Richard's Report - Thursday, 5 August 2004 2:11:24 PM

That Big August

I’ve been waiting for a big August especially after the last couple of years. This year looks like the one. We started with a good base and already have had another 80cms over the last 3 days.

The snow has been moist and with some wind the resultant off piste has been reasonably heavy but a great deal of fun. The base depth up high is fantastic. It has been reported at 2.5m.

The slopes in general are very rounded and smooth. Very few rocks can show their ugly heads and the grooming has been simply wonderful. Two new groomed runs appeared overnight just above the base of the Kosi Express. Areas I can’t remember having seen groomed before.

Linda on True Blue, Tuesday
Linda on True Blue, Tuesday

Snow accumulation inside the entrance to Eagles Nest
Snow accumulation inside the entrance to Eagles Nest

Village Square midday Tuesday
Village Square midday Tuesday

Joe below the Bluff on Wednesday morning
Joe below the Bluff on Wednesday morning

With Louise in hot pursuit
With Louise in hot pursuit

Wayne below Lover’s Leap
Wayne below Lover’s Leap

Bottom of the Dead Horse Gap runout
Bottom of the Dead Horse Gap runout

Bogong Creek
Bogong Creek

Marion and gang ready to dig out the car at DHG
Marion and gang ready to dig out the car at DHG

New groomed runs this morning above the Kosi Express base
New groomed runs this morning above the Kosi Express base

As I type this report it is snowing again. Forecasters have it continuing to snow on and off over the next week. I’m not complaining, nor is anyone else here in Thredbo.

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The views and opinions expressed on this page are my own personal observations and in no way represent the views or opinions of the resort or any other person.

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