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The Gang |
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The Team behind the Snowsport store's in both Thredbo and Perisher have to many combined years of experience in the ski industry and fashion to mention, plus that would make us all feel old. No matter what your enquiry is someone on our staff will be an expert. From Ski's to Skiwear and Helmets to Heli skiing, Prada to Powder days we can point you in the right direction. Call or come in and test us!
Below is a little introduction so you can get to know our team better. Tony Tressider A little about me!I found myself in a city desk job & realised it was time to get out! A few years later I was in Perisher running a couple of food huts when I meet the little Swedish terrier. Some how I ended up with a career in retail, surrounded by bossy women. If any men need some light relief come and visit me in the Snowsport Coffee Club!How would you describe your Skiing Style?Big fat skis are my friends, as I love cruising the CrudBest place for overseas getaway?Started my ski travels in North America and loved Sun Valley, but then Lena introduced me to European slopes and now I'm hooked on off piste.Lena Bostrom A little about me!I grew up in Sweden and found an Aussie guy skiing in Val d'Isère, who persuaded me to come to an Aussie ski r-esort. I was ski instructing in the rain when I decided there must be a better career choice for me. I opened up the Snowsport Perisher store in 1981, using my European contacts I managed to become the distribution for Sos and then went on to open the Thredbo store in 1988How would you describe your Skiing Style?I came from a free skiing background, but now really enjoy hiking and exploring new terrain.Fave Ski Run in Australia?The Bluff at Thredbo after a windy night.Best place for overseas getaway?I love living in Australia but I still feel right at home as soon as I step off the plane in Europe.Julie Bourke A little about me!Guess I was just born with the mountains in my blood. As soon as I could afford it, I left Sydney and went on the big working world holiday. Four years and many resorts later I ended up in Thredbo. That was 17years ago and the rest as they say is history...I now have a 2year old that just can't wait to put on her ski suit and goggles and hit the slopes!!How would you describe your Skiing Style?I started skiing in Buller age 4 walked to the top of Bourke StAnd asked "how do these things GO" Was found by my poor mother 1hour later. That about sums up my skiing style!! Fave Ski Run in Australia?I love a bit of bush bashing so Golf Course is always good for an adventure, especially when we continue to test the boundaries.Best place for overseas getaway?Just take me away and it's the best! Tony and Lena have done a great job of converting me to Verbier skiing.Sarah Nieland A little about me!Thredbo is home and I'm sure skiing runs in the veins (Dad was an instructor back in the late 60s.) After 8years teaching back to back winters in Thredbo, Austria, Whistler and Beaver Creek I thought I should get a real job (whatever that is) I hung up the boots for a job with Mambo and Rossignol in the City, but I missed the Mountains. Lucky for me Tony asked if I was interested in working for Snowsport over a long lunch with the usual suspects at Sante that summer and 6years on I've never looked back!How would you describe your Skiing Style?I used to cut it with the big boys - now I am all about the long lunch. Unfortunately, any style I had seams to go out the window by the time I ski down!!Fave Ski Run in Australia?Dead Horse Gap - its like you have escaped the world, but for a piste day Sponars Gully is my pick.Best place for overseas getaway?For perfect groomers, dry powder and great customer service you can't go past Colorado.For serious vertical, spectacular scenery and wild après ski you can't go past places like St Anton and Verbier. Alice Jones A little about me!I am working at Snowsport for the 6th year now loving being first to see all the great Sos gear as in comes out of the boxes, and getting try all the Prada Jackets on. My background is Alpine Ski Racing and I competed at the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City .I'm a bit of a tech head so goggles, helmets and technical fabrics are my forte You will find me in the Perisher store all winter.How would you describe your Skiing Style?Adrenalin Junkie, fast and furious for as long as I can get away with it.Fave Ski Run in Australia?Top to Bottom Supertrail Thredbo first lift smooth corduroy perfection.Best place for overseas getaway?Italy defiantly for skiing, eating and shopping Ciao BellaBarry Dennis A little about me!I didn't start skiing until I was 21 and I haven't stopped since then. I got hooked got a job with KT and worked for them for 23 years working my way up from lifty to operations Manger. Now I get to enjoy more ski time and love talking to people about the skis and gear that suits them best.How would you describe your Skiing Style?I am a bit of a crud monster the tricker the better...Australia has the world's BestFave Ski Run in Australia?My line on the bluff!!!!Best place for overseas getaway?I love trying new places we had a great experience skiing La Graf for some real big mountain terrain - even the lift up is a truly exhilarating experience.Helga Frolich A little about me!Came to Australia from Germany as a young child and must have inherited the skiing bug. I took my first overseas ski trip at 18 and fell in love with skiing. After raising my family I now have time for Ski holidays again. Good snow, good food and good wine will always entice me to travelHow would you describe your Skiing Style?Always improves with a good glass of red.Fave Ski Run in Australia?1st tracks in powder anywhereBest place for overseas getaway?If there is a spare seat in a Helicopter I'm ready to jump on board. Heli Skiing is fantastic no matter what continent it takes place.Emma Mugridge A little about me!The mountains have been my home since birth (a long time ago). Except for The odd stint at boarding school I have always lived in this area and I can't Imagine living anywhere but here with my family.How would you describe your Skiing Style?Skiing for me is a challenge. Having lived here all my life I have had A variety of instructors so my style is very unusual.Fave Ski Run in Australia?The downhill run to Guthega!!!!Best place for overseas getaway?Thailand it is sooo warm...Jen Wilson A little about me!I came to Thredbo for 12 weeks, 10 years ago...!How would you describe your Skiing Style?What Style?Fave Ski Run in Australia?The one with the best restaurant at the top...or the bottom!Best place for overseas getaway?Absolutely anywhere would love to go to Europe some day. |