How much snow are we having! Most lifts running on an opening weekend since 2003 people so get yourselves up there ;-) I'm heading up with a  new service out of Melbourne Mountainhound. They package everything up and do the driving for you - lift tix, hire gear, accommodation and dinners. Log on and have a look www.mountainhound.com.au, as they say it's a 'hassle free way to the snow'.