Ben Lomond revisited July 2013

Ben Lomond has more snow.
The weekend just past saw the arrival of enough snow for some winter skiing. However, the tows on our ski field were not open. Those really keen for a ski walked up the slopes to make their meander downhill. Unfortunately, I didn't take my cross-country skis, to have a little dabble around.  A lot of Australians don't realise Tasmania has a ski field. We have a very small one. The other Australian ski fields are in New South Wales and Victoria.  A couple of weeks ago I posted pictures of Ben Lomond as it looked then.  Due to the fact I am still recovering from whooping cough, which came upon me in early April, I don't have the energy for much physical activity. I took some crocheting up with me, as well as my eReader, while I sat in warmth and comfort, thanks to friends at Ben Lomond Snow Sports and their winter refuge. I am currently not to talk, so I have to find ways to amuse myself.It was really nice to get out of the house for several hours today. Several of the following photos I took while travelling in the car (it's okay, I was the passenger. My husband David was driving).

Toboganning was very popular with families.

Outside Ben Lomond Snow Sports. Not a popular resting spot today, but the views are great.

Skiing on Ben Lomond requires skill. This is not Silver Star, Canada.

The blue sky is just amazing.

Coming home, down Jacob's Ladder. The weather has clagged in.

 

Looking toward the Village Pub

panoramic shot from the village

Taboganning area and Northern Tasmanian Alpine Club in the background.

The clouds begin rolling in after lunch.

Another panoramic shot from the village.

Travelling from Launceston to Ben Lomond. Beautiful day. It's about an hour's drive from home.

The drive up Jacob's Ladder is so spectacular.

Waterfall bend on Jacob's Ladder. The waterfall is frozen.

Ben Lomond has huge rock boulders.

Part of the scentic tour on our drive up Jacob's Ladder.

On top of the plateau, Ben Lomond.

Part of Jacob's Ladder, going home. Not a drive for the faint-hearted. Mist has rolled in.