hellyer 216 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Perisher was the first resort to open this year, opening a week ahead of schedule after a "dump" of 35 cm and good snowmaking conditions. To be fair we really don't get decent falls untill July /August. At the moment just beginner area Front Valley open. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 More snow hopefully over the weekend and into next week. As much as I hate front valley I find myself wanting to go down for a look but I will wait till a bit more of the mountain is opened Link to post Share on other sites
byhart 1 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 May have to check out the NSW resorts this year, living in Melbourne I usually head to Hotham or falls, and a few day trips to Buller but its always over crowded and not worth the lift ticket. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm skipping Australia this year... My mates and I drove down to Hotham last year, and for 3 days boarding, it cost me about $2000. Flights and 18 days accommodation in Japan (including 7 on the snow) for the same price... Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Heading to NZ in September, looking forward to that. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 hah ! what you say makes sense Sciclone and I tell my self the exact same thing every year, but around August I get the shakes real bad and have to get a fix. Last August I did two weeks in Wanaka & Treble cone way cheaper than Oz including flights. In Enzed you can go for the Juicy car rentals deal where you hire a Juicy el-cheapo car for 35 -40 $ a day and get a free TC lift ticket for every day of hire. It's a sno brainer with lift Tickets around $90 normally. Details here http://www.jucy.co.nz/ Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'm really looking forward to some backcountry trips. Won't be wasting my money in Aus resorts though. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I'll have to get down to NZ some day, but they seem to hate the idea of ski-in/out accommodation. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 What do you mean? Can't understand why anyone would hate that idea. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 $700 freedom pass for me at perisher, camping in my newly built sleeper cab on the back of my ute, its only going to cost me petrol money this year. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 $700 freedom pass for me at perisher, camping in my newly built sleeper cab on the back of my ute, its only going to cost me petrol money this year.That be chilly!!!!!! Brit-gob, I think the reference is sarcastically pointing out that there is not a lot of on mountain ski in ski out accomodation in NZ. It is mostly town accomodation off the hill, with a big drive every morning and evening. Not sure how many days, or trips I will get to make in reality...stuff just keeps changing all the time around my place. But I do have a Thredbo Season Pass ready to roll, and one week booked at the end of August, here's hoping for lots before then! Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 $700 freedom pass for me at perisher, camping in my newly built sleeper cab on the back of my ute, its only going to cost me petrol money this year.That be chilly!!!!!! Far from it. Its very well insulated and heated. Link to post Share on other sites
Wizz 11 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Will you be taking your gigantic white cock as well? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Its quite a bit smaller after our summer LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 That truly was a whopper. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 That certainly was a mightily impressive todger. You must have really scared the locals! Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Haha you guys are making me blush Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Since you all seem so keen, and the forums are slow, here you go. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Detachable!! Link to post Share on other sites
blu 3 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 it's time to start the Aussie-NZ 2013 snow thread (unless I've missed it) Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Detachable!! Haha you remember that song? Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 it's time to start the Aussie-NZ 2013 snow thread (unless I've missed it) Isn't this it? Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 it's time to start the Aussie-NZ 2013 snow thread (unless I've missed it) Its 2012 man. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Well said Mr detachable Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 According to the snowboard manufacturers, its the 2013 season Link to post Share on other sites
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