Slightly overcast on Ben Lomond today with a light wind blowing currently, however blue sky’s are coming through. The snow remains very patchy on the lower areas but good on the back slopes and upper areas on the front ski field. The snow is still a little heavy and sticky due to the warm temperatures and rainfall. The route up is clear until you enter the ladder where there is some fog, restricting vision but this should clear through out the morning.
Lift operations have ceased for 2016 so the slopes are open for all snowplay and freestyle riding across the mountain until the snow runs out.
Ben Lomond Snow Sports are remaining open from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. They have everything from clothing through to toboggans, skis, snowboards, boots, poles, snow shoes and lessons with qualified instructors! Pop in for a bite to eat for some great hot food and drink options from their café just off the snow or try one of their to die for hot chocolates and get it out of the cold.
Shuttle: Transport Shuttles run throughout the day collecting snow goers from the bottom car park at the Parks and Wildlife Service entry station and deliver you to the car park at the base of the boardwalk. If you are catching the bus you do not need to hire chains! Call 03 6390 6185 (TELSTRA SIGNAL) for a pickup or to arrange a booking. Prices are $15 per person or $50 for a family of 4 return.
