Useful Links

The Australian Alpine Snowsports History Association (AASHA) is a network for those interested in the history of Australia’s alpine areas with a focus on snowsports. It seeks to promote interest in, engagement with and foster cooperation around Australian alpine and snowsports history.

The International Skiing History Association (ISHA) is a not-for-profit corporation, whose mission is to preserve and advance the knowledge of ski history and to increase public awareness of the sport’s heritage.

Jenolan Caves House (opened in 1898) was designed by Government Architect Walter Liberty Vernon.
Vernon also designed the Hotel Kosciusko at Digger’s Creek, in a similar European style adopted for accommodation buildings in cold climate areas – characterised by steeply pitched roofs and facades incorporating local materials such as natural stone and timber cladding.

The Kosciuszko Huts Association (KHA) is a voluntary association formed in 1971 to assist with the conservation, management and reconstruction of huts, homesteads and surrounds within Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) in southern NSW and Namadgi National Park (NNP) in the ACT.

A database of over 400,000 names of individuals and families from the Eden/Monaro region.

The National Alpine Museum of Australia is located within the village at Mt Buller, Australia’s most popular mountain. The museum has a comprehensive collection of objects  from across Australia’s alps, with many on display for visitors to enjoy. The museum is volunteer run and operated.

Many historical records relating to the Kosciuszko area can be found on the Trove website and other sections of the library.

The resort covers the areas of Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Mt Blue Cow and Guthega.

Perisher Ski Patrol (PSP) is the largest volunteer ski patrol in Australia. PSP operates under the ‘One Patrol’ umbrella by supporting Perisher’s paid patrol across the 1,245 hectares of the Perisher resort that includes Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow and Guthega.

An organized community of volunteers, supporting all levels of skiers from recreational to racing. Includes information on the Sverre Kaaten Nordic Shelter.

PHS is an active Affiliated Member and utilises the Society’s facilities in their heritage building at “History House”, 133 Macquarie Street, Sydney.

Visit their site to see the wealth of activities and resources available.
Consider joining as an Individual Member.

A comprehensive listing of past and present ski tows, at the Australian Mountains website

Perisher’s Skitube is a Swiss designed rack-rail train that takes passengers from Bullocks Flat on the Alpine Way through a tunnel in the Ramshead Range to the Perisher Resort. The first stop is the underground station at Perisher Valley and then continues on to Blue Cow through another tunnel through the Perisher Range.

The representative organisation for the Clubs in their capacity as stakeholders in the Perisher Range Resorts.  SLOPES speaks for all the 88 Club Lodges in Perisher, Smiggins and Guthega. 

Snow Australia is the peak sporting body for winter sport in Australia and is an affiliate of Federation International de Ski (FIS).

Previously known as Ski Australia and earlier as Australian National Ski Federation (ANSF).

Snow Depth Charts and Lake Levels

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Thredbo Historical Society is a voluntary heritage, cultural and social organization.  This group manages and operates the Thredbo Alpine Museum with its evocative snow sports collection.