Category Archives: Races

Aug 21
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Ben Lomond Junior Races and Inter Schools Event 24 August 2019

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Instructions and information for Parents and or Guardians who are registering competitors are below:

  • All Competitors are required to be registered on Snowracer and have an active SnowID number https://www.snowracer.com.au/registration/ PLEASE NOTE All individuals need to “ReRegister” for each calendar year to be covered and reactivate their Snow ID
  • Once your SnowID has been reactivated, head to www.benlomondjuniorraces.org to formally enter the competition.
  • Competitors must wear a helmet and be able to maintain a snow plow to be eligible to enter
  • Competitors must wear a bib to access lifts and attend the race area. Whilst the races are underway competitors are able to access the lifts free of charge thanks to the support of Alpine Enterprises.
  • Competitors will be allowed two runs which will count toward their age division result as well as a school result should an individual be listed as competing in this too.
  • In the event that a Gate is missed a competitor’s time will be penalised by 5 seconds per gate. (Please note that this does not disqualify a competitor from attaining a finishing time
  • Assistance on the race course:
    • Physically intervening and assisting competitors on the course will result in them rec attaining a finishing time however all entrants will receive a certificate of participation.
    • Parents of Guardians choosing to shadow a competitor down the course are reminded to avoid the racing line and limiting snow plowing which will damage the courses integrity.
  • Interschool
    • Competitors will need to nominate their team (3 individuals per team) at the registration hut. 
    • Competitors who have nominated a school and do not select a team but have 3 competitors will be assigned a team
    • Competitors who don’t have enough numbers to form a team will not be listed to compete in the schools results unless they otherwise identify a proposed combined team.
    • Fastest combined time of the best two skiers in each team are added together to give a ‘school total combined time’
    • The team with the lowest total combined time win the shield for the school they represent
    • The Shield will remain on the mountain as a historic article of the Northern Tasmania Alpine Club
Aug 13
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Ben Lomond Junior Races and School Races Competition Postponed until 24 August 2019

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Please be advised that the race committee led by Will Gordon as Race Director have made the decision to postpone the planned Ben Lomond Junior Races and School Races competition from this Saturday 17 August to the following Saturday 24 August 2019.
The decision has been made on a joint consensus basis with information gathered across the weekend on current conditions and working with schools supporting attendance at the event. The limited snow base and capacity to set a course upcoming weather and the hope of better conditions and snowfalls in the coming 10 days has formed the core basis for the decision.

Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time. Any questions or queries can be directed to Adrian Beswick, Vice President to benlomondcommittee@gmail.com or phone 0438 253 111

Sep 05
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The snow season that keeps giving – Morning update and Alpine Enterprises Announcement

By | BLC, Lifts, Races, Road Update, snow, Winter | No Comments

It’s the season that just keeps giving at Ben Lomond.

Following an additional 10cms of snow over the last 24 hours we have a fantastic cover of snow across all slopes. Its currently a chilly minus 6 degrees with high cloud and light winds. A change is forecast this afternoon. Lifts today will be Bass, Village, Fannies and Bills.

How long lifts will be operating? Alpine Enterprises have confirmed operations will continue until the end of Sunday 17 September 2017. Now is the time to plan your last snow trip if your looking to catch a ride on the lifts and enjoy some great spring snow conditions.

ROAD CONDITIONS – Snow and ice on road. ALL vehicles most likely advised to fit chains. ALL vehicles proceeding past the park registration area must carry chains and fit them where directed. Drive to the conditions and keep a sensible distance between cars. Please follow the directions of the Parks Rangers. If you are driving a car you not only need to have chains, you need to know how to fit them and how to drive your car whist they are on. For more information on chains visit the snowsafe website!

Gear Hire and Cafe (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) are open 7 days from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. This means no lugging your gear up from the car park, no mess, no stress and most importantly no worries. 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. For more information about Ben Lomond Snow Sports hire options visit the hire page on our website.

Sep 02
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Morning update – Beautiful day

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Sunny, light winds -1.3, what more to say about the conditions. Lifts, Bass Village Summit Fannie’s, Bills, and Giblin this afternoon, wind and weather permitting. Today is the weekend pick with winds and snow forecast tomorrow.

This afternoon at lifts close we will be running the chinese downhill. See below for details.

Road open and clear to the village for all vehicles.

Sep 01
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Morning report, bring your sunscreen

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Glamorous Friday on the mountain this morning. Its sunny, light winds -1.3, what more to say about the conditions. Lifts, Bass, Village, Summit and Fannie’s, Bills this afternoon.
Great start to Spring skiing across the whole mountain on the Hill!

Road remains open and clear with some ice patches.

Are you ready for a big weekend of snow fun? Chinese Downhill race on Saturday at close of lifts. Register on www.snowracer.com.au to be eligible.

Check out the full website for more details.

Aug 27
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More fresh snow overnight, Sunday sessions in the snow anyone?

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Currently just over -6 degrees so a fresh start to the morning. The cover will be hard packed with a fresh layer of 3-5 cm of snow across the mountain this morning. There are currently moderate and gusty southerly winds which are expected to ease through the day and high light cloud making for good visibility. 5 Lifts this morning with Bass, Village, Summit, Fannies and Bills. Giblin is on Standby pending the southerly winds easing heading towards lunchtime.

ROAD CONDITIONS – Ice conditions from the ladder. 2WD vehicles to fit chains. Currently -17 wind chill on the top of the ladder with -12 wind chill at the car park. ALL vehicles proceeding past the park registration area must carry chains and fit them where directed. For more information on chains visit the snowsafe website.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: have you competed in the Chinese Downhill before? Next Saturday from the Giblin peak at the close of lifts the Chinese Downhill will be run. More information as its available this week.

Gear Hire and Cafe (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) are open 7 days from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. This means no lugging your gear up from the car park, no mess, no stress and most importantly no worries. 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. For more information about Ben Lomond Snow Sports hire options visit the hire page on our website.

Aug 21
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Some great shots of the weekend’s snow conditions

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It was a sensational weekend on Ben Lomond. Were you there? Cause if you weren’t here are some shots to get those snowbuds going!!!

Share your photos with us by messaging them through on Facebook or emailing benlomondcommittee@gmail.com to become a feature on the website, calendar and other promotional materials.

Aug 19
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Photo update

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Aug 19
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A day not to be missed!

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Going to be a blue bird day with a magic sunrise on the mountain this morning. Its currently -6.5 degrees, high light cloud with an amazing cover of snow on all slopes. There are light southerly winds which are expected to increase slihtly and abate today. Lifts operating will be Bass, Village, Summit, Fannies and Bills.

Junior races registration at the race hut from 9am with racing from 11am.

ROAD CONDITIONS – Snow on Road to the Village. Fitting chains to 2WD VEHICLES. ALL vehicles proceeding past the park registration area must carry chains and fit them where directed. Drive to the conditions and keep a sensible distance between cars. Please follow the directions of the Parks Rangers. If you are driving a car you not only need to have chains, you need to know how to fit them and how to drive your car whist they are on. For more information on chains visit the snowsafe website.

Gear Hire and Cafe (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) are open 7 days from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. This means no lugging your gear up from the car park, no mess, no stress and most importantly no worries. 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. For more information about Ben Lomond Snow Sports hire options visit the hire page on our website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ben Lomond JUNIOR RACES 19 August Save the Date

Aug 18
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Friday fun day! Excellent conditions mountain wide with drifts for all

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Currently -3 degrees, high light cloud with an amazing cover of snow on all slopes. There are light to Moderate southerly winds and another dusting of snow yesterday and overnight. Lifts operating will be Bass, Village, Summit, Fannies this morning with Bills in the afternoon.

This mornings image is of Car Park Cam and thanks to Bellendena Ski Club. Looking like a nice amount of snow on the rail there from falls the last few days!

ROAD CONDITIONS – Snow on Road to the Village. ALL vehicles proceeding past the park registration area must carry chains and fit them where directed. Drive to the conditions and keep a sensible distance between cars. Please follow the directions of the Parks Rangers. If you are driving a car you not only need to have chains, you need to know how to fit them and how to drive your car whist they are on. For more information on chains visit the snowsafe website.

Gear Hire and Cafe (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) are open 7 days from 9am to 4:30pm have all your hire needs covered right at the doorstep to the snow. This means no lugging your gear up from the car park, no mess, no stress and most importantly no worries. 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. For more information about Ben Lomond Snow Sports hire options visit the hire page on our website.
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