Last updated: July 11, 2010

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Kids hit the slopes for holiday fun

AS many as 60,000 visitors a day expected to pack into the alpine ski resorts during the school holidays opening weekend.

Aussie ski passes almost double Europe

Austria Ski

AUSTRALIA is on a slippery slope towards becoming one of the most expensive countries in the world to ski, says survey.

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New Zealand dumps on Australia

Michael Duffy

AUSTRALIAN ski fields have been whitewashed by New Zealand with our Trans-Tasman cousins receiving record snow falls.

It's snowing and resorts are glowing

falls creek

IN summer, where there is smoke, there is fire. In winter, where there is rain, there is ... snow. 

Best ski parties and festivals 2010

Perisher race

WITH more parties, more festivals, and more chances to don your fancy dress clothes, the 2010 ski season is bigger and better than ever.

Guide to 2010 NSW snow season

perisher

PLAN your trip to the New South Wales snow fields with the latest resort news and accommodation information.

Guide to the Victoria 2010 snow season

Mt Buller thumb

FROM the latest resort info to the best off-piste action - here's all you need to know about the new snow season.

New Zealand's explosive slopes

Whakapapa

NEWS spreads fast. Especially in the ski fraternity.

New Zealand's snow superstar

IT featured as Mount Doom in The Lord Of The Rings but NZ's Mount Ruapehu is an Oscar-winning ski destination.

iPhone App maps Aussie ski fields

Thumbs up snow

RECORD your ski or snowboard runs on Facebook and locate friends on the slopes with Perisher's iPhone App Tapped.  

What not to do at the snow

ski

BEER goggles are out and rum shots are a no,no. Take these top tips to the slopes to stop you popping up on YouTube.

Pub to pub on skis

Perisher race

CARNAGE is the only word that describes the costumes and chaos of Perisher's infamous Pub to Pub race.

Alpine getaway guide

ski

WITH Australia's ski season officially starting on June 12, it's time to get organised and book an escape starting here, with these top tips.

Party time at Thredbo

Ski party

THERE is so much more to do than just skiing at one of Australia's favourite snowfield destinations.

Cheap thrills at budget ski resort

Craigieburn

THIS New Zealand ski resort is not-for-profit, so you can enjoying budget accommodation that's easy on your pocket.

New direct flights to the snowfields

Qantas

GET to the skifield in record time with these new snow flights.

Snow storm predicted for new season

snow fall

METEORLOGISTS have confirmed Mother Nature's weather cycle will throw up a dream Australian ski season.

Thredbo's luxury cover

Thredbo

THREDBO will never be the same again, thanks to an $8 million snowmaking transformation.

It's Heavenly at Hotham

Hotham

MILLIONS have been spent making snow for the slopes at Heavenly Valley, guaranteeing you the best runs possible.

Australia's best skiing deals

perisher

MAKE sure you get in early and pick up one of these bargin ski field deals.

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