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Real Name: Ian Smith
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The Roof of Australia

by iandsmith - last update: Sep 23, 2007

A different kind of snow field

Mt. Perisher sentinel
The Snowy Mountains are not, by world standards, very high and they do not conform to most people's ideas of what a snow covered slope should look like.
This however, should not detract from the type of beauty they have to offer. It is a harsh and time worn plateau that the winds lash. Rocks ground down by the relentless wearing of the weather and trees unique in the world reflecting such circumstances.
The slopes are not steep in the European, Himalayan or American manner but do have a lot of trees and, sometimes, a lot of snow but you wouldn't book a ticket here to get the best in powder. For fun and partying the Australian ski season is hard to beat though.
That's probably why my eldest son chose the Snowys for his bucks' weekend! Sadly, while they were out enjoying themselves, his father was in bed suffering from concussion.
The flush of spring near Guthega

The other side

The vast majority of people who come here do so in winter to enjoy Australia's best ski resorts and look at the great mountains beyond where there are sadly, in my opinion, no lifts.
A steadily increasing number however are coming down in summer holidays to enjoy the cooler climate and experience the Australian bush. I haven't managed it yet but I have been in spring and that's when you're apt to get scenes like this when the rivers are splashing with snow melt.

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Pros:"Easy slopes, lovely trees, nice people, great party atmosphere"
Cons:"Not great depth of snows"
In A Nutshell:"Picturesque, cold, Snowy Mountains Scheme, a lot of it."
iandsmith's Snowy Mountains Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 19 - Photos: 32
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 12
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

iandsmith's Snowy Mountains Travelogues
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Skiing in OzSeptember, 2002 1

Comments for iandsmith about Snowy Mountains
doreeny Fri Mar 3, 2006 05:37 UTC
 Thanks for sharing the tips on snowy mountain! Hopefully I can revisit this place in the coming winter!
lou31 Wed Jan 25, 2006 00:39 UTC
 Great page...lots of info and good pics too. Never been there..or seen snow so I enjoyed my little visit.........
Paul2001 Sat Apr 16, 2005 22:42 UTC
 Wow it looks like Canada downunder!. A very informative page.
Kate-Me Mon Mar 14, 2005 05:09 UTC
 Great page! Brings back great memories of my first trip to Kosciuszko a few weeks ago - after their bizarre big snowstorm....in Febuary! Love the fantastic snowgum pic
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