Stunning Saturday!
The wild weather of the past few days has now cleared, and it looks like we are in for a stunning Saturday. The stars are out, the current temp is minus 5, heading for a top of zero, and the wind is a light to moderate south-westerly.
The snow has had a good solid freeze overnight so will be firm to start the day, before the east and north facing slopes soften as the day warms. The groomers will be hard and fast and be the best option, at least until the sunniest of off piste aspects have come into shape. Blue Ribbon reopened a couple of days ago, and both the lift line and Hoggs Back have now been groomed top to bottom. The Drift and The Summit Terrain Park will also open once the final preparations have been completed this morning.
We're in for an exciting day down at the Big D! The Subaru Jnr Rail Jam is kicking off around 1PM, Night Skiing & Boarding is running earlier from 5-7PM, then the Pirate Life Open Rail Jam is going down under lights. See some of Hotham's best freestyle riders tonight at the Big D!
Slap on the screen and have a beaut day on the hill.
Cheers Bill
Backcountry Conditions
The warming yesterday, followed by the clearing and cooling overnight has left the backcountry snowpack quite challenging. The surface has now frozen, leaving a supportable crust up high but it will likely be breakable lower down. There is a centimeter or two of fresh on the surface so you may find some low angled terrain that is skiing ok. Solar aspects should soften as the day warms but they will probably become punchy and challenging rather than good spring like turns. Beware of steep icy slopes on all aspects this morning, and south facing aspects that may pose a sliding hazard for the day. Take care out there.
Village to Whiskey Flat, all North side and South side trails groomed. UPDATE. Trail to DP now groomed s / c.
Issued: Sat 12 July, 08:10AM
All trails freshly groomed. UPDATE; 8am TRAIL TO DP GROOMED SKATE AND CLASSIC. ENJOY!
Report from DP. Top and lower trails groomed
Ski carefully on the artificial surface through the skier tunnel on your way to DP.
You can buy your bus ticket on the DP bus by using the QR code on the bus.
Best XC Skiing
All trails will be great skiing. .Check out the NEW WIRE PLAI N HUB for a warm up and a hot drink.
Cheers Bev.