Thredbo's
height and location make it perfect for heaps of natural
snow. The elevation means the snow starts earlier
and stays long. But like all ski resorts we are at the
mercy of the elements and to compensate Thredbo have
invested heavily in a large snowmaking system, making the
trip to
the resort a safe bet even in the most marginal of seasons.
Over 25kms of pipes connect 350 hydrants across the full
variety of terrain.
LIVE THREDBO CAMS AND MOUNTAIN
STATISTICS
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EAGLES
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TOWARDS THE BASIN
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Top
elevation 2037 m
Base elevation 1365m
Skiable terrain 175 hectares
Season, Early June - mid October
10% Beginner
40% Intermediate
50% Advanced
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BASE
OF CRACKENBACK
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Friday
Flat is a dedicated beginners area serviced
by the ski school and a low speed quad chair, so you
don't flip out on your first ride. A highlight of a
days skiing at Thredbo is the Crackenback Supertrail,
a 5.7km run from the highest lifted point in Australia
to the base lodge. It's worth it for the view alone.
We
love to stop for refreshments on the way down. Black Sallees,
Eagles Nest and the legendary Kareela
Hut provide the sustenance to continue to the bottom.
Of the advanced runs Funnel Web, Cannonball and Michael's
Mistake are the pick of the bunch. Intermediates have a
great range of terrain to choose from in the Merritts area
with highlights being Exhibition and The Falls.
The
annual Thredbo Top to Bottom, for both Boarders and skiers,
provides some amazing scenes with its Le Mans style start.
There are great prizes, such as trips to the US, so if
you think you can beat some of the best get to Thredbo
for the big race.
Also
Carnival week in mid September is another great time in
a resort thats never short of a good time. There is a wide
variety of accommodation and restaurants in Thredbo Village
so you can enjoy Thredbo regardless of your budget.
The
village itself has the best atmosphere of all the Australian
resorts, which adds to the experience. If you haven't
skied Thredbo then you've really missed out on some great
skiing and boarding, not to mention the nightlife ...
so get up there and see what all the fuss is about.
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