snow report
Tuesday 28th July – 07:16am – We’re open for skiing, snowboarding and snow play.
Today we will have Bass Poma spinning. Conditions are windy (70-65kph), with some snow forecast in the afternoon! Temperatures are currently around 1 degrees but set to drop to -3 by this evening.
Dont forget to stop off at Ben Lomond Base (3420 Blessington Road) for all your gear rental needs, and say hello to our friendly crew in the cafe for a coffee and a snack for the drive up!
Whether you’re here for your first turns or looking to get back into skiing or snowboarding after a break, our ski and snowboard school is here to help you make the most of your day. We have group and private lessons available to book via our website.
Dont forget to check out our live webcam for the latest images.
Ski and Snowboard school
Book online and make the most of your day on the mountain.
LIFT STATUS
Lift status is updated in real time from 9am-4pm daily.
| LIFT | TYPE | STATUS | OPENING TIMES | STATUS |
| Summit T-Bar | T-BAR | STANDBY | 9:00AM – 4:00PM | Strong Winds |
| Bass Poma | POMA | OPEN | 9:00AM – 4:00PM | – |
| Village Poma | POMA | CLOSED | 10:00AM – 3:30PM | – |
| Fannies T-Bar | T-BAR | CLOSED | 9:30AM – 3:30PM | – |
| Bills T-Bar | T-BAR | CLOSED | 10:00AM – 3:30PM | – |
| Giblin Poma | POMA | CLOSED | 11:00AM – 3:00PM | – |
FIVE DAY WEATHER FORECAST
For more information and a longer forecast visit: BEN LOMOND WEATHER or http://www.bom.gov.au/tas/forecasts/ben-lomond.shtml
BASE OPERATIONS
Our BASE operations have everything you need for a day skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing on Ben Lomond. From equipment rentals, chain hire, national park passes, lift passes and retail gear, to breakfast, lunch and apres.
Ben Lomond Alpine Resort BASE is located at the corner of Blessington Road and Ben Lomond Road. Reserve and pay for your gear below.
| OPEN MON-THU | OPEN FRI-SUN | COMMENTS | |
| BASE CAFE | 9:00AM-4PM | 8:00AM-5PM | BASE CAFE is now open daily. Stop by for a coffee or pick up breakfast, lunch or dinner. |
| BASE TICKET OFFICE | 9:00AM-4PMS | 8:00AM-5PM | BASE TICKET OFFICE is open daily. Come here to purchase lift passes, national parks passes and hire packages. |
| BASE RENTALS | 9:00AM-4PM | 8:00AM-5PM | BASE RENTALS are ready to rent you everything you need for a day on the mountain. Its the only place you can get our great value lift and hire packages. Snow chains are also available. |
| BASE RETAIL | 9:00AM-4PM | 8:00AM-5PM | BASE RETAIL is open. Come pick up some branded merchandise, neck warmers, googles and kids snow boots. |
Snow Safety
INTRODUCTION: TO A FUN SAFE TRIP TO THE SNOWFIELDS
The alpine environment is a beautiful destination for winter or summer holidays and a venue for many challenging and exciting activities including skiing and bush walking. Alpine areas however, can be hazardous if visitors are careless and irresponsible. Even on the shortest visit to the snow it is important to be prepared for, and be aware of, the nature of the alpine environment.
When planning your trip to the snowfields, select a resort or area which caters for you and your group’s needs as facilities, experiences and opportunities vary widely between resorts and various parts of the Alpine National Parks and high country. Generally, the better the planning the better the outcome, more fun and less hassles.
FIRST-TIMER ESSENTIALS
The following information is essential and relevant to all visitors to alpine areas, regardless of the length of the visit or the type of alpine activity. When planning it is important to prepare your vehicle for a trip to the snow, and organise your clothing and equipment. Snow sport is more enjoyable if you improve your fitness and organise lessons. Once there, take special care with children. Arrange to leave details of your trip with a responsible contact.
Alcohol and drugs don’t cut it in the snow. Alcohol and drugs impair judgement, slow response time and reduce your ability to respond in an emergency.
SKI PATROL
From 1st July through until mid-September a permanent ski patrol is stationed at Ben Lomond in case of any medical emergency.
