The Start of the Crackenback Challenge 2012

It can snow in Thredbo at any time of the year so it is no great surprise to see a front move through on Wednesday afternoon dropping a couple of centimeters on the top of the mountain.  In spite of the wintery conditions the crew from National Runners week were out in force again with over 70 competing in day 4 of this week long event.

The runners spend a whole week in Thredbo with events every day from serious running races to fun runs, games, tennis tournaments,volley ball, mini biathlons and more.

One of the more prestigious events on the program is the Crackenback Challenge, a grueling race from the Village to the Top of the Kosciusko Express Chairlift at Eagles Nest.   This year’s winners were Jindabyne local Anthony Evans with a time of 21 minutes 16 seconds and  Vanessa Haverd in 27 minutes 23 seconds.  However fun is the focus of this 32 year old event and it has a great history  as Thredbo’s longest running summer event.   The Event is organised by the Canberra YMCA Runners Club.   For a full program   click here.

This package includes:

1.) 3 nights accommodation for a family of 4.

2.) 2 x Adult two day summer activity passes and 2 kids free passes including all this:

1. Unlimited chairlift rides to the top of the mountain and the start of the walking tracks to the high country.
2. Unlimited access to the Thredbo Leisure centre with water slide, 50m pool, gym and sports hall.
3. 24 Rides on the 1km long Thredbo Bobsled.
4. And just in case you’re not getting enough action, a round of golf and tennis each day.

This package is only $520 for a family of 4 staying in a Lantern 1 Bedroom apartment . Larger apartments are available on request and we have special rates for longer stays. We have apartments available for all size families and budgets so call 1800 020 598 9am to 7pm or send the booking request form below:

National Runners Week
A week of fun activities and events for families and individuals who enjoy sport and competition.
Date: 7-14 January 2012
More info: www.thredbo.com.au

Thredbo Blues Festival
A 3-day celebration of Blues and Roots music, held in bars and restaurants throughout spectacular Thredbo Village in the Snowy Mountains.
Date: 13-15 January 2012
More info: www.thredboblues.com.au

Arthaus – 3 day artist workshop
Immerse yourself in the Australian high country with these courses in drawing, painting and photography.
Date: 13-15 March 2012
More info:  Ph. 1800 020 589

Arthaus – 2 day artist workshop
Immerse yourself in the Australian high country with these courses in drawing, painting and photography.
Date: 17-18 March 2012
More info:  Ph. 1800 020 589

NSW Interschools Mountain Bike Competition
A great opportunity to experience mountain biking and the enthusiasm and energy of this popular sport in a competitive, educational and supportive atmosphere.
Date: 16-18 March 2012
More info: www.mountainbiking.com.au

Thredbo Jazz, Funk & Groove Festival
A 3 day celebration of jazz music, delicious food and great wines featuring over 120 performers seen in 15 separate venues, taking jazz lovers on a musical journey all through Thredbo.
Date: 23-25 March 2012
More info: www.thredbojazz.com.au

Arthaus – 3 Day Artist Workshop

Arthaus – 2 Day Artist Workshop
Immerse yourself in the Australian high country with these courses in drawing, painting and photography.
Date: 25-26 May 2012
More info:  Ph. 1800 020 589

The All Mountain Cup will include a number of additional elements over the course of each two-day event. Riders will compete in a stage-like environment, in which performance results will be tallied to determine the overall event winner.

In addition to the centrepiece Olympic Cross Country event, other formats such as the cross country eliminator (four-cross for cross country), cross country time trial, cross country enduro (25km to 50km), Super D (downhill cross country) and the return of the short course event will be scheduled over the weekend of competition.

In the Gravity Cup, all downhill classes will now have seeding races on the Saturday, followed by finals on the Sunday.

The Thredbo Round of the series will be held on the weekend of December 11th and 12th.

Book Accommodation Here.

The Lantern Thredbo Apartments  3rd night free accommodation offer is on at that time so you can pay for 2 nights  and stay for 3 making it an easy way to have a long weekend.  We have plenty of accommodation choices for the weekend including a Larger 3 bedroom size property, a 2 bedroom and a 1 bedrooom at Lhotsky Apartments and plenty of 1 bedroom apartments at the Lantern.  Crackenback Castle and Banjo Townhouse are  also vacant for the weekend.   We have the bike washing stations ready to go but  we are hoping for a fine weekend.  Book now on 1800 o20 598 or click below.

Hard rockin’  blues men Kevin Borich, Harry Brus and Darren Jack are all in Thredbo for the weekend so the dancing shoes will keep on  smokin’ .  If your feets start failin’  from all the dancing,   Jeff Lang will be here to grab audiences in his vice like grip with an atmospheric journey through his roots blues world full of slide, sleight of hand and straight out power.

The girls are on the program as well with US duo Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey from Tucson Arizona in Thredbo for the first time singing up a boogie woogie storm and another Thredbo debut for Jo Jo Smith  an Aussie blues songstress with a gutsy style and energy that will see her fit right in.  There are plenty more names on the program and with music running from Friday evening until the early hours of Monday morning there is plenty of time to catch up with most of them.

Performances are in venues all over the village, on the mountain and in the village square.   If you book your accommodation now we can book an “early bird” festival pass for you at only $125 for the whole weekend including chairlift access.   We have our 5th night free offer on over the weekend as well so if you would like to escape to Thredbo for a summer season break with some hiking, alpine action and a Blues Festival thrown in,  this is your chance.  For more details on the program go to:  www.thredboblues.com.au

To book accommodation with the festival pass click here:

 Thredbo Blues 2012 Booking Enquiry