Not enough to go this weekend
Our experienced tow manager and lead ski patroller have just updated that we have lost too much snow in important parts of the tow run and even with the predicted snow would not be safe to operate. Thanks to all our volunteers who were on stand-by for this late in the season operating potential! If […]
Read More →Tasmanian spring snow!
We have been blessed with late snow this season and despite the recent warm days there are good snow stores on the tow runs due to the snow fences. With cooler conditions and snow predicted for Friday afternoon-Saturday our volunteers are preparing to run the tows this weekend. Given the late season the Ski Club […]
Read More →Spring Skiing and Boarding
Head up to Mt Field Saturday for what could be the last chance for skiing and boarding this year! Despite the rain this week there should be enough snow to operate the Mawson tow. Saturday looks like a great warm day to be on the mountain especially early for the snow.The volunteers from Mount Mawson […]
Read More →Keep snow boards and skis close
With a positive snow forecast for the weekend, Kim Burges Watson and volunteers from the Wellington Ski and Outdoor Club along with the Mount Mawson Ski Patrol are planning to operate the tows this weekend. Stay tuned to the web page and snow cam for updates as snow is forecasted for early Saturday 🙂
Read More →Carpe Skiem
We have had a good dump of snow over the past few days and the Mount Mawson web cam looks very promising for this weekend. We are planning to open this weekend subject to our usual on-site snow conditions and safety checks. Our volunteer tow operators are from the Oldina Ski Club joined by the […]
Read More →Almost carpe skiem
The snow has been falling, and the Mount Mawson Ski Club and Ski Patrol were on standby last weekend to run the tows. Eight people stayed on the mountain Friday night but unfortunately there was not enough snow to operate. With a base of snow and more forecasted this week the Oldina Ski Club is […]
Read More →Almost enough, Ski field On Hold
What a welcome sight on Sunday with snow on the ground and a sunny day. Many (including myself) were taking advantage of the snow at Mount Mawson for snow play. Unfortunately, not enough to run the tows yet! Our dedicated tow operators and ski patrollers are on stand-by but we can always do with more […]
Read More →Vote 1 Snow 2025
It was a great election day working bee. On Saturday a large contingent of volunteers tackled the tasks of refuelling the Mawson and University tows and repairing the snow fences. Ski patrol leaders (Andrew and Paul) were busy and held training to recertify ski patrol volunteers. With Craig and Rod from HW club taking the […]
Read More →Preparing for Fagus and Snow
Two mini working bees have been done over the past month. The first on the 23rd March provided an opportunity to deliver a load of snow fence timber and the crew of Rod, Steve and Julian spent the day repairing the Mawson fence. Another crew headed to Rodways to both check and repair the […]
Read More →Stay tuned snow is on its way
We have lost a bit of snow this week and a group are heading to the mountain today to assess the conditions and repair the Mawson tow rope. University tow is operational and with more snow forecasted we are hoping to open again this season. Stay tuned and keep those skis and boards handy just […]
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