Mountain Update: 4 Lifts today, with more ready as crowds demand, light winds a truly superb day for skiing on a hard base of snow
Conditions and Lifts (Alpine Enterprises) – Nice start, blue skies and sunny, good freeze overnight, currently -1.1, light SE breeze, 4 lifts today, all front plus Fannie’s, more ready to bring online for a crowd and a light dusting overnight of snow.
Snowmaking – Fresh snow overnight on the Bass and Beginner slopes
ROAD CONDITIONS –Ben Lomond road is open and clear but will be icy this morning. 2WD may be required to fit chains first thing. 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
Transport (Ben Lomond Snow Sports) operate a friendly convenient transport service with two troop carriers on the mountain. These 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.
Visit our website, www.benlomond.org.au for all information about how to get here, what to see, eat, drink and play!
