Building progress
Observant web-cam watchers will have noticed the crane being used to build the Mt Mawson day shelter has changed colour and shrunk a bit – all part of having the right sized machine to lift the pre-cast concrete panels into place. The builders have been working hard to get the basement works complete, and we […]
Read More →The Crane has Arrived!
For all of you who have been patiently waiting for visible progress towards the new day shelter at the Mt Mawson Ski Field, today was a good day. The mobile crane that will be used to lift the prefabricated concrete panels into place is now on site, and we can expect to see the […]
Read More →Great effort in response to snow damage
Following damage to snow fence infrastructure at the Mt Mawson Ski Field in last season’s massive snow fall, volunteers from the Southern Tasmanian Ski Association headed up to the mountain this weekend to start the large task of replacing damaged snow fences. Two trailer loads of heavy timber were brought up to the ski field, […]
Read More →Mt Mawson article on Mountain Journal
Cam Walker over at https://themountainjournal.wordpress.com/ has recently published an article on Mt Mawson. Cam’s blog is a treasure trove of all things alpine with a bent towards side country and back country sliding. There are also a good number of articles from his trips to Tasmania for you to peruse. I particulary liked the articles on side […]
Read More →October Spring Skiing at Mt Mawson
Well its been an amazing season of skiing at Mt Mawson in the Mt Field National Park, Tasmania, and there is still enough snow to get a final fix of skiing and boarding this weekend. Make the most of it – because next winter is a long way off. Although we are now past the […]
Read More →Huey Kicks First Goal On Grand Final Day!
This mornings webcam picture reveals a revitalised ski field. A good dump of snow overnight and cold temperatures will greet skiers and boarders this morning. If you’re one of the few unconcerned with AFLism – head on up and enjoy some fresh tracks in the fresh cool powder! Give the dedicated clubbies a smile and […]
Read More →It’s On!
A dedicated bunch of clubbies are running the tow this weekend! Escape the footy frenzy and get in some sweet turns on the Mawson tow. Cover is holding well, it’s much the same as last weekend. Another last chance, hope to see you up there!
Read More →Last Hurrah?
Officially, this weekend is the last weekend for skiing at Mount Mawson. The Oldina Ski Club will be running the tow for this last weekend. Our clubs roster has finished for the season. From here forward, we assess things on a week to week basis to decide if we run or not. This is highly […]
Read More →Another Classic
Another classic Mount Mawson weekend just past. Fresh dry snow fell Friday night and right through Saturday. A hardy bunch braved the Mawson tow in the full fury of the blizzard on Saturday. Mawson Ski Club members rugged up and did a great job keeping the tow rolling through Saturday despite some hiccups. Other hardy […]
Read More →Winter is Still Here!
Volunteers from the Mawson Ski Club will be running the ski tows this weekend. And it’ll be a cracker! Snow started falling yesterday and it’s still snowing. I’m on the mountain and I awoke early this morning to 30cm of fresh goodness – so a fresh tracks Saturday is in store! Pic this morning from […]
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