Vertical Challenge

Congratulations Joe on taking out the 2023 Vertical Challenge!

Ski or snowboard over 5,000 vertical metres this winter for your chance to WIN the ultimate Heli Skiing adventure with CMH, Travelplan & Air Canada worth $30,000! Each day you ride over 5,000 vertical metres you receive another entry into the draw to win.

The prize includes:

Two return Air Canada economy flights to Vancouver (1 Dec – 30 April*, black out dates apply)
Two 7 Night CMH Heli-Skiing at Bugaboos
All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages included
Use of specially designed Heli-Skis and Snowboards, and a CMH guest pack including radio, shovel and probe.

Authorised under NSW Permit No. NTP/07147, ACT TP23/01278 & SA Licence No. T23/988.

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Want to experience the thrill of heli-skiing Canada?

CMH Heli-Skiing is the world’s most comprehensive and spectacular wilderness skiing experience. With more than 50 years of experience and 11 heli-ski areas through British Columbia.

CMH has officially opened for bookings for the 2023-24 Heli-Skiing! If you are a strong intermediate to advanced skier or boarder with a thirst for magnificent backcountry powder, this trip is for you. Please email tanya.bacic@travelplan.com.au or toby@travelplan.com.au for a quote today.

CMH Heli-Skiing

Canadian Mountain Holidays – CMH is the world’s leading heli-skiing operator offering their clients some of the best skiing and boarding in the world for over 40 years. CMH was founded in 1965 by the late Hans Gmoser, who at the time had no idea his concept would grow to be what it is today.

Travelplan Ski Holidays

Travelplan Ski is Australia’s leading operator of quality snow holidays to the world’s greatest ski resorts, and one of the most successful and respected specialty travel wholesalers internationally.

Travelplan prides itself in offering some of the best package and ski deals in the world.

Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.

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Top of the bucket list: Watch the full moon rise from the top of Mt Kosciuszko 🌕🤩 Our first Full Moon Hike presented by @defender for the season is December 15! What to expect: experience the breathtaking beauty of the Kosciuszko National Park at golden hour before watching the sunset and the moon rise from the summit, complete with a cosy hot chocolate! Then, end the evening with a magical return journey under the Milky Way and a ride back to the village in a Defender ✨ Head to the link in BIO to book today ✅

Permission to give yourself a little TLC this summer 🧘Checkout some of the hidden gems in our backyard and save this for your next Thredbo summer side-quest! 🦋☀️

⚡️Unleash your inner wild this summer and unlock unlimited laps with the Gravity Pass⚡️ PSA: the Gravity Pass will go off sale at midnight on Monday December 9th, so get yours while you still can 🏎️ hit the link in BIO to lock yours in ✅

We are beyond grateful and excited to share some big news! 🙌 Thredbo has been named Australia’s Best Ski resort for the 8th consecutive year at the 2024 World Ski Awards! We’ve also been recognised as the Australia’s Best Ski Resort for Families by @outandaboutwithkids for the seventh year in a row and the Best Australian Resort at the Snowsports Industries of Australia Awards for the third year in a row 🎉 and we are incredibly proud to add the Climate Change Mitigation & Adaption Award to our list of accolades 🍃 This is all thanks to YOU 🫶 our amazing guests, team and community. We can’t wait to show you what’s next 💪

First stop of the Gravity Series presented by @foxracingaustralia | the @ospreyaustralia Ricochet Rumble

All eyes on Thredbo ambassador @scottyjames31 👀 👏 A huge congratulations Scotty for taking out silver in the Secret Garden Halfpipe World Cup in China 🥈adding a cab 14 triple cork to his halfpipe repertoire, Scotty is once again making us all so proud 🥊 We are wishing all of our ambassadors the best of luck as they gear up for the competitive season… let’s go! 💪

Just a chill guy celebrating International Mountain Day ⛰️ Today and every day we are grateful for the stunning beauty and unique charm of our alpine environment. At Thredbo, we’re proud to offer unforgettable experiences all year round, from snow-covered peaks to thrilling summer adventures! This International Mountain Day is all about innovation, adaptation and youth. Together with our community, through our shared passion for the mountains, we take pride in our many environmental initiatives that help us to cherish and protect our mountains for generations to come 💚 Hit the link in BIO to learn more about our environment and sustainability initiatives! ✅

✨ Dinner at Cascades is BACK and better than ever! 😋 Starting tomorrow, join us every Friday and Saturday night for a mouthwatering experience you won’t want to miss! With a brand new summer menu packed with fresh, seasonal flavors, it’s the perfect way to indulge in great food while soaking in the stunning mountain views. ⛰️ Bookings are essential, head to the link in BIO to lock in your spot 🤩

A huge congratulations to the incredible @josiebaff taking out silver at the World Cup SBX 🥈Our winter ambassador crew are killing it out there 👏

It’s the Alpine Coaster’s world, we’re just living in it 🌍 🤷‍♀️ Have you tried out our Alpine Coaster yet?

Come along for a taste of the Snowies Alpine Walk, presented by @defender! 🏞️✨ Embark on Australia’s newest multi-day hike through the breathtaking Kosciuszko National Park with our expert guides as a part of our Snowies Alpine Walk Experience. With 2 or 3 day options, you can expect daily meals, transfers to and from trail heads in Defenders, and cozy nightly stays at the Alpine Hotel. 🛏️ Head to the link in BIO to book yours in, spots are selling fast! ✅

Weekend forecast: sunny skies and mountain highs 😍

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