
Thredbo Ski Lodge
Men's Ski Challenge
Members, and their guests, are welcome to join our annual Redbank Men's Ski Challenge Event.
2020 CORE PROGRAM
18 years ago this was just a small weekend event, and has now become almost a week program due to the immense popularity and camaraderie it's created. Designed for social enjoyment and with structured tuition catering to a very broad set of abilities and adventure. Snowboarding is now part of the program (required minimum numbers: 4 boarders).
For 2020, there's just one choice.
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Core 4-night program:
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Arrive Wednesday 29th July
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Depart Sunday 3rd August, 2020.
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Cost: Members: $1,150. Non-members: $1,550.
Though the core program’s last day on the slopes is officially Saturday, you can extend your time on the hill and ski/board on Sunday - or stay even longer at Redbank Lodge. Additional accommodation can be added to your online booking, charged at standard Redbank guest or member rates.
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LIMITED SPACE
Now in its 18th year, this event has become a key item in the Redbank calendar for our members and their mates. With such a solid group of regulars and ever-growing list of interested new starters, it’s important to claim your spot ASAP. If you miss out, a ‘reserve’ list will be created like previous years. So, hop on, select the program, and pop in your payment details. You will receive a confirmation email once you've secured your spot.
MEMBERS: if you're using your winter credits (sent to you in February), don't forget to apply these at the point of payment.
HOW TO BOOK YOUR SPOT?
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Go to our BOOKINGS page.
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Select Wednesday 29th July 2020.
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Select Men’s Ski Challenge Event.
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Fill in your details.
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Process! (you’ll receive a confirmation email).
Note: Credit cards accepted.
NOTES: A short Google form will be sent out in June to collect your dietary requirements, carpooling plans, ski/board ability, and preferred bunking pals. If you have questions about the booking process, please email admin@redbanklodge.com.au.
Members using credits: remember to add your code when booking. Credits were emailed to you in February. Members can access both member and guest bookings directly via Members Booking.
OUR MISSION: To have great fun with old and new friends, enjoy food and wine while improving our skills on the slopes.
The objective will be for each of you, to have a great time, with the "challenge" element a personal one. If you want to cruise, no problem, if you want to improve your skiing the opportunity will certainly be there!
PROGRAM FORMAT:
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Approx. 6 hours of instruction per day over 3 days – Thursday to Saturday.
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Group sizes determined by the number of program attendees.
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Normally, 6 groups of 5-7 similarly skilled people, each with their own instructor.
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Ability levels captured in June’s attendee survey.
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Instructors can fine tune group arrangements once we’re on the mountain.
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Program usually starts 9.30am, finishing ~3.30pm (lunch on the mountain).
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Tuition is a structured program, set to your skill level, developing short and long radius turns, carving, bumps, race gates and (conditions permitting) handling powder snow.
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Video recording of classes helps facilitate a daily review of individual progress over the course of the program, plus a few good laughs as we unleash our own "Warren Miller" style movie for Saturday’s awards night!
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Some years, when suitably deep quality snow, groups have taken the opportunity to ski to Dead Horse Gap. These trips likely occur on Tuesday–Wednesday.
ACCOMMODATION:
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Beds are allocated by the Booking Officer, with help from Dave.
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It’s helpful to note your ‘preferred bunking buddy/buddies’ in June’s survey.
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The lodge's rooms sleep between 2- 6 individuals.
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Beds will be made for you on arrival.
CATERING ARRANGEMENTS:
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Breakfasts and dinners are fully catered in-house.
A range of nibbles are supplied each afternoon. -
Please mention any dietary considerations in June’s survey.
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A selection of quality wines and beers are supplied.
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If you have preferred alcoholic beverages, best to bring with you. Thredbo’s liquor outlet offers a relatively narrow selection and high prices.
AWARDS: Over the years, seeking fame and glory, attendees (and occasionally an instructor) have excelled in one of the following Award’s categories:
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Best on-mountain crash in both a leading role and (occasionally) in a supporting role (the causal factor),
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Most improved, and
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Fashion awards (Best (& Worst) dressed), often involving contentions fit for trashy reality TV – judging scandals and a wide variety of outfit expenditure, all for the accolades of winning this coveted award (and the piddly prizes involved!).
OPTIONAL EXTRA: MASSAGES
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As in previous years, we are again expecting to have a masseur visit Redbank each afternoon (generally from 4.30–7.00 pm).
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For your budgeting purposes the price is likely to be $70.00 per 1/2 hour.
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Booking forms will be made available for each day.
WHAT ABOUT THE WEATHER?
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Late July snowfalls provide a remarkably reliable time to ski in Australia.
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Even in sparse snow years, the timing of snow falls, snowmaking and event structure has seen most enjoyable skiing.
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It’s an outdoor pursuit with poorer weather occasionally curtailing the length of some days (causing the odd long lunch!). These killer rain days are relatively rare.
LIFT TICKETS:
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Book lift tickets direct from Thredbo store, loading on to your MyThredbo card.
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Discounts available when purchased more than 7 days in advance.
OTHER ISSUES:
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If driving, you'll need a National Parks sticker and a suitable car (or carry chains).
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We strongly recommend carpooling to load on parking (Redbank has 5 allocated spots in the top carpark) and to increase the camaraderie within the group.
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If top carpark is full, you can park your car at the longterm lots down at Friday Flat.