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The end of the line (rope)!
After a great finale to the 2024 ski season the STSA volunteers were back in action at Mt Mawson Ski Field on Saturday 14 December for a post season clean up working bee. The main task was removing the old Mawson rope from the mountain – this is the rope that broke and had to […]
Read More →Mawson Rope is ON!
In a sterling effort a number of STSA volunteers spent today (Friday 27th September) up at the Mt Mawson Ski Field working to replace the damaged rope on the Mt Mawson ski run. It had been planned to leave the replacement to the summer working bees, but the snow on the ski field is so […]
Read More →Uni Tow Struts its Stuff
It was a spectacular weekend for skiing at Mt Mawson, and with the Mawson tow out of action with a damaged rope it was an opportunity for the Uni Tow to be used as the main lift. The Uni run is regarded as more of an intermediate run, and it provided excellent conditions for a […]
Read More →Uni tow is a Go!
Ski patrol and lift managers report that they’ll run Uni Tow. Continuing issues with the Mawson tow means it can’t be used until we replace the rope with a new one. We have the rope, it’ll be a matter of people power and time available that will determine if it can be resolved over the […]
Read More →Snow Season Extends
It seems the weather man didn’t read the tow roster for the 2024 ski season, as all the best snow has arrived right at the end of the official season! There is a good base of snow on the Mt Mawson Ski Field with more forecast today and tomorrow, before a moderating of conditions […]
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 […]
Read More →A bonus ski weekend at Mt Mawson
Saturday 7th September dawned fine and clear, and the Lake Dobson road was open after some flooding damage during the week. A good crowd of winter enthusiasts made the trip up to Mt Mawson Ski Field for a bonus day of Tasmanian spring skiing, and were met with surprisingly good conditions. It was a beautiful […]
Read More →Road Reprieve – Mt Mawson Skifield open this weekend
Its been a challenging week at the Mt Field National Park with the Lake Dobson Road having to be closed due to a landslip and washaway. The dedicated workers from Stornaway, State Growth and Parks have however put in a mammoth effort to make the road passable, and as a result we are now able […]
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Great Cover at Mt Mawson Ski Field today
The picture says it all – good fresh snow on a good base.
Read More →Mt Mawson in the news
The Mt Mawson Ski Field featured on the ABC TV news this week as part of a story about the impacts of climate change on ski fields in Australia. Everyone is having a hard time, and in the absence of snow making facilities we are very dependent on natural snow fall. With an El-Nino forming, […]
Read More →Snow cams and infrastructure donation
So far it has been a warm winter! But if you have been monitoring the snow cams it has been possible to get a few good turns in 😊. Here is hoping the coming months provide more snow! The changing climate is putting an added strain on our finances and every dollar can make a […]
Read More →Skiing on hold – Snow report 25 June 2022
We have all been keenly watching the snow cameras at Mt Mawson Ski Field to see how well the snow pack is holding up during a spell of warmer weather, as well as monitoring the BOM website to see when the next snow will arrive. STSA volunteers from the Ski Club of Tasmania have been […]
Read More →Snow is falling and settling
2.20 pm Sunday. We’ll guys the snow has come up here. Lovely blizzard conditions and fat flakes falling and settling at Oldina.
Read More →First snowfall for 2021
The cold Southerly blast across Tasmania today (Sunday 11 April) brought snow to low levels, and whilst visitors had trouble accessing the snow at Kunyani Mt Wellington that was not the case at Mt Field. In fact there was so much snow a number of cars got stuck in the Dobson car park and had […]
Read More →Sun or snow? Tows to run this weekend at Mt Mawson
Volunteers from the Ski Club of Tasmania have arrived at the Mt Mawson Ski Field to undertake an on-field assessment of the snow conditions, and have agreed to again offer skiing to the public at Mt Mawson this weekend 17-18 August. The warm conditions during the week have shrunk the trails down the hill in […]
Read More →Snow Report – Friday 2nd August
It’s a quickly moving feast, this snow forecasting. We have a solid base up on the mountain still and the now forecasted snow to 600 meters tomorrow, should make for another fun weekend. There’s the potential for 5-10cm. Snow showers clearing Sunday. Then looking ahead we have a more significant dump coming during next week.
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Tow Training This Weekend
As the winter chill sets in it is time to make sure that our volunteers are all ready and trained to operate the Mt Mawson Ski Field once the snow arrives. The Southern Tasmanian Ski Association (STSA) is therefore running a training session this Saturday 25th May for all STSA Clubs and anyone who […]
Read More →STSA Working Bee deferred to Sunday 24th March
Now that there is a bit of an Autumn chill in the air, enthusiasm is building for the coming ski season at the Mt Mawson Ski Field. The STSA Committee met this evening to undertake planning for this weekend’s working bee, but it was realised a number of the STSA stalwart volunteers are not […]
Read More →STSA Working Bee this Weekend
As advised previously, this weekend (22-23 April) the STSA will be conducting a final pre-season working bee at the Mt Mawson Ski Field. The timing has been picked to allow volunteers to undertake a few hours work on the ski field, prior to viewing the colours of the fagus (deciduous beech) on the Tarn […]
Read More →Save the Date for the next STSA Working Bee
Mt Mawson Skiers, Boarders and Outdoor enthusiasts. Save the date, the next STSA working bee is planned for the 22nd to 23rd April with details to follow closer to the time Great time to get some fresh air with like-minded enthusiasts, help prepare for the snow season, see the “Fagus” turning and enjoy a Barbeque. […]
Read More →Mt Mawson snow fence working bee this Saturday 19 Nov
This weekend will see the first working bee at Mt Mawson Ski Field to commence construction of new snow fences supported by the Tasmanian Community Fund grant. The weather is looking a bit bleak for Sunday, so the STSA Committee have decided to get things underway with a one day working bee this Saturday 19th […]
Read More →April Working Bee, Fagus and Sausage Sizzle
The STSA will be holding its final pre-season working bee this Saturday 24th April. Due to budget limitations there will not be a lot of construction work, but there will still be plenty of jobs to help prepare the ski field for the coming winter season. Craig Larsson will be organising the volunteers, and […]
Read More →STSA March Working Bee Postponed to April
The STSA Working Bee scheduled for this weekend (19-20 March 2022) has been postponed till Saturday April 23rd. There are a number of STSA club working bees on this weekend, and so there will still be some work going on behind the scenes, but in view of STSA’s limited funds for capital works, and the […]
Read More →Low Key Working Bee this Saturday
The STSA has been quietly working away over the summer making sure the Mt Mawson Ski Field is all ready to go for the Winter 2022 season. After two difficult years of Covid and no snow (meaning almost no income) it has been necessary to cut back on the work program to conserve capital. Also […]
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Your chance to become a ski patroller 🙂
Being a member of the Mt Mawson Ski Patrol is a great way to be involved in the ski field, with the benefits of keeping the public safe, and gaining valuable qualifications for yourself which are recognised world-wide. With the intervention of the pandemic it has been several years since the Australian Ski […]
Read More →Snowsafe
With snow falling around the state and excitement building for some fun in the snow, Ski Patroller Paul Vince forwarded this timely and helpful link: snowsafe.org.au Time and time again we see visitors to Mount Mawson arriving poorly equipped and unaware of the dangers inherent to the mountains. With some basic knowledge and preparation, you […]
Read More →COVID-19 Plan Prepared – Mt Mawson Ski Field Update July 2020
As outlined in our last update the STSA has been monitoring developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, and assessing whether it will be possible to operate the Mt Mawson Ski Field this winter. The current situation in Tasmania is reasonably reassuring (unlike Victoria!) and so STSA has prepared a COVID-19 Safety Plan to guide how we […]
Read More →Mt Mawson Ski Patrollers – Help set up the new First Aid Room
The Mount Mawson Ski Patrol fill an essential role to allow skiing and boarding to occur at the Mt Mawson Ski Field in the Mt Field National Park. All patrollers are highly qualified, and complete Australian Ski Patrol Association training to become certified to provide first aid in the challenging mountain environment. The Ski Patrol […]
Read More →Great Job by Ski Patrol
The opening of the 2018 Season saw a good turn out of experienced Mt Mawson Ski Patrollers to support the public having their first ski on the Mt Mawson Ski Field this season. It was also the first opportunity to test out the new First Aid Room in the Mt Mawson Day Shelter. Whilst not […]
Read More →So long, farewell
The end of the era of the “temporary” ski patrol container at Mt Mawson Ski Field has finally arrived. After persevering with sub-standard first aid facilities for a number of years, it is great to know that progress is being made with construction of the new facility, and that the Ski Patrol Container will not […]
Read More →Avalanche Potential This Weekend
Heavy accumulations on top of a freeze/thaw layer formed at the beginning of this snowfall cycle may lead to unstable conditions. Those heading outside of the ski area boundary are advised to use caution and to do a proper assessment of the snow pack before skiing/boarding the steeper slopes. Steeper areas like the Mawson cornice, […]
Read More →Registrations for the 2017 MSC Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference are now open!
Welcome to the 2017 Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) UPDATE: Registrations for the 2017 MSC Southern Hemisphere Alpine Conference (SHAC) are now open! Formerly the Southern Hemisphere Avalanche Conference, the 2017 conference broadens its focus to alpine snow environments, and brings together New Zealand and international delegates who are interested in helping to shape the […]
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Hors Piste
Graduated short film – 2018 Directed by : Oscar Malet, Léo Brunel, Loris Cavalier, Camille Jalabert Original score : Nicolas Peiron
Read More →Alpine Odyssey Film Screening
15 July – Hobart, Dechaineux Theatre Alpine Odyssey, a film by Ivan Hexter, tells the story of my winter 2022 journey along the 700km length of the Australian Alps, a journey I first undertook 27 years ago. The 50-day traverse also had me skiing at each of the dozen mainland Australian snow resorts en route. It was […]
Read More →Snow Gear
Looking for snow gear to purchase or hire or perhaps tuning for your skis or snowboard? Martin at Launceston Surf & Surf & Snow can help you out. “On the retail side of things we stock all clothing, snowboards, skis, boots, poles, snow travel bags, waxes, tuning tools, gloves, goggles, helmets, pretty much anything you […]
Read More →Warner Canyon
While it’s across the world, and also has a chair lift and groomer, Warner Canyon in Oregon is still surprisingly like Mt Mawson. A local ski hill run with dedication and loved by volunteers and locals alike.
Read More →Appetiser
Here’s a link to a relaxing aerial video to whet your appetite. Taken by Gary, the Wandering Foxbat, winter 2018. Look up his channel on YouTube, he has a bunch of great aerial videos from all around Tasmania. https://youtu.be/mmQDwh1mLiQ
Read More →What Goes Down, Must Go Up!
The Colorado Sun has an interesting article outlining large sales of back country gear. With ski resort closures due to Covid-19 concerns across the US, retailers are seeing a big spike in gear sales. Seems like people are still keen to keep skiing, so they’re investing in AT (Alpine Touring) equipment. And if it’s one […]
Read More →Watch found
Volunteers from the STSA running the ski tows at Mt Mawson on Sunday have found a very nice Nixon watch. If this is yours, let us know and we will make arrangements to reunite you with your missing timepiece.
Read More →Gas Fitter Wanted
As part of fitting out the new Mt Mawson Day shelter for the coming season STSA wishes to install two small gas heaters, and a gas hob to enable to volunteers operating the ticket office to be warm and able to prepare hot drinks. The gas lines have been installed by Parks, but we need […]
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Great cover on Uni Slope – Spring 2024
Photos taken by Caroline Sutton, 24 September, 2024. Great for a mid-week ski!
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The Unique Nut Cracker
Do the Nut Cracker! by Klaaske Greenwood https://www.klaaske.com.au/
Read More →Photos from Weekend 8-9th September
More pics from Paul Di Benedetto from last weekend. “Another great day on the Mountain. Plenty of ‘Style Masters’ showing how it’s done”.
Read More →Photos from Weekend 1st -2nd September
A few more pics from Paul Di Benedetto from last weekend, thank again paul!
Read More →Photos from 25-26th August Weekend
Here are few pics from Paul Di Benedetto from the weekend, thanks Paul.
Read More →Mad About Mawson
The latest edition of Australia and New Zealand’s leading glossy snow sports magazine Snow Action has just hit the shelves, and as promised it features three great articles about skiing in Tasmania. The shots of skiing the Golden Stairs at Mt Mawson are spectacular (as good as Japan!) and the images and story about […]
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