Tue 14 July, 09:53AM
Rugged mountain weather and more fun turns
It's another morning of soft and forgiving turns for the resilient. We've had another 1 cm of wet snow overnight, and there is more borderline precipitation coming down as I write. The current temp is just above zero (heading for a top of 1 degrees), the wind has backed off a notch but is still a stiff northwesterly, making the wind-chill about minus 10 up the top.
Don't let a little rugged mountain weather put you off, as the turns will be fun out there today. The wind may have dropped enough to open another lift or two above the road, but be sure to don your good gear and check the lift status before heading out there. And if storm riding isn't your thing, it looks like we'll have plenty of great weather days once things clear up overnight.
Village is scheduled to open at 7.30am this morning. Enjoy the ride!
Cheers Bill
Tue 14 July, 09:53AM
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.
No grooming last night. Conditions too soft and wet. Wind has definitely eased off some. Lower trails are more sheltered.
Issued: Tue 14 July, 07:25AM
Take your classics and a positive attitude. Ski with care as the surface is variable. It will be soft and wet . Call into the Wire Plain Hub for a warming drink and snack.
There was a group who skiied to D.P. yesterday. 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
Take the bus down to Whiteys carpark. Ski Brabralung trail to Wire Plain and up Wonderland.. Go exploring.
Cheers Bev.