Richard's Report - Thursday, 4 August 2011 6:10:40 PM

Build It And They Will Come

Sundance was converted into a Boarder Cross and Skier Cross course for races held on Tuesday. Meanwhile Veuve Clicquot have been running a series of promotional events in the resort - a lot of bright yellow can be seen both on and off the slopes.

The snow conditions have been going downhill (pun intended). Warm days, several nights above zero and a warm breeze have stripped a lot of snow from the Snowy Mountains. Early runs have been 'hard as' then turning to slush by late morning.

Luckily there is a lot of snow on the range to strip away. My foot has not been enjoying the hard conditions but I have been out each morning this week for a few turns.

Saturday: Build it and they will come - with sleds ;-)
Saturday: Build it and they will come - with sleds ;-)

With a little help from family and friends
With a little help from family and friends

Verve feature outside Kareela Hutte
Verve feature outside Kareela Hutte

Happy crew at DHG on Monday
Happy crew at DHG on Monday

Chooks and Linda line up the big one at Central Spur
Chooks and Linda line up the big one at Central Spur

Race day Tuesday
Race day Tuesday

Wednesday: Dream Run and Schuss are closed for obvious reasons
Wednesday: Dream Run and Schuss are closed for obvious reasons

Ray on glaze at DHG on Wednesday - conditions worsening
Ray on glaze at DHG on Wednesday - conditions worsening

Picnic Rock at Bogong Creek devoid of snow for first time this season
Picnic Rock at Bogong Creek devoid of snow for first time this season

The dust is back - earlier than usual - as seen on Signature Hill today
The dust is back - earlier than usual - as seen on Signature Hill today

The weather is changing. What exactly will come of it is anyone's guess. And, everyone is guessing. Snow predictions are all over the place. Last night on a web site (no names here) there were predictions of 120cm of snow over the 4 days starting Saturday.

The Thredbo Top To Bottom race is scheduled for Saturday morning - could be interesting.

Too busy for a grump - may be next time.

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