Ben Lomond Snowsports (BLSS) is pleased to announce that our new webcam is live. As part of our improvements for the upcoming season we have made the investment in a professional web camera from Panomax. The Panomax system comes from Austria and is specially designed for alpine areas. The camera Read more…
After a week or so of detective work the open pipe which had drained the village dam has been closed. In the last 36 hours the dam has refilled and creek once again flowing with abundant water following the latest rains. Thanks to the PWS team and assistance from lodges Read more…
Please note that there is currently a shortage of water on the mountain in the village dam. The Parks and Wildlife Service are investigating the cause of the shortage at the moment, in the meantime, inflows into the village dam are low which means there is no availability of water Read more…
As mentioned via our social media platforms yesterday, Ben Lomond Ski Lifts have finalised the purchase of Alpine Enterprises and have the licence to operate through the Tasmanian Government. As part of their launch, snow enthusiasts are strongly encouraged to get on board and purchase a very affordable season lift Read more…
Ben Lomond has woken up from her summer hibernation this week thanks to the 1 in 100 year snow storm which blanketed Launceston. Tassie snow lovers and those who would normally visit mainland or New Zealand snow resorts are desperate for their annual snow fix. With the first winter system Read more…
Today Alpine Enterprises have confirmed an update to their operational plan for 2020. For the latest check out their website: https://www.alpineenterprises.com.au/
Today’s outlook: 7/9 Amazing snow fall over night…and still happening. Currently strong/gale SE wind, beyond Operating constraints. These are expected to ease thru day. Our aim is to run Lifts ASAP/this afternoon after mega de-icing??….check for updates thru the morning. See their website for the latest through the day. Www.alpineenterprises.com.au Read more…
Across the past 3 days the forecast for Saturday has deteriorated from 30kmph (15 knots) by late morning to 60kmph (30 knots) through into the late afternoon. The Forecast Gale Force winds up to 60kmph are above what would be reasonable winds to successfully and safely run the races in Read more…
Road clear. Fog in patches so lights on please. No new snow overnight All vehicles must carry chains past the base car park. For more information see the website.
Great conditions have developed with more snow through today and next week setting Ben Lomond up for a winter party heading into the final weeks of July. Lodge members, business owners and snow bunnies young and old will be doing their snow dance at the prospect of getting up to Read more…