In January Package discounts are available at Charlotte Pass for members & guests booking at Southern Alps Lodge
Kahane Lodge Rehabilitation Project
Thank you to members who have already contributed to Kahane site rehabilitation.
Unfortunately the survival rate of last summer’s flowering plants was less than expected, possibly due to the dryer than expected autumn and feral deer who took a liking to the new garden plants. The heath plants have taken well with only 2 of 30 not surviving winter.
The plants were checked in November with many of the plant guards needing to be reset after being damaged by deer or extreme wind.
Thanks to NPWS for providing plants, guards etc. for last summers planting.
We are looking for helpers on 17-19th January to mow around the lodge, weed garden and new heath plants, re-mulch, reset guards, and prepare ground for the next planting scheduled in March 2025.
Families are welcome, some tasks are suitable for children. If you can help please email Rod. Peile at rod.peile@bigpond.com
The full 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 Winter 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
