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