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Inside 6 11 14 17 18 21 22 25 26 27

WINTER Olympian Torah Bright has put pen to paper and shares some of her memoirs. See story page 6.

PHOTO: Courtesy Thredbo

Feature stories

7 Aussies shine on the world stage OLYMPIC Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) athletes have had an impressive Northern Hemisphere winter, highlighted by a number of medal performances at the World Championships and World Cup level.

11-13 What’s new across resorts FROM more snowmaking and increased terrain, through to improved facilities and activities, you’ll like what’s new being offered in season 2015.

Our say

COVER PHOTO: Image supplied courtesy of Charlie Brown – Falls Creek PUBLISHER Hartley Higgins EDITOR Jeff Zeuschner JOURNALIST Vanessa Bacon-Hall alpinenews@nemedia.com.au ADVERTISING MANAGER Liz Reardon lreardon@nemedia.com.au DESIGN NEM Creative Service Department

have declined in numbers as online purchasing options mushroom. Yet from an investment and technical viewpoint, snowsports equipment surely needs the expert advice provided by remaining retail outlets in cities and at resorts.

The international resorts roadshows have been through Aussie cities drumming up business for Northern Hemisphere destinations. From all accounts bookings have been brisk, confirming Australians’ love affair with skiing overseas in spite of the dollar’s decline in value.

The sport recently lost a person whose influence and contribution stretched back much of the last 30 years. Dr Rodney Moss will be remembered for his love of skiing, Victorian ski resorts, ski clubs and the VSA. He chaired the VSA incredibly well as a business and strong discipline based state sporting body, including supporting interclub racing, Interschools and grass roots participation.

He was instrumental in the campaign to save the VSA’s Australian Skiing Magazine ( which evolved out of Falls Line Magazine) from closure due to financial constraints and led the association during a period of growth in services including a commercial booking service.

Rodney was a member of the Fall Creek Resort Management Committee and his council was highly valued.

He championed skier and ratepayer representation, plus equity and fairness in state and national ski administration, and resort leases and services. He will be sorely missed.

We are told the biggest change in our time will be global warming, so it was reassuring to receive solid snowfalls at most resorts for Opening Weekend; it’s a great start to the season. In this issue you will find our Resorts Guide with prices and services to assist booking your ski trip.

Also take a look at our feature interview with Olympic star Torah Bright, this year’s Ski and Snowboard Awards and the latest resort news. You will also find Alpine News on line – see details on this page.

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WELCOME to Alpine News, the longest published snow sports mag in Australia – now in its 32nd year. It’s been a journey of change reporting the thrill and achievements of the sport, the alpine living experience and environment, and camaraderie of the snowsports fraternity.

Resorts have been transformed from villages under the control of state departments to head leases or statutory boards of management. Lift companies have changed hands as investors, super funds and specialist tourism management firms try their hand at making money in our short snow seasons. Just this year saw the US resort Vail buy Perisher.

We have also seen many ski clubs morph in to apartments and their traditional role of recruiting new skiers decline, along with the annual ‘week or two at the snow’. Resort visitation is now for shorter stays but the experience has been greatly enhanced with modern living and entertainment facilities.

Ski lift comfort and speed have improved markedly; lift systems have multiplied at resorts and are now supported by hundreds of hectares of snowmaking fed by water from high altitude dams.

The sport has changed too. From the early days of interclub and state events where raw talent was supported by state ski associations, and racers made their way to international and Olympic events, today the sport is nationally highly organised. It has the support of government funding that ensures professional coaches and support staff drive athlete pathways and success.

Now its high stakes of funding by results, with young athletes in all disciplines recruited into race clubs, most having participated in the successful states interschool championships. This has resulted in Australians from diverse backgrounds, and a mainly hot and dry country, winning medals in all discipline events of World Cup and Olympics Ski and snowboard gear is very high tech in design and construction these days. It has added a real excitement factor to the experience. Ski shops

On the slopes News from resorts 2015 Resorts guide Terrain parks Alpine property Cross country Interschools Equipment Calendar of events Overseas skiing

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COURAGEOUS SPIRIT: Torah Bright has written a heartfelt autobiography about some of the big issues in life.

PHOTO: Thredbo

Torah writes about tough times in memoir

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VERY professional athlete relishes the opportunity to become the best at what they do, to reach the literal top of their sporting mountain and for Torah Bright that time was at times shadowed by depths of despair and she candidly and bravely talks about this and a lot more in her book; It Takes Courage.

Torah’s autobiography talks about the break up of her marriage, the death of best friend, Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke, her relationship with her brother and coach, Ben and the highs and lows of being a professional and successful athlete.

And of course there’s lots of talk about snow and Torah took the time to answer some questions for the AAN community.

AAN: The AAN community knows a lot about Torah Bright, can you tell us, is there something that we wouldn’t know or would find surprising?

TORAH: What you see is what you get and as you can tell by reading below...

I’m an open book.

AAN: Earliest memory of the snow in Australia?

TORAH: Mum and Dad had us kids on snow before we could walk. My

earliest memory would be Friday Flat at Thredbo. Mum would pull me a little way up with a rope and I would ski down... over and over and over.

AAN: Earliest memory of snowboarding?

TORAH: I remember I was in the lift line of Basin T-bar when I saw a bunch of snowboarders. I was with my little sister Abi and we began to make some cheek with them, as I am told we did with everyone back then. We started calling them all sorts of different names, none of which I will repeat.

My first real memory of snowboarding was when I was 11 years old and I had my first chance to try snowboarding. I got a lesson with my brother Ben and we picked it up quite quickly. I remember tailing behind Ben on Front Valley, trying to do what he did. We had a more freestyle approach to snowboarding and that is what sold me.

Looking back I saw the mountain differently. It wasn’t now about how I got to the bottom or the fastest anymore, it was about what features does the mountain offer and how can I be playful on the mountain... from there, we never looked back.

AAN: You took the brave step of writing an autobiography last year, tell us, how did it feel to literally be so honest?

TORAH: Yes, it’s funny really, writing an autobiography was not something I was itching to do at all. The opportunity came to me at a time when I was saying yes to everything, it was my ‘yes’ year.

Honesty and being open are big in my general life philosophy. I wanted it to be real and raw or I saw no point in doing it at all.

AAN: In your book, you talk very openly about some pretty big things, such as the death of your close friend, depression and the breakdown of your marriage, what was the hardest to write about?

TORAH: None were particularly hard to write about, as time heals all. I have always taken the time to work and better myself personally from life hardships.

Throughout my life I have learned so much from others that were willing to be open and share with me, that I felt there was no other way than to write something real.

Life is crazy beautiful, but also delivers some heavy pains. Everyone has a story to tell and this was mine. Plus sharing is caring.

AAN: Was it cathartic to write about these tumultuous times?

TORAH: I seem to be able to get to a place quite quickly where I understand why things happen the way they do,

I accept, I find (even if very small) the positives and attract more in doing so.

Writing the book was a beautiful reminder to me of how wonderful my family is, how even as a kid I never seemed to waste a day and how lucky I am.

AAN: And to finish on a lighter note, what’s in store for Torah Bright for the rest of 2015 and will you get in any turns on Aussie snow this winter?

TORAH: I have just arrived back in Australia for the 2015 winter. I will be back at Thredbo as their winter ambassador riding and training for the northern winter and encouraging those who have not experienced the magic of snow to come and do so.

I also have an event coming up on Sunday July 5 at Thredbo; The Torah Bright Mini Shred.

This is an event for 18 and under, boys and girls, where skiers and snowboarders can come ride a mini shred park with myself and my friends.

It will be a blast, I can not wait.

Torah Bright’s autobiography, ‘It takes courage’ was released in November 2014 and is available now from all good book stores and online retailers.

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Olympic Winter Institute athletes exceed medal targets

BY ANDREW PATTISON OLYMPIC Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA) athletes have had an impressive Northern Hemisphere winter, highlighted by a number of medal performances at the World Championships and World Cup level.

After the completion of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the Australian sporting system underwent major change in a number of areas in response to the implementation of the Federal Government’s Australia’s Winning Edge (AWE) strategy and a new direction for Olympic sport.

Australia’s Winning Edge is a collaborative effort led by the Australian Sports Commission with key partners in the sport sector, detailing Australia’s game plan for moving from world class to world best.

Clear national performance targets have been set, with the aim for Australia to be a top 15 nation on the Olympic Winter Games medal tally, and to contribute to the target of 20 plus World Champions annually in both summer and winter Olympic sports.

The OWIA has made changes to its sport program mix in order to align with the new AWE strategy of the single measurement of high performance success is the number of medals achieved at a single annual ‘benchmark event’, most often being the World Championships in the

WINTER DRIVING

years leading into the four year measurement at the Olympic Games.

The most significant changes include the ceasing of Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship programs, the creation of an OWIA ‘Pro Athlete Park & Pipe’ opportunity which supports Australia’s leading halfpipe and slopestyle athletes in their skiing and snowboard careers, and the decision to not continue the operation of a Skeleton sliding sports program for women.

OWIA athletes have responded well to the new sporting system and expectations against a predetermined medal forecast, exceeding the benchmark targets in year one of the new Olympic quadrennial.

In total 14 medals were won by OWIA athletes in World Cup and World Championship competition.

Most encouragingly, a number of emerging athletes achieved first time international and podium success.

Aerial Skiing Laura Peel became Australia’s first sporting World Champion of 2015, when she won the gold medal in Kreischberg, Austria during January. Laura is the fourth Australian woman to win an aerial skiing World Championship title and follows in the footsteps of aerial skiing legends, Kirstie Marshall (1997), Jacqui Cooper (1999) and Alisa Camplin (2003).

Danielle Scott also had an outstanding season finishing the

If you have had a traction problem when driving up to, or more importantly down from, your lodge or apartment at your resort or have had a driving safety issue on mountain roads it will be because of the type of tyres are fitted to your vehicle. Due to their width, rubber compound and tread pattern, high performance summer tyres provide unacceptable grip for low temperature snow driving. High performance, high speed rated tyres and cold winter alpine temperatures, snow and icy roads are NOT compatible because this type of tyre was never designed by the tyre maker to be driven in low ambient temperatures or in snow and icy conditions.

It is also important to note that the recent advancements in electronic driver aids, such as ABS, ESC and traction control do not provide more traction. These electronic aids only prevent drivers from over braking or overpowering the available traction of their tyres. The only thing the driver can do to increase traction, to actually get more grip and safer control, is to install winter/snow tyres.

The safety issues that occur during extreme weather conditions, are compounded not only on the road conditions but also by the effect of the cold weather on vehicle tyres.

The tread compound of high performance summer tyres that are fitted, becomes like "hard plastic" at below 7° thereby losing the flexibility needed to build up sufficient grip for braking, for starting traction and for cornering. The real key to winter tyre performance is, ironically, not the traction to accelerate, even though grip to drive through deep snow may be the first thing we think about with snow tyres. Instead, the real key is braking performance. The ability to stop is actually more important than the ability to go, and it is under these “exit event” conditions that winter/snow tyres excel.

Here is one way to determine how much tyre grip is available for your vehicle when driving in challenging conditions on your snow trip........ When it is safe to do so, at a safe speed, and, make sure that no one is

GOLD: Aerialist Laura Peel took out the top spot on the podium at Kreischberg, Austria in January.

PHOTO: FIS

season ranked a team high third in the world. Danielle won two World Cup medals which included her first World Cup victory in Moscow, Russia.

Renee McElduff also won her first ever World Cup event, after taking gold in Lake Placid, NY, USA, during February.

Alpine Skiing During February, the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships

took place in Vail-Beaver Creek resort in the USA and Greta Small provided Australia’s highlight of the Championships when she finished 18th in the Combined event.

Mogul Skiing Britt Cox secured World Championship bronze with the best performance of her career.

By finishing third, the 20 year old became just the second Australian female World Championship mogul skiing medallist.

Matt Graham had a breakthrough season, finishing the season ranked fifth in the world after winning the first World Cup medals of his career. In total Matt won two silver medals and one bronze medal.

Park & Pipe 20 year old halfpipe snowboard athlete Scotty James secured his first major title, claiming a gold medal at the 2015 World Championships. Scotty declared his intentions in the final by putting down a highly impressive performance in his first run. It was this run of 91.50 points that the rest of the field were unable to equal.

Two time Olympic halfpipe medallist Torah Bright, finished in sixth place at the World Championships, after qualifying in third. The following week in Aspen USA, Torah had an impressive bronze medal performance at the Winter X-Games.

Slopestyle skier Russ Henshaw became a dual World

Championship medallist when he picked up the silver at the 2015 World Championships. Russ skied brilliantly throughout the event putting down three solid runs above 90 points and scoring just 0.8 of a point less than the gold medallist.

Ski Cross Both Anton Grimus and Sami Kennedy-Sim recorded top-10 World Cup performances, after advancing to the semi-final stage in Arosa, Switzerland.

Snowboard Cross Alex ‘Chumpy’ Pullin finished the season ranked second in the world, the highest ranking by an Australian in 2014-2015.

Chumpy’s second place ranking was achieved following back to back podiums, including one victory, in the final two races of the season.

Belle Brockhoff had a consistent and much improved season, advancing through to the semifinal stage or better in every event she contested. Belle was one place from the podium on two occasions, finishing fourth at both the X-Games in Aspen and in the final World Cup of the season in La Molina, Spain.

Jarryd Hughes was also close to landing on the podium for the second time in his career, finishing fourth in Veysonnaz, Switzerland, when teammate Alex Pullin won the event, the first time in history two Australian athletes have featured in the same Snowboard Cross final.

close behind you, apply the brakes firmly until the wheels lock up and the ABS is activated.

Keep the brake pedal pressed down until the vehicle stops completely. This will give you a clear indication of the grip available at that particular point in time. You can repeat this test to continually monitor grip in different conditions.

SNOW CHAINS

There can be issues when diamond pattern snow chains are used on very wide high performance 2WD or AWD "summer" tyres. On summer tyres snow chains will grip to the snow/ice surface of the road but the tyre can slip or spin within the chain even when they are correctly fitted to the tyre. The problem is compounded by the camber of the road, the weight and torque of the vehicle and the amount of tread on the tyre. The problem is worse when the vehicle has been parked at the resort because of the low ambient temperature makes the tyres harder and therefore has even less grip to the chain. This will help you understand why 'spider chains' and ladder chains have now been banned for use at Mount Hotham Snow chains fitted to summer tyres on the front wheels will increase traction for take off and driving but can not assist with lateral stability.

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FINALISTS: OWIA chairman Geoff Henke (left) with Athlete of the Year finalists (from left) Alex Pullin, Russ Henshaw, Britt Cox, Laura Peel and Scotty James.

PHOTO: SSA

Peel and James share top Snowsports award

WORLD Championship gold medals have secured aerial skier Laura Peel and snowboarder Scotty James the joint title of Australia’s Snowsports Athlete of the Year at a special presentation held in Melbourne in late April.

Peel, a member of the Olympic Winter Institute

of Australia (OWIA) aerial squad, was the first of the two Australian’s to capture a world title at the Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Kreischberg, Austria, in January.

Two days later, James claimed Australia’s second gold medal by winning the

snowboard halfpipe event, beating a top class field from across the globe.

At the same championships, Russ Henshaw won silver in the ski slopestyle event and Britt Cox took the bronze in moguls, completing a highly successful championships for the Australians.

Another moguls skier, Matt Graham, was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award after his rise in world rankings throughout last season, while rising snowboard cross athlete, Jarryd Hughes, took the Junior Athlete of the Year Award.

The award winners on the night included: Athlete of the Year - Laura Peel & Scotty James Outstanding Achievement - Matt Graham Junior Athlete of the Year - Jarryd Hughes Coach of the Year - Steve Desovich and Jerri Grossi (mogul skiing) Development Coach of the Year - Peter McNiel Rising Star Award - Jakara Anthony School of the Year - Caulfield Grammar (Victoria) Outstanding Achievement for Small Schools St Clare’s College

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VSA hands Victorian sports role to national body THE VICTORIAN Snowsports Association (VSA), which has operated for over 60 years, has decided to hand over its Victorian sports administration to the national body, Ski & Snowboard Australia (SSA).

VSA president Rob Anderson told VSA’s AGM that efforts to achieve additional state government funding had failed.

In addition, he said the VSA and SSA had been unable to reach agreement regarding the terms of a

new Services Agreement similar to other states “Accordingly, in the interest of sport, we have reluctantly agreed with SSA that it take over the Victorian aspects of the sport,” Mr Anderson said.

Mr Anderson advised the VSA will continue as a consumer advocate body, as well as concentrating its efforts on Alpine Resorts stakeholder issues to Government for a better deal for all users.

“We will change our constitution

but retain our state body status for these activities.

The VSA sub-committee ‘The Alpine Resorts Working Group’ (ARWG) will continue to lead the push to make life for snowsports enthusiasts and clubs more affordable in the Alps, and help provide strategic advice to Government.”

The ARWG which is already recognised by the Government consists of representatives from all Victorian resorts.

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New CEO for Falls THE FALLS Creek Alpine Resort Management Board has appointed a new chief executive officer, Stuart Smythe.

Mr Smythe comes to the role with not just a passion for the outdoors, the environment and sustainability, but supplements this with a diverse and global business background.

Mr Smythe has a demonstrable track record of establishing, building and growing new entities into outstanding businesses, together with a background transforming and driving organisational change across businesses in Australia, North America, India and Japan.

A long time visitor to Falls Creek and a regular at Falls Creek Country Club, Mr Smythe is an avid snow sports enthusiast and has been an active financial backer of snow sport related films and has backed innovative product developments related to the industry.

Mr Smythe indicated that he is actively looking forward to the challenge of growing the Falls Creek brand.

“The most recent developments in the snow sports industry in Australia, namely significant investment from offshore, provides meaningful validation for the domestic industry and will present dynamic opportunities for those key players with the right infrastructure, strategic partners, investment opportunities and strategy,” Mr Smythe said.

“I am tremendously excited with where Falls Creek is positioned to benefit from such development, along with the application of the board’s Master Plan and the dedication of the resort staff and key stakeholders to ensuring Falls Creek is the pre-eminent outdoor mountain destination for all seasons.”

STRONG CONNECTION: American ski resort Vail has acquired Perisher in a deal that will enable local skiers the opportunity to take advantage of great North American deals.

PHOTO: Perisher

Vail Resorts take over Perisher

THE American resort Vail which is located in Colorado, has become the proud owners of Perisher ski resort in a deal that came in a littler under $180 million.

With the acquisition of Perisher, Vail Resorts has become the only mountain resort company to operate world class ski resorts on two continents.

The acquisition includes the resort areas of Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega.

The ski school, accommodation lodgings, hospitality, retail/rental and transportation operations were also included in the deal.

Perisher holds a longterm lease and licence

with the New South Wales Government under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, which expires in 2048 with a 20 year renewal option.

The acquisition will be a win for international snow lovers with ‘epic’ benefits being extended already between the two resorts for existing ‘Freedom’ pass holders.

On the Perisher Freedom Pass with Epic Benefits guests will be able to ski and ride at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, Park City and Canyons in Utah, and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada.

Chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts, Rob Katz said that venture was a significant milestone for the company.

“This acquisition is part of Vail Resorts’ continued strategy to drive season pass sales and build loyalty with guests from around the world.

“We see this as a ground-breaking acquisition that will dramatically enhance the connection between our company and Australian skiers and riders and we also see the acquisition as a natural fit, as Perisher is the Australian leader in innovation and guest experience - both hallmarks of Vail Resorts,” Mr Katz said.

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New and improved snowmaking at Buller MT BULLER’S world class snowmaking system has received a boost to the tune of around $500,000, with the purchase of a new submersible pump which will increase snowmaking capacity by 30 per cent and allow the resort to pump 800 litres of snow per second during peak periods.

Also on the slopes, the much-loved Tirol T-Bar has received a major upgrade with the existing diesel motor replaced by an electric version.

In the Village, visitors will

have a brand new dining facility to visit in 2015, with the addition of a brand new Asian food court.

Located within the Mt Buller Chalet Hotel, this new food court will offer Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian and Vietnamese food served in an open easy style for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Visitors looking for a unique way to enjoy the alpine environment this season can enjoy an activity often reserved for those lucky enough to visit the northern

hemisphere-sled dog tours.

Commencing mid way through the 2014 snow season, the team from Australian Sled Dog Tours will return to Mt Buller with their large team of Siberian Huskies to offer a range of new tours and experiences for visitors, from a meet and greet with the dogs to an extended half-day tour.

EARLY MORNING: Looking every part a post card shot, Mt Buller is a snow lover’s dream.

PHOTO: Andrew Railton

Online bookings made easy at Selwyn NEW IN 2015 at Selwyn snowfields is a brand new online booking system.

The e-shop will guide users through lift passes, lessons and ski or board hire as well as any add on activities such as snow tubing and tobogganing.

Tobogganing is also changing in 2015 at Selwyn.

There has always been a dedicated toboggan slope situated right next to facilities and the car park and this year there is

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the introduction of a free toboggan per entry pass.

An entry pass in only $10 and instead of hiring a toboggan they will be supplied free of charge upon entering the park.

As in previous years, Selwyn have expanded their snowmaking system and this year they have built another tower for one of their lenko fan guns.

PHOTO: Dinner Plain

Ski for less at Dinner Plain DINNER Plain is home to Australia’s cheapest family lift pass and this winter a family (2 adults, 2 children) lift ticket will be just $99.

This incredible package gives families the chance to experience a winter holiday to remember without breaking the bank.

Beginner group lessons and private lessons are available for those requiring guidance and the gentle incline ensures novice skiers and snowboarders can master their technique before hitting the more challenging runs at Hotham Alpine

Resort, which is located just 10km away.

Dinner Plain is excited to announce that they will be having both night skiing and night tubing on Wednesday and Saturday nights throughout 2015.

Thanks to the commitment of the Alpine Shire Council, Mount Hotham Skiing Company and State and Federal Government tourism development funding programs, Dinner Plain can now guarantee more reliable snow than ever with the addition of snowmaking infrastructure,

including three new snow guns.

Dinner Plain also offers many more activities to keep the whole family entertained including the two new tube runs located at the Snow Park. The tube runs offer a fast and fun ride on snow.

For the explorer in the family, there are some fantastic crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing groomed tracks and for those who would like to take more of a back seat on their adventure, Dinner Plain is also home to the much loved sled dog tours.

Early birds catch the first turns HOTHAM are letting their guests get access to untracked powder in 2015 with their ‘Snow Kat’. The eight seater snow kat will take guests up to Golden Point from the top of Spragos and this service is free with any valid lift pass.

First tracks is another initiative that is allowing guests the opportunity to access really great snow. After heavy snowfalls, the Valley chairlift will open at 7.30am from Wednesday to Sunday during the entire season and this chair can be accessed by anyone with a valid lift pass.

Hotham have some great

online savings this year with guests receiving up to 15 per cent off the purchase price of their lift ticket when it is purchased more than 14 days in advance.

These great savings also extend to purchases with lessons and ski/board hire.

For the skiers out there who love Hotham’s steep slopes, the resort is offering a ‘Ski Masterclass’ this season. The special coaching sessions are designed for advanced skiers and will be led by Hotham’s elite ski coaches.

Hotham are also providing a similar snowboarding lesson for advanced riders.

SLIDING: Tobogganing at Selwyn has changed in 2015 with a free toboggan handed out instead of the need to hire one with every entry pass.

PHOTO: Selwyn Snowfields

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Mt Baw Baw Alpine Power of 10

NOT everyone skis, so at Mt Baw Baw this season there will be 10 daily activities on offer for both children and adults that can be enjoyed ski free.

A taste of some of the new and exciting activities are listed below: ii Frosty Flicks - weekly open air cinema in the Marketplace featuring short movies with hot beverages and themed food. ii Light & Sound laser shows - fresh snow glistens under laser lights during the evenings, creating a unique atmosphere and alpine experience. ii Photography hikes - slip on a pair of snowshoes and snap a few shots of stunning snow gum forests, abundant wildlife while enjoying the peace and quiet of freshly fallen snow. ii Snowshoe to the summit - snowshoe with no skiing skills required, if you can walk, you can snow shoe. ii Where is Frosty the Frog?

Children will enjoy themed educational environmental walks where a guide will encourage exploration of the alpine environment. ii Snow sculpting - get creative and learn how to snow sculpt in a fun and relaxed environment. ii Snow biking - with professional mountain biking instructors resident on the mountain the perfect opportunity exists to try an adrenaline filled activity under the guidance of the excellent instructors.

Further enhancing the experience

of guests to the mountain in 2015, visitors to the alpine village will be welcomed immediately upon arrival, at the village gates with access to guest services and ski hire.

The integration of the guest information centre and ski hire will ensure seamless service with visitors on the slopes quicker and more comfortable than ever.

Baw Baw is also keeping children happy with the launch of a new snow play park located right in the heart of the village.

The park will encourage snow play activity with equipment including igloos, ice sculptures and frozen themed activities.

Frosty the Frog, Mt Baw Baw’s mascots will lead the fun on weekends as he skidoos through the Village, occasionally with the howling huskys sled dog team providing families with memorable photo opportunities.

Baw Baw is also happy to announce that the ‘howling huskys sled dog’ team will be on the mountain every day of the 2015 winter season.

Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the backcountry trails of Mt Baw Baw by dog sled.

Visitors can experience the thrill of a dog sled ride with the pulling power of eight highly trained dogs and their musher, while children will be enchanted by the experience of a snow shoe tour with experienced husky leaders.

More terrain opening up at Charlotte Pass

MUSH: The howling huskys sled dog team will be onsite at Mt Baw Baw for the entire 2015 winter allowing guests the opportunity to go on a sled dog tour.

PHOTO: Mt Baw Baw alpine resort

IF NATURAL snowfalls allow, 2015 will see more ‘enhanced natural terrain’ grooming at Charlotte Pass.

The resort has many wide open pistes and they will be using their innovative grooming approach to enhance existing natural features such as ‘roll overs’ and ‘natural drops’.

If you want to explore the mountain and still enjoy a little air under your feet, be on the lookout for the new ‘enhanced natural terrain’ features during the 2015 season.

Also in 2015, Charlotte Pass will be introducing a one and a half hour private lesson in place of the one hour private lesson.

Finally, one of the sweetest deals to be announced by the resort is that children four and under get to ski FREE.

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2015 RESORTS GUIDE LIFT TICKETS

LIFT/LESSONS

Day

Half day

5 day

Season

adult child family

adult child

adult child

adult child

Child age

EQUIPMENT HIRE*

Day

5 day

adult child

adult child

skis, boots, skis, boots, board, boots, jacket pants poles 1 day poles 5 days 1 day 1 day adult child

adult child

adult child

adult child

NSW Charlotte Pass 103

64

n/a

85

54

460

286

1360

845

U14

188

141

756

538

92

65

193 125

92

65

49

33

Perisher

79

39

n/a

n/a

n/a

316

156

n/a

n/a

U15

135

99

532

353

80

56

170 102

91

69

53

41

Selwyn

88

48

n/a

75

42

356

195

525

470

U16

119

84

454

391

41

25

51

47

25

28

19

Thredbo

115

66

n/a

n/a

n/a

407

219

999

599

U18

131

116

n/a

n/a

80

56

187 110

80

56

50

38

Falls Creek

114

57

n/a

n/a

n/a

485

242

1584

884

6 - 14

182

125

825

582

71

51

189 146

71

51

52

40

Mt Baw Baw

75

50

190

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

299

299

6 - 13

145

135

n/a

n/a

50

32

100

77

55

40

35

25

Mt Buller

116

65

330

99

55

491

275

1499

749

Yr 12

178

158

730

638

55

45

145 120

55

45

39

30

Mt Hotham

120

60

n/a

108

54

485

242

1549

859

6 - 14

188

123

740

525

60

40

160 110

60

40

40

30

97

VICTORIA

*on mountain indicative prices only NB: Prices above are high season but many resorts offer a range of discounted tickets eg for children under 5 years, students and seniors. At some resorts children U5 and seniors 70 and over can ski free.

Charlotte Pass

Perisher

Selwyn

Thredbo

Mt Baw Baw Mt Buller

Falls Creek

Lake Mountain Mt Stirling

Mt Hotham

Nearest town

Jindabyne

Jindabyne

Adaminaby

Jindabyne

Warragul

Mansfield

Mount Beauty

Marysville

Mansfield Harrietville

Distance from

40

33

45

33

61

46

35

22

41

34

On-mtn car spaces

n/a

1840

512

2855

700

4800

1800

1600

320

1500

Village height

1765m

1720m

1550m

1365m

1564m

1600m

1600m

1383m

1240m

1750m

Day entry charge

$27

$27

$27

$27

$40

$40

$45

$53

$40

$50

Cross-country trails

varies

100km

45km

varies

10km

9km

65km

37km

60km

35km

Downhill skiable area

50ha

1245ha

45ha

480ha

33ha

263ha

450ha

458ha

1500ha

320ha

Longest run

3.5km

3km

800m

5.9km

680m

2.5km

3km

2km

varies

2.5km

Getting there Charlotte Pass Drive – About 6 hours from Sydney and 7 hours from Melbourne by car to Perisher.

Skitube – The only way in to Charlotte Pass during the snow season. When you arrive at the Skitube Terminal at Perisher Valley, go to the Charlotte Pass Oversnow counter.

Falls Creek Drive - 4.5 hours from Melbourne, 7.5 hours from Sydney. Chains must be carried.

Drive and bus - Park your car at Mt Beauty at the base of Falls Creek and travel up to the resort in a bus.

Train and bus – From Sydney or Melbourne, catch a train to Albury and connect with coaches.

Bus - Coaches from Melbourne, Albury or Mount Beauty.

Fly - Fly - From Sydney or Melbourne to Albury Airport then by coach to FallsCreek.

Private flights are available to Dinner Plain, near Mt Hotham.

Coach - Melbourne Airport to Mt Buller with Mt Buller Ski Express 1800 800 905.

Drive and coach - Daily return services from Mansfield and Mirimbah to Mt Buller, Mansfield-Mt Buller Bus Lines (03) 5777 6070.

Fly – Helicopter flights from Melbourne to Buller (03) 9580 7177.

Lake Mountain

Drive - 3.5 hours from Melbourne. Take the Hume Highway to Wangaratta then turn off to Bright.

Drive – 2 hours from Melbourne. Take the Maroondah Highway through Healesville and turn off to Marysville.

Bus – A shuttle service operates from Marysville.

Mt Bulller Drive – 3 hours from Melbourne, 9.5 hours from Adelaide, 8 hours from Sydney.

Mt Buffalo

Mt Hotham Drive – 4.5 hours from Melbourne. Hume Highway to Wangaratta then Great Alpine Road via Bright and Harrietville.

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Bus – Coaches depart daily from Melbourne’s Spencer Street Coach Terminal and Melbourne Airport.

Train - The XPT between Melbourne and Sydney connects with coaches at Wangaratta.

Fly - QantasLink has direct flights from Sydney to Hotham and private flights operate from Melbourne.

There are also commercial flights from the capital cities to Albury where a bus service operates to Dinner Plain and Hotham.

Drive - 5.5 to 6 hours from Sydney; 7 hours from Melbourne. Chains must be carried.

Bus– A year-round service operates from Canberra to Jindabyne. Weekend bus services operate from Sydney and Canberra. Daily coach services operate between Canberra and Cooma.

Mt Baw Baw Drive - 2.5 hours from Melbourne. Take the Princes Highway and turn off at Moe. Snow chains are compulsory.

Shuttle – A free shuttle service operates between Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes.

Fly - Canberra Airport is a 2.5 hour drive from Perisher and a 40 minute flight from Sydney. Several regional airlines operate regular services.

Selwyn Drive - 1 hour from Cooma, 2 hours from Canberra, 500 km from Sydney and 550 km from Melbourne. Follow the

Hume Highway to Gundagai then turn off to Adaminaby.

Thredbo Drive - 2.5 hours from Canberra, 6 hours from Sydney and Melbourne.

The roads are clear for most of the year, but when big snow-falls hit, chains may be required. Chains can be hired in Jindabyne and Khancoban.

Bus - Daily coach services between Canberra and Cooma. A number of companies provide regular weekend services from Sydney and Canberra to the snowfields.

Fly - Most major airlines service Canberra Airport from major Australian cities and there are shuttle transfers to and from the resort.

Further details on transport services are available on resort websites, tourist bureaux in all major cities and from advertisements in Australian Alpine News.

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Olympic star helping beginners at Thredbo

Big savings on tickets at Perisher PERISHER has a host of great deals on offer in 2015 that will make travelling to the resort extremely affordable.

The Freedom Flexi Pass will let guests ski or board when they want on any three days during the 2015 season.

After the three days are used up, extra days can be reloaded at any time by jumping online and all for the special discounted rate of just $99 per day.

The easiest way to get to Perisher is by jumping on the Skitube and tickets for this service can be added online when reloading lift tickets, which means getting on to the snow is a lot quicker and less stressful.

The Freedom Flexi is available now for only $329 for any three days this winter, and all additional days will only ever be just $99 per day.

SNOW STARS: Children are well catered for at Thredbo with lots of great savings on tickets and lessons.

PHOTO: Thredbo

WINTER Olympic Gold and Silver medallist Torah Bright has partnered with Thredbo to encourage more people to get involved in snow sports.

The Torah Bright Beginners Pack includes a beginner lift pass, a beginner lesson and the option for equipment rental.

Thredbo is also opening up more terrain for beginners to explore with all Torah Bright Thredbo Beginner Packs including first day access to the Cruiser Area and Friday Flat.

This will give guests a wider variety of beginner and intermediate trails to experience which should fast track their on snow skills progression.

Falls Creek the resort for lots of fun.

ONESIE FUN: Get out your best ‘onesie’ during September for fun, discounts and prizes at Falls Creek.

PHOTO: Chris Hocking

Thredbo is also making it more affordable for families to visit the resort with discounted kids pricing for everyone under the age of 18. This will provide a huge incentive for families and older kids to come for a ski or snowboard.

Snow playing has also been increased at Thredbo in 2015 with the popular snow play area in the heart of the village expanded by 50 per cent.

And finally, Thredbo is happy to announce that there is now free WiFi at Friday Flat, Merritts Mountain House, Thredbo Alpine Hotel Poolside, Thredbo Alpine Hotel Lounge Bar and Thredbo Alpine Hotel guest rooms.

FALLS Creek has lots of great specials happening in 2015 and the Falls beginner ticket ($80 for adults, $55 for kids) is the perfect way for novices to get on the slopes.

The ticket includes an introductory two hour ski or snowboard lesson and unlimited use of the beginner lifts for the day.

And keeping the fun events happening at Falls will be the ‘Onesie weekend’ from September 11 to 13.

During this weekend all sorts of discounts will be available across the resort for those wearing a onesie, along with plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained.

LUXURY AT ITS FIVE STAR BEST AT SEBEL PINNACLE VALLEY RESORT IN THE VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY

EXCITEMENT abounds at the recently upgraded Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort in the Victorian High Country.

Five-star elegance has arrived and to celebrate the resort is offering a fantastic opening Ski & Stay package.

Resort general manager, Duncan Mars said the deal includes two nights accommodation in a Studio King Room, Sebel breakfast each morning, a one-day resort entry to Mt Buller (including bus transfer) and one-day ski equipment hire.

“Rates start from $370 per person twin share - now that’s a great deal,” Duncan says.

Situated in picturesque Merrijig, a two-and-a-halfhour drive from Melbourne and a short 30-minute drive from the pristine snow-covered Mt Buller ski resort, the new-look Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort pays homage to European Alpine style.

“Mt Buller has more than 300 hectares of skiable terrain.

“With the runs ranging from the wide beginner’s slopes to the challenge of black runs like Chamois and the back of Summit, suitable for all skiers,” Duncan said.

“And with 22 lifts, Mt Buller has the largest lift network in Victoria, including 13 chairlifts.”

Duncan outlined that the recent $4 million make-

over has seen this the Accor Vacation Club’s Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort morph from the much-loved Grand Mercure Pinnacle Valley into a welcoming and luxurious Alpine Resort.

“Guests will be enchanted with the revamped reception and Peaks restaurant and bar with its modern Tyrolean feel,” he said.

“The bluestone feature fireplaces, rich chocolate Chester lounges, raw timber furnishings and luxe custom-made carpet add to the welcoming warmth and Alpine charm.

“The revamped suites and chalets offer a new standard for alpine luxury.

“You can choose from studio rooms, one-bedroom suites or two bedroom chalets all with separate lounge, dining and kitchen facilities,” Duncan said.

“A mix of warm timber floors and sumptuous carpets cover the floors while soft furnishings in

silver, grey and red adds an elegance to the wellappointed space.

“The Sebel prides itself on its exceptional service and our highly-trained staff offer personal service that is second to none.”

Duncan and his staff invite guests to enjoy a cocktail in the bar or a delicious coffee while lounging on the comfy couches in the atrium when their skiing day is done.

“Or why not warm your aching muscles in the spa or sauna,” he suggests.

The resort is owned by Accor Vacation Club, established in 2001 and now with more than 31,000 members, which is a fully-owned subsidiary of Accor Hotels.

Be among the first to stay at this beautifully revamped resort. Book now on (03) 57775788 or email reservations@pvr.com.au. You can upgrade

to a two-bedroom Chalet for an extra $120 per night. (Subject to availability, not valid with any other offer or discount. Rates are based on twin share, per person. Valid 2015 Ski Season 05 June 2015 30th September 2015 subject to snow.)

“The resort not only offers luxury accommodation but also accommodates all the needs for skiers and snowboarders with full ski, chain and clothing hire,” Duncan said.

“All guest rooms include a private ski drying rooms.”

“And it is not only the guests that benefit from these added services but the public can drop in on their way for ski hire or stop a while and enjoy the full services at our restaurant.

“The resort also caters for weddings and conferences and events offering full service with a dedicated wedding and events manager.”

Onsite activities include, 18 hole mini golf, in ground pool, spa, sauna, tennis, boating and fishing in the resort’s lake and archery to name a few.

“If your event is during the Ski season, you don’t have to worry about your having your own equipment, as we have our very own Ski Hire facility which can cater for all your groups needs,” Duncan advised.

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EVERY year the features and size of the various terrain parks seems to get bigger and bigger and the riders having a go in the park, younger and younger.

There’s some new and exciting features in park land for younger riders and here we have a look at what’s new.

Baw Baw

Hotham

THE Burton Riglet Park is a snowboarding haven for little ones, where children as young as three can experience the thrill of snowboarding in Hotham’s Burton Riglet Park.

The park is a specially designed area of easy terrain that features small bumps, ramps, rollers and toys that teach children the fundamentals of balance and stance on a snowboard.

Burton Riglet Park is for children aged three to six years, giving them an introduction to snowboarding (also providing snowboard equipment) in an easy, fun and safe environment.

Perisher

PERISHER’S Terrain Park managers Charles Beckinsale and Doug Graham are renowned for their innovative park designs and creative flair when they’re designing Perisher’s parks each year. They see the whole process through from start to finish and you will also see them riding their creations throughout the season.

The team at Perisher have made access to the parks super easy with a T-Bar conveniently placed next to the PlayStation Slopestyle Park.

This means that with an average two minute lap, riders will be able to squeeze in heaps of laps each day.

Perisher’s world class parks and

pipes attract the best Australian athletes like Russ Henshaw, Scotty James and Nate Johnstone who use the area to train for some of the most mind blowing events like thePlayStation Slopestyle Championships, held at night in the PlayStation Slopestyle Terrain Park, which is the exact park that riders could be designing.

Perisher are asking riders what would their park look like? Would you have rails, jumps and a pipe, or would you design something completely new and different? Show Perisher what you can dream up in this year’s Design a Park Competition.

Buller

THE team up at the Frank MBP terrain park have been busy over the summer building and designing new features. The boys have been hard at it constructing fresh jibs for the enjoyment of the many upcoming 2015 riders. Some features have included three new flat boxes for the beginner area, which is located at Koflers.

Be sure to keep up on all the news by checking out their dedicated face book page athttps://www.facebook.com/pages/ Mt-Buller-Park/114527935225855

AS THE snow accumulates so does the park count. When a sufficient depth is reached a total of three parks will be built up at Baw Baw. New for 2015 is the transformed Kicker Park which is located on Tank Hill. Previously a beginners and ski school slope, the team at Baw Baw have recently transformed this small hill into a terrain park with permanent features for beginners and the like to enjoy.

Featuring a range of small flat boxes, combo boxes, rails and jibs, Kicker Park is for the entry level rider looking to throw a few board slides and 50-50s in a fun and progressive environment.

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Questions to ask when buying a snow apartment

BY DAN FLYNN & TESS HAUSER Tress Cox Lawyers

OWNING an apartment in the snow is a dream for many keen skiers and boarders. Waking up in your own apartment to see the snow covered gum trees or returning after an exhausting day on the slopes and falling into your own bed this is the dream.

Romance aside, buying an alpine property is a commercial decision and we have the top three questions you need to ask.

1. What am I buying?

Buying an alpine apartment is different from traditional sale and purchase of land because the mountain is (mostly) owned and controlled by the government. It is called ‘crown land’ and is leased to companies and individuals on a long-term leasehold basis.

The most typical form of ownership on the mountain is for a company to hold a lease from the Government (head lease), often referred to as a lessee company, and individuals purchase shares in the company which entitles them to a sublease of an individual apartment. You should note, the term of your sublease will only be for as long as the company’s lease, so always check how long there is left to run on the head lease.

Many newer subleases can now be registered with the Land Titles Office to provide a clear and safe security.

A most important reason to know what you are buying is finance. The type of leasehold arrangement for alpine property has a significant impact on whether banks are prepared to lend. A sublease that can be registered is encouraging for the banks as they can register a mortgage in a transparent and secure manner.

2. What are the outgoings?

When purchasing an apartment within a body corporate, you must carefully consider the building’s outgoings including: electricity, upcoming repairs, insurance and management fees and what proportion of those you will be required to pay.

Heated driveways and footpaths can be a luxury, but also expensive to run.

Always request a copy of the annual budget for the building.

This will detail insurances, land tax, maintenance budgets, management fees and other expenses you will be liable to contribute towards.

3. Investment returns - what is the rental arrangement?

As well as a wonderful lifestyle choice, an alpine apartment can be a good source of rental returns.

If the site lease is held by a lessee company, it will have a company constitution which governs the operation and management of the building.

Often, these constitutions will regulate how you may sublet your apartment to holiday and seasonal tenants.

Some properties have compulsory management and letting agreements, some allow combinations and some are simply own your own.

If the building does not have a compulsory letting arrangement, we recommend taking your time to consider which letting arrangement or management suits you best.

If a compulsory management agreement is required, check for overall management fees, and whether these are inclusive of third party agents and suppliers.

Any other questions?

TressCox Lawyers are able to help and advise with any of your proposed alpine interests and transactions.

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REAL ESTATE: Tress Cox lawyers are able to offer expert advice for those wanting to purchase an apartment in the Aussie Alps.

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Contact: Dan Flynn – Property Partner and Alpine Team Leader Phone: (03) 9602 9465 Email: Dan_Flynn@tresscox.com.au

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Prime development options on Mt Buller IT HAS been six years since any land leases have been offered on Mt Buller and this year sees two being released.

Both sites have huge potential for development, one commercial and the second residential.

Site one (237) is situated on Summit Road in a prime position and is already partially excavated.

A huge north facing site of

1863 square metres, it offers magnificent uninterrupted views to Mt Stirling and the ranges beyond.

Expressions of interest in developing the site could include car parking, residential, retail outlets or even a hotel.

Situated on one of the main roads of the mountain it has a bus service at the kerb and is close to all village facilities.

The second offer (119) is

situated on Stirling Road on the corner of Chamois Road and is 1506 square metres in size and is easily accessed.

This site is zoned for residential development and has flexible uses such as lodges, town houses or apartments.

It already incorporates an older style building which needs to be replaced, but could be used in the short term until redevelopment permits are granted.

This site is also well situated, is on a village bus route and is within walking distance to restaurants and the village square.

Managing agent for the ARMB, Mark Adams said this site could suit a consortium or syndicate looking for a great investment on the mountain.

“Site 119 could be a great development site for either a syndicate or club and they

could do a really affordable project there.

“The larger, ‘trophy site’ offers versatility in the zoning and innovative schemes are being welcomed by the board,” Mr Adams said.

“The commercial zoning uses include car-parking, multiresidential or even a hotel.”

Building guidelines are expected to be followed, along with lease arrangements, but long leases on both sites are envisaged.

Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management chief executive John Huber said that the release of these development sites offers two excellent opportunities to invest in the future of Mt Buller.

“The resort continues to go from strength to strength, with a comprehensive Resort Master Plan that each year sees continual improvements across the mountain.

“These types of land releases are rare, and we are confident that they will attract much interest, particularly coming off such a fantastic snow season in 2014 that has seen confidence in the industry grow.

“With a booming winter season that sees the highest visitation of all Victorian alpine resorts, combined with a world-class bike park as part of our summer offering, these sites represent an excellent opportunity for private or commercial investment,” Mr Huber said.

Expressions of interest are sought on both lease sites with resort management seeking innovative ideas.

For initial enquiries contact Mark Adams at Mark Adams Real Estate by phoning (03) 96464230; Mobile: 0419 858007 or Email: mark@markadams.com.au.

PRIME POSITION: With uninterrupted views across to Mr Stirling this once in a lifetime chance to secure a sound lease and develop into a thriving accommodation centre or other business is open for expressions of interest.

NESTLED IN: Sitting nicely on the side of an easy sloped block on Sitrling Road, this good sized block would accommodate a new lodge or apartment building - subject to approval.

ON A CLEAR DAY: The view from the Summit Road lease site is nothing short of magnificent and on a clear day you can see forever.

Buying and selling a business in the snow

BY DAN FLYNN & EMMA EINSIEDEL Tress Cox Lawyers

SNOW Business is an important part of the Victorian economy, with the 2014 winter snow season contributing $668 million, with 775,469 visitors across all resorts.

According to the Alpine Resorts Coordinating Council, visitor numbers increased on average by 32 per cent compared to the 2013 season.

Buying a business in an alpine environment can be stimulating, rewarding and the advantages of running a snow business are often personal, strategic or a step in a certain direction.

When you buy a business, you are buying

the goodwill, the plant and equipment and the stock.

As part of the sale, there are various transfers to be arranged, depending on the business.

For example, for a cafe or restaurant, you need a transfer of food premises registration and liquor licence.

For a retail business, you need to organise trading accounts with suppliers.

For other businesses, you may need to transfer statutory licences or approvals.

There are also aspects such as transfer of employees, transfer of business name, and in some cases transfer of bookings, deposits and/or contracts held.

Each business is unique

and careful thought must be given to the transaction to ensure that the buyer receives good title to the business and that the parties are not left with unforseen costs or exposure after settlement.

One thing that most sale and purchase of snow businesses have in common is the transfer of premises.

In an alpine environment, as ownership of a building is usually by way of lease, the business owner usually holds a retail sub-lease (or sub-sublease) of the premises.

The business owner will need to obtain the landlord’s consent to any transfer of the right to occupy the premises.

Outgoings payable under a retail sublease

would usually include a proportion of the head lease charges on the lease.

In addition, there may be other considerations to consider on transfer, such as compliance with CFA regulations.

If you are buying into, or considering buying into an alpine business, it is important that the different requirements of alpine arrangements are known and explained to you.

If you want to sell your alpine business, or are looking to buy an alpine business, it is recommended that you seek advice from lawyers who understand business and leasing and in particular, the different requirements of snow businesses and alpine leasing.

SNOW BUSINESS: Having the right advice is crucial when buying in an alpine environment.

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cross country

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Australian cross-country team had a busy international season

BY FINN MARSLAND AUSXC Head Coach PHOTOS from the Australian cross-country (XC) team travelling and competing in Europe and North America during the 2014/2015 international competition season.

Many thanks to the

S ONE HOT LAP: Pairing up with Paul Kovacs in the Team Sprint at the 2015 World Championship in Falun, Sweden, Phillip Bellingham surprised the crowd of 60,000 spectators by posting the fastest lap on the 4th leg of the men’s semi-final. The team went on to finish 23rd out of 28 nations. In the women’s Team Sprint Jessica Yeaton and Casey Wright finished (right) 18th after a close battle with Great Britain.

PHOTO: www.flyingpointroad.com W FAST & FEMALE: Australia fielded its largest ever women’s team at the World Championship in Falun including three making their debut at this level of competition.

A women’s relay team was entered for the first time since 1993, however unfortunately the short laps used for the competition resulted in the team being lapped out of the race along with Kazakhstan and Estonia.

PHOTO: JC Legras

supporters of the AUSXC, in particular Falls Creek the National Training Centre, Ski & Snowboard Australia and supporters of the XC Towards 2018 fundraising campaign.

Please follow Australian cross-country ski racing at www.ausxc.com and @ausxc on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

S NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Eight new junior skiers made the Australian team this year, including Finlay Clarke from Wangaratta and Stella Ajani from Melbourne who participated in the AUSXC Junior Development Tour to Canada. A number of these athletes will be vying for selection to the 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games.

PHOTO: Georgia Merritt W FINALISTS: Jessica Yeaton and Phillip Bellingham broke new ground for Australia at the World University Winter Games, both finishing 8th in the Freestyle Sprint.

This was the first time Australian athletes progressed past the sprint quarter finals in a major international event. Both made it through to the semi-finals where Phil narrowly missed a place in the A-final by a fraction of a second.

PHOTO: Phillip Bellingham

Cross-country boost at Lake Mountain CROSS-COUNTRY skiing is getting a boost at Lake Mountain in 2015 with the Fischer Nordic Demo Centre.

Developed in partnership with Fischer Sports, the Nordic Demo Centre will offer a premium learn to ski experience from beginner to expert while providing a dedicated base for the Fischer Race and Demo Centre, the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

The establishment of the Nordic Demo Centre will greatly enhance the profile of cross-country skiing at Lake Mountain, improve learning opportunities at the ski school and bring the ski school operations

in line with those of European ski resorts.

Cross country skiers will be able to view the Fischer ski and equipment retail range on site, with a fantastic range of demonstration equipment available ensuring that skiers can try before they buy, a rare opportunity for skiers in Australia.

In 2015 a number of new snow shoeing trails will be opened, making Lake Mountain the perfect location for snow shoeing adventures from short hikes to all day adventures.

Snow shoeing provides children and adults with the perfect introduction to snow sports without the need to have perfected the art of skiing.

SLEDDING: Lake Mountain is the perfect place in Victoria for snow play, XC skiing and tobogganing fun.

PHOTO: Lake Mountain resort

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NSW INTERSCHOOLS Snowsports welcomes the challenges and excitement of 2015 following on from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record event entries.

Interschools encourages students of all abilities and levels to compete for their school in a competitive snowsports competition. School students can compete in up to seven snow sports disciplines for alpine and cross country skiers and snowboarders.

The event focuses on fun in skiing and snowboarding at the regional championships and this is all set in a framework of friendly competition. As the competition steps up to the state and national stages, the level of competition and the difficulty of the courses also steps up, but always with a sense of fair and enjoyable competition.

Last season, 2930 school students participated from 285 schools. Both Perisher and Thredbo will host the championships that will see 6000 entries across the four regional championships; the Subaru QLD Championships, Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Championships, Travelplan Ski Sydney Championships and the Subaru ACTSouthern NSW Championships.

The Interschools Championships is a starting block for further snow sports competition and has seen 20 Olympians start their career at Interschools competitions. During the northern winter, we enjoy hearing results from former and current Interschools participants who are representing Australia overseas.

Matt Graham, former Interschools competitor representing Central Coast

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Edward Negus of Cranbrook competes at Thredbo last year.

PHOTO: Steve Cuff

Grammar, had a highly successful season claiming three World Cup medals in moguls skiing. Earlier this year, Graham received his first World Cup medal with silver in Deer Valley, USA. This was followed up with another second place in Val St Come, Canada. At the last event of the season for Graham, he took out the bronze medal in the dual moguls.

At only 20 years of age, we look forward to cheering Matt on for future World Cup seasons and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Korea.

A rising star is current Interschools competitor from Shore, Ben Tudhope, who competes in para-snowboarding events overseas. In 2014, Ben was the youngest athlete to represent Australia at the Winter Paralympics. This northern season, Tudhope was the youngest Australian to compete at the X-Games.

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Heading to Buller in July

BY MARGARET BROOM

Up to 800 competitors are expected for Interschools

President SASKI

BY WENDY OLSEN

THE SOUTH Australian Interschools competition will be held at Mt Buller this year, during the second week of our school holidays from July 13 to 16.

We receive entries from large school groups to individual family groups and all are welcome to enjoy the week of activities.

Please check out our website, www.saski.org. au for more information on the Interschools and get your entries in ASAP. Regretfully, we announce the finish of our long running “Snow Gear Sale”. SASKI has been organising this event for 32 years and it allowed people to buy pre-loved gear. I would like to take this opportunity to extend many thanks to our longstanding organisers Barry Blakebrough and Graham Brown for their input.

Finally, I hope everyone enjoys their skiing this winter.

THE YEAR started very well for SnowSports ACT, with local aerials skier Laura Peel taking out the World Aerials Championships in Austria in January.

Laura has been performing well on the World Cup circuit for the past few years and placed 7th in Sochi and has had many podium finishes on the World Cup circuit The new title is well deserved and we look forward to seeing Laura at the next Olympics in Korea in 2018.

Laura becomes the fourth Australian woman to win an aerial skiing World Championships title.

In April, Laura was awarded the joint title of Australia’s ‘Snowsports Athlete of the Year’ with Scotty James at the Ski and Snowboard Australia Awards and along with athlete and coach recognition at the awards, two school awards were presented to those participating in the Interschools Snowsports Championships across Australia.

Canberra school, St Clare’s College won the national school award for Outstanding Achievement for Small Schools.

Congratulations to St Clare’s College. School club of the Year went to Caulfield Grammar in

Executive Officer

RACING: Max Mandl from Radford College competing at Perisher in 2014.

PHOTO: Jonathan Mandl

Melbourne, with Marist College in Canberra being nominated as the NSW/ACT representative.

Athletes have been preparing for the local season long before the first snowfalls.

The ACT junior cross country out of season training program has been busy with new members joining each week.

The program provides a fun and safe ski training environment with highly qualified coaches.

The training is based on all

round athletic development and technique improvement using roller skis, athletics and games.

The regular sessions were mostly held at Stromlo Forest Park and the Australian Institute of Sport and SnowSports ACT also ran a pre season training fitness program targeted at Interschools and junior athletes in term two this year.

We are expecting 800 competitors to compete in the ACT/Southern NSW Interschools Snowsports Championships from

July 29 to 31 at Perisher.

The popular ACT Schools Cup is in its 6th year and is introducing cross country as a third discipline, along with Alpine and Snowboard GS. The inaugural event will be held on July 12 and school students can compete as individuals and/or part of a team of three.

The event is run similar to Interschools where students compete in their Interschools division (year at school) and the top three teams and individuals are recognised.

Team results from the event will go towards the overall ACT Schools Cup point score, which awards the best male and female primary and secondary schools after the Alpine and Snowboard events are held on September 6.

For more information on all our events and programs, please visit snowsportsact.com.au.

Big year at Buller for Interschools THE SUBARU Victorian and Australian Interschool Snowsports Championships as well as the South Australian Interschools will be hosted at Mt Buller in 2015.

The South Australian (SA) Interschools will be conducted on July 15 and 16 in the disciplines of Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding. Students of all ages and abilities will battle it out for champion school, team and for individual honours. The SASKI week from Sunday, July 12 to Friday, July 17 is a celebration of not only the Interschools, the event also serves as an accessible family holiday to Mt Buller in the last week of the SA school holidays.

The Subaru Victorian Cross Country Championships will be conducted at Mt Buller on Sunday, August 9.

The Tirol flat cross country course which was designed in conjunction with Ski and Snowboard Australia’s cross country technical delegates in 2014, will be open on Saturday, August 8 for training.

Over 800 event entries are expected in this fantastic event. Event disciplines

will be individual and team Classic events, followed by the exciting Freestyle team relay events in the afternoon.

The Victorian championships will be hosted at Mt Buller from August 24 to 30 and 180 schools with over 5000 event entries will compete in the disciplines of Alpine Skiing, Moguls, Ski Cross, Snowboard Cross and Snowboard Giant Slalom.

The top 15 individuals and top six teams from each event will qualify for the Australian championships.

The Subaru Australian Interschool Snowsports Championships will be hosted at Mt Buller from September 9 to 13. All event sites will be prepared throughout the season to maximise the quality of courses at the Nationals.

More than 200 schools from around the country will be represented with close to 2900 entries across seven disciplines.

Vic Interschools event manager David Speirs said that he is very excited about the upcoming season.

“The team that impacts on the quality of these events

have been working hard on the planning and we are continually looking to improve all areas of the event experience from new mobile compatible website design, improved scheduling and start time information,” Mr Speirs said.

“Our goal is to stage world class events that are not only accessible but deliver an extraordinary competition experience for all levels of participants, as well as their families and schools.”

For more information please visit, www.vicinterschools. com.au.

JUMPING: Competitor Alice Butler.

PHOTOS: Fun Photos

SPORTS: Guisane Stafford competing on the slopes.

equipment

Goggles

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Boards

ANON 2015 Somerset RRP: $169.99 A women’s specific model which provides maximum field of vision. With an oversized shape, it will suit a medium to large face fit. The Somerset comes in some sweet frame and lens packages, so you will be looking your best.

OAKLEY 2015 Crowbar

Each year the hard goods get more and more technical, extreme and are designed to make your boarding and skiing experience second to none. Take a look at some of these new 2015 additions.

RRP: $199.99 If you are looking for your first spherical lens goggle with simple clean lines of design, comfortable fit on your face and Oakley’s high quality production, then this one ticks all the boxes.

Helmets

Ski boots

BERN 2015 WATTS EPS

GIRO 2015 Era Womens RRP: $169.99

The Burton Support Local 2015 Emerald RRP: $329.99 More than just a boot, this is the jewel in the crowning Burton line up. A crusader of all terrain and abilities, this boot is the pinnacle in women’s all-round technology.

This boot will keep you snug and responsive all day long.

Lange 2015 XT 90 RRP: $649.99 The XT 90 is a great option for the more experienced lady. Coming in at a nice moderate flex of 90 with a medium fit last of 100mm, this boot fits well and gives you the performance and feedback Lange is known for. Perfect for intermediate to advanced ladies that like the versatility of a walk mode.

This is the women’s version of Giro’s most popular men’s helmet, the Nine. Designed for all terrain action, this helmet is ready for anything you throw at it in a low profile package.

Skis

RRP: $149.99 The original visor helmet serves up a unique style with comfort and protection so whether you’re on your board, bike, the slopes, or in the water, the Watts will have a model to match your needs.

YES 2015 Basic RRP: $599.99 With a really nice mid-soft flex and Yes’s tried and tested Underbite outline and Camrock base profile, this is a ride that is really hard not to enjoy. The Underbite puts a slight indent to the outline at the binding level so that when you are turning, the edge pressure is distributed to the areas of the board that need it most - from the bindings to the ends and the center section.

The K2 2016 Ikonic 80 RRP: $999.99 An all round mountain ski for men, for intermediate to advanced, very light and user friendly, performs every run with not a lot of effort. Suits a skier who likes to cruise any kind of terrain and conditions.

The Dynastar 2016 Neva 78 Express RRP: $899.99 A very light ski, performs well for intermediate to advanced skiers.

The tip rocker makes every turn easier with less effort and helps to improve your skiing. An All Mountain ski, includes binding.

Salomon 2015 X Pro 120 RRP: $799.99 Twinframe shell technology delivers smooth, direct energy transmission.

Customisable liner and shell deliver instant comfort that lasts all day. Designed for aggressive all mountain skiers.

The Burton Support Local 2015 Ambush Roxy, RRP: $349.99 Torah Bright This men’s boot defies convention by combining versatile mid range Individual Snow Jacket response and full featured tech in a

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boot that’s lighter and lasts longer than the competition. Ridden by Zak Hale and Ethan Deiss, it excels in the park but is an ideal upgrade for anyone who prefers the stealth support and powerful lacing control of Speed Zone.

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Designed to be different, Torah Bright’s Individual Jacket goes all out to deliver maximum warmth and protection. Coated with 10,000mm of DriFlight and insulated with Thinsulate, your next session is destined to keep you warn and dry.

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YES. 2015 Hel Yes RRP: $749.99 Packed with features, the Hel Yes is a fantastic directional freeride board for all mountain fun. Firm underfoot when turning due to the Underbite outline and mid stiff so it will hold up even if you are a more aggressive rider.

calendar

26 Australian Alpine News 2015 Information taken from Ski and Snowboard Australia website on 12.6.2015 (www.skiandsnowboard.org.au)

SNOWBOARD CALENDAR 2015

CROSS COUNTRY CALENDAR 2015 JUNE 27 27 28 28 28

Lake Mountain Sprint - X Paddy Pallin Junior (F) Fast and Female Cooma Clean Out the Cobwebs (F) Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series 1 (C)

Lake Mtn Perisher Lake Mtn Perisher Falls Creek

JULY 4 4 4 5 5 8 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 18 18 19 19 19 25 25 26 25 26 26 26

Come & Try XC Skiing open day Birkbeeiner Classic (C) Cooma Clean Out the Waxbox Fast and Female Amelia Time Trial and Team Sprint Paddy Pallin Junior Shield (C) NSW Junior Sprint Champ’s (c) Snow, Trek & Travel High Plains Tour (F) ACT Schools Cup (F) ACT Distance Champ’s (F) YMCA Howmans Gap Victorian Relay Championships (C/F) Junior Sprint X Lake Mountain Mini Series 1 (F) NSW Distance Champ’s (C) Vic Junior Sprint Champs (F) Vic Junior Distance Champs (F) Come & Try XC Skiing open day Cooma Open (F) Aust Open Sprint Champ’s (F) Victorian Biathlon Championships – Sprint (F) Aust Open Champ’s (C) Victorian Biathlon Championships – Mass Start (F) Bullfight Charge (F) Lake Mountain Mini Series 2 (F) Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series 2 (F)

Peirsher Falls Creek Perisher Falls Creek Perisher Charl Pass Perisher Falls Creek Perisher Perisher Falls Creek Lake Mtn Lake Mtn Perisher Falls Creek Falls Creek Perisher Perisher Perisher Hotham Perisher Hotham Lake Mtn Lake Mtn Falls Creek

AUGUST 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 5 6 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 15 15 16 16 20 20 22 26-28 30 30

Aust Jnr Champ’s Sprint Champ’s (C) Aust Junior XC – Cross event KCross Tour (C) Hotham to Dinner Plain (F) Aust Jnr Champ’s NSW Ski Orienteering Champs City Tatts Nottage Int. Boonoona Open (C/F) School Snowsports XC Classic (C) Lake Mountain Mini Series Charlotte Pass Open (C) NSW Night Relays (F) KAC X-C Classic (C/F) Sundeck Handicap Race (F) Snowy Mountains Classic (F) Ski de Femme (F) Justoyota Stirling Silver Hill Climb (F) Fast and Female Rocky Valley Rush/Sun Vall Ramble (C/F) Tullicoutty/St Phillack Cup (F) Vic Interschool XC Championships Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series 3 (C) Laser Biathlon NSW Races Aust Open Sprint Champ’s (C) Australian Biathlon Championships– Individual (F) Aust Open Champs (F) Australian Biathlon Championships – Sprint (F) Falls Creek Invitation Night Sprints Kangaroo Hoppet (F)22 Australian Birkebeiner (F) 21km# Joe Hoppet (F)25NSW Interschools Races Australian Secondary Schools Ski Team Championships Canberra X-C Ski Club Kosciusko Tour (C) Snow, Trek & Travel Mini Series 4 (F)

SEPTEMBER 9 Australian Interschool XC Champ 12-14 Perisher Cup

Falls Creek Falls Creek Smiggin Holes Hotham Falls Creek Perisher Perisher Lake Mtn Lake Mtn Charl Pass Perisher Perisher Perisher Perisher Falls Creek Mt Stirling Perisher Falls Creek Baw Baw Mt Buller Falls Creek Perisher Falls Creek Hotham Falls Creek Hotham Falls Creek Falls Creek Perisher Perisher Falls Creek Mt Buller Perisher

JUNE 30 JULY 1 2 4 5 6 6 7 8 12 17 18 24 25 29 AUGUST 1 2 3-4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 21 21-22 22-25 25 26 26 26 27 28 29-30

Knox-Pymble Championships

Perisher

Travelplan Ski Northern NSW Regional Championships Queensland Interschools “A La Carte in the Park” Series- Bread & Butters Rail Jam Torah Bright’s Mini Shred Redlands Shredlands Cup Scots College Snowsports Championships “Redlands” Cup (Alpine and Snowboard) Travelplan Ski Sydney Regional Championships Mt Buller Cup Thredbo Snow Series - Friday Flat Rail Jam “MERLIN MAGIC WAND Interschools Weekend” Thredbo Snow Series Slopestyle “A La Carte in the Park” Series- Cheese & Crackered Rail Jam Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Regional Championships

Perisher Perisher Hotham Thredbo Thredbo Perisher Thredbo Thredbo Mt Buller Thredbo Hotham Thredbo Hotham Perisher

“A La Carte in the Park” Series- Beer Battered Rider-Cross Grimus/Pullins Cup SBX Festival - SSA SBX Futures SBX Festival - FIS ANC Continental Cup SBX- Training SBX Festival - FIS ANC Continental Cup SBX- Race #1 SSA Snowboard Festival SBX- Race #1 SBX Festival - FIS ANC Continental Cup SBX Race- #2 SSA Snowboard Festival SBX- Race #2 SBX Festival - FIS ANC Continental Cup SBX - Weather Day SSA Snowboard Festival SBX- Weather Day “HOT-HAM Banked Slalom” “MUM’s The Word” Fund Raiser OPEN Rail Event Mt Buller Slopestyle Australian Junior Nationals (formerly Aust Junior Series) incl Futures Australian Junior Nationals (formerly Aust Junior Series) incl Futures Australian Junior Nationals (formerly Aust Junior Series) incl Futures Thredbo Snow Series – RiderCross King of the Mountain King of the Mountain Australian Junior Nationals (formerly Aust Junior Series) Incl Futures “A La Carte in the Park” Series- Cow Hide Free Ride Thredbo Snow Series - Transfer Banked Slalom Thredbo Snow Series - Transfer Banked Slalom Australian Junior Nationals (formerly Aust Junior Series) Incl Futures King of the Mountain Thredbo Snow Series - Banzai off the Bluff Rookie Fest - 2 star TTR The Mile High Playstation Slopestyle championships (night event) The Mile High Amelia McGuiness Memorial Time Trial Subaru Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships Subaru NSW State Interschools Snowsports Championships Subaru Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships Subaru Victorian Interschools SnowSports Championships

Hotham Mt Buller Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Hotham Mt Buller Perisher Perisher Perisher Thredbo Mt Buller Mt Buller Perisher Hotham Thredbo Thredbo Perisher Mt Buller Thredbo Perisher Perisher Perisher Perisher Perisher Mt Buller Perisher Mt Buller Mt Buller

SEPTEMBER 4 Thredbo Snow Series - Big Air Thredbo 6 “A La Carte in the Park” Series- Spring Sessions Sorbet Slopestyle Hotham 10-13 Subaru Australia Interschools SnowSports Championships Mt Buller

ALPINE CALENDAR 2015 JULY 1-4 8-11 12 18-19 29 29-31 30-31

Northern NSW & Qld Interschools Sydney Interschools Victorian Interschool’s - Buller Cup NSW Junior Series # 1 Hotham Alpine Futures Southern/ACT Interschools AUS & NZL FIS – Events

AUGUST 1 1-2 1-2 2

Hotham SX 1 jNats Freestyle NSS Junior Series # 2 Hotham SX 2

Perisher/Thredbo Thredbo/Perisher Mt Buller Thredbo Hotham Perisher Hotham Hotham Mt Buller Perisher Hotham

10-14 14-16 15-16 15-17 22-26 24-30 27-30

Thredbo Winter Series King of the Mountain NSW Interschools - Blue Cow Cup National Children’s Series Leg 1 Perisher Winter Series Victorian Interschools NSW State Interschools

SEPTEMBER 1-2 National Mogul Champs 5 ABOM Mogul 4-6 National Children’s Series Leg 2 7-8 National Skills Assessment 9-13 National Interschools

Thredbo Mt Buller Perisher Thredbo Perisher Mt Buller Thredbo/Perisher Perisher Mt Buller Mt Buller Mt Buller Mt Buller/Perisher

overseas

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BIG WHITE

CANADIAN winters are all about snow, especially at British Columbia’s Big White Ski Resort.

The resort is located 58 kilometres outside of Kelowna, which is located within the interior of British Columbia.

Recently awarded a 2015 Certificate of Excellence from the travel site TripAdvisor, Big White is a favourite among snow travellers the world over.

Winners of the prestigious award are selected based on the quality, quantity and recency of reviews posted to the site over the previous year.

If you are considering a trip to Canada, here are a few top reasons why you should consider Big White for your winter wonderland holiday of a lifetime.

It’s the SNOW: With an average of 7.5 metres of Mother Nature’s finest, feather light, champagne powder falling annually, a truly spectacular world of snow ghosts, snow bowls, and mountain beauty is created.

Big White boasts Canada’s largest ski in/out resort: With exceptionally affordable prices and over 17,000 on mountain beds, Big White has a huge variety of accommodation to suit every budget and the best thing of all, is that it’s all ski in, ski out.

Big White is closer than you

think: From Australia, it’s an easy flight to Vancouver and then a 45 minute jet service transfer to Kelowna in the snow laden Okanagan Valley.

From the Kelowna airport there are frequent shuttles that will whisk guests up to where the action is.

Flights to Vancouver don’t come any easier than those offered by both Air Canada and Qantas who are now flying non stop from Sydney.

Winter wonderland holiday: Big White boasts over 118 runs, five powder bowls, 14 express chairs, and a gondola.

For the family, the resort features a world class ‘TELUS’ terrain park, Canada’s highest elevation skating rink, snow coaster adventure park, alpine night skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling and an ice climbing tower.

Added to this is also a good number of slope side restaurants.

Epic winter weather and elevation: Big White has a base elevation of 1755m, an average temperature of -5 C and views that are literally breathtaking.

The moderate mean temperate creates the ‘perfect storm’ for mountains to whip up their famous Okanagan champagne powder.

FAMILY FUN: Big White is ideal for a family snow holiday.

For further information, please visit the comprehensive Big White Ski Resort website, www.bigwhite.com

PHOTOS: Andrew Jay, Big White Ski Resort

Kelowna, BC Canada

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Ski Europe at the mighty Dolomites

BY MARIO LONGHITANO THE DOLOMITE Mountains of northern Italy has emerged as a popular destination for many Australian skiers in search of new horizons.

This spectacularly beautiful region offers the largest lift-served skiing in the world, with an enormous and modern network of 450 ski lifts, 50 ski areas, 45 resorts and to make things easy, all of this is available on one lift pass, the ‘Dolomiti Superski Pass’.

Some of the betterknown resorts in the region include Cortina, Corvara, Val Gardena, Arabba plus

STEEP: Skiing the Col Rodella ski area above Campitello.

PHOTO: Graham Eddie

DOLOMITES

Campitello and Canazei in the Fassa Valley.

Sydney based Dolomites Ski Tours (DST) has been conducting ski holidays to the Dolomites for 30 years and the company enjoys a loyal following of skiers who return year after year, after discovering the beauty of the Dolomites region.

DST offers independent or guided ski holiday packages and they also offer the exciting opportunity of an overnight ski safari throughout the vast Dolomites alpine region.

One of the most popular opportunities within the Dolomites is the famous Sella Ronda route, where skiers tackle anything between 45 to 75km in a

day, without catching the same lift twice. Best of all, this experience is open to any strong intermediate skier and up.

According to Dolomites Ski Tours, Italy’s blend of mountains, snow, culture, shopping and irresistible food makes the Dolomites experience an unforgettable one.

Getting to the Dolomites has never been so easy, with a Qantas/Emirates flight to Venice, and from here a representative from DST is on hand to meet their client/s and provide them with a direct transfer to the Dolomites.

For more information, go to: www.dolomitesskitours. com.au.

PEAKS: The impressive backdrop of the Dolomites in the Col Rodella ski area above Campitello.

PHOTO: Ralf Brunel

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The Dolomites Mountains of northern Italy are a revelation to Australians. Here, it is truly possible to ski as far as the eye can see!

You and your friends or family can ski together, over long distances, and through many different ski resorts. It's the ski holiday of a lifetime.

The variety of runs and challenges is almost daunting, with seemingly countless runs for every

type of skier or boarder. You can ski 45–75km in a day without having to catch the same lift twice! And our guides always know the best places to ski, eat and see on any given day.

The Dolomites offer a superb blend of skiing, food, culture and unspoiled alpine beauty. Best of all, it’s still undiscovered by Australians, and it’s all here in the unforgettable Dolomites. j/51D02361/31-15

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IN early June Qantas announced they were re-introducing flights from Sydney to San Francisco commencing December 23 and American Airlines will be commencing a daily service from Sydney to Los Angeles from December 19, which will make a lot more seats available and ready to be filled.

This is a good time to book for resorts in North America.

Aspen is still one of the favourites for the Australian skiers and they have some great earlybird deals for accommodation, with a lot needing to be booked by the end of August in order to secure discounted rates or free nights.

This year Aspen has introduced a fantastic new ski pass called ‘Ski 30’, which gives pass holders up to 30 consecutive days of skiing. If the pass is booked by June 30 the price works out to be only $21 (USD) per day. The price will increase after June 30 and again on October 30.

We have been sending lots of our clients to Telluride, which is in south west Colorado in the scenic San Juan Mountains.

The skiing is fantastic, varied and there is a mountain village and a wonderful historic town at the foot of the mountain with great bars and restaurants.

There is an easy drive between Telluride and Aspen so it gives the opportunity of two great resorts.

Vail resorts still have their great Epic passes, which we can sell directly to our clients and this year Park City is one of the resorts that can be skied. Park City and the Canyons Resort are combining this coming ski season to create the largest single ski and snowboard resort in North America and a new eight passenger gondola will connect the two mountains.

Another great resort to ski in 2016 will be Jackson Hole as they are celebrating their 50th anniversary, not only will you get some great skiing but there are also a lot of fun activities planned in order to celebrate the milestone.

The Canadian resorts also seem to be popular for the next season with lots of early bookings. Whistler again has some fantastic specials and if you book by the end of June you can get up to 50 per cent off the lodging, after this there is up to 40 per cent off if booked prior to the end of August.

Whistler has a fantastic kids and teenage program as well as lots of after ski activities to keep everyone entertained.

Other resorts to look at for great value and excellent skiing would be Panorama, Silver Star, Big White and Sun Peaks and for the expert skier don’t forget about Revelstoke and Kicking Horse as these really offer some great challenging skiing.

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