Can’t See the Snow for the Trees

Despite the radio report last Monday, the last lift for skiing and boarding in Thredbo (the Basin t-bar) was closed on Tuesday. By today, I just had to get out on the mountain to see what had happened over the past few days. The snow was quite firm with only the top 1cm softened by the mid afternoon sun.

And what a surprise to see more several new glades of trees being planted on the slopes.

Work has begun to expose the road to the top of the mountain

Lots of snow still below The Bluff

The streams are opening up all over the alps

New glades showing on central Supertrail area

Work crew getting their hands dirty

New plantations beyond last year's new planting below Mid Station on Kosi chair

And more at Lover’s Leap station

Experience has shown that the placement of trees and snow fences can greatly increase the snow holding capability of the slopes by providing protection from the winds and putting more shadow over the snow.