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25.01.2022 Steve Lee, Australian skiing legend, three-time Olympian and long-time Mountainwatch snow reporter and good mate, suffered a serious stroke on September 6 and friends and family launched a fundraising initiative #steveleefightback, today. It was 18 hours before Steve made it to hospital from his home in Falls Creek. The amount of time that had elapsed between the stroke occurring and medical assistance meant that the news was not good. Steve had suffered a large inoperable st...roke, the likes of which could not be reduced with medication to prevent further impact. He was put on standby to have part of his skull removed to reduce the swelling. Steve’s prognosis, his future needs and whether he will be able to return to Falls Creek, remains unknown. Steve will need to re-learn many of the basics we all take for granted but he has a consistent team around him and together they all need your help. Please follow this link to donate: http://bit.ly/SLFightback & follow and share #steveleefightback on all social platforms, as well as this ‘Steve Lee’s Support Tribe’ page on Facebook for regular updates

25.01.2022 It was another sunny spring day in the mountains today with light winds, which is a relief after the strong winds we were seeing earlier in the week. The strong winds have meant weve lost some of the snowpack and parts of the resorts have had to close. Watch on for all the details in this weeks Rip Curl snow report.

24.01.2022 After 2 weeks of warm and windy conditions the snow pack has taken a massive hit and some resorts have now closed, but it looks like winter is set to return later this week! Watch on for all the details in this weeks Rip Curl snow forecast.

24.01.2022 If you missed it last week, Reggae Elliss caught up with Cameron Waddell, Australia's leading slopestyle skier to chat about skiing, growing up in Jindabyne and his plans for this northern hemisphere winter. Well worth a watch!

24.01.2022 After 40cms of snow and Covid 19 restrictions easing for regional Victorians, Mt Buller is welcoming visitors for snow play and Mt Stirling is also open for cross country ski touring. Great timing for school holidays and entry is free.

24.01.2022 FACETS, the new film from The North Face featuring Leanne Pelosi, Mary Rand, Jess Kimura, Marion Hearty and Amanda Hankison who all rip and show that progressive free riding is not defined by gender.

24.01.2022 The snow melt accelerated over the weekend and Thredbo is now closed, but Perisher still has lifts spinning and winter makes a comeback on Wednesday, the Grasshopper saying a "cold front and low combo" on Friday and Saturday could set up a good weekend:

24.01.2022 Wheres the trans-Tasman bubble when you need it? The Grasshoppers calling for more snow on the way for New Zealand as the "Kiwi season is finally starting to soar."

24.01.2022 The North Face Australia and New Zealand is presenting an online screening of the film East West tonight at 6pm. EAST WEST follows Janina Kuzma, Anna Smoothy and Ayako Kuroda as they cross New Zealands Southern Alps over the Main Divide from East to West starting at the Liebigs. It is one part of the series A Winter Affair - a collection of ski films exploring far reaching places for unexpected ski lines, developed by team skier Janina Kuzma. The film has toured around th...e world from the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival, and the Womens Adventure Film Tour in Australia, to IF3 and High Five and the Shades of Winter Festival, and now its available here for all to enjoy. Tune in on Thursday for cinema-worthy viewing, from the comfort of your home.Photo: Mark Watson Hit the links below to watch: Facebook Premiere Link: https://bit.ly/FilmReleaseEASTWEST YouTube Premiere Link: https://bit.ly/EASTWEST-YouTube

24.01.2022 First turns of the season in the Tokachi backcountry near Furano, but last week's snow has given way to mild temps and snow melt down low.

24.01.2022 After some drizzle today and a dusting of snow up high tomorrow it is looking like a fine weekend in the mountains. Check out the Grasshoppers latest forecast for all the details:

22.01.2022 Need a family ski holiday to look forward to? Gunma, Japan is the perfect destination, read on to find out why!

22.01.2022 Slidepath and YES. Snowboards have just released episode one of a new web series called Tasman Team, which is focussed on supporting their AUS/NZ team riders. The first episode features Briony May Johnson deep in the powder at Lotte Arai, Myoko Japan.

21.01.2022 If you missed the online premier of East West, a film following Janina Kuzma, Anna Smoothy and Ayako Kuroda crossing the Main Divide in NZs Southern Alps from east to west you can watch it here. It is a tough expedition that not only tests the skiers resilience, but the film also reflects on the sad disappearance of the Southern Alps glaciers.

21.01.2022 The season is about to start in the northern hemisphere and it is currently dumping in the US and British Columbia, Europe is back in lockdown but may see more snow late next week and pre-season snowfalls may be pointing to a good season in Japan. Only one problem ...

20.01.2022 After a couple of bluebird powder days on the South Island there may be some rain tomorrow, but the Grasshopper reckons there is more snow on the way for NZ:

20.01.2022 There's nothing like a good crash reel and this one from the Freeride World Tour is a beauty. There are some heavy crashes in this vid, all during competition, and we're happy to say the athletes all survived to ski another day.

20.01.2022 High pressure has cleared out the muck we had over the weekend, and were now in for a couple of superb, sunny days. Get out there ant make the most of it before wet weather later in the week.

18.01.2022 The Winter Games NZ Obsidian event, featuring New Zealands best skiers and snowboarders finished last Friday, with the final challenge being 7-minute edits from each team. Each team took a different theme with the edits, coming up with three very cool short films, definitely worth watching:

18.01.2022 Japow has well and truly arrived in Niseko with 35cm falling overnight! @rhythmjapan

18.01.2022 Who’s got a shovel? Alta Ski Area has received over 2.5m snowfall in the past 7 days! @powderchasersteve

18.01.2022 Some good snowfalls in Colorado, the Pacific NW and British Columbia this week and the major resorts are opening in Canda and the US. Snow on the way this weekend in Japan and Furano has opened. Europe is in lock down but conditions are marginal. Yeah, we know - no travel to the Northern Hemi but check out this week's conditions in our latest World Snow Wrap:

17.01.2022 It was a calm and sunny day in the mountains today and a high pressure system is set to dominate the weather over the next few days. Find out all the details of whats ahead with our latest Rip Curl video forecast.

17.01.2022 It's been a bit of a mixed bag in Niseko over the past week with blue skies, rain, heavy snowfall and gale force winds at times. Winter has come out triumphant though with 50cm on the ruler yesterday and more today. Watch on for all the details. Sea And Summit Media | Rip Curl

17.01.2022 The 2020 Victorian Backcountry Festival was scheduled for this week in Hotham, but was cancelled due to the Covid 19 lockdowns. However, the organisers are running an online event this Sunday with speakers, seminars and workshops to be held over ZOOM:

16.01.2022 It was a beautiful sunny day in the mountains today after we saw a good 35-40cm from Wednesday through to Sunday. It’s now just Perisher still operating and with good cover they’re planning to stay open until 5th October. Watch on for what’s ahead with our latest video forecast.

16.01.2022 The 2020 snow season wrapped up on Monday when Perisher, the last resort standing, closed its lifts for season. It was a unique season with a few highs and a few too many lows, take a look back in our season review:

16.01.2022 Sending it in Niseko after 3 days of consecutive snowfall! Who wishes they were here? @rhythmjapan @koens123

15.01.2022 @erryn_reeder is still getting the goods! This is from 3pm today, where he was lucky enough to score stag gully, in the Kosciuszko backcountry with no tracks.

14.01.2022 The latest Chillfactor podcast was recorded late in the 2019 winter when Reggae Elliss sat down with Australian ski legend and three-time Olympian Steve Lee to talk about his life growing up in Falls Creek, his long and successful career has a World Cup downhill racer, and all the highlights along the way. Steve has quite a story to tell, the story of one of Australia’s greatest ever skiers. Steve sadly suffered a serious stroke in early September and he has a long way to go in his recovery. His family and friends have launched a fundraising campaign called #steveleefightback and you can help support Steve’s recovery at bit.ly/SLFightback

14.01.2022 Looking for a fun board that rips in powder, slush and on the groomers, then check out our video review of the new Nitro Fin Twin:

14.01.2022 Another sunny day tomorrow for the Aussie Alps but a mixed bag for the weekend with showers developing on Saturday afternoon for a wet day on Sunday. Check out the Grasshoppers forecast for the details:

13.01.2022 Jackon Hole opened yesterday and conditions look pretty good after 15cms the previous night. Cam Fitzpatrick having fun on the first powder day of the season.

13.01.2022 @joshtweedie busy getting some spring pow , earlier in September at @trebleconenz ! Whilst 2020 has thrown a few curve balls, we are pumped to get back on our shred missions locally and overseas, hopefully sooner rather than later. Where will be the first on your list to ski / ride ?

13.01.2022 Last week’s storm ended up dropping 40-50cm of snow, the first decent snow to hit the Aussie Alps in a month. Still, better late than never! Read all about it in our latest storm journal.

12.01.2022 Candide Thovex, going for a cruisey in-resort ski at Courchevel

12.01.2022 It was another warm and sunny day in the mountains and it was classic spring skiing with a firm cover softening throughout the day. Over the next week were set to see more of the same and unfortunately theres little to no snow in the forecast. Watch on for all the details in this weeks @Rip Curl snow forecast.

12.01.2022 After 90cm fell across Thredbo back in August, the possibilities were endless for grommets Valentino Guseli and Joey Elliss as they hit the resort like a natural terrain park.

12.01.2022 New Zealand has turned it on for the first day of spring Coronet Peak

11.01.2022 From where youd rather be!

11.01.2022 Chillfactor Ski Magazine recently invented their own Aussie skiing dictionary and we think you should give it a read!

11.01.2022 Heading to the mountains for some spring turns this weekend? Looks like a few showers on Friday and Saturday ahead of rain on Sunday, but there is snow in the Grasshoppers extended forecast.

11.01.2022 In this video profile Reggae Elliss catches up with Cameron Waddell, Australia's leading slopestyle skier to chat about skiing, growing up in Jindabyne and his plans for this northern hemisphere winter:

10.01.2022 No matter how poor the snow conditions, those turns, whenever they happen, are going to be the best of our life.

10.01.2022 Do you wear a helmet when skiing or boarding? If not, this story from Coen Bennie-Faull will make you rethink that.

09.01.2022 Current snow depth at Jackson Hole, Wyoming!

09.01.2022 It was a wet day in the mountains today with slushy snow down low. Tonight were going to see colder temperatures and might see snowfalls at high elevations but will only be a dusting. Find out all the details of whats ahead for the weekend with our latest Rip Curl Snow Report.

09.01.2022 Aprés goals! Tag who you want to be here with

09.01.2022 It is the final weekend of the 2020 season with Perisher, the only resort still open, closing lifts on Monday October 5 and there's stil a decent cover in the backcountry after last week's snow. if you're keen for a few turns, checkout the Grasshopper's weekend forecast, his final Australian forecast for 2020:

09.01.2022 Snow down to village level in Niseko @nisadeniseko

08.01.2022 It was a fun day of spring skiing in the mountains today similar to earlier this week. Warm temperatures have seen snow melt around the resorts but overnight freezes have been maintaining the snow in the mornings before it gets slushy. Watch on for all the details in this weeks Rip Curl snow report.

08.01.2022 Spring seems to be locked into a cycle of sunshine, northwest winds with weak cold fronts every couch off days delivering little to no snow. The Grasshopper has the details in todays forecast:

07.01.2022 The 2020/21 range from black crows skis is now available and the Camox is one of Chillfactor Ski Magazine top picks of new skis on the market. Check out the review on Mountainwatch.

07.01.2022 It’s officially the first day of summer but looks like Mt Hutt didn’t get the memo

07.01.2022 "A strong, unsettled westerly flow will batter the Southern Alps over the next four days, which will see a whole heap of rain and snow falling, while winds go absolutely bananas." Find out more in The Grasshoppers latest forecast.

06.01.2022 Amazing shots of wild Brumbies captured by Colin Tahoe.

06.01.2022 The remote Western Faces of Kosciuszko National Park have been getting mountains of attention recently as more and more people venture out into the backcountry. Check out how amazing the landscapes are in this photo journal.

06.01.2022 Here's where the snow is falling this week! Whistler Blackcomb topping the list with 67cm over the next week. Check all the latest forecasts on Mountainwatch here: https://www.mountainwatch.com/weather/

06.01.2022 The Epic Australia Pass is on sale now and it can be secured for just $49 upfront. Are you getting one?

06.01.2022 Furano is reporting up to 50cm of new snowfall in parts of the resort and is getting closer to opening. Stay up to date with forecasts, snow cams and news on Mountainwatch

06.01.2022 Sammy Carlson's new film, Resilence, confirms his position as one of the best and most progressive skiers on the planet. Awesome skiing - don't miss it.

05.01.2022 We could perhaps see the best day of the season in NZ this week according to The Grasshopper!

05.01.2022 New Zealand is where you want to be at the moment...

05.01.2022 Today. At. Cardrona.

05.01.2022 Check out the Victorian Alps Relief Auction. This auction was made to help the Victorian Alpine Community after both the ravaging bushfires and the cancellation of the snow season. The auction features donated gear and experiences from sporting brands, accommodation, the hospitality industry, and stunning adventure packages. Find a great deal for a good cause. 100% of the money raised goes back into the community through a partnership with the non-profit Into Our Hands Foundation. And don't forget to go back out to and visit your favourite adventure zones when it's safe to do so. Link to auction: https://airauctioneer.com/victorian-alps-relief-auction

04.01.2022 Baldface Lodge is definitely on our bucket list when borders open! Who else wants to go cat skiing here? This amazing drone footage was captured by Abe Kislevitz a few years back.

02.01.2022 A wild and windy day in NZs Southern Alps today, but there should be 10-20cms of fresh snow by tomorrow morning setting up a good weekend. Check the Grasshoppers NZ forecast for the details:

02.01.2022 Some resorts in NZ are open until October 11 and are looking good after 40cms over the past few days. There may be more snow next week after a windy weekend - check out the Grasshopper's final 2020 forecast for the details:

02.01.2022 The latest episode of YES. Snowboards series Tasman Team features Thredbo rider Tom Pelley. This episode was shot in Japan and showcases Toms urban riding as well as his love for deep powder.

01.01.2022 Its that time of year where you need a shovel each morning in Niseko!

01.01.2022 The Nitro Cannon 203 is a big snowboard that is equally at home carving on the groomers floating through high open powder bowls. Check out the review on Mountainwatch.

01.01.2022 While there is still much uncertainty about the northern hemisphere winter, resort operating procedures, border restrictions and travel, the Freeride World Tour has bitten the bullet and announced the dates and locations for the 2021 championship tour.

01.01.2022 Mt Bullers 2021 Season Membership passes are on sale today at Early Bird prices until Oct 31. Buller also announced it is offering refunds or credits for 2020 season passes where pass holders can nominate the level of credit or refund "they feel is appropriate their situation". The resort hopes to re-open on September 16 if the current lockdowns are lifted and snow conditions permit:

01.01.2022 Unfortunately theres no snow in the forecast this week and were set for sunshine over the next few days followed by rain later in the week. Watch on for all the details in this weeks Rip Curl forecast.