost confidence in exploring all the beauties of the backcountry. See how some of the best in the sport do it with The North Face athletes joining select tours. Each tour has a limited number of spots available.

August 21 – 24 FIS MASTERS

The FIS Masters race will return to the World Cup ski run at Thredbo this winter.

The final stop of the 2023 Thredbo Triple Crown, the Big Air is the time to go for glory. This showdown takes centre stage on the famous Q5 jump in the Monster Terrain Park. Competitors will go big or go home with points scored from a blend of technicality, air and style with the ultimate prize of top spot and hopefully the Triple Crown.

August

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST APRÉS LINEUP!

Let’s get ready to rumble. Australia’s Biggest Après Lineup is taking over thredbo in August for a huge weekend of Après.

August 5 | Mashd N Kutcher presented by smirnoff

August 12 | First Base ft. Poof Doof presented by Canadian Club

August 19 | White Claw Weekend ft. Anna Lunoe

Battle on the Bluff

Merritts Mountain Haus

FIS Masters

Perisher’s new app

Perisher has launched its PEAK snow days app, an initiative to give guests more information when planning their day at the resort.

The app will tell guests when the resort is experiencing increased patronage and help snow lovers better prepare their day before making the trip up the mountain.

The app has been created to help alleviate traffic congestion heading to Perisher, with updated road conditions and resort information helping guests plan their travel.

“As the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere we have plenty of room for everyone to enjoy a day out on our beautiful mountain, but on busy days being open to small adjustments in your typical approach to visiting Perisher will help each other have a great time,” Nathan Butterworth, Perisher General Manager, said.

“We’re classifying this weekend as PEAK (prepare, explore, act and know) snow days, with school holiday visitation and weather conditions looking very good for snowfall. With the snow-fall, we’re also expecting windy conditions which may interrupt some lifts that we can safely operate,” Mr Butterworth said.

Perisher encourages guest to use the skitube from Bullocks Flat or utilise the Snowy Mountains bus service when heading to the resort.

“We’re fortunate to have many options that are out of the weather during these times, so keep an eye on our snow reports, which come out each morning on our website and app, ask our team for suggestions of where to go if lift lines are looking longer than usual, and keep alert to when we classify a time as a PEAK snow day,” Butterworth said.

combats traffic congestion

Perisher’s top tips and tricks to help guests prepare for popular periods at the resort:

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2. Explore

Perisher is the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere. With over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the thrills and chills of skiing.

3. Act

We love our first timers as much as we love our locals and seasonregulars. Whether it’s taking the bus instead of driving or starting your day at smiggin Holes or guthega and not at Front Valley, everyone has a role to play in ensuring PEAK snow Days are as enjoyable as possible.

4. Know

skitube: Catching Perisher ’s skitube from Bullocks Flat will save you the time and stress of driving in alpine conditions with potential snow and ice on the road, as well as help you avoid the traffic that can build up during peak periods.

Bus: the improved snowy Mountains Bus service is another convenient alternative to traveling between Jindabyne and Perisher. services run to both Bullocks Flat and Perisher from Jindabyne every 60 minutes Monday-thursday, with the added convenience of every 30 minutes Friday to sunday. there are four pick-up points at key locations in Jindabyne as well as seven in East Jindabyne.

Stay safe on the roads

Slow and steady wins the race this season as icy conditions on the road continue to outwit unprepared motorists.

Driving in severe winter weather poses many challenges and can cause accidents, long traffic queues and delays on the road.

SES Snowy River unit commander Malika Bailey said the team is always ready to provide assistance to people in need, whether it’s during a storm, you’ve got into trouble in the wilderness or if you’ve had an accident.

“SES Snowy River simply want to see people having a great time in our region and stay safe during their time with us,” Ms Bailey said.

“It is essential that you come prepared, check the weather and bring the equipment and clothing required for the conditions and remember that conditions can change rapidly in the mountains.”

During the winter months, it is a requirement by authorities to carry chains in a 2wd car at all times, it is important to know how to fit them properly, take the time to practice before you need them.

Ms Bailey said if you are not familiar with winter driving on snow and ice consider other transport options. “Drive to the conditions, leave early and don’t rush, take your time and try to travel in day light as much as possible,” Ms Bailey said.

Future Generation Joint Venture, principal contractor for the Snowy 2.0 Project, is constructing Australia’s largest renewable energy project on behalf of Snowy Hydro Limited. Future Generation is committed to road safety and works closely with relevant agencies to deliver every load.

There will be increased traffic on the Snowy Mountains Highway and Link Road this winter with the Selwyn Snow Resort reopening. Future Generation thanks motorists for their patience and extra care when driving near our segment trucks, other project related traffic and all heavy vehicles.

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“sEs snowy River unit wishes you a great time this winter and would like everybody to make it home safe with happy memories.”

In June, NsW Police launched their Operation snow safe campaign urging motorists and the community to plan their journeys and stay ‘snow safe’ when enjoying the snow this year.

the increased police presence on the road has helped some but the beginning of the school holidays saw a two hour journey up the mountains this year rather than the usual 45 minute commute.

In that time many cars slid off the road due to snow and icy conditions and traffic was often at a standstill.

southern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Peter Cotter APM emphasises the importance of road safety when traveling to the resorts this season, particularly in high peak periods.

“those headed to the snow over the coming weeks and months should take extra care and exercise appropriate caution on the roads, to make sure everyone arrives here – and back home again – safely,” Assistant Commissioner Cotter said.

“Make good decisions behind the wheel, keep a safe distance between your vehicle and others, take regular breaks and fix snow chains to your tyres in slippery conditions.”

Driving through the snowy Mountains during winter means snow, ice and fog for anyone traveling the roads this winter season be prepared and drive to the conditions. Further information on driving in snowfield conditions can be found by visiting the Centre for Road safety website www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au

For general snow safety tips when visiting alpine regions, as well as useful links you can access www.snowsafe.org.au

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Selwyn Resort’s grand

In a boost to the Snowy Mountains tourism industry, Selwyn Snow Resort officially re-opened last week.

Last month, the Blyton Group (owners of Selwyn Snow Resort) joined NSW

Premier Chris Minns, Member for Monaro Steve Whan and regional stakeholders for the grand re-opening.

Premier Minns had the honour of unveiling a plaque inside the brand-new facility to commemorate the hard work of the Blyton Group in rebuilding the resort after it was destroyed in the Black Summer bushfires.

Selwyn expected to commence

operations in 2022 but had to cancel at the last minute due to intense weather producing heavy snowfall that halted final preparations.

Chairman of the Blyton Group, Kevin Blyton, said he is proud of his company’s efforts in reopening Selwyn Resort.

“It’s been a time with COVID 19, the fires, as well as the re-build. We settled with the insurance company on 15 million considerably less than we were insured for. Westpac fronted up with another 16 million so we will be at 31 million before we are finished,”

Mr Blyton said.

“We’ve had the worst year

for natural snow in memory and the worst year for snow making temperatures, but Selwyn is back doing what we do best.”

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Josh Elliot says this is the culmination of three years of hard work.

“Little did we know the impact that COVID-19 was about to have on our efforts to rebuild,” Mr Elliot said.

“We have always seen the Selwyn Snow Resort as a community asset making significant contributions to the Snowy Monaro region and following the fires, we knew the importance of getting the

resort reopened.

“The need to replace a significant amount of infrastructure provided a unique opportunity to reinvigorate and rejuvenate Selwyn Snow Resort.

“Our focus has been on creating new visitor experiences and enhancing guest facilities. Our aim is to create an unparalleled snow play experience.”

Mr Elliot said stage one has been the construction of Australia’s biggest toboggan park.

“There are new activities to come over the next few years

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including a tubing carousel, a skating rink, kids skidoos, as well as snowshoe walking tours,” Mr Elliot said.

Mr Whan acknowledged the tenacity of Mr Blyton, Mr Elliot and the team in getting selwyn rebuilt.

“It’s a really important business for this area of the National Park and also for communities like Adaminaby so it’s terrific to see it being reopened today,” Mr Whan said.

“In the long term it’s going to be businesses like this that drive growth around Adaminaby and other areas. Congratulations to all of you, it’s a pleasure to be a part of this today.”

NsW Premier Chris Minns said the selwyn snow Resort offers families a unique opportunity to experience the best of the snowy Mountains.

“A big congratulations on this amazing triumph, it’s an opportunity for families to come and enjoy this wonderful pastime,” Mr Minns said.

“It’s important to drive the local community in the snowy, providing the kind of ski vacations that are affordable. selwyn offers a once in a lifetime skiing opportunity that I know kids will never forget.

Car club welcomes thousands

The Cooma Car Club Motoring Museum has welcomed thousands through its doors across a very busy 12 months.

Boasting one of the nation’s great car collections, the museum is open each Tuesday and first Saturday of the month. The helpful car club volunteers will also open the museum upon request.

Built by the members of the Cooma Car Club over a number of years, the museum was completed in February 2022 and has quickly gained a reputation as one of the town’s most popular attractions, drawing in automotive enthusiasts from far and wide.

Sparing no expense with the styling, one end of the museum is furnished as an Americana-style diner that serves cold drinks and food for visitors, and the other end is styled as a 1920s service station with historic bowsers and signage.

But of course, the main attraction is the cars themselves and the members of the Cooma Car Club jointly possess one of the greatest automotive collections to be found anywhere in the country.

From classic Aussie muscle cars to European sports cars, historic vehicles and modern vehicles.

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there are land speed record cars, amphibious cars and even a classic Jeep that was once occupied by the late Queen Elizabeth II. there is also a variety of historic motorcycles and a plethora of automotive memorabilia and throwbacks to the Monaro’s motoring history.

“this museum has really been a labour of love for the club,” Car Club President tony Nassar said.

“A lot of our members are older folks and this project has really given them a lot of inspiration and a new attitude to life, so it’s wonderful to have seen it all come to fruition and turn out as well as it has.

“since the museum opened, we’ve hosted other car clubs and various groups and it’s been wonderful to see people taking an interest and coming to visit.”

the Cooma Car Club is located at 11 Bolaro st Cooma and is open every tuesday from 9am to 1pm and on the first saturday of every month from 10am to 3pm.

Group bookings can also be made by appointment on 0407 299 008.

Studio potter Andrei

The road to pottery wasn’t without its twists and turns for Andrei Davidoff. “I was a few years into a double degree in Chemical Engineering and Commerce in Sydney before realising I had started down the wrong track.” A sabbatical right here in the Snowy-Monaro saw him split his time between ski patrol duties and off-grid living. He was staying with a potter on a rural property, and it seemed only right to offer to help around the studio. Eventually he found he was keen to get behind the wheel and learn too.

“Pottery had a lot of positives for me. It’s process driven and there’s the natural materials. Beyond that you are looking at design and functionality.” Did it come easily for him? Andrei considers the question as he sits at the wheel, turning the underside of a bone-dry unfired bowl to finish it. “Ceramics isn’t easy for anyone,” he eventually says, “We all put in the hours to get to where we are. It’s not just about doing, but also about finding inspiration in the history of the medium.” Failure

is part and parcel of the process. There are myriad ways that something can go wrong from making to firing - lasting as a potter is walking from one failure to the next without any loss of enthusiasm.

That’s not to say that there haven’t been any lucky breaks (excuse the pun) for Andrei. An Aus-tralia Council early career grant just as he was finishing his arts degree allowed him to set up a pottery studio in Melbourne. Soon after, the competitive and constantly innovating restaurant industry came knocking. “Chefs were suddenly foraging for herbs, looking into small, local food producers, sourcing native food. They wanted integrity in the food but also to create a story, an experience to dining. It didn’t make sense to serve their vision on a white mass-produced plate.” Jardan Furniture, who have been making made-to-order, Australian handmade furniture since the ‘80s, was one of the early champions of Andrei’s work. The partnership has endured for over a decade.

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Andrei’s practice as an artist has always existed alongside the commercial side of his vocation. Over the years he has exhibited work all over the country, including craft mecca Jam Factory in Adelaide, stockroom in Kyneton (Victoria), and had a residency at sydney ’s historic Vaucluse House where he transformed William Wentworth’s mansion with dozens of ceramic pieces that responded to the many moods of the house. Having relocated to the hills outside Jindabyne and built Feldmark Pottery, he is now taking cues from botanicals and the surrounding landscape. “I’ve been incorporating local material into the work, including clay we found in Dalgety.”

Opening a pottery to the public has also allowed him to continue his teaching. “I am interested in building a community of potters, whether it is students, hobbyists or seasoned potters, it’s about developing an appreciation of the handmade and for craft”. Andrei teaches four term classes a week, as well as ceramic taster classes on weekends, playfully dubbed Clay and graze (local produce and wine comes as part of the package).

On coming full circle back to the snowies where he started ceramics, Andrei beams positivity, “You can live a much more natural, rounded life here, combining work and outdoor activities.”

Feldmark Pottery is open to the public Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.

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Lavender Trail through the region

Snow sports, angling, even platypus are among the many draw cards to the Snowy Monaro region, but you may soon be adding lavender farms to that list.

With the lavender industry booming throughout Australia and the Snowy Monaro, the future of a local region Lavender Trail is looking bright.

AgriFutures Australia has the vision of promoting Rural Destination Tourism through ‘destination farming’, featuring value-adding traditional agricultural industries and niche marketing.

“The Australia wide growth in lavender production and AgriFutures adopting it as one of its emerging industries has seen an amazing interest shown in our local region,” Monaro Country Lavender’s Jan Illingworth said.

“Traditional lavender tourism involves busloads of day trippers, but MCL is working towards adopting a different concept to hopefully encourage longer-stay visitation, particularly in our small towns and villages.

“A ‘Lavender Trail’ of specialty niche products produced from different varieties on each farm will make for a unique country visit, adding another attraction to the Snowy Mountains experience.

“Our vision is for an expansion into other traditional agriculture value-adding production and workshops so the Trail can co-ordinate and showcase our region to prospective tree-changers and city people craving that special country experience.”

There are already several lavender growers throughout the Bombala area including Bibbenluke, Craigie and Delegate, while there are also prospective growers in Bredbo and Berridale.

“The idea is that visitors would travel around seeing the different aspects of lavender farming. Each farm would be growing different varieties, and therefore producing different goods,” MCL’s Karen Cash said.

“Growers would be matching what they produce with the most suitable varieties of lavender, and this in turn would add to the different appeal of each farm to visitors.”

With this year being the 30th anniversary of MCL, the Co-op is more enthusiastic than ever, and amongst large scale plans such as the Trail, members are also working on a picnic amongst the lavender in Bombala for November.

Railway precinct full steam ahead

the Cooma Monaro Railway precinct has become one of the region’s great drawcards. Home to historic rolling stock, a museum showcasing the golden age of railways in NsW, and popular monthly markets, the railway precinct is a must visit location.

such is the popularity of the Cooma Monaro Railway, the hard working volunteer team was awarded most outstanding visitor experience at the recent snowy Monaro Business Awards.

the honour reflects the many hours the volunteer team has spent upgrading, updating and ensuring the site is visitor friendly.

Prized locomotive finds home in Cooma

For the first time in decades, the Cooma Monaro Railway has welcomed a steam locomotive to its precinct.

Railway volunteers and local rail enthusiasts are encouraging visitors to drop-by the Cooma Monaro Railway precinct to see the stunning steam Locomotive 3203.

Cooma Monaro Railway president gordon strachan said the organisation is pleased to be one step closer towards running stock at the precinct.

“thank you to everyone involved in making this happen, transport Heritage NsW, transport for NsW and our amazing volunteers who put so much effort into the preparation for this huge arrival,” Mr strachan said.

Artisan markets deliver fresh produce

Food is the flavour of life, and the snowy Monaro’s finest flavors will be available at the Cooma Monaro railway fresh produce and handmade markets on the second sunday of every month.

Now in their second year, the stallholders include some of the freshest produce and products from the region as well as some of the finest hand made products from our local producers.

Make a date and enjoy the fine food while you inspect the fabulously restored station. see you there.

SES rescue capabilities enhanced

Alpine search teams improve skills as snow season ramps up

A new cohort of Alpine Search and Rescue Operators with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and NSW Ambulance have been put through their paces during a four-day training exercise in Perisher.

More than 10 NSW SES volunteers and four NSW Ambulance paramedics completed the alpine training, learning the vital skills needed to complete emergency search and rescue missions in the Snowy Mountains.

Through on snow rescue simulations and theory work, participants were taught how to recognise rapidlychanging weather systems and avalanches, how to establish emergency shelters, and first aid techniques for injuries and illnesses in the alpine environment.

Over the past year alone, units in the Snowy Mountains area have responded

to more than 240 calls for assistance, including searching for missing people in Kosciuszko National Park, Guthega and Jindabyne, rescuing fallen hikers and assisting with medical rescues.

Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib said NSW is one of the most diverse states in Australia with sunny coastlines and sweeping ski fields, and just like we have surf life savers for the beach we also have our Alpine Search and Rescue Operators for the snow.

“Continuing to grow the capacity and capability of the NSW SES Alpine Search and Rescue Unit through exercises like this is critical, not only for winter, but for year-round emergency calls in the Kosciuszko National Park,” Minister Dib said.

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teams, but if they do, this training means the Alpine search and Rescue Operators and NsW Ambulance are best placed to respond.”

Minister for Health, Ryan Park said our paramedics are used to working under tough conditions to help people in their hour of need but alpine conditions require specialised skills.

“this alpine training will equip our paramedics to stay safe as they assist search and Rescue Operators in these challenging conditions.” Minister Ryan said.

NsW sEs Commissioner, Carlene York said the NsW sEs is often called to assist NsW Police, Fire and Rescue NsW, National Parks and Wildlife service and NsW Ambulance in emergency situations, so

having paramedics join our training will only lead to better outcomes in a real-life emergency.

“Agencies rely on each other for search and rescue jobs, and it is invaluable to understand each agency’s capabilities and roles before undertaking challenging rescue operations,” Commissioner York said.

“Our Alpine search and Rescue unit is made up of volunteers who are experienced mountaineers, ski patrollers, intensive care paramedics, ADF Veterans and wilderness survival specialists. they run the annual training course for new team members as well as paramedics who have joined the NsW Ambulance Alpine Program.”

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Celebrating the Snowy Scheme

From 1949 to 1975, thousands of workers from all over Australia and Europe came together to create one of the seven engineering wonders of the world.

The Snowy Scheme grew by all that is most Australian: pioneering spirit, never-give-up in the face of difficulties and enduring mateship.

The Snowy Scheme Museum is Adaminaby is home to an excellent collection, celebrating and honouring the men, women, families and achievements of the Scheme.

The museum houses a nationally significant collection and exhibits material relating to the design, construction and operation of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme.

The collection commenced in 2002 with the purchase of eight large technology items: TD24 and BTD6 bulldozers, a Le Tourneau

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scraper, a Harman face shovel, an Albion Tipper, a man-haul bus trailer, a tunnel testing dome plug and a V-shaped snow plough.

Today the collection includes machinery, historic vehicles, laboratory equipment, surveying and drafting equipment, artworks, photographs, maps, plans, paper records, books, pamphlets, newsletters, small tools and equipment, precision instruments, medical equipment and domestic items of the Scheme’s era.

The objects and materials of the collection continue to be acquired through donations or purchases and there are more than 1000 items in the collection

Located on the Snowy Mountains Highway in Adaminaby, the museum is open Saturday and Sundays from 10am – 2pm, and by appointment on 02 6454 1643.

Coolamatong Golf Club welcomes visitors

the snowy Mountains are not just a world class winter wonderland but a haven for other outdoor recreational activities as well.

the Coolamatong golf Club in Berridale, around a 20-minute drive from Jindabyne, offers the chance to experience a highquality country golf course.

“Coolamatong golf Course operates on a voluntary basis with lush fairways and greens; indeed, they are certainly on par with most top courses. Recent visitors to the course have

Our friendly members would love to show you around our challenging and picturesque course,” Owens said. social golf is available from 1pm sundays and Wednesdays with competitions being held on those days around 9am for both ladies and men where visitors with a gA golf handicap are most welcome to book in.

the Club uses golf genius as its digital booking system for competitions and is easy to follow at www.coolamatonggolfclub.com.au

Members and visitors are well catered for within the clubhouse and can sit around in comfortable surrounds which includes a licensed bar and facilities open on sundays and Wednesdays.

golf balls travel further at altitude, so why not pack your golf clubs this winter and experience what life has to offer in our beautiful snowy Mountains.

Contact Arthur on 0438 465 633 or the club on (02) 6456 4688 for details for bookings.

Winter driving and tyre tips from Snowy

A we are now in the depths of the 2023 winter season, there is no better time for motorists, to check they tyres on your vehicle.

As the weather conditions are now wet, cold and icy, road conditions become a significant factor when driving within the Snowy Mountains region

The importance of good, safe tyres is vital to the safety of both your own vehicle and the safety of other road users.

There are some simple maintenance steps you should undertake to ensure your vehicle is in reliable shape for winter driving.

One of the simplest and most important things you can do to keep your tyres in good shape is to ensure they are correctly inflated. Failure to maintain correct tyre pressures may result in fast and uneven treadwear, improper vehicle handling, and excessive heat build up which could result in a possible tyre failure. Attending

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for both yourself and other road users. If you are in the need for tyres in the near future, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to fit your vehicle out with good rubber to take advantage of the tyres prime performance over the remainder of the winter season.

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Charity art auction set to shine in Bombala

With artworks of the highest quality going under the hammer, including those from acclaimed artist Lucy Culliton and award winning photographer Charles Davis, you must get yourself to Bombala for the Currawarna Art Auction and Calendar Launch on August 19.

Set to be one of its biggest fundraising events, and its last for the year, Currawarna Assisted Living Ltd (CALL) is excitedly preparing for the event, which will be held at the Imperial Hotel.

With the money raised all going towards the opening and operation of Currawarna, a good crowd is expected to gather on the Saturday night for the silent auction, which begins taking bids at 7pm, and closes at around 9pm.

All of the art on offer will be original works by people with a connection to the local area, with something within the vicinity of 30 to 40 pieces expected to be auctioned, many by well known local artists.

As mentioned, Lucy Culliton and Charles Davis are just two of the artists donating works, with Lucy gifting a beautiful local autumn scene, while Charles has donated one of his stunning wildlife photographs.

Another highlight of the night will be the launch of the long anticipated Currawarna (Almost) All Bared Calendar, which features well known local identities stripping off for a good cause.

The calendar will be on sale at the auction, and afterwards in shops around

the town, while there will also be packs of Christmas cards in bundles of six or 12 available to purchase.

“The fundraising committee wishes to thank all those very generous local donors who have backed this great cause from the outset,” CALL Fundraising’s Charlie Maslin said.

“The support has been truly outstanding and demonstrates the determination of this district to get behind this project and make it happen.”

If you’d like to show your support for the opening of Currawarna Assisted Living, the upcoming Art Auction and Calendar Launch on August 19 in Bombala presents the perfect opportunity, so be sure to come along to the Imperial Hotel from 7pm and put in your bids.

‘Solitary’, (above), a stunning acrylic face-mount donated by acclaimed photographer, Charles Davis is just one of the incredible artworks set to attract bids at the August 19 Currawarna Art Auction in Bombala.

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Perisher, thredbo and Falls Creek have played host to 4,297 students from 381 schools, with officials standing over 6,946 event starts.

the largest of the four events contested was the subaru ACt and Regional NsW Championships which took place this week at Perisher. this event alone saw 1,207 students from 143 schools line up for 2,466 event entries.

In the same week, the south Australia and Regional NsW Championships have been held in Falls Creek, where 155 competitors competed from 31 schools.

“school students from all ability levels are encouraged to enter, with an emphasis on fun and participation in the initial Regional Championships,” snow Australia National Interschools and sport Development Chair, steve Cooper, said.

“As the competitions move into the state and Australian championships, the level of competition and the degree of difficulty increases.”

Cooper said the popularity of the event is a testament to all of those who work to make the competitions enjoyable for everyone taking part.

“It was encouraging to see that entries were up by 21 percent for the regional Championships this year,” Cooper said.

“that simply doesn’t happen without hundreds of parents, teachers and officials giving up their time and I’m extremely grateful to all our volunteers who continue to make these events a success year after year.”

Presbyterian Ladies College school coordinator Mel Johnston said Interschools provides a unique opportunity for everyone involved.

“Interschools snowsports is one of the only sports that creates collegiality among all ages,” she said.

“students in year 12 are around encouraging and supporting those younger students from years 7 or even Kindergarten.

“It is fantastic in providing a grassroots entry-level program to snowsports pathways in Australia. It opens opportunities to those students who want to pursue further training and chase their dreams of one day representing Australia.

“It makes me so proud of Australian sport to see a child at the age of five participate in an Interschools snowsports event and to then go on and represent Australia at the Winter Olympics or World Cup.”

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Berridale heart of the Snowies

Travelling to the snowfields this winter? Why not break the journey and take some time to explore the pretty village of Berridale. The village, situated between Cooma and Jindabyne, has become a very popular stop-over destination with travellers to the snowfields and it’s easy to see why.

Well known for the Poplar Drive, the row of poplar trees which feature along the main street, it is an attractive welcome to the village. The trees were planted by the local school children in the 1930s.

Offering great venues for wining and dining, shopping, sightseeing, accomodation, and with snow lovers able to hire whatever they need right there in the village, plus its convenient proximity to the snowfields, all make Berridale a great place to schedule a break from the road.

And then there’s the history of the village, and the fine efforts the local community are making in order to highlight and preserve the story of Berridale.

The village has also been called the “Crossroads of the Snowy” as in the 1850s, miners heading out to the goldfields around Adaminaby and Kiandra would pass through Berridale on their way. The village was allegedly named by early settler, William Oliver, who settled the area in 1860 and named it after his home in Scotland.

One of the village attractions is the historic Aitchison Cottage, which began its life as a slab hut around 1836 and is among the oldest buildings on the Monaro. It evolved over time, eventually becoming a very comfortable house. Purchased by

the Snowy River Shire Council in 1983, the cottage has been lovingly restored by a group of citizens who saved it from demolition, and who have worked tirelessly to preserve it for the future. There’s still more work to be done on the cottage and the group is hoping to raise more funding to complete the restoration.

The cottage will now feature in Berridale’s plans for a Time Walk, which will take visitors on an informative tour of the village’s historic past, with many points of interest, including the cemetery, which contains some of the oldest graves in the region.

Meanwhile, a new committee has been set up in the interests of growing and developing Berridale, not only to preserve its past, but also to enhance its present and ensure its passage into the future, so there are several plans on the table that will come up for community consultation.

Current projects by the Upper Snowy Landcare Network in and around Berridale, in-cluding plantings at O’Brien Park and Myack Creek, are also welcome contributions which will enhance the village’s appeal, while preserving its warm village atmosphere. Take a break from your travels in Berridale this winter. It’s well worth the visit.

Berridale Boulders.

PHOTO: Luke Hasaart Photography

Starlight on snow

Before you decide you have done everything there is to do while visiting the snowy Mountains this winter, ask yourself this, have you been stargazing?

One of the most stunning celestial vistas you could ever imagine would have to be the sky on a crisp clear winter’s night in our spectacular alpine region.

Find a quiet spot away from the lights, and you will experience the night sky ablaze like you have never seen it before. the stars visible in all their jewellike loveliness and in such numbers that it will leave you breathless.

the low-to-no light pollution, and the clean alpine air, makes the snowy region a top spot to visit if you wish to gaze at the stars. In the crystal clear night air, they can look almost close enough to touch.

Many people, especially those living in more built-up areas where light pollution is more prevalent, never get to really see the night sky in all its true beauty, nor get to experience the sheer number of brilliant stars that grace our nighttime skies. But you will see them here and you’ll be amazed, so the opportunity is not one to be missed.

While there are no specific winter astro-tours in the region at present, two prime locations for visitors to the snowy region to do a spot of stargazing are at Lake Jindabyne and the Wallace graigie Lookout, which is situated just off the road, along the Barry Way, in the southern precinct of the Kosciuszko National Park.

Both of these locations will allow you to take in the wonder of our southern skies on sparkling clear nights, and if you are are very lucky, you may even see the aurora from the Wallace graigie Lookout.

Why not make an evening of it? Pack a picnic supper and head out to catch the sunset, and then watch the stars come out to play.

It will be beautiful.

Photo courtesy of Mike Edmondson

Photography and Alpine Guide

Relax with Jai Yoga

With stunning views of Lake Jindabyne and a setting immersed in tranquility, Jai Yoga is the perfect place to unwind when visiting the Snowy Mountains.

When your body and mind needs to relax and rejuvenate, the team of experienced teachers at Jai Yoga will help you find that peace and calmness you are searching for.

Jai Yoga is the home of traditional Tantric Hatha Yoga in the Snowy Mountains. Tantra is the science of energy management and the goal of tantra is energetic self-mastery. Tantra is as practical in its everyday application as it is powerful and profound.

Locals and visitors to the Snowy Mountains have discovered the benefits of attending sessions at the Jai Yoga studio in Jindabyne and yoga retreats

in Thredbo. Jai Yoga founder Jane Corben opened her Jindabyne studio in 2014 after seeing an opportunity to deliver yoga in town.

Through her decades of experience and passion for yoga, Jane has created a space and program revered by its users.

“I love the studio, it has excellent energy and is a beautiful space,” Jane said.

“Yoga is the perfect way to relax and reset after a busy few days on the slopes. We have sessions available every day.”

Jane delivers her wisdom from her unique experiences as a serial entrepreneur, sacred space maker, risk taker and lover of nature in the teachings, practice and classes with young and older seekers.

Rest a spell in historic Nimmitabel

this gem of a little village, sitting 1070 meters above sea level on the edge of the snowy Mountains, came into being on what was once upon a time the home of the indigenous Ngarigo people. In 1839 however, the first European settlers arrived and by 1840 the area had become a tiny settlement called Nimoitebool. throughout the 1840s more settlers, mostly graziers, moved into the area and the village grew steadily through the rest of the decade and into the 1850s .

Nimmitabel was proclaimed a village in 1858 and allotments became available for purchase during the same year. By 1859, the village boasted a general store, a private school and a second hotel (the first being the Nimmitabel Inn built in 1854) and village life was well established.

Prior to being named Nimmitabel, the village experienced a number of variations such as Nimmitybelle, Nimmity Bell and Nibbitibel, all of which were allegedly derivations of a local indigenous word meaning “place where many waters start” or possibly “dividing of the waters”.

today, while still a small village, Nimmitabel offers visitors plenty of local sights of historical interest, which is what makes a trip to the village definitely worthwhile.

start with the town well. scrubbed up and renamed a wishing well in 1992, the well, an attractive structure located near the intersection of the highway with Bentley street, was constructed in 1900 using locally sourced basalt and given a timber plank cover. A windlass and bucket allowed the villagers to raise water from the well and it was invaluable to the community during times of drought.

the iconic Nimmitabel flour mill on Clarke street was built almost single-handedly by german settler, John geldmacher, who owned a number of properties in Nimmitabel. Designed to have wind-driven sails (which he was stopped from adding for safely reasons) the mill is said to be one of only two wind-driven flour mills in Australia.

Next, be sure to visit the geldmacher House Museum, on the corner of Bombala and Clarke streets. Built in 1863 from locally manufactured bricks, it was originally a general store. Purchased by John geldmacher in 1902, it later became a part of the original Commercial Hotel and today it houses the Nimmitabel Heritage Centre.

Also, make your way to the small pioneer cemetery on tom groggin Road, which dates back to a James Nokes who was interred there in 1842. the little cemetery is also the final resting place of the first greek migrant to come to Australia, gikas Boulgaris, who died in1874.

Further interesting historical sites include the 1860s era Royal Arms guesthouse, which appeared as the “Australia Hotel” in the film “the sundowners”.

Afterwards, stroll down Nimmitabel’s main street and peruse the wares in the specialty shops, after which you can pop into the Nimmitabel Bakery, which has been operating for over 60 years, for one of their mouthwatering pies and sample some of their delicious sweet pastries.

And last, but certainly not least, is george the Elephant.

Brought to Australia from Bali, by the previous Bakery owners in the 1990s, george, a life-sized statue of an Indonesian elephant in all its finery, is shown at his magnificent best in the garden beside the Bakery in the centre of town. the couple who brought george to Australia believed he would make a great tourist attraction for Nimmitabel. And he has.

Because once you’ve seen him, you’ll never forget him.

Take a piece of the Snowies home

Not only is it the place to go for all your questions about what to do in the Snowy Monaro, the Cooma Visitors Centre is also a great place to shop for unique, local products.

Take a special piece of the region home with you with the amazing range of locally produced items in the Cooma Visitors Centre.

From hand-knitted beanies to olive oil grown in Bredbo, lavender products from Bombala and delicious chocolate made in Jindabyne, there is a great range to choose from.

Outback Fudge is one tasty treat, handmade by Sorrell in Cooma, that is hard to go past. With traditional favourites of Irish Cream and salted caramel as well as native Australian flavours like lemon myrtle and eucalypt, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Also available are beeswax candles created in Kalkite, eucalyptus products from Ingebirah, Bibbenluke honey, jewellery, soaps, keyrings and tea towels handcrafted in Cooma and magnets and cards featuring stunning photography by local artist Charles Davis. There are also many interesting books on offer by local authors and publishers.

The Cooma Visitors Centre also has a range of magnets, stickers, snowglobes, placemats, mugs, stubby holders, postcards, mouse mats and more that feature the names of local areas and towns.

Whether you want to take a piece of the Snowy Monaro home with you as a keepsake, or you are looking for a unique gift for someone special, the Cooma Visitors Centre is a great place to stop.

SHOP LOCAL: Sorrell from Outback Fudge.

Sites of Aboriginal significance

Curiosity Rocks – Jindabyne

Ngarigo people are the original inhabitants of the lands we know as the snowy Monaro region. they have an unbreakable connection to the Country and maintain strong spiritual and cultural bonds.

the declaration of Curiosity Rocks as an Aboriginal Place is in recognition of the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of the area to the local Aboriginal people, the area is gazetted and protected under the NsW National Parks and Wildlife Act.

Curiosity Rocks is significant to Aboriginal culture because it is in sight on Kalkite Mountain and adjacent to a camping area and ceremonial grounds situated along the traditional travel pathways up the snowy River to the Mt twynam area.

this place is rich in stone resources and sites providing widespread evidence of long occupation and use of the area by the Ngarigo ancestors. the area holds a deep spiritual connection for these ancestors to the Ngarigo lands and waters, the knowledge of which continues to be passed down across generations through the stories of the Elders to the community of today.

the Ngarigo people continue to acknowledge the cultural integrity of this place and the importance of protecting its cultural values for future generations.

Coolamatong – Lambie Gorge

Coolamatong is the name given to a Dreaming story about the snake, frog and turtle, which is associated with the local rainmaker spirit ancestor named Dyillagamberra.

the place is important because of its spiritual link to this Dreaming story, and is named after it. the specific details of the sacred Dreaming story are secret and known only by a privileged few. However, it is widely known that Aboriginal people value Coolamatong Aboriginal Place as the site of the birthing of a Dreaming story.

Coolamatong was a traditional campsite for Ngarigo Aborignal people well before the arrival of Europeans in the area. the site’s spiritual nature made it an important meeting and ceremonial place.

Aboriginal people gathered here for ceremonies, to tell stories, and to teach younger generations about the Dreaming stories and spiritual value of the place. Evidence of the old campsite can be found in the many artefacts on the site.

today, Coolamatong Aboriginal Place is visited by local Aboriginal people to maintain their connection to the area, and to pass on knowledge of its significance to younger generations. Coolamatong is used as a place to share knowledge; a place where children are taught about Aboriginal culture and Coolamatong’s cultural significance.

Delegate Reserve

the Delegate Aboriginal Reserve, also known as the Delegate Aboriginal Mission to ‘the Common’, is an area of land formerly gazetted as a NsW government Aboriginal Reserve.

It was gazetted in 1892 and revoked in 1957. Prior to being gazetted as an Aboriginal Reserve, the area had been regularly occupied by Aboriginal people.

Camping along the Delegate River was a regular practice for Monaro, Omeo, Bidawal and Maap people who travelled between eastern gippsland and the Monaro and between the Far south Coast and the Delegate area.

Camping locations beside the Delegate River had access to water and a wide variety of plans and animals for food, medicine and tool-making.

In addition, the area of the former reserve is in sight of Delegate Mountain, a significant landmark in the Ngarigo landscape.

After the Delegate Aboriginal Reserve was officially declared in 1892 it was settled at various times by Monaro, Ngarigo, and other Aboriginal people.

As the reserve did not operate as a mission station, there was no supervision of settlement residents and people were free to travel and take any available work (for example, as stockmen, brumby musterers, and housekeepers). After people left the reserve in the 1950s, the houses slowly deteriorated.

Aboriginal people today continue to visit and use the former reserve to maintain their social and cultural connection with the landscape and to pass on knowledge of its culture and history. they share creation (Dreaming) stories and cultural practices and they value local fauna and flora species and minerals for their association with past cultural practices and ceremonies. the former reserve is regarded as a place where spiritual and cultural values link people with ancestors.

Information courtesy of the information booklet ‘Ngarigo People, Ngarigo Country’. Booklets provide detailed information of the Ngarigo People’s connect to the Snowy Monaro region. The booklets are available in the region’s visitor centres.

Curiosity Rocks, Jindabyne, Ngarigo Country

Photo credit: Victoria Harris

Bombala Precinct Trail ready to explore

The very best features of the township of Bombala are now more easily discoverable by bike or on foot thanks to the completion of the Bombala Precinct Trail.

As part of the planning for the Monaro Rail Trail - a shared path linking the villages along the disused rail corridor from Queanbeyan to Bombala – it was envisaged that short local trails could be developed at each village.

“These were intended to provide something at each destination for visitors to explore which in turn might encourage them to stay longer and contribute to the economy,” said Monaro Rail Trails Inc’s Frank Bakker.

“It is expected that most rail trail users will stay in the towns and villages on the way, and would have time and interest in seeing what each place has to offer. And the locals would benefit also.”

These trails are able to be developed separately from the Rail Trail as smaller projects, and the 2021 Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Committee awarded $53,859 to MRT for the development of the trail, which encompasses three loops designed to showcase Bombala’s attractions.

“On successfully receiving this grant we set up a small working team of MRT members and community representatives and got started,” Mr Bakker said.

“The project has involved much planning and design input from community and Council stakeholders, and many local businesses were involved.”

The Bombala Precinct Trail project has now delivered -

• Maps and signage for the cycling and walking trail around Bombala, utilising the existing riverside paths and route to the Bombala town lookout. The precinct trail now also includes a diversion to visit the Railway Station grounds, historic machinery shed and Visitor Information Centre.

• Brochures with maps of the trail for the Visitor Centre to give to visitors.

• Path upgrades at the railway station footbridge, and near the downstream river footbridge. These areas were previously quite degraded and in need of repair.

“We would like to acknowledge considerable support from the staff at Snowy Monaro Regional Council who helped with the planning and design stage and also with the installation of the wayfinding signs,” Mr Bakker said.

“After all the effort that went in it is pleasing to see the results, with the path upgrades now finally being completed. It is hoped that the community will benefit from and enjoy these works.”

MRT’s David Byrne, the Boco Rock Community Development Fund’s Alicia Carraro and Frances Lomas, Bombala Precinct Trail project member, John Neven and MRT’s Frank Bakker on the newly upgraded path at the bottom Bombala River Track footbridge.

Find injured or orphaned wildlife?

Know what to do...

Call LAOKO 24/7

02 6456 1313

Snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue (LAOKO) is the volunteer wildlife rescue group covering the snowy Monaro region. LAOKO is the acronym for Looking After Our Kosciuszko Orphans. this was the original name of the group when it began in 1988.

LAOKO operates a 24/7 emergency helpline – 02 6456 1313.

If you come across injured or orphaned wildlife needing assistance, follow these simple steps:

1. Check your safety first.

2. Be aware of traffic or other hazards.

3. Call LAOKO on 02 6456 1313 for advice/assistance.

4. If you can, wait near the animal until help arrives.

All injured and orphaned wildlife in the snowy Monaro region must be rescued by, or delivered to snowy Mountains Wildlife Rescue (LAOKO) for immediate assistance.

If you’re able to transport the animal to LAOKO’s triage clinic drop off point, here are some ways to keep the animal safe:

1. Approach the animal from behind, slowly and calmly.

2. Cover the whole animal with a blanket or towel.

3. Have a box ready so you can scoop the towel and animal up together and place in the box. secure the lid of the box.

4. Place the box in a safe area in your car – the passenger seat floor or secured by a seat belt on the back seat is good.

5. transport the animal to the drop off point specified by our emergency phone volunteer.

If you already have the injured or orphaned animal secure, and you’ve called LAOKO, you’ll be asked to drop the animal off to a specified drop off point.

COOMA – LAOKO’s Cooma drop off point is at their triage clinic located at: Cooma snowy Mountains tourist Park, 286 sharp st, Cooma NsW 2630

JINDABYNE – snowy Region Visitor Centre, National Parks and Wildlife service, building 49 Kosciuszko Rd, Jindabyne NsW 2627

Please visit LAOKO’s website www.laokosmwr.org (or scan the QR code) to find out how you can donate and help snowy Mountains native wildlife.

LAOKO is an independent not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers: there are no paid staff.

They rely on the generosity of the public for donations, bequests and support.

All donations over $2 are 100% tax deductible!

Australian Business Number (ABN): 36480903947

Charitable Fundraising Number: CFN/26110

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