Massive Investments Into Tasmanian Ben Lomond Ski Resort 

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Ben Lomond Alpine Resort in Tasmania is set to make waves in the upcoming winter season with ambitious plans. They've invested in snow making technology, purchased a snow grooming machine, lodged plans for new base buildings, and will launch two new snow cams for live streaming conditions. These developments will bring the resort up to the standard of other ski areas in Australia, making it a game changer for skiing and snowboarding.

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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” — Ben Mock, Ben Lomond Alpine Resort Managing Director

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Michael Fulton

Michael Fulton

Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

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