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Mt Stirling
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Resort Summary | |
Resort Name | Mt Stirling |
Location | {{{location}}} |
Resort Altitude | 1749m |
Winter Season | June - October |
Terrain | Overall: 68km of trails Beginner: 20% Intermediate: 60% Advanced: 20% |
Lift System | none |
Highest Lift | none |
Lowest Lift | none |
Vertical | 509m |
Longest Run | 6km |
Avg Snowfall | 1-2m |
Terrain Parks | none |
Snow Sports | snow shoeing, cross country, telemark, toboganning |
Facilities | Bistro, Ski hire, Ski school, Toilets, Bush huts |
Nearest Town | Mansfield |
Lift Pass | |
Adult 5 Day | $ |
Adult 1 Day | $$30 gate entry |
Child 5 Day | $ |
Child 1 Day | $ |
- Overview
Mount Stirling is a Cross Country (XC) ski resort close to Mount Buller in the Victorian Alps, 250 km NE of Melbourne. Unlike Lake Mountain, this ski resort has much steeper and challanging XC trials. Both Mt. Buller and Mt. Stirling are covered under the same gate entry fee, so once paid there are NO ADDITIONAL COSTS to visit Mt. Stirling.
Contents
Location
- View Location Map
- ski.com.au Driving Map (PDF 327KB)
Pros
Absolute quiet and serenity making it the true backcountry resort experience. Extensive terrain (68kms of trails) means that there's no shortage of new trails to explore. Located close to Mt Buller it is the perfect addition to the Australian ski experience.
Cons
Limited facilities and less reliable snow cover than the downhill resorts.
Contacts
Mt Stirling Ski Patrol Phone: 03 5777 6532 0409 945901 Fax: 5777 5747
Postal: Winter- C/O Mirimbah Traffic Control, Vic, 3723
Summer- C/O Mt Buller Post Office, Vic, 3723
Planning
Getting There
Getting there 250 kilometres NE of Melbourne via Yea, Mansfield and Merrijig.
Accommodation
On Mountain
No accomodation within the resort. Camping permitted and encouraged around the 6 huts/shelters where there are also public toilet facilities.
Off Mountain
Accomodation available on Mt.Buller, Sawmill Settlement (2km from Mirimbah Gate), Merrijig .and Mansfield
Lift Tickets
Not required as there are no lifts
Ski School
Located at Telephone Box Junction
Equipment Hire
Contact Craig Jones 5777 6441 / 0418 773541
Resort Facilities
6 bush huts/shelters with public toilets. Toilets and Bistro at TBJ.
Getting Around
XC skiing and Bushwalking
Parking
Ample parking at TBJ
Activities
XC skiing, Telemark Skiing, Tobogganing, Snowshoeing, Snowplay & Sightseeing.
Dining
There is a Bistro at TBJ that serves hot and cold meals/snacks.
Bars & Entertainment
The Bistro is the only licenced premisis
Ride Guide
Beginner Areas
The Circuit Road and the Practice Slope are good beginner areas.
Groomed Runs
Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au
Off Piste
Summit area
Out of Bounds
Nowhere specific other than out of the resort boundaries. WARNING: AREAS NOT PATROLLED AND MOBILE PHONE/RADIO COVERAGE MAY BE LIMITED.
Cross Country
Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au
Powder Zones
Stanley Bowl on the Summit
Sheltered Runs
All Lower Trails.
Snowplay
Toboggan Slope at TBJ, Practice slope & King Saddle areas.
Weather
Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au
Geography
Please check website. www.mtstirling.com.au
Resources
Maps
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