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Snow Skiing Questions

The following questions were posted in Yahoo's 'Snow Skiing' category:

When can I expect there to be enough snow to book a ski holiday to Jindabyne/Thredbo this 2009 ski season?

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I'd imagine early august would be the ideal mix of snowcover and cold

Perisher or Thredbo? - winter season - which one is better?

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Hi guys First time going to Australian Snow Mountaints, please suggest which one is better?

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They each have their advantages and disadvantages. Perisher is higher, and has more reliable snow in marginal seasons Thredbo has more vertical, and better advanced runs if there is a good snow cover. Perisher is more spread out, and takes a bit of local knowledge to get around efficiently. Thredbo Village is more compact and has better nightlife. Perisher is probably less intimidating for beginners. Perisher has more surface lifts which are harder to ride (particularly for boarders) http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Perisher_Blue http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Thredbo http://www.ski.com.au

What would You prefer Thredbo or Perisher?

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It depends on the year, and what you want. In a good year Thredbo has better and longer runs, but in a bad year Perisher, having a higher base is better. Perisher has more lifts and a bigger area but its runs are much shorter. Thredbo wins hands down for nightlife.

Thredbo or Perisher - Australia's best Ski resorts?

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Best ski mountain (AVERAGE BEST SNOW CONDITIONS)

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Perisher's base is higher, so will have better quality snow for the length of its runs. Thredbo has good snow up high, but the vertical drop means that the bottom can be low quality or completely man made. Thredbo has longer runs. Perisher has more runs. Both resorts have their advantages and disadvantages.

Skiing at Thredbo, July 2009?

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Hi All, I am planning a skiing trip to Thredbo, Australia, for the weekend in July of the 10th and 11th (Friday and Saturday). At the moment, only 7 lifts are opens and all the t-bars are shut, and most runs are not operating. It is three (3) weeks away and I am wondering, does anyone reckon in three weeks time that the t-bars and most runs will be open? I need help!!! Please someone give me an answer!!! I am worried the snow wont be good. My son is really looking forward to riding on the t-bars up near Karols and Antons, and the Basin. Having said this all there is still another 3 weeks until we go, and a few days this week that are forcast for snow. Let me know!!!

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It will be better because I was there last year in the same situation. I have a younger son who refuses to go on lifts and only likes the tbars. It was a couple of days before we got there and there was no snow on the ground, they got a blizzard and it was okay. Get your son of the tbars because he could get attached and never go on the lifts, I am worried that is going to happen to my son. The forecast is good and there are supposed to be many flurries between know and then. There is not a bad run on the mountain so even if 7 lifts are open, you will have a great time, and as the other person said, get your son lessons, he will have a lot more fun if he knows how to ski the right way. Have fun!

i am going skiing in perisher & thredbo this weekend and need cheap ski pants/ jackets and boots for kids &?

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adults let me know if i can buy them some where in sydney please?

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You can buy them at ski shops. There are a couple in York St in the City and some in the burbs http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Where_to_Buy_or_Hire_Equipment_in_Australia Have you considered hiring? If this is your first time buying is quite expensive for something that you and your children may not enjoy. In Jindabyne there is a shop in Nuggets Crossing that sells a whole lot of tourist trap stuff, but also has some good prices on gear. There are a few other shops in Jindy, and their prices are quite competitive.

Where is the best skiing in Australia?

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Looking to compare the different ski fields in Australia, and would like to know where is the best ski fields in Australia. Is it Thredbo, or Mt Hotham, or somewhere else?

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Out of Mt Bulla, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham, Thredbo or Perisher I'd go with either of the last two. Victorian runs are shorter that the NSW fields. NZ has better runs again at either Mt Hutt, The Remarkables or Coronet Peak. Just my opinion.

Are Australian ski fields as bad as everyone says?

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I live in Australia and I go skiing almost every year in Thredbo and Perisher, but everyone says that it is nothing compared to American, Canadian and European ski fields. What do you think?

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Honestly they are only crappy in comparison, Perisher and especially Thredbo have some great runs and some of the snow we had in August was truly awesome, worthy of some northern hemisphere powder. Like i said only in comparison Thredbo's 600m of vertical is often dwarfed by most of the bigger Northern hemisphere resorts. I would recommend you travel yourself to either B.C in Canada or try some of the U.S resorts the dollar is great at the moment and then you can see first hand what all the fuss is about

Has anyone ever been to the snow?

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have you ever been to thredbo NSW?

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yer ive been there. its fairly good there as long as u go knowing that there will be decent snow. although if u are a beginner, i would suggest perisher NSW. i like it better but then again it depends on what u like and how good u r. hav fun!

Questions from Other Categories

The following questions were posted in various Yahoo's categories other than 'Snow Skiing' - hopefully they are relevant:

How can I measure the length of a run in Thredbo?

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There must be a trail map out there somewhere which includes the lengths of the trails of Thredbo? Also, how can I know the distance of a run if I change from one run to another at an intersection? Thanks, Dean.

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Ski with a GPS. You can get watches that are GPS enabled and which will download your day's runs onto a computer.

What is the best (and most cost effective)way to visit Thredbo from Sydney and enjoy the snow?

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I have never seen the snow and would like to go and see tons of it. Driving for six hours is not my preferred option but can be done if it saves a lot of money. Need some recommendations on when to go, where to go, how to get there, what to wear and what to do once we are in the snow.

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There is a lot of information on http://www.ski.com.au Also http://wikiski.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page for advice on what to wear etc. I would find a weekend bus trip if you don't want to drive. They will pick you up in Sydney and do all the driving for you. Although their activities assume you will ski or snowboard - I don't think many cater for the snowplay market. If they include lift tickets in the package you will be paying over $90/person/day for something you will not use. It is cheaper to stay in Jindabyne than up in the actual resorts, and the commute is not too far. There is a motel in Wilsons Valley, or camping or cabins at Sawpit Creek. These places are closer to the snow than Jindabyne and still cheaper than the resorts. If you are only going to see snow I would suggest Perisher rather than Thredbo. At Perisher there will be snow at the side of the road. The village and carparks of Thredbo are below the natural snowline. Unless it has had a big fall recently you will have to ride a chairlift to get to the actual snow. IIRC, that costs about $45/person for a return trip. If you do drive, the drive is quite good. There is divided road to Canberra and the road after Canberra is good. I often drive as far as Canberra, or even Cooma, on Friday night and leave for the snow early on Saturday morning. That breaks the trip down. If you only want to play in the snow you can do that on Saturday and spend Sunday travelling back in a relaxed way. you can break the trip in Canberra, Goulburn or in Bungendore which has a few arty crafty shops.

What are the short term and long term impacts of thredbo landslide 1997?

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Hi, i just need to know the short and long term impacts of the landslide... for a school thing. any help appreciated. thanks. sorry.. forgot to add details... i need mainly for "environmental impacts"... and "social" and "economic" thanks again.

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environmental short: erosion, loss of top soil, loss of remaining veg. environmental long: people learnt the importance of using vegetation to stabilise cliffs so more trees were planted and preserved. social short: fear, loss of tourism social long: long term loss of community and tourism economic short: loss of tourist $$'s economic long term: fear of the area causing less tourist $$'s in the long term

what company takes the free photos on the top of the mountain at thredbo?

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i was at thredbo a few weeks ago, and i was at the highest point of the mountain and this man from a professional photograph company took pictures of us. He said to go onto their website to get the photos but i have forgotten what the company was called so i don't know what site it is. thanks

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Hot Shots http://www.hotshots.net.au/hotshots-thredbo.html It won't be free to download.

If I park at Thredbo, do I need to pay the daily national park entrance fee?

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I believe the daily rate is ~$27, does is this just an entry fee or a daily fee to be there.

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The actual car parks at Thredbo are free, but you do need a National Park pass which you can pick up from entrance station 13km before reaching Thredbo, or the Thredbo newsagency. Yes, in the winter it is 27 dollars for a pass, 16 for the rest of the year. An annual permit is 190 dollars.

Does Stuart Diver the sole surviver of the Thredbo tragedy have children?

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I know he remarried but haven't heard anything more.

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In all of the news and magazines articles I have read on Stuart diver I know he marries his childhood sweetheart but there is no evidence of him having any children.

What happens to Thredbo/Perisher in Summer when there is no snow left?

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I was also wondering what happens to the job stability of the Ski/Snow boarding Instructors at ski resorts?

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Those areas are then part of bushwalking e.t.c for the Alpine Summer. The ski resorts are still operating as summer resorts for the summer season (of course at a reduced capacity and cost), which though not as huge as winter still has wonderful elements. Going in the spring (post melt) and summer reveals some wonderful alpine wildflowers and bush trails. You'll find many of the ski instructors return to their summer jobs or head overseas for the northern winter ski seasons.

how did the Australian community respond to the thredbo landslide?

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what was the response of community based groups to the thredbo landslide? eg; SES, rural fire service etc.

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The Thredbo landslide much like the Miners in Tasmania had us all stuck to our tv's and talking about it at work. The community services saw it as a great effort when they finally released Stuart Diver. I remember flicking between the news coverage of the landslide and video hits and the song playing was 'Alone' by the BeeGee's, it was so appropriate and to this day it still reminds me of the landslide every time I hear it.

What are 10 adjectives to describe Thredbo, NSW?

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i need 10 words to describe thredbo for part of my assignment and ive never been to thredbo before.

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Resort Snow Chairlift Village activities events. Mountains Here are some and you can pick more from this Thredbo is a village at the bottom of Mt Kosciuszko in the snowy mountains. People go to the resort year around . In winter there is some great snow sports such as skiing. There are some fine restaurants and accomodation

Which is better perisher blue or Thredbo NSW australia?

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im wondering what would be better, im going on a weekend holiday (only 2 or 3 nights) & havent been skiing since i was 7. We want to do a bit of snowboarding & skiing & not sure what would be better this time of year (going in early july). Both beginners.

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There are so many variables. You will have fun at both, particularly if you are beginners or low intermediates. The one place where Thredbo blitzes Perisher is nightlife (if that is important). Thredbo is a compact village. Perisher is spread out.

who survived the thredbo landslide in 1997?

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arrgghh!! the name is nagging at the back of my mind i just cant think of it!!! its so annoying, i know that as soon as i see it, i will remember it, but i just cant think!!!! please help, we watched the movie on the landslide today in geography...argh! this is so annoying! Help me PLEASSE

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Stuart Diver was the only survivor of this landslide which killed 19 people including his wife, Sally.

How will global warming affect Thredbo?

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Prevent Global Warming; Preserve Thredbo.

Going snowboarding, which one is better: Perisher or Thredbo?

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Going as a big group, mostly seasoned boarders from overseas, some newbies, and also 1 or 2 who just want to see snow and the surrounding area. Most probably going on a weekend. Also, my second question is any recommended snow tours (Ozsnow, Mojosnow, etc)? THANKS HEAPS!

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At Perisher Blue, beginners lessons must be taken at either Smiggins or Blue Cow for the duration of the ticket This is the best bet!

What do townsville , Thredbo and Alice springs have in common? (all places in Australia)?

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All are tourist destinations near major attractions: Thredbo - Australian Alps (and Mt Kosciusko) Alice Springs - Uluru / Kata Tjuta Townsville - Great Barrier Reef

Places to stay outside of Thredbo, Charlottes Pass, Perisher etc.?

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Its too expensive to stay directly at the snow with my family, we usually stay at Canberra & drive in but i was wondering if there is anywhere thats abit closer between Canberra & the snow fields....

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Jindabyne offers a wide range of accommodation styles and prices. I would suggest starting there. You could also look at Cooma and what it also has to offer. Both are great little towns and have just as much to offer, if not more than the actual village resorts. Good luck and happy skiing!

name of specific ski accom in thredbo, a huge self catering resort with permanent caravans ideal for groups?

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ive been before its The ?, heavily marketed but for some reason couldnt find it on search

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This is at Jindabyne couldn't find caravans in Thredbo http://www.nswtravel.com.au/jindabyne-accommodation.html

Is there still much snow at Thredbo (Australia)?

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Have a look for yourself on live cams http://ski.com.au/snowcams/australia/nsw/thredbo/index.html The answer is some snow up high.

what are thredbo liability and legal conditions

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Try this link

what is the name of thredbo's (australia) mountain bike trail?

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Try this link. I don't think it has been named yet. There is an e-mail address here that will put you in contact with the people that would know. http://www.thredbo.com.au/images/adminuploads/document_mgmt/UploadFolder/PR%20Nationals%202006.pdf

QUESTION FOR AUSSIES. Which ski place is better in your opinion? Thredbo or Perisher Blue?

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Or is there some other great ski place along the east coast somewhere? What do they have that you like about them??

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Thredbo and Perisher Blue are pretty close together. My preference is Thredbo, I think it has a greater range of runs. You can catch a train up to perisher blue and ski from Thrdbo across. Thredbo has a good village feel about the place and its a great summer time destination. Dont know much about the Victorian ski resorts but I reckon you will have fun where ever you go.

we need people to work in thredbo cleaning for the winter?

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how do i go about advertising

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You might want to try this website or if you have The Journal News newspaper you can look in there too but the website I gave should help you.

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