by Media Release - Falls Creek: 

We've cracked half a metre and opened more ski lifts.

Whilst it was a very cool -5.3 °C at Falls Creek this morning the mood amongst the many school-aged guests was very positive knowing two popular lifts (Ruined Castle and Scotts Quad Chairlifts) were opened for the first time this winter.

These two lifts in Sun Valley provide access to a large array of intermediate and more challenging snow-covered slopes. After several days of fresh snowfalls (and snowmaking) there is about a half a metre snowdepth covering the resort's family-friendly south facing slopes and the longest beginner trail in Australia, the 2.2km Wombat's Ramble, is also well covered.

Today's skiing and boarding will be the best of the 2008 season so far. However, there's another seriously cool pool of air about to sweep across Victoria and it will bring even more snow.

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