Winter Approaches

The bushfires in January severely curtailed the summer holidays in Thredbo as well as many other alpine areas of southeastern Australia.

After the Blues Concert was cancelled the resort remained very quiet until Easter when crowds flocked back into the resort.

Following Easter the Jazz Concert again drew large crowds and with perfect weather the weekend was a great success.

The path of the bush fires is still very evident and although some of the flora has begun to re-green there are large tracks of 'black' on both sides of the valley to the north and south of the resort.

The Jazz Concert was again a great weekend while other summer activities continued

Not another fire front but another fantastic sunset behind Crackenback

Looking down from the Alpine Way towards the Golf Course

Looking Norwest from the river towards the Golf Course

Much of the undergrowth has gone meaning more access to off piste areas

The green 'River Walk' meandering within the blackened landscape

There is a rumour around town that a long range forecast predicts 1 metre of snow between May 20 and May 28. Hmmm? I did say rumour.