Welcome to the Varsity Alpine Club website

This site has information for members and guests of the club and our lodge.

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Varsity Alpine Club is a private co-operative of members who share a common interest in enjoyment of alpine sports and recreation. The Club lodge fronts Lake Jindabyne, and provides an all year round base for members to enjoy the Snowy Mountains within Kosciuszko National Park.

 
Thredbo Annual Top to Bottom Race
Sunday, 25 July 2010 10:36

EventOn Saturday 7th August Thredbo will run its annual Top-To-Bottom race.  This is Australia's longest downhill race, with over $18,000 in cash and prizes to be won. Entry is open to professional and amatuer skiers and snowboarders.  Read more...

 
A Season for Snow Making
Wednesday, 21 July 2010 10:53

newsLast winter Perisher produced a record 624,769 cubic metres of man made snow, and that record will easily be eclipsed as they now approach 700,000 cubic metres.  Thredbo have also invested in snow making systems across many of their runs.  What do you think of the snow making this season?  Share your view in the poll on the right hand side.

 
Perisher Virtual Tour
Thursday, 08 July 2010 08:53

newsPerisher Resort have created a high resolution visual tour of the resort, lifts and attractions - for those wanting to get familiar with the facilities before visiting the mountain.  Read more... 

Also available is the "real thing" - FREE Guided Tours are run for intermediate and above skiers and boarders.  Guides depart at 10.00am on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays under the Trail Guide sign at mid station of the Perisher Quad Express.

 
AGM Documents
Wednesday, 02 June 2010 21:32

VACFollowing the Club AGM in May minutes and other documents have been posted to members, and are available in the downloads section of the website.

 
Perisher-Smiggins History Book
Saturday, 29 May 2010 18:05

NewsAnyone interested in the early development of Perisher-Smiggins can appreciate a new book by Jindabyne’s John Davis titled: A history of the early development of Perisher-Smiggins.  Those interested in reading this account of Perisher-Smiggins’ burgeoning ski industry should register their interest with the Cooma Library or contact the Summit Sun.

 
NSW Interschools Competition
Thursday, 08 July 2010 09:07

calendarWatch primary and secondary school children from around NSW compete in skiing and snowboarding disciplines at Perisher and Thredbo, with the ultimate goal of competing at the Australian championships in September.  Read more...

  • Travelplan Ski Sydney Regional Champs: July 14 - 17 at Perisher
  • Subaru ACT-Southern NSW Champs: July 28 - 30 at Perisher
  • Subaru NSW State Champs: August 26 - 29 at Thredbo
  • Subaru Australian Champs: September 8 - 12 at Perisher
 
Superglide Skating Jindabyne
Thursday, 10 June 2010 07:39

NewsWinter visitors to Jindabyne will be able to enjoy a new attraction with the opening of a skating rink at the Jindabyne Bowling & Sports Club.  Read more...

 
Jindabyne Bike Path Extending
Saturday, 29 May 2010 18:13

NewsConstruction could begin later this year on a bike path from the Jindabyne dam wall to Tyrolean Village thanks to a federal grant of $301,000.  Read more...

 
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  • 1 Aug 2010 | 2:15 am

    Jindabyne Forecast

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    Rain. Mostly Cloudy. Cool.
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    Snow Changing to Rain. Mostly Cloudy. Cool.
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    Light Rain. Mostly Sunny. Cool.
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