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Snow arrives just in time
Our snow resorts and backcountry areas are looking better each week following promising snowfalls throughout mid-June.
While the official opening weekend had very little in the way of snow, the weeks after are showing better signs for that bumper season we are all hoping for.
In this edition of The Snowpost - your free guide to unlocking the best of the Snowy Mountains - we will take you through the joys of heading to the backcountry, a cracking line-up of events coming your way at Thredbo, how Charlotte Pass is looking for its July 5 opening, plus the many attractions our towns and villages have to offer.
We know the snow resorts have plenty to offer, but did you know the region is home to one of the leading museums in NSW.
The NSW State Correctional Museum in Cooma is experiencing it’s busiest six month period. The museum showcases the history of NSW Corrections since 1788.
Cooma’s Car Club is also a must visit, boasting one of the nation’s finest automobile collections.
In Bombala, the cycle trail is the perfect way of taking in the town.
In this edition, you will find a guide to exploring Adaminaby, what’s going on at one of Jindabyne’s most popular businesses Sacred Ride, learning about pottery at Feldmark Pottery and why the WildBrumby Schnapps Distillery should be on your agenda.
Whether you’re visiting the region for adventure, relaxation, family time or to simply say you’ve been to one of nation’s best places, the Snowy Mountains this winter is certainly the spot to be.
Winter is here, let the fun begin
Snow season 2024 has opened with some snow, a lot of entertainment, snow blessing church services, a cracker of a second-hand charity gear sale and a huge auction of historic chairlifts.
Jindabyne was busy with plenty of people shopping, enjoying live music at many local venues, rifling through the bargains at the rob Kneller Foundation June Long Weekend Snow Sale at the Memorial Hall and enjoying the local cafes and restaurants.
Meanwhile, despite the resorts relying on what was left of manmade snow leaving the snowfields bare for opening weekend, all resorts have since received great natural snow coverage and fired up the snowmaking machines, really kick starting the season.
the atmosphere at Perisher was enhanced by the Peak music festival, which featured local and visiting acts playing free of charge at various venues throughout the opening weekend. Perisher staff also created a walk-up mini park which was especially popular among snowboarders.
Since the recent snowfall Perisher have carried on with their snowmaking and received enough coverage to welcome the season debut of the Village eight express Chairlift with many more following behind ready to take guests to their skiing destinations.
thredbo welcomed the much-anticipated opening of the Alpine Coaster on the Saturday of opening weekend which saw guests lining up bright and early to be upon the first to ride the Southern Hemisphere’s first ever Alpine Coaster.
thredbo guests enjoyed non-stop celebrations all weekend with a massive lineup of live music, entertainment, free kids’ activities and more.
Charlotte Pass and Selwyn Snow resort are both expecting early July opening days and look forward to the coming freezing temps and snow predictions as move into what is expected to be a great snow season.
Thredbo’s Alpine Coaster now open
In a Southern Hemisphere first, the Thredbo Alpine Coaster is now officially open. Excited guests queued up to score their first rides over the June long weekend opening, including 13-year-old William Thompson who waited three hours to be first in line.
“The Alpine Coaster was really fun. The corners turn really fast and it was just so good. I’ve already ridden it twice and I’m definitely going to do it again,” William said.
EVT Chairman Alan Rydge and Thredbo General Manager Stuart Diver officially cut the ribbon to open the new attraction and guests enjoyed their first rides before it was opened to the public on the Saturday of the June long weekend.
Mr Diver said the Alpine Coaster aligns with the resort’s focus on providing a premium guest experience and EVT’s overarching strategic focus to create experiences that escape the ordinary.
“The Alpine Coaster is a world-class attraction for the Snowy Mountains and will greatly support yearround local tourism. It provides a fun new on-snow experience in winter, will build upon our wide range of outdoor adventures in summer and will be a drawcard in the shoulder seasons,” Mr Diver said.
“The Alpine Coaster is a testament to our ongoing
commitment to growth and development, solidifying Thredbo as Australia’s premier year-round adventure destination.”
Open 365 days a year, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Alpine Coaster diversifies Thredbo’s recreational offering as an all-weather, action-packed way to experience the mountain.
The Alpine Coaster features 40 carts that can reach a maximum speed of 40km per hour and a maximum acceleration of 19.6km per second.
The altitude difference between the bottom and top station is 130 metres with an uphill track length of 410 metres and a downhill track length of 1.4 kilometres. Amassing a total length of 1.5 kilometres, the Alpine Coaster track takes guests through a tunnel, bridges and circles that traverse the stunning alpine environment.
Passengers can control their speed while riding, creating a personalised experience with wide-spread appeal. For thrill-seekers, keeping their hands off the brake guarantees an adrenaline fix whereas for chill cruisers, taking it slow and enjoying the scenery is a great option.
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Thredbo Ambassador Tess Coady takes a ride on the Alpine Coaster.
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EVT Chairman Alan Rydge and Thredbo General Manager Stuart Diver officially cut the ribbon to open the new Thredbo Alpine Coaster.
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Backcountry v Resort
As resorts start to ramp up and the snow starts to build, winter seasons in Australia always leave people wanting that little more. It is becoming apparent snow is fickle and climate change is a fact that reminds us of the changes in season and snow conditions. June is the start of the season when staff arrive for winter and shops gear up with fun and warm stuff. Bruce Easton of Wilderness Sports has your backcountry adventure sorted.
Thank goodness for snow making and grooming in both resorts as hopefully soon more natural snowfalls see some packing of snow and grooming on the Cross Country Trails at Perisher.
The backcountry and higher elevations in Kosciuszko National Park and Main Range being over 1800 metres the snow invariably stays longer. So far this winter season we have seen good snowfall forming a solid base and cover in the resorts and on the higher locations of the Main Range. This snowfall followed a period of sunny days and cold nights bonding the snowpack and creating an icy layer that will build a base for an extended period.
Places
The season started slowly with limited snow making early on and little moisture in the air and consistent sunshine followed by some cooler nights.
One good snowfall through June got the season underway and resorts managed with a thin snow pack and groomed terrain to offer some reasonable skiing and terrain opening.
Meanwhile it remained a thin cover in the backcountry and tough conditions for a period.
Usually touring options from Dead Horse Gap in the sheltered trees offer options in the blizzards that often arrive through the early part of the season, with a chance to climb higher into the Ramshead Range on the days with better and clear weather. Some less experienced use the ease of access with Backcountry Pass for a single but quick access ride to the top Station of Kosciuszko Express Chair.
Many people choose to ski closer to the resorts near Perisher around 1700 metres with easy access to the sheltered slopes near Mount Wheatley or just beyond the resort boundaries of the Paralyser.
From Guthega, people well equipped and with skills and experience take advantage of access to steeper slopes and terrain. Usually as winter progresses and additional snowfalls top up the snow cover, plus fresh snow, this makes it a great option for those with more experience. Those with experience, skills, fitness and appropriately equipped to make journeys into more challenging terrain of Mount Tate or to Mount Twynam and Blue Lake for the mountaineers.
Gear to go
there are lots of ways to explore the Snowy Mountains and Kosciuszko national Park beyond the resort boundaries.
Many people discovered the use and versatility of snowshoes to travel in skinny snow conditions such as we experienced so far this season with little snow to date. When people had limited ski skills or conditions tougher than they had skills to deal with, the ease of access plus also being more affordable meant many people choose to use snowshoes for simpler access.
Ski touring and backcountry requires some special equipment with backpacks to carry what you need for a day away from resorts including repair kits, first aid, hydration some energy food to ensure self sufficiency and importantly an awareness of navigation and items like map and compass plus Personal Locator Beacons. Specific ski equipment with climbing skins, ski crampons are more essential items to take with you. Depending on skills plus also the skier/rider experience and planned tour into terrain and snow conditions, you might make a choice to take some appropriate gear for avalanche situations like a snow shovel, probe and beacon.
Choosing touring partners and destinations is an especially important decision.
Know before you go
Local knowledge of snow conditions by staff in the shops where you might hire or buy backcountry gear plus speaking with local guides who are regularly out and about in the mountains is a great resource and place to start.
Looking at resort and various snow cams as a guide to seeing snow and also weather, plus reviewing the most current forecast
with the Bureau of Meteorology is important when planning your backcountry adventure.
Some insight is also shared about snow conditions via the Mountain Safety Collective.
there are also many clubs who can help you to learn how to be safe and develop the skills you need to enjoy the backcountry.
Commercial tours will also fast track your knowledge and skills and a value for money option to learn about places, plus also how to efficiently use your equipment and develop skills. Start out with short tours of an hour or three till you become comfortable with travelling away from resort areas and making turns in fresh snow. You can learn navigation to good terrain and reading maps and understanding features and contours as this will all aid you in finding the better places to ski and ride.
Beyond the resorts boundaries
the road is closed between Perisher and Charlotte Pass from the June long weekend to reopen again around the October long weekend. this is when the resorts tend to close down their lifts and their winter season comes to an end.
Often the weather and snow remains into the Spring and backcountry season, though for the keen and those who are prepared, to earn their turns and hike uphill only to make fresh tracks back down.
explore and be bold, use common sense to build your understanding of snow and the gear, plus knowledge to travel efficiently and extend your adventures in the snow and backcountry season.
Retail & hire including on snow location at Perisher for your convenience. Try before you buy with our demo program.
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Snowy Monaro Regional Calendar of Events: July 2024
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Truffle Events – Tours, Tasting & Hunts | Macenmist Bredbo Dates and bookings www.macenmist.com.au
Clay and Graze Pottery Taster Class | Feldmark Pottery Jindabyne, 10am – 1pm. Book www.feldmark.com.au
Weekly
TRIVIA NIGHTS: Monday | Pinot’s Wine Bar, Jindabyne, 6.30pm Tuesday | Brumby Bar & Grill, Jindabyne, 6.30pm Thursday | The Cooma Hotel, from 7pm Thursday | Jindabyne Bowling Club, 7pm
Friday Line Dancing | Federal Hotel, Nimmitabel 10am - 12pm
OPEN MIC: Friday | Brumby Bar & Grill, Jindabyne, 7.30pm Sunday | Coolamatong Snowy Mountains Country Club, 3pm - 6pm
Saturday Jindabyne Parkrun | Banjo Paterson Park, 7am - 9.30am
LIVE MUSIC: Friday & Saturday | Banjo Paterson Inn Jindabyne, 8pm – late | Backyard Bar, Alpine Hotel Cooma, 8.30pm Saturday | Traveller’s Rest Cooma, from 3pm | Thredbo Alpine Hotel Schuss Bar, from 9pm Sunday | Thredbo Alpine Hotel Lounge, from 4pm Singalong Karaoke | Pinot’s Wine Bar, Jindabyne, from 7pm
Tuesday 2
An Idiot’s Guide to Wine Comedy Show | Thredbo Alpine Hotel, 6.30pm. Book tickets www.thredbo.com.au/events
3rd July - 18th August
Miniatures exhibition Raglan Gallery, Wed - Sun 10:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 4 – Sunday 21
July Kids Snow Festival | Thredbo Alpine Resort, various activities. www.thredbo.com.au/events
Saturday 6
Youth Development Backcountry Tour | Thredbo Alpine Resort, book www.thredbo.com.au/events
Snowy Community Market | The Village Church, Jindabyne, 9am - 2pm
Cooma Car Club Museum Open Day | Cooma Car Club, 10am - 2pm
High Tea | Royal Arms Guesthouse Nimmitabel, 10am - 4pm. Bookings essential 0429 312 302
Tuesday 9 - Friday 12
Northern NSW/QLD Interschools Snowsport Championships | Thredbo Alpine Resort, 8am - 4pm
Thursday 11
Kids Live Alpine Concert ft. The Beanies | Friday Flat Thredbo, 4.30pm – 5.15pm. Free
Saturday 13
Nimmitabel CWA Markets | Pioneer Memorial Hall, 9am - 2pm
Apres Ski Live Music | Traveller’s Rest Cooma, from 3pm
Sunday 14
Redlands Cup | Thredbo Resort, 8am - 4pm
Project Shred Chumpy Pullin Foundation | Thredbo Resort, 9.15am - 3pm. Register www.thredbo.com.au/events
CMR Artisan Markets | Cooma Monaro Railway, 9am - 1pm
‘A French Toast’ Bastille Day | St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall Cooma, 2.30pm. Tickets from The Fabric Salon
Monday 15 - Sunday 21
Environment Week | Thredbo Alpine Resort, various activities www.thredbo.com.au/events
Tuesday 16
Arc’teryx Winter Film Tour - Jindabyne | Banjo Paterson Inn, 9pm – 11pm. Tickets Eventbrite.com.au
Friday 19
Arc’teryx Winter Film Tour - Thredbo | Thredbo Alpine Hotel, 6pm – 8pm. Tickets Eventbrite.com.au
Saturday 20
Breast Cancer National Awareness Day | Thredbo Resort, www.thredbo.com.au/events
Apres Ski Live Music | Traveller’s Rest Cooma, from 3pm
Sunday 21
Cooma Rotary Markets | Centennial Park, 9am - 1.30pm
Thredbo Ridercross | Ridercross Course Playground Thredbo Resort, 8am - 3.30pm
Monday 22 – Friday 26
Thredbo Uni Week | Thredbo Alpine Resort
Tuesday 23
Mobile Service Centre Jindabyne | Lower Carpark Town Centre Jindabyne, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday 24
Satin Cali Live Music | Smiggins Hotel, Smiggin Holes, from 9pm
Wednesday 24 July - Wednesday 28 Aug
thredbo Village race Series | thredbo, 11am & 5pm
Thursday 25
Jindy Creative Youth Space | 17 Bent St, 4pm – 6pm
Friday 26
Satin Cali Live Music | Jax Bar, Perisher Valley, from 2pm
Friday 26 – Sunday 28
thredbo Masters | World Cup & rossi Course, thredbo Alpine resort
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28
nSW Junior Mogul Series | thredbo Alpine resort, www.thredbo. com.au/events
Saturday 27
Out and About in Delegate | Delegate – check in for scheduled activities
rossignol Ladies Day | thredbo Alpine resort, $299pp. Book rossignolaustralia.com.au
Satin Cali Live Music | Jax Bar Perisher Valley, from 11.30am
Apres Ski Live Music | traveller’s rest Cooma, from 3pm
Satin Cali Live Music | the Station resort Jindabyne, from 8pm
First Base ft. Peking Duk (DJ Set) | Alpine Bar thredbo, 3pm - 7pm
Sunday 28
Bredbo CWA Village Markets | Bredbo Hall, 9am - 3pm
Satin Cali Live Music | Blue Cow Deck, from 11.30am
Wednesday 31
thredbo Village race Series | thredbo, 11am
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Pottery perfection at Feldmark
Ten minutes out of Jindabyne and set among farms and rolling hills, Feldmark Pottery is a rough-cut gem straddled by snow gums. Studio potter, Andrei Davidoff, has been handmaking ceramic plates and serving ware for some of Australia’s most renowned restaurants for over a decade. The move from Melbourne to a large property in 2021 has enabled him to open a gallery adjacent to the pottery as well as a ceramic school.
“Our bread and butter have been large commercial orders. I have worked with international hotel groups, celebrity chefs, and many restaurants which appear in the top restaurant lists,” Andrei said.
“That has been great, but I also enjoy interacting with the public, and educating people about pottery.”
As you approach the pottery, you are greeted by large vases which line the veranda. Andrei was introduced to the ancient skill of Onggi - making enormous vessels from clay coils, by a master in
South Korea. “I got my basic pottery education from a potter here in the Snowy-Monaro, whom I lived and worked with. I then went to university in Melbourne and did a Fine Arts degree majoring in ceramics, and then my Master’s in Fine Art.”
The gallery showcases the range and depth of Andrei’s skills and experience – rows of perfectly turned mugs, vases, and plates that don’t deny their earthy origins. Some objects are glazed with ash which forms a natural green tone, others are painted with white clay slip which was found by a road in nearby Dalgety.
In the gallery space, which is sunlit and whitewashed, the objects look contemporary and at home.
“My work doesn’t reference just one ceramic tradition,” Andrei said.
“Of course there is a debt to the Chinese and Japanese tradition, but I’m also interested in South Carolina [USA] and German pottery.
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“My ceramic heroes include contemporary potters such as Lisa Hammond from england, and Australian potter Gwyn Hanssen Pigott, who passed away ten years ago.”
Andrei regularly exhibits his work in Melbourne and Sydney, and is represented by Stockroom Gallery in Kyneton, Victoria.
However, it is the rugged Jindabyne area which informs his practice now.
“it is heartening to see some of our committed pottery students make space in their homes for a pottery wheel or a ceramic studio,” Andrei said.
“Soon we will be a pottery village, not just a ski town.”
Feldmark Gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm.
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Family fun in Thredbo
Boasting a huge variety of snow terrain for all ages and abilities, the Southern Hemisphere’s first alpine coaster, Australia’s only alpine gondola, one of the country’s best snowsports schools, a dedicated beginner area and a massive line-up of familyfriendly events, Thredbo is the ultimate destination for kids and adults alike.
Kids snow festivals
During the July and September school holidays, the entire mountain and village transforms into the ultimate winter playground for families with thredbo’s Kids Snow Festivals. the festivals feature a specially curated line-up of activities where families can enjoy kid-friendly live music and entertainment, kids-only movie nights, special family flare runs, fireworks, daily Lindt Chocolate s’mores, face painting, arts and crafts and lots more.
Saturday night flare run and fireworks spectacular
Gather your friends and family to watch thredbo’s iconic flare run and fireworks spectacular. An iconic thredbo experience for more than 30 years, watch our expert skiers and snowboarders wind their way down Supertrail with flares before the sky comes to life with fireworks that dance across the mountain. Held every Saturday night during winter (weather dependent), the Flare run and Fireworks Spectacular is a magical way to finish a great day in thredbo.
Project Shred powered by the Chumpy Pullin Foundation
On Sunday July 14, thredbo is hosting Project Shred powered by the Chumpy Pullin Foundation; a one-day event where kids can spend the day riding with professional skiers and snowboarders including thredbo’s ambassador crew. Helping to pave the way in developing the next generation of superstar shredders, this fun day out in thredbo’s kid-friendly terrain park is the perfect way for the groms to learn tricks and tips from some of the best skiers and snowboarders in Australia. there’s a signing
session with the athletes, a sausage sizzle, live music plus heaps of giveaways and prizes. All registrations come with a rad Project Shred t-shirt and poster to get signed by your favourite coaches!
Merritts Mountain Haus Feasts
ride under the stars in Australia’s Only Alpine Gondola to Merritts Mountain House to enjoy a family-friendly Bavarianinspired feast on select evenings throughout winter. Bookings are essential.
Ski and snowboard programs
With thredboland for the little ones (three to six-year-olds), Adventure Camps for mini-shredders aged five – 12 and Freeriders for kids under 14, thredbo offers a program to suit every child. Led by an outstanding team of instructors, these programs are the best possible opportunity for children to build their skills and confidence while having fun. When they’re not ripping up the trails, kids can enjoy a special menu of children’s meals plus a schedule of fun activities with their new ski buddies. Lessons at thredbo Snowsports School are available to book now.
Thredbo Leisure Centre
Bring the family along to thredbo Leisure Centre, located just a five-minute walk from thredbo Village Square and Friday Flat. Get fit and have fun with a gym, pool, waterslide, Mission inflatable, sports hall, bouldering wall, squash court and recreational trampoline centre.
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Charlotte Pass prepares for season opening
The Charlotte Pass team is confident the snow resort will meet its revised July 5 opening date as repairs continue to its damaged sewage treatment plant (STP).
After fire caused extensive damage to the STP on Friday May 17, the season at Charlotte Pass looked to be in danger.
However, following hard work to source a temporary solution, Charlotte Pass announced the season would progress through the restoration of temporary services to the existing STP.
“I am pleased a solution has been found to ensure the 2024 snow season can continue. We look forward to welcoming our valued guests back to the resort,” Kevin Blyton, Chairman of Charlotte Pass Snow Resort said.
Lifts are scheduled to start spinning on Friday July 5 (subject to snow conditions) and overnight guests will arrive from July 5.
AKS Industries has been engaged to construct and install containerised equipment to deliver the necessary electrical, aeration, disinfection and treatment processes.
Angela Murdoch, General Manager Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, said the resort is appreciative of AKS Industries’ support to see the snow season progress.
“The task that AKS Industries has committed to is a mammoth one, with the construction work expected to be completed within a 31-day window,” Ms Murdoch said.
“The construction of these type of services would typically take several months.”
Fire and Rescue NSW crews were called to the resort at about 6.30am on Friday May 17 when flames took hold of the STP.
Four fire trucks and 16 firefighters responded to the scene. They established a relay to pump water to the isolated location.
No injuries were reported and there was no need for any evacuations.Two crews, using hose lines, gained control of the flames and extinguished the blaze.
Delivery of the new equipment was due to arrive on Monday June 24 to allow enough time for the installation ahead of the July 5 opening.
Sacred Ride’s monster sale
Sacred Ride Jindabyne is holding a huge winter sale with up to 50 percent off selected stock in store today.
Sacred ride owner nic Davoli said most of the stock is included in the winter sale so come in store today to grab yourself a bargain.
Selected ex-rentals, ex-demos, brand new bikes, and even popular e-bike brands are included in the sale as well as mountain biking equipment, clothing and gear.
if they don’t have what you are looking for the friendly staff will do their best to find it for you through their wide range of suppliers at the best possible price.
extra to the sale this year, Sacred ride is offering 20 percent off on bike hire throughout the winter period, just mention this article to redeem your discount.
“even though winter is here we still encourage locals and visitors to get outside on their bikes and experience the Snowy’s in a different way,” nic said.
the Sacred ride workshop station is open every day and will be offering great give away packages for everyone that will get their
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nic said if anyone has a bike that needs a bit of attention, now is the time to do it.
“Don’t wait until the spring or summer months to get your bike in order when wait times will be longer, come in now and get your bike ready so you can hit the trails as soon as possible.” nic said.
And it is also a great way to show support to your local shop through the winter months.
Stop in Sacred ride Jindabyne store today to browse the bargains, friendly staff will be on hand for all your mountain biking needs.
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Operation Snow Safe in force
the nSW Police Force is urging the community to be prepared, plan their trips and stay ‘Snow Safe’, during the winter season.
Operation Snow Safe runs until early October and is a high visibility operation that will see additional police from across the state deployed to the Snowy Mountains.
Locals and visitors can expect to see general duties and licensing police, as well as officers from the Dog and Mounted Command, Southern region enforcement Squad, traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and other specialist officers – including trained alpine operators – throughout the season.
Officers will be targeting alcohol-related crime in licensed venues, dangerous and distracted driving on arterial and local roads leading to the snow and risky behaviour on the slopes.
Southern region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Joe Cassar said Operation Snow Safe 2024 will be bolstered by the new state of the art Jindabyne Police Station.
“the new and fit-for-purpose Jindabyne Police Station is an important base for search and rescue operations and new technology including our alpine operations room,” Assistant Commissioner Cassar, said.
“this will allow us to coordinate and monitor emergency situations in real time.
“this will further enhance our capabilities to respond to incidents in and around the snowfields, which we know attract around one million tourists over the snow season.
“Snowfield conditions can be difficult to navigate so we’d like to remind everyone to prioritise safety on your journey, plan your trip, take regular breaks, check the weather conditions before leaving and fix snow chains to your tyres in slippery conditions.”
Assistant Commissioner Cassar said police make no apology for targeting those doing the wrong thing to keep the broader community safe.
“Monaro Police District will be bolstered by uniformed and plain clothes officers ensuring people are staying safe in and around at licensed premises, aren’t partaking in risky behaviour by drink or drug driving,” Assistant Cassar said.
“We will also have additional resources at the ready, as we know visitors come to enjoy the alpine region for a range of activities off the slopes including fishing and camping.
“We encourage people to always be prepared and carry some form of communication so that in the event you get into trouble, so you can contact emergency services.”
nSW State emergency Service (SeS) Acting Commissioner Debbie Platz said the Service’s Alpine Search and rescue Unit was ready to respond to any calls for assistance should they be required.
“i want everyone who goes to the Snowy Mountains to have a memorable visit and to not need the help of our teams, but if they do our highly-trained alpine operators will be ready to assist nSW Police,” Acting Commissioner Platz said.
“Last snow season, SeS teams in the region responded to 31 incidents throughout winter to assist Police and other agencies in search and rescue incidents.”
Acting Commissioner Platz reminded skiers, snowboarders and hikers hitting the slopes this winter to take precautions, be prepared and hire a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) before heading into remote areas.
“Snowfield conditions can be difficult to navigate. Visitors should expect bad weather and be prepared for it.”
Stop awhile in Adaminaby
The region is peppered with small towns that offer a lot of interesting sights to explore as well as fun activities, and are rich in local history as well, making them wonderful places to explore.
Towns like Adaminaby, which is a great starting point, being a gateway to several historical sites in the Snowy Mountains and around the Monaro region.
Prior to European settlement, the region was a popular meeting place for Indigenous people, who would arrive from both sides of the mountains to feast on the nutritious Bogong moths.
When the early European settled on the Monaro Plains, they would take advantage of the high country grasslands, moving their livestock up the mountains to feed during the summer months.
Now situated on its present site, having been relocated in the early 1960s to accommodate the townspeople displaced by the construction of Lake Eucumbene, Adaminaby offers visitors plenty of local historical interest, along with stunning mountain scenery, to make their visit to the town enjoyable.
Both the Kosciuszko and Namadgi National Parks are within easy reach of the town and abound in hidden treasures to delight wanderers, such as the magnificent views, the abundance of native wildlife, historic huts, guided walks, and the Currango and Coolamine homesteads.
History buffs can take an enjoyable wander around the Old Adaminaby Cemetery, which provides a valuable history of the family names of those early settlers to the area and their descendants.
For those preferring to stay closer in town, Adaminaby offers some great eateries and shops. Take the time to explore the Heritage Trail and the Town Walk.
Don’t forget to visit the Snowy Scheme Museum, a terrific facility offering a window into what life was like during the Scheme.
There is also the much talked about Big Trout, fresh with a new paint job. You can’t miss it.
Selwyn welcomes families
After a tough few years, the Selwyn Snow resort is looking forward to a bumper 2024 snow season.
With promising snowfalls of late (through mid-June), Selwyn is gearing up to welcome families to what it says is nSW’s most affordable resort.
A favourite for those seeking adventure play or trying skiing or boarding for the first time, Selwyn’s well placed and priced to cater for families.
Selwyn is a family owned and operated snow resort nestled in the nSW Snowy Mountains, just a short and scenic drive from Cooma or tumut. the closest towns to Selwyn are Adaminaby and talbingo.
Selwyn originated from Kiandra, located a stone’s throw away. Kiandra was the birthplace of the first ski club in the world established in the 1860s.
Selwyn is the biggest toboggan park in Australia! Book a ticket and enjoy a ride on our whopping 150 metres snow carpet for effortless laps of fun.
the brand new Selwyn Centre houses all guest facilities and services in the one building. Visit the expanded Ski & Snowboard Hire, enhanced food and drink offerings and improved toilet amenities.
Winter olympians receive Snow Australia honour
The Snow Australia Medal, an initiative of Snow Australia, was launched 4 years to recognise the achievements and careers of those past and retiring athletes who represented Australia at the highest level of snow sport competition. To capture their stories and to ensure their contribution is enshrined in our history. It is only presented once an athlete has formally retired.
To be eligible for a Snow Australia medal, athletes have either won a medal at FIS World Championships, World Cup and/or represented Australia at the Winter Olympics or Paralympic Games.¯
There are just over 200 former athletes that are eligible for the honor, and many more athletes will join the alumni when they retire. The honor list dates back to the 1952 Olympic Winter Games, when Australia first represented with a team of three alpine skers and two cross country skiers.
At the recent opening of the National Snowsports Training Centre in Jindabyne, a presentation was held recognising four Snow Australia Medallists.
Australia’s first-ever Olympic medallist on snow Zali Steggall was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2004 and 20 years on collected her Snow Australia Medal.
Steggall said the recognition was a fantastic way to connect the current successful era of snowsports with those who have come before.
“It’s lovely to see so many familiar faces, it’s lovely to see all the up-and-coming athletes and our current champions,” said Steggall.
“There’s a legacy from the past that’s really important to respect and honour and it’s lovely these Snow Australia Medals honour this journey we all moved through our years of competing.”
Steggall also reflected on how in retirement she could look back and see how lessons learned in sport have helped her through a successful career in law and politics, believing today’s athletes will also go onto great things following their careers.
“You appreciate that this is such a key and pivotal part of your life when you’re young, when you have the opportunity to really find what you’re capable of. Push your limits - really go for your number one goal. Reaching for excellence in sport internationally really is an amazing opportunity,” said Steggall.
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.
“But it’s not your whole life - it’s a period of your life then you get to move on; you get to apply a lot of the work ethic you developed into what you choose to do next.”
After becoming a Winter Olympian in 2010, ramone Cooper has had an official role at every Winter Olympic and Winter Youth Olympic Games since, including Chef de Mission at Lausanne 2020 and Gangwon 2024. Cooper welcomed the opportunity to get back to Jindabyne to accept his Snow Australia Medal.
“My wife and i live in Switzerland now and it’s very rare that you enter a room and know everybody, and i guess it’s a bit of a testament to what the winter sports community here is all about,” said Cooper. “it’s growing, but it’s very tight; there’s people who have been involved for a very long time and to see their vision come to fruition with this facility - it’s amazing.”
“i look up there at everyone else who has a Medal and they feel like family. So it’s humbling to be a part of a really big family that has made it to elite sports competition in Australia.”
James Millar joked that the Paralympic journey which saw him become Australia’s first competitor in biathlon has finally brought him some silverware.
“now when people ever ask if i got a medal for going to a Paralympic Games i can say ‘yes’, it just came 14 years later!” he said. “it’s a special feeling [receiving the Snow Australia Medal], but it’s also quite humbling. Snowsports in Australia, there’s no ego to it, it’s a big family.
Cross Country skier Ben Sim, a Vancouver Olympian, said the Breakfast of Champions was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on his time in the sport and the people who remain part of the Australian snowsports community.
“Amazing to have that many people i’ve grown up with - some i haven’t seen in about 10 years as well - Snow Australia has been chasing me for a while to get this Medal so i’m really proud to get it today,” he said.
Game changer for Winter Olympians
Australian success in winter sports has received a significant boost with the opening of the National Snowsports Training Centre (NSTC) in Jindabyne.
“NSW is the proud home of Australia’s first national, targeted high performance training centre for winter athletes,” NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
“The training centre will not only provide a community facility for aspiring athletes to train alongside their winter sport heroes but it will provide an important source of revenue for the local economy, creating jobs and attracting tourists.”
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The NSTC is a $12.7 million multi-purpose world class training facility funded in partnership by Snow Australia and the NSW Government with contributions from John Hancock, the Office of Sport, the NSW Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport.
“NSW Government is proud to have supported the development of this facility in partnership with Snow Australia to train and develop our next generation of winter sport athletes,” Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said.
“The National Snowsports Training Centre is a real drawcard for Jindabyne. It will deliver jobs, investment and tourism, with international winter sport athletes expected to flock to Jindabyne to train at this world class facility.
The John Langley Hancock Building features a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning gymnasium, acrobatic equipment, medical and performance health treatment rooms, dedicated athlete wellbeing areas and an outside airbag training facility, which provides ski and snowboard athletes a unique opportunity to develop new skills in a safe environment.”
“The National Snowsports Training Centre is a project that has been seven years in the making and has been a true collaboration between the sport, the NSW Government and our principal high performance partners, the NSW Institute of Sport and the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia,” Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy said.
“Uniquely, athletes can learn new skills off snow at the National Snowsports Training Centre and then transfer these skills on snow, which is only 30 mins away at the Thredbo and Perisher resorts during the winter months. There is a reason why athletes from all over the world are clambering to come here.”
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the nStC has already demonstrated its importance to sporting success with the nation’s winter athletes collecting five Crystal Globes for topping the FiS World Cup standings across Olympic and Paralympic disciplines and recording 53 World Cup podium performances, including 18 victories during the northern hemisphere winter.
“inside the national Snowsports training Centre, the new South Wales institute of Sport and the Olympic Winter institute of Australia will provide expert services to athletes including acrobatics coaching, strength and conditioning, medical, physiotherapy, nutrition and athlete wellbeing,” nSW institute of Sport CeO Kevin thompson said.
“And during the warmer months, the national Snowsports training Centre is a location for our high performance summer
sport camps, for sports such as rowing, athletics, swimming and canoe sprint as well as the Pursu32+ camp, a program for aspiring high performance athletes from regional communities.”
Olympic champion in women’s moguls, Jakara Anthony, who, during the 2023/24 northern Hemisphere season, won three Crystal Globes and became the first moguls skier in history to win 14 World Cups in a season, described the nStC as a game changer.
“the national Snowsports training Centre is such an important training facility not only for our current top athletes but also those coming through the pathways,” Anthony said.
“Winter sports in Australia has just had a record breaking season so it is exciting to think about where the future is heading now that we have world class facilities like this on home soil.”
NSW Premier Chris Minns and Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy stand beside the new generation of Winter Olympians as they celebrate NSTC opening.
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Member for Monaro Steve Whan, Winter Olympian Jakara Anthony, NSW Premier Chris Minns, Member for EdenMonaro Kristy McBain and Snow Australia CEO Michael Kennedy cut the ribbon.
Cycling in beaut Bombala
The Bombala Precinct Trail is one of the best ways to discover the beautiful town, with many of its features and attractions accessible from the 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,” Monaro Rail Trails Inc’s Frank Bakker said.
“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.
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“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.”
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Warm up this winter with Baked Apple schnapps
Imagine a deliciously warming, mountain schnapps that blends the sweet spirit of Australian pink lady apples with traditional wintery spices; cinnamon, cloves and star anise…
Distilled in ‘Florence’ our small batch pot still, Baked Apple Schnapps is a sumptuous fireside tipple only available in winter that makes delicious cocktails and now ranks as of our most anticipated seasonal schnapps.
Blending blissfully with award-winning wildbrumby gin for a wintery martini, it is also the inspiration behind our winter negroni, which combines Baked Apple Schnapps with our classic gin and a dash of homemade italian bitters.
What is schnapps?
Schnapps is native to the european Alps, where the winters are too cold for traditional wine production. the word ‘schnapps’ is derived from a German noun that means to ‘swallow’ hence it was traditionally served in a little glass and consumed immediately. in europe it is also commonplace to have a ‘shot’ between each round of beer.
Made from the fermented fruit that grows in these regions, schnapps is traditionally dry and high in alcohol.
How is wildbrumby schnapps different?
Wildbrumby’s range of premium schnapps follows the traditional 40 percent, but our 15 years’ experience of schnapps distilling in the Australian Snowies has taught us that local palates prefer an
easy-drinking liqueur-style schnapps of around 18 percent alcohol volume.
this is sweeter and fruitier than our premium schnapps range, so we call it liqueur schnapps and it is made from the highest-quality fermented fruit in our region. Our philosophy has always been to source the very best of everything, from fruit and spices, to our pure, pH-balanced alpine spring water.
How do you drink schnapps?
All schnapps can be served chilled and consumed neat or over ice, but its unique flavour profile also makes it an ideal addition to wintery cocktails such as the Faceplant and the negroni. However you choose to serve it up, this schnapps is most certainly one to sip and savour with friends and family around the fire on a cold winter’s day.
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Newest Snowies radio secures top snow reporter for winter
The Snowy Mountains newest radio station, Liquid Radio, not only has launched three more channels in time for winter, but it also has secured the services of expert snow reported Pete “The Frog” Taylor to provide daily snow condition reports.
Liquid Radio owner Andrew Still, who is based at Avonside, says he is excited at having The Frog reporting on snow conditions across the region across all four channels at 6.45am seven days a week during the season.
“We are very lucky to have him onboard,” he said. “This will ensure our listeners get an accurate picture of what is happening on the mountain.”
The Frog also provides snow updates on his website www. snowwatch.com.au
Liquid Radio is an internet-based radio network that began on the Sunshine Coast in 2017.
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Andrew moved to the Snowy Mountains, where he had been skiing since he was a kid, three years ago, running the station remotely, then set up Liquid radio Snowy Mountains last year. Since then, he has added Snowy Hits (aimed at 15-25 year olds), Snowy Country (15-55 year olds), Go easy Snowy radio (45 and up) to the Liquid radio network and isn’t planning at stopping there.
“We are looking at a dedicated folk/bluegrass channel here and aim to have 70 radio stations , getting more into other local areas like Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, by the end of the year,” he says.
Liquid radio can be heard via the Liquid radio network apps on Google Play, App Store and Microsoft.
So what is an internet radio station?
“Basically we look and act like any other radio station,” Andrew says. “We have studios, we have announcers, we present regular national and state news, we have shows, we play music.
“the essential difference is that we are accessed via the internet rather than tuning in via AM or FM radio channels like typical commercial and community radio stations.
“this means we can be heard by anyone, anywhere in the world, who has an internet connection.”
in its first year in the Snowy Mountains, Liquid radio has appeared out and about in the community with its distinctive fluro orange logo, broadcasting live from the Steampunk@Altitude Festival at nimmitabel and the Jindabyne markets.
the station has already made its mark.
“recently we set a record of 6190 listeners in one day for Liquid radio Snowy Mountains with an average listening time of a couple of hours,” Andrew says.
“that is the beauty of internet based radio – we have all the stats and figures at our fingertips.”
Liquid radio employees announcers and office staff on the Sunshine Coast, Jindabyne and will expand its employment as the brand grows. it accesses hot off the press news from a news service to which it subscribes and presents national news hourly and state news half hourly in the mornings.
“We are really keen to promote local talent, so invite musicians to send their professionally recorded songs in for us to consider giving some airplay to as well,” Andrew says.
‘Postcards’ - an all female, ski, snowboard movie
By Mabel Ashburn
‘Postcards’ the movie is an all female cast, ski and snowboard, street and park movie, based in Finland, in the city streets of Helsinki and the renowned parks of Ruka Ski Resort.
Postcards was an opportunity to step away from the competition structure and produce our visions with complete creative freedom. For most of us, this trip was our first introduction to street skiing, we only had experience with the competition side of skiing.
It was definitely daunting to commit to filming a street movie, with no experience behind us, and were unsure what may lie ahead of us in a foreign country in the streets, but we went to Finland determined and excited, and I think that is really shown in the movie. Street skiing showed us a completely different side to skiing, which was super challenging, but extremely rewarding.
We were able to fall in love with a whole new aspect of skiing, and come home with a renewed excitement for skiing, which is so special, and we’re so grateful that we had the opportunity to do so.
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Postcards represents the spirit of resistance and not conforming to the expectations of what it means to be a professional skier or snowboarder.
At present, competitions are still seen as the main pathway to becoming a professional skier or snowboarder and are the only ways to ‘make it’. Although our team has had their fair share of competing, and will continue to do so, we hope that Postcards will shed light on another path that is just as valid in creating a successful professional career.
in particular, this path is only just beginning to be walked along by females, and we hope that Postcards can contribute to this movement and inspire other women to get on board. Females in general are a minority amongst our sporting community, so it is crucial for more media to be produced to create exposure for women and to show the world what women are capable of, this was a huge facilitator in creating Postcards.
Postcards is a love letter to our younger selves that could only dream of doing something like this, and to any other young girl or person watching, we hope that postcards can do the same for you.
We are representing women who are at the top of their field, pushing in new directions, and creating pathways for the generations to come. We are hoping to inspire women to wholeheartedly follow their passion, and to push boundaries. We aim to help women to feel empowered, brave and fierce, and to take leaps in new directions, even if it is daunting, because you might fall in love with what you love, all over again.
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Dinner after golf, Berridale has you covered
When travelling to the Snowy Mountains, a round of golf should definitely be on the cards.
Coolamatong Golf Club, just two kilometres on the Jindabyne side of Berridale, is another reason to visit the heart of the Snowy Monaro.
Run by the hardworking golf club committee, the Coolamatong course is highly regarded amongst the most seasoned golfers and occasional players.
Offering 18-holes of exciting and challenging golf, the course boasts gently undulating fairways that are guarded by impressive pine trees.
Coolamatong Golf Club operates on a voluntary basis with its well-maintained fairways and greens always a treat for golfers. Members are privy to the excellent standard of the course, and they are eager to share their slice of golfing paradise with as many visitors as possible.
After your round, why not finish a relaxing day with dinner at the Snowy Mountains Country Club restaurant.
Open for winter 2024, the restaurant is family friendly. Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday nights from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
With a menu catering for the widest range of tastes, the Country Club restaurant has your dinner plans sorted.
“the food and reviews have been fantastic. We are very pleased that everyone loves the food and also have been supporting Lena and Morgan in their new venture,” said a Coolamatong Club spokesperson.
Coolamatong Golf Club can be contacted on 6456 3518 to find out more and to book a round at the course.
Tips for using snow chains
Do you need snow chains to drive to the snow?
When driving in the Snowy Mountains National Park and other snow affected areas, snow chains must be carried. With the exception of 4WD vehicles, authorities require snow chains to be fitted when conditions demand.
Although 4WDs are exempt from using snow chains, the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) recommends that 4WD owners, including sport utility vehicles, off-road vehicles, and all-wheel drive vehicles – except those with vehicles equipped with winter tyres, carry chains and install them when directed.
When do snow chains have to be used?
National Park regulations require all vehicles, except four wheel drive vehicles, in the National Park to carry chains between the June and October long weekends when driving through designated ‘snow and ice’ risk sections.
In the Alpine regions, possible snow and ice risk sections are identified with yellow lane line marking and black and yellow signposting. There are also designated snow chain fitting bays.
These indicate when you can put chains on your tyres. You may also be directed by rangers, highway patrol or other authorised people to put chains on before proceeding further.
How do you put them on?
You only have to fit chains to two driving wheels: front wheel drive vehicles, fit to front wheels; rear wheel drive vehicles, fit to rear wheels; and four wheel drive vehicles if using chains, fit to front wheels. For all wheel drive vehicles refer to the owner’s manual.
When fitting chains, pull off to the left of the road as far as possible and use a chain fitting bay if possible. Do not use a jack to lift a vehicle to put on snow chains as in icy conditions, your car might slide off the jack.
Make sure the inner and outer hooks are securely fastened. Tie the loose ends of the chains down to prevent damage to mudguards.
After you have driven the first 50 to 100 metres, stop and check that your snow chains are still tight.
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Winter driving tyre tips
the 2024 winter season is now underway and there is no better time for you as a motorist, to have a review of your tyre situation on your vehicle.
As the weather conditions can change very quickly, 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 very simple maintenance steps you should undertake to ensure your vehicle is in good, reliable shape for winter driving.
One of the simplest and most important things you can do to keep your tyres in good condition is to make sure 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 your local tyre dealer for a tyre pressure check is highly recommended as most good tyre dealers have their pressure gauges calibrated on a regular basis.
these tyres are manufactured with a different rubber compound and tread design to their ‘cousins’, the mud and snow tyre, and are specifically designed to work on snow and ice.
if you are required to drive in snow conditions regularly these may be worthy of consideration.
the minimum requirement for legal tread depth is 1.5mm.
it is imperative that your tyres are above the legal tread requirement, especially in wet weather conditions, as a reduction in tread inhibits the ability of the tyre to create traction on the road causing a dangerous situation for both you and other road users.
if you are in the need of tyres soon, this time of year is the perfect opportunity to fit your vehicle out with good rubber to take advantage of the tyre’s prime performance over this year’s winter season.
if you would like more information, a safety check, your tyre pressures tested or any other tyre related help, call into Snowy river tyrepower at Leesville estate in Jindabyne and one of the friendly staff will be there to assist you.
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