Testing rules make skiers think twice about trip to the snow,operators say

Testing rules make skiers think twice about trip to the snow,operators say

Mandatory COVID tests may be putting skiers off,some operators fear,as the Victorian season opens after a quiet Queens Birthday weekend.

  • byDavid Estcourt

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Sydney shivers through coldest day since 1984 as snow blankets NSW

Sydney shivers through coldest day since 1984 as snow blankets NSW

Sydney has recorded its coldest day in 37 years,only managing to climb to 10.3 degrees,as an Antarctic chill lingers over NSW.

  • bySarah McPhee andDaniella White
Snow good:Perisher resort now open a week early in NSW

Snow good:Perisher resort now open a week early in NSW

Skiers and boarders are making the most of early falls with Perisher starting its lifts a week before the traditional Queen’s birthday long weekend.

  • byTim Barlass
'Like swimming outside the flags':Inexperienced skiers flock to remote backcountry

'Like swimming outside the flags':Inexperienced skiers flock to remote backcountry

More people are venturing into alpine backcountry,spurring a warning to inexperienced skiers.

  • byMike Foley
'Shockingly cruel':COVID-19 has created a'very different'ski season at Australia's snow resorts

'Shockingly cruel':COVID-19 has created a'very different'ski season at Australia's snow resorts

Visitors at NSW snow resorts have made the best our of different conditions caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

  • byAndrew Taylor
The evolution of the chalet:from rustic lodge to chic retreat

The evolution of the chalet:from rustic lodge to chic retreat

When I think of a chalet,my mind goes straight back to the mid-1970s,but one project changed my mind.

  • byKaren McCartney
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Vale'Chumpy'Pullin,snowboarder supreme

Vale'Chumpy'Pullin,snowboarder supreme

Alex"Chumpy"Pullin,who died suddenly while spearfishing on Wednesday,was in the first rank of Australian winter athletes.

  • byGreg Baum
'Overwhelmed':Thredbo website struggles to handle demand for lift tickets

'Overwhelmed':Thredbo website struggles to handle demand for lift tickets

The ski resort reported unprecedented levels of demand for lift passes after launching online sales for its 2020 season.

  • byJosh Dye
'Vibe might be off':Here's what's opening from Monday,and how things will be different

'Vibe might be off':Here's what's opening from Monday,and how things will be different

Bar owner Daniel Startup is thankful pubs and restaurants can start serving up to 50 customers at one time,but has given a heads up to excited patrons the vibe might be different.

  • byMatt Bungard
'Super stoked':Seasonal snow fiends hyped for season like no other

'Super stoked':Seasonal snow fiends hyped for season like no other

While ski workers are unperturbed by socially-distant village life,one Falls Creek business says the stress of preparing is'like peeling an onion'.

  • byMichael Fowler
'Resorts don’t want a Bondi moment':How COVID-19 will affect ski season
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'Resorts don’t want a Bondi moment':How COVID-19 will affect ski season

The ski season will start later and visitors are likely to encounter long queues for ski lifts at NSW snow resorts.

  • byAndrew Taylor