Ski Race Training

Q: Mountain statistics

Season: July-September Skiable area: 400 plus acres Vertical: 300 meters Annual snowfall: approximately 180 cm Base elevation: 1725m (5500ft) Summit elevation: 2030m (6600ft)

2024/25 marks Mt Dobson Ski Area's 45th season.

Work directly with the Ski Area owner to optimize your ski race training in the Southern Hemisphere. Race lanes and flexible options for training and coaching sessions.

Mountain statistics

Season: July-September
Skiable area: 400 plus acres
Vertical: 300 meters
Annual snowfall: approximately 180 cm
Base elevation: 1725m (5500ft)
Summit elevation: 2030m (6600ft)

Race training options

Mt Dobson offers dedicated ski race-training facilities including:

Slalom Technical lanes x 2 , 300m, vertical fall 82m
Separate from the public ski trails. Access off the Platter lift.

Slalom lanes x 2

400-500m , vertical 150-170m

Access off Fairlie Ridge T Bar

Snow & Slope Preparation

Specialised slope preparation can be carried out by booking ahead. Our team can advise on surface conditions that can be expected due to weather, slope aspect and elevation

The real advantage of Mt Dobson is the diversity of terrain for all aspects of ski racing. From flat sections of slopes to undulating terrain and steep slopes. The length of the training slopes are between 400 – 500m for Slalom, 300m for technical work

Training Lane Pricing - During Normal Operating Hours

Slalom Lane Pricing

Morning training – FAIRLIE RIDGE T BAR
9:00am -11.30am
SLOPE LENGTH 490M , VERTICAL 168M

2 Lanes available

$432.00
per 2.5hr

Afternoon training
12.30pm – 3:30pm

$270.00

SL Technical Lane Pricing

Morning training – Platter Lift
9.00am-11.30am

SLOPE LENGHT 300M, VERTICAL 82M

2 Lanes available

$285.00
per 2.5hr

Lift Pass Pricing

Athletes Season pass

For all team athletes and staff

$287.00

Race training facilities

Mt Dobson offers a range of training facilities to cater for most development levels including Chairlift, T Bar and Platter Lift access to race lanes. Snow surface preparation is carried out by Kassbohrer Pistenbully Park and Winch Snowcats. Car parking is close to the slopes for minimum set up and maximum slope time. The Cafe and Toilet facilities are also nearby. Coaches and managers can work directly with the Ski Area management to optimise the training environment. All athletes must have a lift pass or season pass to use the Ski lifts.

Facility Pricing

Lift+ Lane fees afterhours^*

Tbar	$483.00/Hr inc gst
Platter	$349.00/Hr inc gst
Chairlift	$895.00/Hr inc gst

Lift passes for athletes

Adult Athlete Day pass

$87

Youth Athlete Day Pass(11-17)

Coach Pass (Free pass with 10 or more Athletes)

$54

$42

Other charges

Snocat	$605.00/Hr inc gst
Ski patrol	$81/Hr inc gst

Support people	$71/Hr inc gst

^*This includes lane fee, initial grooming at approx 20m wide and lift operation out of normal operating hours

Booking & Contact

If you are interested in booking lane space or if you have any questions regarding further information for the 2024 winter season or beyond, please feel free to contact us in the form below.

We look forward to creating long lasting relationships and having you join us on our exciting journey at Mt Dobson.

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