Package discounts (15% in February) are available at Charlotte Pass for members & guests booking at Southern Alps Lodge
Kahane Lodge Rehabilitation Project - January update
Thank you to members who have already contributed to Kahane site rehabilitation.
It was great to have 12 volunteers attend the weeding/preparation weekend in January – a lot was achieved.
There was a brief start on Friday afternoon while it was cloudy, there was some light rain overnight, and Saturday morning it was rather misty with temps starting at 6 degrees but brightened up a little in the afternoon. Really, nice cool conditions for our work, not much wind and not so many flies.
The plants that survived last winter are doing well but those planted with “Rock Minerals” appear to be a little healthier. The guard area around each plant was weeded and new hay placed before the guards were reset. Some of the garden plants were flowering at the time of our visit and some new plants were noticed.
bidgee widgee was in flower and had lots of hook seeds.
Mountain pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata) was growing in the snow gum grove outside the dining room.
Lots of weeds were removed (Milfoil, Timothy Grass, Cocksfoot, Barbarea and Sheep Sorrel), holes were prepared for planting in March, and then mowed and snipped grass areas. We ended up with 50+ holes on the western edge of the Kahane site for the heath planting. Grass was removed from each planting pocket and then that hole covered with hay and watered to help hold it in place.
Thanks to the Clarkes’ who looked after dinner on Friday night and Tony & Bridget who fed everyone for the remainder of the stay.
Volunteers are locked in for this year’s planting in March, NPWS will provide 50 garden plants, 50 heath plants and 20 snow gums with guards.
Depending on the weather post planting we may need assistance to water the new plants, if anyone is staying at Charlotte Pass or in the area and has time to water, please contact Rod Peile 0448 670 586.
For more information the Kahane Lodge Rehab plan can be opened HERE.
Final (4th) Stage of the Snowies Alpine Walk is now open
Plan a walk now!!
The 4th Stage is a 12km section from Perisher to Bullocks and was opened in December, enjoy fantastic views of the Thredbo Valley and Bullocks Flat. This last stage is constructed from elevated grid, paving stones and gravel. Allow plenty of time to experience the best of this walk. If you are walking end to end it is helpful to have a vehicle at the finish to pick up your drop off vehicle.
See NPWS website for project information and the December 2024 Update.
Some photos of the Charlotte Pass to Perisher section below.
Thredbo Alpine Museum Newsletter
Australian Alpine Snowsports History Association News
Perisher Historical Society 2024/2025 Summer Newsletter
Ben Ricketts Environmental Preserve
BREP is open for bookings year round road access from Jamberoo has been reopened after sections of the road were damaged by storms in 2022. Please email bookings@benricketts.org.au to make a booking.
Member Data with Clubman
Members can now update their own data after logging into Clubman please see details on the Member data page.
If you have not registered your email address or no longer have access to an address on record please submit the form below.
News from Kosciuszko National Park - including alpine skinks, mountain hut rebuilding, Snowies Alpine Walk, winter waste, updates from the resorts and year of Strzeleki celebration.
SASC Newsletters
Club Hoodie and T-Shirt sale
Hoodies, long T-Shirts & caps will be available in the lodges this winter.
Hoodies - $60
T-Shirts - $35
Caps - $20
Funds raised support our Juniors program
Echoland Apartments SASC Members offer:
Alpsport - SASC members offer:
2025 Club Subscriptions
Thank you members who have paid their 2025 Subscriptions.
Final reminders were emailed on 29th December; members with overdue subscriptions will be prevented from making any bookings until all outstanding amounts are paid.
To make your payment please click on the Clubman link on your email or login to Clubman where outstanding payments are listed at the bottom of your home page.
If you need assistance with the payment process please email David at treasurer@sasc-aus.com
If you do not wish to continue your membership please contact the secretary, Leanne Price at secretary@sasc-aus.com
Under the Lodge Cooperative rules Lodge shareholders MUST remain members of SASC.
Payments through Clubman invoice will be automatically receipted once your fees are paid.
EFT or cheque payments should only be used as a last resort.
Snowy Mountains Special Activation Project (SMSAP)
The NSW Government strategic infrastructure review led to a reduction in the funds available over the next 4 years for the SMSAP from $391m to $196m. Planning controls and Delivery Plan were on public exhibition until 20th December 23 and any comments received will be used to finalise the exhibition documents by mid-year.
Projects in Jindabyne will be reassessed, housing and the southern connector road considered important projects for year-round tourist activities.
The following companies support Southern Alps Junior program and deserve you patronage.
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Echoland Apartments special offer for SASC members - click here
Alpsport special offer for SASC members-click here
