Winter 2008 is proving to be a ripper of a season, and now it is official. The Snowy Hydro snow depth recorded at Spencers Creek as at 14th August 08 was 174.2cm, surpassing the highest recorded depth in the past three seasons and the 2008 season still has five weeks to go.
Visitors to Thredbo over the past few weeks have been amazed at not only the amount of snow but also the snow quality. Local media man and business owner Reggae Ellis said “customers have been raving about conditions, I personally just can’t remember when we have had consistently good conditions so many days in a row. August really has been one of the best I have seen, so September is set to shine”.
Following on from this awesome August is sensational September and this one is set to be a cracker. Springtime in the mountains is a great time of the year, imagine good conditions under the boards and a big blue sky bursting with sunshine above. This is when you catch the brave t-shirt and board short wearers. Mr Ellis said “with soft spring snow there is also a bit of a roll reversal, with a lot of skiers swapping their skis for boards, and snowboarders giving skiing a go. It’s a great time to have fun and mix it up”.
On the weather front, snow watchers are forecasting snow on and off for September. Pete (The Frog) Taylor, from snowatch.com.au, said it “looks like light snow showers into the first week of September, followed by a sunny period, before more snowfalls mid-September”.
Complementing the natural falls snowmaking will continue into early September, so with a solid base and a little freshen up from Mother Nature, spring is setting up very nicely.
For September Thredbo has extended night riding to every Thursday on Friday Flat, so skiers and boarders can put in the turns until 7.30pm.
New for 2008, lift passes will take a dive in September, with passes reverting back to early season pricing from September 15, so you can ride for two days for $129 for adults, $72 for the two days for children. Season pass rates are also taking a tumble now $599 for adults and $349 for the kids.
A visit to the snow needn’t all be about going downhill, spring is when the amazing Kosciuszko backcountry lights up. From the top of Thredbo’s Kosciuszko Express chairlift you’re only six kilometres from the top of Mt Kosciuszko, the gateway for snowshoeing adventures and backcountry touring.
So why not jump at some of these great value packages and sample snow and September in Thredbo this spring.
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29 August 2008
Thredbo Resort Centre Packages
5th Day FREE
Yes FREE, stay and play mid-week in September, pay for 4 and stay for 5.
From $615 per person 2 share
5 nights accommodation
5 breakfasts
5 ½ day Thredbo lift pass
5x 2 hour first timer group lessons
Staying in Thredbo at Winterhaus Lodge
Arrival days 7, 14, 21 & 28 September
Spring Fling
Spring – blue skies, sunshine, bikinis, boardies, blokes and babes, oh! snow riding.
From $379 per person twin share
From $329 per person quad share
2 nights accommodation
2 breakfasts
2 day Thredbo Lift pass
Staying in Thredbo at a selection of Thredbo Lodges
Commences 31 August
Kids Stay and Ski Free
There’s a variety of accommodation on offer and a bonus booklet of special offers valued at approximately $295 included per family.
3 Nights of Family Frivolity
From $528 per adult twin share
3 nights accommodation
3 breakfasts
3 day Thredbo lift pass
Staying in Thredbo at Black Bear Inn
Kids stay and Ski Free
Valid 14 Sept–6 Oct.
5 Nights of Fun for the Family
From $ 874 per adult twin share
5 nights accommodation
5 breakfasts
5 ½ day Thredbo lift pass
Staying in Thredbo at Candlelight Lodge
Kids stay and ski free
Valid 14 Sept–6 Oct.
For bookings contact the Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589 or visit thredbo.com.au
