Bump - since all the snow talk in random pics recently...

SNOW SNOW SNOW Buller has the express lift open this weekend, i will not be going but next weekend i will! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Is that pretty early in the season to open? We don't open until June most years or even July

Queens birthday is the start of our season... this is a one off *sigh* i wish it was two weekends Quote: Back to news Buller first to open in 09! 29/04/2009 In a special this weekend only celebration Mt Buller is throwing open the resort to the public this Saturday and Sunday to share the amazing 35cm of early snow blanketing the resort. “This is the earliest we’ve opened a lift and ski run in the history of Mt Buller resort. The closest was 45 years ago when we opened on the 16 May in 1964, “said Laurie Blampied General Manager of Buller Ski Lifts. “It’s so exciting to have such early and extensive falls so we decided to seize the opportunity, open up early for a special weekend and share it with everyone.” “Mt Buller will be the only resort open in Australia this weekend and we look forward to welcoming everyone who has been eagerly waiting to dust off their skis and experience the magical feeling of being up in the snow.” Just three hours drive from Melbourne, roads are clear and open to Mt Buller and there is currently no resort entry fee. Buller Ski Lifts will have the new 6-seater Holden Express Chairlift in operation for skiers, boarders and also sightseeing on Saturday and Sunday with equipment and clothing hire available in the Ski School building and the Arlberg Hotel. Details: • Saturday 2 May & Sunday 3 May only. • Special price ticket: Just $20 for adults, children and sightseers. 2009 season lift pass holders will receive a complimentary lift ticket. * Visitors are reminded to check back at mtbuller.com.au closer to the weekend to confirm weather and conditions as they can change suddenly.

Still pretty cool being able to go this early in the season though man This has got me all excited, I'm going to send some emails and find out how far my gear is away Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

LOL you used to be a rep for a ski company didnt you?

how come you got outta there? does that mean i can get a cheap board through you too? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

can you hook me up with cheap gear lol

gay LOL you too posh to board? LOL

haha nah I started skiing when I was really young and I can't board as fast as I ski so not really that keen on it. I can get around ok on a board, but I wouldn't say I was that good

im hoping to come to NZ in july to board just waiting to hear from my boss to see if i can get 2 weeks off. be stoked if he lets me

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV No future man, well kind of, but no good money. Plus my last year I was so busy I only had 4 free skiing days which sux... every mint day I was either in the office, on the road, in shops, or on the hill demoing skis My job now is less fun, but I make 2-3 times more money and I go skiing whenever I like Plus I still get my gear for next to nothing (about 70% off) so I get new everything every year - regardless of how much it's been used Plus they went broke 70% off? So your new skis are still $500 RRP of rossi is ridiculous! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jeffo_vlt Plus they went broke 70% off? So your new skis are still $500 RRP of rossi is ridiculous! Since when did they go broke? They've been bought and sold a few times recently, but that didn't effect NZ business Yeah new ones are around $500. RRP for Rossi is similar to most ski brands of that quality. K2 are only cheaper because they have less technology and are made in China Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

I cant wait for the season to start.My brother just bought a GNu banana wide 156 today, which is alot smaller than we usually run.Should work well as a "throw around" board to have some with.

Is your brother short with big feet Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV Is your brother short with big feet haha,he's 6'6'' and I'm 6'4''.So...short,no but we sure do have a lengthy grip to land. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

im heading to NZ between the 18th - 31st of july cant wait.

Quote: Originally Posted by vlwagz im heading to NZ between the 18th - 31st of july cant wait. Which mountain you riding or sking mate?I'm heading over late july also.

**** i wish i could go back to NZ this year.. my mrs cant get holidays Some original photos have not been recovered yet.