Rider+ is Closing Soon.

Punton's Apartments coming to Ivanhoe.

www.puntonsivanhoe.com.au

After 36 years  it is really happening. Permits have been granted (2 years late) and a DEMOLITION  date has been set.
We have to get all the snow gear, workshop equipment, rental gear and shop fittings out!

Please visit us in store to say "goodbye."

At least we will have time to go skiing now.

 

After 2 generations of retailing at 105-109 Upper Heidelberg Road its time for the next exciting chapter.

Punton's Apartments are quality homes which respect the heritage of The Ivanhoe Activity Centre.

Punton's Apartments in Ivanhoe
www.puntonsivanhoe.com.au

1. *Boutique Development in the heart of the Ivanhoe Activity Centre
   
2. *28 Large 1 and 2 bedroom Luxury Apartments with Parking and Storage
   
3. *4 x Huge Luxury Penthouses
   
4. *5 x 2 Story Townhouses
   
5. *8 Star Energy Rating
   
6. *Stunning views to the city, north and east to the Dandenongs

Its Goodbye to Ivanhoe from Punton's Shoes, The Jeaneration, Ski Haus and Rider+

If you would like further information about Punton’s Apartments you can contact us through the Rider+ web site.www.puntonsivanhoe.com.au

Live your dream. Thredbo, Celebrating Winter Since 1957

Australian Ski Resort Statistics.

Height comparison

Resort	Peak (m)	Base (m)	Vertical (m)
Mt Kosciuszko *	2228
Thredbo	2037	1365	672
Perisher	2034	1605	429
Charlotte Pass	1840	1670	170
Selwyn	1614	1491	123
Mt Bogong *	1986
Buller	1781	1367	414
Hotham	1850	1455	395
Falls	1780	1400	380
Mt Mackay *	1842
Buffalo	1742	1604	138
Baw Baw	1564	1339	225

• Backcountry, included for comparison.

Australian skiers and snowboarders - local or overseas?

Australian skiers and snowboarders split on hitting local vs overseas slopes

• May 02 2013
• Finding No. 2074
• Topic: Press Release

Source: Roy Morgan Single Source January 2001 — March 2013

A decade ago, around 4 out of 5 Aussies wanting a snow-capped holiday chose a domestic destination for their skiing and snowboarding fix. Today, almost half head overseas.

After boom in 2011 in the proportion of Australians taking their skis and boards overseas, domestic and international destinations hit parity and stabilised in 2012.

The latest data from Roy Morgan Research shows as of March 2013, 51% of Australians who went snow skiing or snowboarding on their last holiday chose a domestic destination, with a bare minority travelling internationally.

Overall, only 1.5% of Australians went snow skiing or snowboarding on their last holiday. For those who went overseas, popular destinations included New Zealand, North America, Europe, and Japan.

Where Australians go for snow

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Working in the Snow Industry.

Lifty Media set out to get some advice for young people interested in a career in the snow sports industry from professionals in the Industry. The video is a look into the industry from the perspective of several people who have worked hard to get where they are and continue to have a strong passion for what they do.

www.LiftyMedia.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqNI3iJeUqs

Spring Skiing in Australia

Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to visit Mount Buller for a day trip - the first time for 2012.

What did I notice? Plenty of snow and not many people. I am told that some lodges a planning to close soon even though the season looks like extenting through to the first weekend in October.

Since my visit it has snowed another 30cm and more is predicted this week (weatherzone forecast up to 24cm)

Why aren't people skiing and riding in September?

1. "I have had enough, the season is too long!" - I don't think so.
2. "There is no snow." There is PLENTY of snow this September. At Hotham for example 206cm verses 46 cm last year.
3. "Its too expensive." There are many incentives being offered at all the resorts eg. Kids Ski Free at Mount Buller.
4. "Its Football Finals Time." Not everyone has a ticket.

I can think of some good reasons to hit the slopes this Spring

1. There is plenty of snow
2. Its cheaper
3. The days are longer
4. Its warmer
5. There is more sunshine and
6. You can watch the football on TV.

At Rider+ we are now ON SALE. We will be closing the physical store at the end of the season and next year we will be operating form our new Showroom/warehouse.

Our FINAL SALE IS NOW ON.

Now you can purchase your gear at great prices AND get to use it in Spring!