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Category Archives: Alpine
World’s First Alpine Ski Club.
In July 1961 the Kiandra ski club held its Centenary Carnival. Special air flights and charter coaches were scheduled for the Centenary weekend. An estimate of 3,500 spectators was present to witness the proceedings together with a colourful parade of …
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Category: Alpine, History & Heritage, News, Perisher, Resorts
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Sleeping in the Snow
Between the time when skiing first started in Australia and the Second World War one of the great limitations on the growth of snow sport was the limited accommodation in the snow. Kiandra was one of the few places above …
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Category: Alpine, Charlotte Pass, Cross Country, History & Heritage, Perisher
History of Australian Skiing Documentary Part 2
Part 2 of this video documentary outlines our skiing history from 1920 onwards.
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Category: Alpine, Competitions, Cross Country, History & Heritage, Resorts, Skiing, Uncategorized
History of Australian Skiing Documentary Part 1
View this video documentary that outlines our early skiing history from 1861 until about 1920.
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Category: Alpine, Competitions, Cross Country, History & Heritage, Skiing, Telemark
