Snow Boarding

Sponsored snowskaters have been able to train at Thredbo, but the sport remains off limits for the general public at major resorts.

Dave Kelly says snowskating gives experienced boarders a chance to learn something new again.

Loyal skiers and snowboarders say the cost of visiting Australia's snowfields is getting too expensive for average-income workers. Here are some reasons why.

Away from the sunburnt beaches, hot dusty gums, and red deserts, news for Australia's ski fields hasn't been good for years. But new research shows while the snow season is getting shorter, there's hope to turn things around.

The world champion snowboarder died in 2020 in a spearfishing accident at the age of 32. His family and partner hope a stadium named in his honour will keep his spirit alive in his hometown.

Australian teen snowboarder Valentino Guseli underlines his phenomenal talent with another World Cup crystal globe as the season's overall park and pipe champion.

Australian Josie Baff was the beneficiary as two of her rivals crashed in the finale of the snowboard cross FIS World Cup event at Sierra Nevada, while Bree Walker and Kiara Reddingius claim best-ever bobsled World Championships result.

Teen sensation Val Guseli won his first World Cup halfpipe event at the Calgary snow rodeo, Danielle Scott wins back-to-back aerials medals to remain in Crystal Globe contention.

Danielle Scott and Abbey Willcox claim medals at the famous World Cup event in Deer Valley, while fellow Australian Cam Bolton enjoys a return to form in the snowboard cross in Europe.

Australian two-time Olympic medallist Scotty James has continued his exceptional form by matching American legend Shaun White's X-Games halfpipe record.

Scotty James and teenager Val Guseli have scored a stunning 1-2 at the prestigious Laax snowboard half pipe event in Switzerland, as Jakara Anthony secures her seventh gold of the moguls season.

For generations, Tasmanians have made the steep drive to Ben Lomond to enjoy the ski fields. But as seasons change and the snow disappears, those days may be numbered — with a report recommending government help to make snow "does not proceed".

Danielle Scott and Belle Brockhoff have continued Australia's brilliant start to the snow season, both claiming FIS World Cup medals to bring Australia's tally to four.

Olympic champion Jakara Anthony starts the season in dominant fashion with a World Cup moguls win in Ruka, while snowboarder Tess Coady has a successful return to the Beijing Olympic big air jump, winning silver. 

Western Australia is one of the least likely places to record snow. But that hasn't stopped this 18-year-old from pursuing his passion, and securing an invite to a prestigious junior world championship event.

Denmark in WA is not ideal for training to be a snow board champion, but Henry Edmondson's passion for the sport has earned him an invitation to the junior world snowboard championships in Austria.

The sight of grassy slopes at Australia’s ski resorts this winter has been the stuff of nightmares for skiers, snowboarders and mountain lovers. As research shows how climate change could impact the future for Europe's ski resorts. 

Light snow started falling on Thursday afternoon and should continue through Friday, before increasing at the weekend when a powerful cold front crosses south-east Australia.

Generous dumpings of snow have finally fallen in Victoria's alps, after a slow start to the ski season last weekend.

Skiers could sniff a big season after a good dump of the white stuff in the first week of May. But is pre-season snow a good indicator of great times ahead?