Thredbo and Perisher might have banned tobogganing ahead of the 2018 snow season, but there’ll be no slowing down at Falls Creek or Mount Hotham, with both resorts confirming snowplay will continue.
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Falls Creek Resort spokesman Nathan Fenton said they had no plans to banish tobogganing, as long as people continued to use approved craft in designated areas.
Mt Hotham spokeswoman Anita Coia echoed his sentiment, saying safety precautions were implemented but tobogganing was available for people using the correct equipment.
“There’s absolutely no plans to ban tobogganing,” she said.
“We encourage people to come and try various activities and monitor safety very carefully.”
A statement on Thredbo's website says the ban is to "maximise safety for guest, employees and resort property".
"Thredbo prohibits the use of toboggans and other miscellaneous snow sliding equipment that is associated with 'Snow Play' within our leasehold area," the resort said.
"Thredbo acknowledges it is a favourite winter pastime, however, it can also be very dangerous."
Meanwhile, Perisher’s website states, “Toboggans are prohibited on all Perisher ski slopes. Tobogganing is dangerous and involves inherent risks."
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
Digital journalists with The Border Mail.
