Winter 2008

Resort Statistics
Winter Season Dates:		7 June 2008 - 6 October 2008
Riding Terrain:		480 hectares
Vertical Drop:		672 metres
Base Elevation:		1365 metres
Summit Elevation:		2037 metres
Day Ticket:		TBA (Discounted multi day & early season tickets available)
Beginner/novice:		16%
Intermediate:		67%
Advanced/expert:		17%
Longest Run:		5.9kilometres (Karels T-bar to Friday Flat.)
Lifts:		14
Permanent population:		200
Average Snowfall*:		203cm
2007 Top Snow Depth*:		164.4cm
Snowmaking:		25% of the resort

* This information is from Snowy Hydro Ltd, Spencers Creek location.  It is measured from the highest level of snow recorded at Spencers Creek at 1830metres (height of the Merritts area) from the years 1954 to 2006.

Known best for
Long long runs, mega snowmaking system that is now even bigger, all kinds of accommodation available, early runs on the smooth groomed, variety of terrain parks, highest lifted point, vibey village atmosphere, being the winter playground of choice for celebrities, great kids on-snow facilities, village facilities, swift lifts, night life, long wide Supertrails, being cosmopolitan, easy access to the Main Range, lots to do both on and off the slopes, free shuttle bus rides to your accom, easy day and overnight parking, close access to slopes.

Best kept secrets
Golf Course Bowl and Funnel Web on powder days, according to Census data the majority of wealthy single men are in Thredbo in August!, Waimea high above the Cruiser night skiing, the trails in Bushranger off Snowgums Chair, snow shoeing to Kosciuszko, Thredboland Animals, Friday Flat Freddie train for the kids, Segreto Restaurant in the Thredbo Alpine Hotel, Saturday night flare run and fireworks, kids fibre optic flare runs on Thursday nights, exploring the Ramsheads in the back country (then heading for a run into Dead Horse Gap), gondola ride to dinner at Eagle’s Nest, The Mountain House private dining room.

Getting to Thredbo

Drive
Sydney CBD to Thredbo – Once on the M5 there are only a few sets of traffic lights to Thredbo.  The Kosciuszko Alpine Way between Thredbo and Jindabyne is fully sealed and is clear of snow at most times during winter so it is easily accessed by two wheel drive vehicles. Depending on conditions sometimes chains may be required for your tyres; these can be hired from most service stations in the region.
Melbourne to Thredbo – the Kosciuszko Alpine Way is fully sealed.

Driving times from major cities
Sydney	5 - 6.5 hours 500km (approx.)
Melbourne	5.5 - 7 hours 500km (approx.)
Canberra	2.5 hours 180km (approx.)

Coach

Transborder Alpine Express on (02)6241 0033

Greyhound Sydney, call 13 14 99

Murrays Coaches 13 22 51

Fly

To Canberra from Sydney with Qantas 13 13 13

To Canberra from Gold Coast and Brisbane Virgin Blue 13 67 89

Hire cars and taxis available from both airports.

Thredbo Leisure Centre
Opening hours:	8am – 7.30pm 7 days a week 50 and 25m swimming pool Fully equipped gymnasium Squash court Waterslide Indoor sports hall Spa Pool Bouldering Wall Mission Inflatable floating pool obstacle course

Information
Where:	Information Centre at the Village Bus Stop Information screens in the bus stops on the village to Friday Flat route Thredbo Sports at Friday Flat, Valley Terminal and Jindabyne Internet - thredbo.com.au

Accommodation
What's available:	Lodges Motels Self contained apartments Club lodges Chalets YHA 4 star Hotel Bed and Breakfast
Capacity:	4000 people (approx)
Bookings:	Thredbo Resort Centre 1300 020 589

Parking your car
Capacity:	2500 cars
Where::	Designated car parks are available for both overnight and day parking. Some accommodation has on site parking.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The National Parks and Wildlife Service requires all vehicles in the Park to have an entry permit displayed on their vehicle. The daily rate (24hrs) per car for winter 2008 will be $27. If you are here for a week it is best to get an annual permit for $190. The annual pass is valid for one year from date of purchase and allows you entry into all NSW National Parks.

You can purchase your pass from:
The National Park Entrance Station 13km before you get to Thredbo
Snowy Region Visitors Centre in Jindabyne
National Parks Visitors Centre in Khancoban
Thredbo Newsagency.
Thredbo Office, Nuggets Crossing Jindabyne.

Thredbo mountain
Thredbo has terrain to suit all standards of skiers and boarders. Ranging from gentle first timer runs on a purpose built beginners area, to long wide Supertrails, intermediate blue runs and some of the most advanced black diamond terrain in the country.

Beginners
Your first time on the snow is filled with all kinds of emotions, kicking off with WOW then moving into woooooohhhh. Friday Flat is a great spot to start, it was specially designed with beginners in mind, the slope is gentle, the lifts are easy to use and the lift attendants are specially trained for nurturing new skiers and boarders. Very conveniently the Snow Sports School also meet here so getting to your lesson is hassle free. Yes, a lesson is highly recommended so you can pick up the skills to progress.

Intermediates
Intermediates love Thredbo. This is the level when you are comfortably cruising runs that are marked blue and green on the trail map. The majority of people who hit the slopes are intermediates. Thredbo’s intermediate haven is the Cruiser area, the trails are long wide and tree-lined and its accessed by a super quick quad chair so you get more runs in your day (and get better quicker). It is such a great feeling when the runs you nervously rode at the start are now being carved with confidence, next step the Olympics, well, maybe the Supertrail and High Noon!

All mountain riders
Experienced riders rate Thredbo’s terrain as the best in the country. Thredbo has everything an advanced rider is looking for - long runs with a great pitch, natural hits, wind lips, powder bowls, smooth on-piste (groomed trails) and hectares of off piste to explore…Thredbo is a stand out. Whether you are, taking on the rollers and kickers off Karels, pumping the boards in the powder off the Bluff or laying them over on the early corduroy of the Supertrail you’ll have a blast in Thredbo. 

Freestyling and riding
Thredbo’s terrain parks are all about progression so everyone can have a go. There’s a park for kids, beginners, intermediates and advanced riders plus a huge ridercross to test your skills. 

The full time crew keep the parks fresh and flowing – they constantly create new combinations by rejigging the boxes, rails, jumps and other original features (have you seen the bonk bin). So whether you are a rookie rider or a well rounded pro you will find your feet in the mix of terrain parks. Out of the parks the mountain is full of jibbable off piste with wind-lips, eucalypts and granite tors to explore.

Night riding
It’s FREE, if you have a valid lift pass.
Night riding happens every Thursday and Saturday night through July and August. From 6.30 – 9.30pm you can cruise the slopes under starry skies, it’s on Friday Flat every Thursday night and Supertrail off Bunnywalk Station on Saturday’s.

Snowmaking and grooming
Thredbo now boasts a whopping 67 hectares of snowmaking covering trails for all levels. This year $1.5 million was spent on adding automated snow guns to the World Cup run that runs parallel to the mighty Supertrail. This enhancement will also see improved coverage of the run-out of Little Beauty and True Blue.  The three stage automation process has seen close to $6 million being spent and the results of this upgrade are staggering. Close to triple the amount of snow can now be produced over pre-automated days and in 2008 it is anticipated the system will produce approximately 500,000 cubic metres of snow.  So better quality, greater coverage and more areas covered. Combine this with a state of the art grooming fleet to smooth the trails (including winch cats to smooth the steep), you know you will always have the best possible snow riding conditions.

Modern and efficient lift system
Thredbo has a fast, modern and efficient lift system that lets you ride in comfort all day long. There are 14 lifts to take you around Thredbo’s long and varied alpine terrain, with the high speed quad chairs you spend more time riding and less time travelling. The Kosciuszko Express, for example, can whisk you from bottom to top in just 7 minutes.

Thredbo Snow Sports School
There are packages to suit everyone at the Thredbo Snow Sports School, whether you want to learn to ski, board or improve on your skills.  Catering from the never ever skiers and snowboarders through to the intermediate level right up to the most adventurous and advanced there are packages to suit all ages. Whether you are here for a day or a week, even two, Thredbo Snow Sports School has lessons to suit your needs, ability and budget.

Snow riding lessons

Beginner and intermediates
When:	Everyday
Meet:	Friday Flat
Times:	9.30am, 11.30am and 2.00pm
Advanced
When:	Everyday
Meet:	Pre organised with Snow Sports School
Times:	9.30am and 11.30am 2.00pm for race training
Kids
When:	Everyday
Meet:	Friday Flat
Times:	Various, depending on program
Private Lessons
When:	Everyday
Meet:	Friday Flat or Kosciuszko Express by arrangement
Times:	From 8.30am to 3.30pm
X-Country, telemark and snow shoe lessons
When:	Everyday by appointment
Meet:	Designated by instructor depending on lesson type
Times:	By arrangement
Special programs
HIP - High Intensity Program WHIP - Women's High Intensity Program Masters - Specialist training for the over 30's Super sessions - Pay for one hours private tuition and receive a three hour lesson in a group of no more than three. For special program dates check the Thredbo brochure.

For non skiing/boarding children
Thredbo Child Care Centre, located at the Thredbo Leisure Centre, operates daily during winter, for children aged 6 months to 6 years.  Bookings are essential call (02)6459 4294 in winter, other times call 1300 020 589.  The other childcare facility is the DOCS accredited Thredbo Early Childhood Centre and it is open all year round.  Bookings can be made on (02)6457 6044.

Toyota Guest Services
Operates every day in July, August and September. Meet your host at the top of the Gunbarrel Express Chairlift at 11am, daily you just have to be of an intermediate level or above and have a valid lift pass.