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Statement From Australian Ski Areas Association Reveals They’re Still Hopefully for 2020 Winter Season

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A statement from the Australian Ski Areas Association reveals while facing the largest challenge in its history, they are still hopeful for the upcoming season, whatever form it may take. Resorts in Australia are preparing as normal for the season, but will only proceed with the blessing of the government and health authorities. Snow has begun falling on ski areas, reminding […]
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Australian Ski Resorts Planning for a Bumper Season Without Knowing if They’ll Even be Open

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Australian ski resorts are gearing up for the 2020 season, even though there is no certainty in will even go ahead due to coronavirus social distancing restrictions. Colin Hackworth, Head of the Australian Ski Areas Association, said he was ‘hopeful’ resorts can open as planned in June, but only with the government’s permission. Related: UPDATE: 2,500 Coronavirus Victims Sign-Up for Class […]
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Australian Ski Season May Be CANCELED | Resorts Already Offering Date Changes and Refunds

It’s this time of year that skiers across Australia and New Zealand are starting to get excited about winter and ski resorts begin dusting down their snow-making equipment and greasing the chairlifts. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the globe, many are fearing that this season may not happen at all. Australian resorts Falls Creek, Thredbo, and Perisher […]
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Snow Aid Australia – A Charity Auction for Skiers/Boarders with Proceeds Going to Bushfire Relief and Wildlife Rescue

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The global ski industry donates $300,000 worth of auction items for bushfire relief! The world’s best ski resorts and snow brands have banded together for Snow Aid Australia, an online auction for bushfire relief and wildlife rescue with over $300,000 worth of auction items donated from 100 brands. Aspen Snowmass alone has donated $100,000 worth of accommodation and lift passes […]
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VIDEO: Woman Dangles for 3-Minutes Before Falling From Chairlift at Perisher, Australia

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A female snowboarder was rushed to hospital after she plummeted from a ski-lift at Perisher Resort in Australia earlier today. Related: Chairlift at Thredbo Ski Resort, Australia SNAPS Sending Passenger Plummeting to Ground The woman spent more than three minutes dangling from the chairlift on Monday afternoon as others shouted for assistance, 9News reported. Patrollers rushed to the scene and attempted […]
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Hiker Falls Down Waterfall, Breaks Leg and Wrist, Then Crawls for 2-DAYS Before Rescue

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A hiker crawled for two days in search of rescue after plummeting 20-feet down a waterfall and breaking his leg and wrist, reports ABC. 54-year-old Neil Parker was walking alone on Mount Nebo in Brisbane, Australia, when he fell. The experienced hiker’s first thought was to use his cell phone to call for help, but in an ‘everything that could go wrong did go wrong’ […]
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