OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON – PLEASE CHECK THE REPORT PAGE FOR CURRENT UPDATES & OPERATIONAL DAYS

Full mountain report Updated: Sun, Aug 9, 2026 4:14 pm

Skifield closed
9:00 am30/07/2026
Last snowfall:
2 cm, August 9

Upper base:50 cm

Lower base:30 cm

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Mountain Update – Sunday 9 August @ 4:15pm. 

We will be CLOSED Monday 10th & Tuesday 11th August & will re-open Wednesday 12 August.

Please scroll below for current snow, weather and road conditions


Winter 2026 will look a little different this year  Check out the full info here


Babies  / Infants In Backpacks

Just a friendly reminder that our Health & Safety policy does not allow babies in backpacks (or front packs) on our lifts.

 

Weather Conditions

At 7:25 am we have a light Northerly wind through the base area and a cool + 1 degree C! Overnight we received 2cm of new snow and still snowing lightly. The forecast calls for further snow showers this morning, winds will become moderate with a freezing level at 1500m

Snow Conditions

The higher you go the better it gets. With current mild temps the snow will be soft with a fresh top up of snow this morning! The slopes have all checked out and we will be skiing Au Naturale today, we’re giving the Red Piste Tractor a rest day.

Roadclosed

Chains: To be fitted

Fit at Middle Hut

Fit at Middle Hut

Please ensure you carry chains at all times and fit them as indicated - the information signs are for your safety and the safety of others. Note - Tyre Socks are not an adequate substitute to chains and do not perform well on our access road - please leave them at home and carry sturdy chains. When travelling on the access road please observe the 30km speed limit. We ask that you reduce your speed to 10km as you travel through the 2 slip areas - these will be marked by cones and safety fencing. Downhill traffic give-way to up-hill and please put your headlights ON.  

  • Beginners Lift: closed 12:30 pm

    Located right in front of our awesome Daylodge Facility. Sunny and family friendly area.

  • Main T-bar: closed 10:00 am

    Operates from 9:00am - 4:00pm Daily. Access to the main ski basin! Something for everyone.

  • Ridge T-bar: closed 11:00 am

    Operates from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Take a ride to the top and take in the stunning 360 degree views and enjoy the intermediate - advanced terrain. NOTE: Ridge can often subject to wind and visibility hold.

Ski hire: closed

Sorry but our rentals department will not operate during winter 2026

Ski School: closed

Sorry but our Ski School will not operate during winter 2026

Accommodation

Snowline Lodge: closed

Snowline Lodge will operate Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights during the 2026 season. Due to the significant mountain hazards, changing weather and environment, the access road gates CLOSE at 7:00pm so you must arrive on the mountain at Snowline Lodge prior to this time to secure your check in and stay for the evening.

Forest Lodge: open

Managed independently, Forest Lodge is available all year round. For Bookings & further info go to: www.forestlodge.info

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