Massive Investments Into Tasmanian Ben Lomond Ski Resort
The Ben Lomond Alpine Resort team in Tasmania is set to put this lesser-known ski hill on the map with their ambitious plans. To achieve this, the resort has launched a new website under the Ben Lomond Alpine Resort name, featuring a new trail map, ski and snowboard hire for 2023, and lift pass hire packages. Additionally, infrastructure plans include snow making technology and the construction of new base buildings for ski hire and more.
For the upcoming winter season, the resort has invested in four TechnoAlpin TR10 guns from Italy. With each gun capable of producing an average of 15,000 cubic metres of snow per winter, this ensures a longer snow season and more time for skiing and snowboarding. These guns will guarantee snow coverage on the summit and the Bass ski lift areas.
The snow making technology used by Ben Lomond Alpine Resort allows for large quantities of snow to be made using natural water, without the use of chemicals, and produced at marginal temperatures. This project is expected to bring Ben Lomond up to the standard of other ski areas in Australia, with guaranteed snow and a full winter season length.
“This project will bring Ben Lomond up to the standard of other ski areas in Australia, with guaranteed snow and for a full winter season length. Snow made from a snow gun is 100% water only however the shape and structure of the ice crystal is such that it repells water far better than natural snow and therefore melts 40% slower. This along with the natural snow falls that Ben Lomond receives is a game changer for skiing at Ben Lomond”
The new trail map for the Tasmanian ski resort. Credit: Ben Lomond Alpine Resort.
In addition to the new snow making technology, Ben Lomond has also purchased a snow grooming machine to help push the man-made snow around the 30-hectare resort, which is accessed by seven ski lifts.
Mock has emphasized the sustainable nature of the snow making process, which essentially recycles water resources by picking up winter snow and rain flows from the Ben Lomond ski slopes. Normally, this water would run downstream and into the Tamar River. However, the snow making process stores that water on the ski slopes for springtime runoff when people downstream need it for farming or household use. This creates a "dam on the hill" that releases water progressively over springtime instead of all at once in winter.
The plans for the new Ben Lomond base have been lodged and include two buildings that will house equipment hire, retail, and a cafe restaurant. Additionally, an on-site food van will be commissioned to serve hot meals on the mountain. Finally, the resort will be launching two new snow cams for live streaming conditions this winter. All in all, the plans of the Ben Lomond Alpine Resort team seem to be aimed at bringing the resort to the forefront of Australian skiing destinations.
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