Congratulations to our Winter Olympians

Sam Wells and Sami Kennedy-Sim have both performed at the highest level and we are very proud of their achievements.

Unfortunately Sam Wells was not able carry her training form into competition jumps in the ladies aerials at PyeongChang. Sam was part of a very strong Australian aerials team and has now announced her retirement. We wish Sam all the best for what ever comes next.

Sami skied very well in the ladies ski cross to finish in 8th place in a strong Olympic field. Sami has continued with 7th and 5th places in World Cup races at Sunny Valley in Russia and now moves on to the next World Cup at Megeve in France. Good luck Sami!

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Charlotte Pass head lease agreement

Office of Heritage and environment and Charlotte Pass Village P/L have agreed to terms for a new head lease commencing on 1st May 2018 with term of 40 years and 6 months.

More information below.

Vale - Kurt Bloomfield

Sadly we have lost another Southern Alps life member.
Kurt Bloomfield passed away at home on Friday 29th September after a long battle with cancer.

We extend our sincere condolences to Kurt's partner Uschi Lobel, Kurt's children: Peter & Yvonne, Peter's wife Vicky and Kurt's grandchildren: Gaelan, Kobie & Nathan.

A memorial service was held at 10am on Tuesday 3rd October at Macquarie Park Cemetery - Jewish Section, Ohel Chaim.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to cancer research.

Kurt was born in Austria and escaped war torn Europe to set up life in Australia with his wife Erna.
Kurt joined Southern Alps in 1970 with his family and was elected as a lodge director in 1977 and served on the Lodge Cooperative board until retirement in December last year due to declining health.
Kurt was a special member who was recognised with life membership for his contribution to both the Club and the Lodge Cooperative.
He will be fondly remembered as a gentleman that was very passionate about skiing and vital to Kahane Lodge.
Kurt was keen supporter of SASC Juniors program, many Juniors meetings were held in the Bloomfield's home. Kurt donated both time and goods to the Juniors cause, he often helped with purchase of the Juniors gear and also sold gear to members in the Lodges.
He was the chief organiser tor the Kahane Lodge working bees.

For more than 40 years Kurt was an active member of Perisher Volunteer Ski Patrol, patrolling both slopes and the cross country trails.

The splendour of Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks supports our Juniors - Follow the link to see some great photos. Wish I was there!

2017 NPWS Reports

NPWS have provided the following reports covering Municipal Services and Rehabilitation activities & Pygmy Possum monitoring. Please click on the links below to view the reports.

Perisher project summary
Rehabilitation report

NPWS Reviews

Currently there are several reviews being conducted by NPWS in the Kosciuszko National Park (KNP), detail of the reviews that most affect SASC members are listed below:

1.  Governance of Perisher Range Resorts (PRR) and Charlotte Pass

The Management review has concluded for Perisher with NPWS determining that a head lease is the preferred management model for resorts within Kosciuszko National park.
However there were no suitable Expressions of Interest for Perisher Range Resorts so NPWS will investigate "better cost recovery options for services at PRR".

At Charlotte Pass the incumbent head lessor, Charlotte Pass Village Pty Ltd (CPV), has agreed to terms with for a new head lease with to commence on 1st May 2018 with a term of 40 year and 6 months.

We have a further 6 month sub-lease extension to allow time for Torrens title land registration and for sub-lease documentation to be finalised.

SASC Lodge Coop Directors will continue to consult with CPV, Office of Environment and Heritage-NPWS and Charlotte Pass Ski Lodges Association.

More information is available on the NPWS page

2.  KNP Environmental Carrying Capacity Review

The existing Plan of Management uses bed numbers to limit capacity in KNP however best practice approach s for performance based environmental management.

The second discussion paper that will present research & assessment of different options is nearing completion. Consultation with stakeholders will occur following document release. For more information follow this link to NPWS site.

3.  KNP Wild Horse Management Plan

The engagement and public comment periods have closed we await the Public exhibition of the Draft Wild Horse Management Plan which was due March-April 2016. See NPWS web page for more information.

SASC Apparel for sale

Funds raised from garment and novelty sales go to the Juniors programs.
All gear can be purchased in the lodges or fill out form on the Apparel page and arrangements will be made to deliver goods to you.
We are running out stock of Club soft shell jackets and merino pullovers - click here for available sizes and details.

SASC Newsletters

Historical Society Newsletters

Kosciuszko N.P.

Alpsport - SASC

Special offer - click here

Travel Insurance for Snowsports

JLT have organised exclusive arrangement for Aussie snowsports; contact Danielle Snelling

Our Book, All We Southern Alps Ski Club Story, is beautifully presented with hard cover in B5 size, covering Club and Lodge Co-Op from inception until 2013 - 275 pages with 330 photos! Cost is $50 if purchased directly or $60 including postage within Australia. Please email Rod Peile or see your Lodge Manager if you would like to purchase a copy.