Snow Resorts Australia

Today marks opening day for Perisher, Thredbo Resort, Corin Forest, Mt Buller, Falls Creek and Hotham Alpine Resort, with skiing, snowboarding and snowplay now underway across the Australian Alps.

After a welcome burst of natural snowfall this week, it’s fantastic to see the mountains come to life once again and to welcome guests back for another winter season.

Charlotte Pass Snow Resort, Selwyn Snow Resort and Ben Lomond Alpine Resort won’t be far behind, with preparations continuing ahead of their opening days.

To everyone working across the industry, and to the hundreds of thousands of Australians preparing for a snow holiday this winter, here’s to a safe, successful and enjoyable season ahead.

Happy opening weekend!

Snow resorts play a critical role in regional economies, supporting jobs, infrastructure and tourism across alpine and surrounding communities.

At the 2026 Snow Summit, we’ll explore this through “Beyond the Mountains: Snow, Communities and Regional Prosperity.”

Our panel will feature Olivia West (CEO, Regional Development Australia Southern NSW & ACT), Kirsten Alexander (CEO, Mansfield Shire Council) and Michelle Lovell (President, Falls Creek Chamber of Commerce).

The session will explore how industry, government and local stakeholders can work more effectively together to support stronger regional outcomes, including how alpine resorts interact with surrounding communities and where value is created and shared.

The conversation will examine both the opportunities and the tensions that come with the snow industry’s role as a major driver of regional activity.

Following a strong early response from across the industry, we’ve extended the Snow Summit Early Bird ticket window by one week. This is the final opportunity to access our most discounted rate, with Early Bird pricing now available until Friday 27 March!

Momentum continues to build, with key organisations from across the snow ecosystem already committed to attend. If you’re connected to the industry in any way, this is the room you need to be in.

As Snow Resorts Australia’s flagship national industry event, the Snow Summit will bring together leaders from across resorts, sport, suppliers, government and industry for two days of learning, collaboration and sector-wide planning, focused on the key forces shaping the future of the Australian snow sector.

From the presentation of the industry’s most comprehensive economic analysis, to roundtable discussions and the development of an Industry Outcomes Paper, the Summit is designed to move beyond conversation and drive alignment across the sector.

We’ve announced a number of outstanding Featured Speakers in recent weeks, with further announcements to come.

Secure your tickets now at www.snowsummit.com.au.

🎤 Speaker Announcement

We’re delighted to announce our next Featured Speaker for the 2026 Snow Summit - Pete Brulisauer.

Pete will be well known to most across Australia’s snow industry. Over more than two decades he held senior leadership roles at Perisher and Vail Resorts Australia, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Perisher and later overseeing Vail Resorts’ Australian operations across Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham.

Pete is now Vice President, International Business Development at Alterra Mountain Company, bringing an international perspective to the future of mountain tourism.

At the Snow Summit, Pete will share reflections on Australia’s snow industry - the realities, challenges and opportunities ahead.

Learn more about the Summit at 🌐 www.snowsummit.com.au

More speaker announcements coming soon!

Across Australia’s alpine resorts, thousands of women contribute to the success of our industry every day.

Over the past decade, the Australian snow industry has seen more women step into leadership, technical and on-mountain roles than ever before, strengthening the depth and capability of our workforce.

As the industry continues to evolve, ensuring the snow sector remains a place where women can build long and successful careers will remain an important conversation. It’s a topic we’ll explore further at the 2026 Snow Summit, where leaders from across the industry will come together to discuss the future of our workforce.

Today we recognise and thank the many women whose work helps keep Australia’s alpine resorts running each winter.

🎤 Speaker Announcement

We’re thrilled to announce the first Featured Speaker for the 2026 Snow Summit, Peter Filopoulos.

Peter brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience across sport, venues, tourism and destination strategy, including executive roles with Football Australia, Swimming Australia, Perth Glory FC and Marvel Stadium.

At this year’s Summit, Peter will deliver a strategic address “From Spotlight to Structural Change: Turning National Moments into Lasting Sector Growth.”

Following Australia’s most successful Winter Olympic Games result, Peter will share how the national momentum generated by the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup helped elevate the Matildas and Socceroos, and how that attention was translated into lasting participation, infrastructure and investment outcomes through Legacy ’23.

We look forward to welcoming Peter to Thredbo this May, and to sharing more speaker announcements soon.

Learn more about the Summit at 🌐 www.snowsummit.com.au

Last night Cooper Woods Moguls delivered something extraordinary, becoming Australia’s latest Winter Olympic gold medallist.

From his early days in Perisher's Winter Sports Club to standing on top of the Olympic podium in Milano Cortina, Cooper’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when talent, dedication and opportunity align.

Perisher’s long-standing commitment to moguls, including continued investment in the “Toppa’s Dream” course and its recent partnership with Olympic Winter Institute of Australia to further enhance snowmaking capability, has helped ensure Australian athletes have access to world-class training environments at home. It's just one example of the sustained investment Australian resorts make in facilities and programs that underpin athlete development pathways across the country.

Across the country, Australian resorts invest year after year in lifts, terrain, snowmaking and on-mountain facilities that provide the foundation for participation and performance. They are where thousands of children take their first turns each winter, and where some go on to pursue excellence at the very highest level.

“Congratulations to Cooper on an extraordinary Olympic gold medal performance,” said Josh Elliott, CEO of Snow Resorts Australia. “To see an athlete who began his journey on Aussie mountains rise to the very top of the sport is something our entire alpine community can be proud of. Cooper’s success is a powerful reminder of the role Australia’s alpine sector plays in fostering and developing the next generation of athletes, from first turns through to the world stage.”

Today we celebrate Cooper, his family, his coaches and the broader team behind him. His gold medal will inspire the next generation of Australian skiers who are getting ready to take their first turns this winter.

Congratulations Cooper! ⛷️🥇

GOLD!!!!!!