Thu 16 July, 06:41AM
More fun under the Sun!
If you prefer the suns rays I think you'll enjoy the foreseeable future. I can see stars everywhere, there's an alpenglow developing out to the east and we have another bright sunny day on the way.
The current temp is +1.5 and could climb to as high as +7 degrees later on. In the Village right now there's a moderate wind out of the SSE.
Same lifts will be on the spin today with the Summit Quad loading from 7:30am for the early birds. The open groomed terrain will definitely be the best bet. Even though the temps didn't get super low last night the surface will start out firm with sunny aspects softening as the day warms.
Slap on the sunscreen and enjoy! Cheers, Burner.
Thu 16 July, 06:41AM
Backcountry Conditions
It's a bad day for the backcountry. The visibility is poor, the weather is wet and the cover is thin and punchy. Leave it for another day but take care if you must head out there.
LATE UPDATE. JUST IN.: Village to Skiers Xing groomed Skate Classic. Last night there was grooming down to Whiskey Flat and some of the Biathlon loops with the skidoo and harrows. There are some thin and bare patches. On Tuesday night it was groomed skate and classic Village to Wire Plain and all Christmas Hill trails with the big machine. Make the most of it.
Issued: Thu 16 July, 07:50AM
It is firm this morning and shaded areas may stay that way..Be very aware of variable cover and conditions. Groomers comment on Tuesdays grooming, " There was probably not enough snow to do it ,but looking at the forecast it might have been the only opportunity to groom it with the big machine." Please ski with care. If you aren't skilled I would recommend using classic skis. .So there you have it Call into the Wire Plain Hub for a warming drink and snack.
There was a group who skiied to D.P.on Monday. Didn't take skis off just dodged the thin and bare patches. Reported it wasn't the easiest ski, but they enjoyed themselves. One of them hadn't XC skied before. They also saw an emu down at Mother Johnson's. Quite the adventure. So maybe worth giving it a go.
TOBOGGANING AT MT HOTHAM. is now open for lots of fun. Book your tickets online to avoid missing out when it gets very busy. Book at.... mthotham.com.au/toboggan
The only place on Mt Hotham for tobogganing is at the HOTHAM HUB toboggan slope ( Wire Plain ) Bus stop 11.
The Hotham Hub has toilets, toboggan hire, hot food and drinks to make your experience all that more enjoyable.
The Peashooter toboggan slope at DP is also open.
Best XC Skiing
Pack the picnic goodies and a positive outlook and head o n out for great day..
Cheers Bev.