Snowy Mountains
It's surprising when you're overseas talking to people and you tell them that you were skiing recently in Australia. Surprising for them that is, as most people are apparently unaware that there is snow down under.In fact, it covers a larger area than Switzerland (but they don't have beaches).The two most popular areas are Perisher and Thredbo in N.S.W. and Falls Creek and Mt. Hotham in Veictoria.Perisher is far and away the biggest. What used to be three snowfields is now four, all connected.Skiing in Australia isn't cheap. A shorter season than in the better known northern hemishpere fields and less population are the main causes.For around $100AUS you get a ticket which gets you on the skitube (a train linking you with Perisher, Smiggins, Blue Cow and Guthega) and covers your day's skiing.Tickets to all other fields are cheaper but not by much.Thredbo has the longest run when it's top...
