Snowmaking upgrade on Drovers Dream

THE team at Falls Creek is already preparing for colder days to come with the positioning and connecting of new automated Techno Alpin snow guns, ready for snowmaking to begin next month. The guns are part of the major snowmaking upgrade happening on Drovers Dream, which will provide guests with more terrain and lifting access from opening day through to closing and deliver more unforgettable days on the mountain this season. Drovers Dream is the perfect learning terrain for beginner skiers and snowboarders. It runs alongside two of the terrain parks and has some of the best views of Rocky Valley Lake, making it one of the most popular runs on the mountain. Richard Phillips, Vail Resorts' VP & GM at Falls Creek, said the snowmaking improvements will help even out the flow of guests in early and late season by providing incredible beginner and low intermediate terrain options including Drovers Dream, Main Street and Australia’s longest green run - Wombat’s Ramble. "This enhanced snowmaking will also allow Drovers Dream and Panorama terrain parks to open earlier and be maintained longer throughout the season," he said. Mr Phillips said the new automated and energy efficient modern snowmaking guns will replace older technology, "meaning we can maximise snow production opportunities as the temperature drops, allowing our team to efficiently operate our snowmaking system, without the lost time associated with older technology and infrastructure".

Snowmaking upgrade on Drovers Dream

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