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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 →Awesome Mawson!!
There was only one skifield open in Australia today, and it was the Mt Mawson Ski Field in the Mt Field National Park, Tasmania. And what a day it was! It stayed cold and mostly sunny all day, with excellent snow conditions. There was quite a bit of fresh powder snow overnight, and of course […]
Read More →Australia’s only open skifield!
Snow conditions were excellent for skiing and boarding at Mt Mawson skifield today (Saturday 11 October). The sun peeked out occasionally, and snow continued to fall throughout the day adding fresh powder on top of a good base. As usual it took a good effort for the volunteers from the Oldina Ski Club to get […]
Read More →More snow at Mt Mawson 🙂
One benefit of the wild weather we have been experiencing in Southern Tasmania is that there is fresh snow at Mt Mawson (again!) We don’t always expect to be running the ski tows at this time of year, but if there is the opportunity (and it is safe to do so) we might as well […]
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 →Fresh snow🙂No queues😊
Volunteers from the STSA were up at Mt Mawson skifield early this morning to tackle the big task of digging out the top of the Mawson ski field following fresh snowfalls this week. It was windy & snowy but a great team workout got the tow path ready by just after 10 […]
Read More →Don’t worry about the footy – the ski tows are running!
Winter has not quite departed Southern Tasmania, and the BOM is forecasting more snow this weekend. Volunteers from the Alpine Club of Southern Tasmania, Hobart Walking Club and other STSA clubs are heading up to Mt Mawson Ski field for the weekend, and the plan is to operate the ski tows on both Saturday […]
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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 →Open This Weekend
It’s a late one, but we finally have enough snow to spin up the tow for the first time this season. The crew on the mountain are reporting a good cover . They’re currently working their way up the slope with shovels in hand to dig out some drifts. Hope to see you all up […]
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 →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 […]
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Final Pre-Season Working Bee & Training
The STSA Committee met this week and finalised plans for what needs to be done prior to the 2025 Ski Season. The next working bee is scheduled to take place on Saturday 3rd May, and will be followed by a Tow Operators Training Day on Sunday 4th May. Great progress has been made over the Summer […]
Read More →STSA Working Bee this Sunday 23rd February
The second Summer working bee for the Mt Mawson Ski Field will be held this Sunday, 23rd February 2025. Whilst the weather hasn’t been very summery (it snowed both days last weekend!) there are plenty of tasks to do to prepare the ski field for the upcoming winter season. Craig Larsson has put […]
Read More →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 […]
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Mt Mawson Ski Patrol in Action
Last weekend (11-12 October) there was extensive snow coverage and cold conditions in the Mt Field National Park, and so the Mt Mawson Ski Patrol (MMSP) took the opportunity to undertake a realistic training scenario on the slopes of Mt Mawson Ski Field. Ski Patroller Phoebe Nash has sent through this debrief of what went […]
Read More →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, […]
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Found- bluetooth earbuds
We had some earbuds handed in to the ticket office this weekend. Comment if they’re yours.
Read More →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.
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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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