Friday, July 10, 2015
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LET’S GO: These visitors to Mt Buller toboggan slope were having a wow of a time enjoying the fresh natural snow as well as a solid base of man-made. PHOTO: Andrew Railton - Mt Buller
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Snow at last - and it’s getting better by the day
IT’S snowing on Mt Buller and Mt Stirling. Mother Nature has been quite fickle but it would seem, however, she has finally heard skiers’ pleas and delivered more than 10cm of fresh snow over the past week. And reports are the flakes are expected to come down in showers right up to the weekend, reported Libby Blampied, marketing consultant with Buller Ski Lifts. Libby wrote in one daily report “While ol’ Mother Nature has been keeping busy doing other things, it’s the snowmakers who are the real
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heroes of our story”. “These cold, dry conditions couldn’t be more ideal to get the guns blazing, and we’ve seen some of our best snowmaking since 2010,” she said. “In fact, the amount of cubic metres of snow the guns have pumped out is up by 25 per cent on the five year average. “Of course, we’re happy to welcome the natural snow which is falling right now but to our snow making team, well done.” Resort Management Board chief executive officer, John Huber, said the first week of the school holidays
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has been fantastic. “With fresh snow falling last week and lots happening around the resort, we’ve seen large numbers of people come and experience the fun here at Mt Buller,” Mr Huber said. “Now the sun is out and with chilly temperatures, conditions are ideal for snowmaking which means we can really keep pumping out more snow for visitors to enjoy. “Mt Buller is an ideal destination for the school holidays, with plenty happening on and off the slopes to keep everyone busy.” South Australian school
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holidays are a week behind Victoria, so expect to see lots more visitors over the coming week as well. “This week is jam packed full of fun, with the 10th annual Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, where Australia’s top snowboarders will hit the Cattleman’s rail in the heart of the Village Square, along with the Frank Freestyle Friday session in the terrain park all happening in the second week of the holidays,” Mr Huber said. “With fresh snow and plenty happening for all ages, we’re feeling on top of the world here at Mt Buller.”
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“Adding to the excitement is the Mt Buller Adventure Race, happening on Saturday, July 25 and ties in nicely with the Backcountry Film Festival, which is happening on the same day.” With dustings of snow on the slopes it’s starting to feel a lot more like winter. “It looks like we’re going to see some clouds stick around with a high chance of snow showers over this weekend,” Mr Huber said. Mid-week Buller had five lifts turning, with recommendations to ski and board Little Buller Spur, Bourke Street and the Frank MBP setup.
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