That’s A Wrap On Winter 2024! Looking Back At The Best Moments

Posted on 11 Sep, 2024 in On the Slopes

While the season may have finished earlier than we’d hoped, the highs were HIGH this season!

Join us as we look back on some of the best moments from winter 2024…

Winter 2024 kicked off with a bang!

On opening weekend, we launched the Southern Hemisphere’s first-ever Alpine Coaster and boy, was it a hit.

We knew you were all going to love the Alpine Coaster but we couldn’t have predicted just how popular it would really be. We maxed out daily riders scans on multiple days this winter and lots of you came back to ride it over and over again!

The best news? It’s open 365 days a year so you can get your coaster fix this summer too.

Mother Nature was a tiny bit late to the party for Opening Weekend! While we only had Friday Flat open for skiing and snowboarding on day one, the party went off with non-stop celebrations all long weekend.

Never fear! The cold temperatures and snowfall arrived just days after Opening Weekend and the mountain was transformed into a white winter wonderland in no time.

The freezing temps allowed us to fire up our snowmaking operations every night and suddenly… HIGH NOON WAS OPEN!

This banger of a tune has been in our heads ever since.

Then things got really spicy when we opened Supertrail…

Rumor has it that our staff are still hoping for an invite to next year’s Logies for this one.

The snow gods really took it to another level in July! One morning we even woke up to 27cm of fresh snow.

Powder conditions activated. All up, our biggest storm in July delivered a massive 59cm dump.

With all resort areas now open, there was so much terrain to choose from. Shredders paradise!

Finding true love on the slopes? Must mean Antons T-bar was open too…

After the big July storms, the sun came out but the freezing temperatures stuck around. The PERFECT COMBO! The subzero conditions meant we could do massive amounts of snowmaking every night, creating the perfect days to follow.

In true Thredbo style, the good times didn’t stop on the mountain either. With two new events added, we hosted nine straight weekends of our famous après parties this winter!

You all seriously know how to have fun because every. single. one. WENT OFF!

Peking Duk presented by Canadian Club was the record-breaker though with our highest number of attendees ever!

No words for that one. It was wild.

Special mention must go to our Rainbow Mountain Festival. There’s just something about this colourful and glittery weekend of celebrating love and community that is so special.

If you’re yet to experience the rainbow magic, then we’ll see you next year!

For families, the Kids Snow Festival during school holidays was filled with special memory making moments! Watching the kids play in the snow, dance their hearts out at their very own concert, make s’mores, ski down Friday Flat with their own special LED flares and marvel at the fireworks will always be the cutest thing.

From the end of July to late August, it was non-stop bluebird days and insane groomer conditions! Everyone was absolutely LOVING IT.

Some locals even went as far as to say that the first two weeks of August were the best skiing and snowboarding conditions they’ve experienced in 10 years.

This winter, we elevated our action sports offering and facilities to another stratosphere, building a new 22ft halfpipe, a new 13ft mini pipe, a 65ft jump, and hosting a new event to support the future stars of the sport.

Together with the Stomping Grounds Project, we did the damn thing and built Australia’s only 22ft Superpipe in August.

Supporting athlete developing ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, the new 22ft Halfpipe and a 65ft jump were part of a world-class training facility that enabled athletes like Scotty James to train for the Olympics right here in Australia.

Our new ambassador Scotty James generously donated a mini pipe cutter to us ahead of this winter, enabling us to build the all-new 13ft MOOKi’s Mini Pipe in the Cruiser area for skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities to enjoy.

The good news is we’ve got the mini pipe cutter for years to come so MOOKi’s Mini Pipe will be returning next season. Thank you Scotty!

To support the development of the next generation of Australian athletes, we teamed up with Scotty to joined forces to host the first-ever MOOKi’s Mini Pipe Cup event on August 18! A free new skiing and snowboarding event, this sold-out day provided 150 kids the opportunity to spend the day riding with Scotty in the newly built MOOKi’s Mini Pipe.

On the day, Scotty awarded a new MOOKi’s Mission Grant to two young riders who exhibited remarkable effort and passion. Aiming to support their future careers, the massive prizes included $1,250 cash and a 2025 Thredbo Season Pass.

Unfortunately, the weather and snow conditions became very challenging come September. While we may have closed earlier than we were hoping to, there were still so many incredible moments to celebrate this season!

A massive thank you must go to our incredible staff and guests for keeping the dream alive with us this winter. Our people truly are what makes this place so special!

We have been nominated for Australia’s Best Ski Resort in the 2024 World Ski Awards™. If you enjoyed some great times with us this winter, we invite you to vote for Thredbo!

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Last night’s full moon rise 🌝✨ Now we’re dreaming about all the evening hikes we’re going to do this summer! Did you know that our guides can take you on hiking adventures at nighttime? Explore the mountain from sunset to starry skies with us this summer! Link in BIO to book evening hikes now.

Take it in, let it out…

Take on your bucket list and conquer Australia’s highest peak this summer! Our Mt Kosciuszko Hike is a 13 kilometre return journey promising picturesque 360 degree views and mountains of wildflowers 🌸🌞⛰️🦋 It’s the ultimate adventure for all ages and abilities! Hot tip: Join one of our guided tours every Saturday to learn all about the history, flora and fauna of the Main Range! Mt Kosciuszko Tours include a scenic lift pass at no extra cost 🙏 Bookings are essential. Score more savings by bundling your accommodation and lift passes with our special Summit Kosci packages ✅ Link in BIO to find out more & book now.

Hey blues lovers! We’re excited to announce that discounted Early Bird Passes are now on sale for the 30th Thredbo Blues Festival presented by @kosci_beer 🎸💃🕺 Join us to celebrate 30 years of this iconic festival from January 17-19, 2025 with 3 huge days of soulful tunes and our biggest lineup yet! This year will be one to remember with over 22 of the country’s best blues acts taking over 15+ unique locations across the resort 🤩 Plus there’s a whole mountain of adventures to explore in-between gigs + plenty of good food & wine to indulge in too ⛰️🌞🍻 A limited number of Early Bird Festival Passes are on sale now! Link in BIO to lock in your pass and save today ✅

Pinch and a punch… The Thredbo Valley Track is officially open for hikers and bikers from top-to-bottom ✅🥾🚵 Meandering along the famous Thredbo River banks with a mix of suspension bridges, open grasslands and eucalyptus forests, it’s the perfect shared-use trail for all kinds of adventure lovers! Ready for a spring mountain adventure? We have a range of special deals to help you save on accommodation right now! Link in BIO to find out more & plan your escape 🌞⛰️

The countdown is ON 🔥⏳Today officially marks 2 weeks till Opening Weekend! Get keen and join JT to take a peek at the new section of Dream Catcher 🫣 Summer season kicks off on Saturday November 16! Gear up for a massive weekend of celebrations and party laps 🎉 Be the first to take on new and exciting trail sections + upgrades with plenty of riding on offer for all abilities. There’s still time to lock in your 2024/25 season Gravity Pass and secure all-inclusive resort access and offers. Limited passes available ⏰ Link in BIO to grab yours now!

Dust off your adventure kit because the Kosciuszko Chairlift is now officially spinning for scenic passengers 🥾☀️ Unlocking access to some of Australia’s most iconic hikes, including the Mt Kosciuszko summit walk - this is one for your summer bucket list! Check out our link in BIO for our Special Deals & Accommodation Packages to start planning your next adventure ✅

Do you ever wish you could ride Australia’s only lift accessed MTB park @thredbomtb? Well, your wish is (almost) our command!! 🪄 Only one week to go until we kick off our summer season of mountain biking and hiking! Next Saturday November 16 is our Opening Day 😀 With live music, good vibes and new trail sections & upgrades, there will be something on offer for everyone to enjoy! Link in BIO for all the details...

Thredbo’s Alpine Coaster = endless fun! 🎢 Level up your summer adventures this year with our Thredbo Alpine Hotel Adventure Package 😍 think: pool, gym, tennis, golf, scenic chairlift, daily breakfast and Alpine Coaster rides… your itinerary is sorted! Check out our Special Deals link in BIO to see the full details ✅

🎄✨ Sleigh bells are ringing in Thredbo this Christmas! Join us at the Thredbo Alpine Hotel for a festive Christmas Day Lunch, perfect for creating unforgettable memories with your loved ones. 🎅❄️ Perhaps you have been dreaming of a decadent family style feast from Cascades Restaurant, or you’re wishing for a buffet style lunch in the Kosci Room? 😋 Either way, why not celebrate Christmas with us this year! Head to the link in BIO to secure your spot!

Santa’s stopping in Thredbo 🎅 Across the Christmas period, we’ve got lots of activities to get you and the family ready for the arrival of the jolly big guy in red... you might even see him around the village! 👀 We’ve got everything from family feasts to fun for the kids with a ginger bread house workshop, carols, crafts and more! 🎄 It’s truly shaping up to be the most wonderful time of the year at Thredbo! Hit the link in BIO to find out more. ✅

Rise and shine ☀️ Come and recharge in the mountains this weekend 🧘

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