Hi everyone, first time going to the snow, was wondering if anyone has taken the snow bus from East Jindabyne station rather than the Snowy Region Visitor Centre station?
I couldn't really find the exact location on Jerrara Drive that the bus will stop at. Was wondering if there's secured all-day parking around there?
Also do I need to switch buses to Thredbo? Or only if I am going to Perisher?
Hey everyone!
I’m doing a road trip down south next week and I’m feeling keen to check out Thredbo. The weather forecasts some snow on maybe Tuesday and Wednesday which would be pretty cool to see (no dramas if it doesn’t - just being in the alpine region is cool enough for me).
I gotta say though, driving in snowy conditions is something I have never done before. I am well out of my depth. I see a lot of talk online about potentially needing chains. I drive a 2021 Nissan navara with brand new mud tyres. Are chains something I need to concern myself with so early in the season? My only plan is to drive to Thredbo and walk around from there. Is there anything else I need to know regarding driving in icy conditions? I’ll take it slow.
Any advice in general is welcome. Thanks!
Hey everyone, need a lil help here. I’ll be working in thredbo next month and I’ve been wanting to secure accommodation at this place called Chalet Zermatt.
I gotta pay quite a sum to lock my slot so I’m approaching this with caution.
Has anyone stayed/ heard of this place before ?
Going up for 5 days in late July with 3 mates. Two of us have done a few days on snow before but still pretty shaky, and the other two have never been at all.
Been going back and forth on whether to pre-book ski school packages now or just sort it when we get there. Main concern is whether July gets so busy that you genuinely can't get a spot if you leave it last minute.
Also wondering if it makes sense to do private lessons for just the first day for the complete beginners, or if group lessons are fine to start with. Any advice from people who've done ski school at Perisher would be much appreciated!
Heading into the season and trying to avoid the usual glasses-under-goggles nightmare again. OTG setups always end up uncomfortable for me after a few hours, and contacts get insanely dry on windy days.
Feels like most prescription ski inserts people recommend are based on really old designs too.
What are people here using these days?
Hey, will be in the region with a couple of my friends during late june/ early july. None of us are very experienced in regards to anything snow related beside some casual skiiing, and were wondering what we could do around the area or what we should be aware of as a group who is not experienced in this type of weather.
Mainly after doing some nice hikes with great views and hopefully some camping in some regions that don't get a lot of snow
Does anyone know any shops selling second hand or ex-rental snowboards in Adelaide and Melbourne? ☺️
Looking to save a few bucks on gear and marketplace isn't proving too fruitful!
Been borrowing my flatmate's old gear for the past three seasons. She's moving overseas this year so that arrangement is done. Booked five days at Perisher in late July and realised I actually need to sort this out.
Budget is roughly $400–500 AUD total for jacket and pants. I know that's not heaps but it's what I've got. I'm a woman, around 165cm, average build.
Ive been going down a rabbit hole online and honestly I'm more confused than when I started. Every brand claims 20K waterproofing, every jacket has some proprietary membrane I've never heard of. I can't tell what's worth paying for and what's just marketing.
Also genuinely unsure if I need 3-layer or if 2-layer is fine for resort skiing. I'm not doing backcountry, just groomed runs with maybe one powder day if the season's been kind.
Anyone who's been through this ， what do you actually wish you'd known before buying?
Hi guys, I'd love some advice and input from shorter women who have bought any ski bibs/snow pants from Roxy. I'm looking at purchasing a pair for an upcoming trip to Perisher in July but I'm very short (inseam measurement approximately 60cm) and it's looking like I will have to buy either an L or XL. This means that the pants are on the longer side of the size chart, but I'm wondering if anyone has had any significant issues with their height at these sizes? I'm not really able to try them on with ski boots as I'll be renting all the ski gear at Perisher, but would anyone say I would have to get them taken up (if that's even possible)?
So I never had my query resolved from hotham so I’m looking to leave my booking as is and just do a couple of extra days at dinner plain. I can’t find an option for the lift tickets online yet. Anyone know how to navigate this or if they are just not up yet?
Hey all, Planning a winter trip to Perisher for my family (kids are 6). We are QLDers so this is all brand new to us. I’m trying to figure out the best way to handle the logistics
We don't have a car. Is the shuttle/bus from Canberra airport to the snowfields reliable, or is there a better way?
Would you recommend staying in Canberra or finding a place in the valley? We want to "enjoy the most," but I’m not sure if the commute from Canberra is too much with young kids.
Snow-wise, does August usually have more coverage than July?
If you have any hotel suggestions that won't break the bank but are decent for a family of four, please let me know.
If there are any "must-knows" for first-timers, I’m all ears. Cheers.
Coming from melbourne is harrietville or omeo approach better? in terms of safety? i’ll be driving on my own in a 2WD small SUV. I am coming up end of june. i have driven up to mt buffalo before but haven’t gone further into the alpine region.
More specifically, I am driving to dinner plains as that is where my accomodation will be.
Are there people at all hours directing if chains are necessary or not? I would be planning to leave melbourne at 3pm so it would get dark when i’m driving. However, after some research im thinking i should stop halfway (when it gets dark), sleep and then drive early next morning so that I am doing the hard part in daylight?
Any advice would be appreciated!
Hi
I have been waiting nearly a week to sort out amending a ski booking. Is it usual for Hotham to be really slow to resolve things.
Thanks
Hi there i was wondering if anyone has had this issue or knows any insight or anything that could help.
Last year in october I purchased the epic pass for the 26/27 season, ive had an account with epic for a while as ive been to a few of their resorts previously, but this was my first time purchasing the pass. I did the pay $50 first and the rest later option, a few days ago i was notified the final payment was due and so i paid it received the confirmation email and everything but the pass isn’t showing in the app. I wasn’t sure if it was just because the season didnt start yet.
I was trying to contact the epic help line as my DOB on the account is wrong and i was also trying to check if the pass only shows up once the season technically begins. Every-time i attempt to speak with an agent on the app they say that there is no pass attached to the account and that the order number isn’t connected to a pass. I’m a little bit concerned as it is quite a big purchase, and the customer service is being extremely unhelpful as everytime they say they can’t locate the order they immediately say they can’t help me. Is there any number i can call or email or something?? i just want to know i’m talking to a real person, has anyone had an issue like this?
I'm a med student doing a 4-week GP placement split between Hotham and Falls Creek. I've been told Bright is the best place to stay but everything I can see on booking.com/airbnb/stayz etc. is way out of my budget. Can anyone recommend cheaper accomodation nearby? Would also love to do a homestay situation. Any tips would be appreciated as I have never been to the area.
Some mates and I are looking to do the day trek at Kosciusko during the first week of June. Can anyone tell me what the weather at the moment is like? We did the trek 4 years ago around this time and the snow was easily manageable. Thanks!
Looking to get much better at snowboarding this season.
I want to book full or half-day private lessons. However, I ideally want to book the lesson closer to the date, to get better certainty of weather / snow conditions. Other things such as gear, accommodation, etc. are not much of an issue.
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