Original and Ongoing Charter:
Lampada Ski Club Co-Operative Limited was originally set up in 1967 with the objective to encourage, develop and promote snow sports, skiing, ski touring and other athletics sports and athletic games. We are a non-profit organisation run by members for the benefit of members.
The club owns, maintains and operates the beautiful Lampada Lodge in Perisher Valley, within Kosciuszko National Park, for use in connection with the above stated aims by members and their guests.
We regularly promote, organise and hold sports events near the lodge such as the historic Lampada Cup and the Torchbearer Challenge (now updated for Perisher’s new chairlifts) as well as support and sponsor the Shore School snow sports team. Members are encouraged to participate in these events to help develop their snow sports skills both individually and/or as a member of a Lampada team. Workshops are held throughout the winter season on such topics as choosing the best skis/boots/snowboards to suit your style and abilities as well as general maintenance and repair of equipment to keep them in optimal condition.
Club History:
Lampada Ski Club had its beginnings when a number of Shore Old Boys, which included a number of former members of the original Torchbearer Ski Club, learnt that the ski lodge Koorora in Perisher Valley was for sale. Koorora was owned by interests associated with the food retailer “Flemings” and used by Flemings senior staff.
On 2nd May 1968 the Contract of Sale for Koorora for $28,000 was signed. Purchase was completed with some financial assistance from the Shore Old Boys Union, supported by personal guarantees from several of the founders. The name of the lodge was changed to Lampada, due to its obvious association with the School motto, and possession was taken in time for the 1968 winter season.
In later years, significant changes were made in order to bring the lodge to the high standard it presently enjoys. Such alterations and additions have included; new ensuites throughout, extending the bedrooms, refitting the kitchen and building new lockers and ski racks. Significant work was also undertaken in order for the lodge to comply with the NSW Government’s building regulations requirements including new fire safety doors, new ceiling heating, access ramps and a modern fire alarm system.
Present Day:
Lampada lodge is situated adjacent to the base of the Pretty Valley Double Chairlift in a true “Ski In & Ski Out” location with downhill access from the Village 8 Express, the Quad Express, the Interceptor and, of course, the Pretty Valley Double Chairlift. “Ski Out” is to the Interceptor and the Telemark T-Bar or a short traverse to the Pretty Valley Double Chairlift – which also has a Kiosk.
The lodge has a cosy European style and provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for members and their family and friends to relax and enjoy snow sports and skiing in winter and many outdoor activities in summer – all in a pristine environment. The club runs on a self-catered basis with members and their guests supplying their own food and other provisions.
The lodge is licensed to sleep 14 adults in 7 well appointed bedrooms with ensuites. The large, downstairs area has a games room with billiards, table tennis and darts as well as a drying room and laundry.
Club membership, when available, is open to all Old Boys of Shore.
Location
Lampada Ski Club is located at 21 Pretty Valley Road, Perisher Valley, NSW 2624. It is an easy 5.5 to 6 hour drive from Sydney via Canberra and Cooma or 7 hours from Melbourne with more than half the distance on freeway or dual carriage roads. From Jindabyne follow the Kosciuszko Road for roughly 30 minutes into Perisher.
National Parks Fees – Perisher and the surrounding ski resorts are within the NSW Kosciusko National Park and therefore attract entry fees. Fees can be paid on a daily basis or Annual National Park Passes and multi-day entry discounts are available through the National Parks Office in Jindabyne or on the Kosciusko Rd, or on their website http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/passes-and-fees.
Winter Access – For overnight stays at Lampada it is best to leave your vehicle at Bullocks Flat and catch the Ski-tube up to Perisher. Once there, go to the 4Site desk in the Ski-tube terminal building and book a snowcat with your luggage and provisions up to the lodge.
To get to Bullocks Flat, pass through Jindabyne and take the Thredbo turnoff and then follow the signs. Free overnight parking is available throughout winter. During winter trains operate to Perisher Terminal, providing a 20 – 30 minute service between 6am and 6pm then hourly until 1am (all night at weekends). Note there are restrictions on travelling on the Ski-tube with luggage at peaks times. Further details, timetables and fares are available from the Perisher website at http://www.perisher.com.au/resort-information/getting-to-perisher/skitube.html
If you are driving all the way up to Perisher Valley, it is compulsory to carry properly fitting snow chains (AWD & 4WD vehicles are exempt from these rules in NSW) if proceeding beyond the National Parks Offices & the Sawpit Creek car park, which is about 18 km before you get to Perisher. Chains can be hired at many service stations from Cooma through to Jindabyne and ski hire shops in the region. The large car park in Perisher Valley is open from 7am until midnight for day visitors only. Please note that overnight parking is NOT permitted above the snow line in winter.
Summer Access – Throughout summer the lodge and its facilities are accessable via road. Parking is available outside the lodge during summer removing the need for any over-snow transport. To access Perisher Valley and the lodge throughout summer, follow the Kosciusko Road from Jindabyne for 30 minutes (25kms) into the main Perisher carpark and follow the signs for North Perisher. As always with weather in the Alpine National Parks, vistors should be prepared for changing conditions with little or no notice. Although not a regular occurence, snowfalls can sometimes happen during summer.
The above information is subject to change so please confirm details before you begin your holiday.
New Memberships
A TRUE SKI IN & SKI OUT EXPERIENCE AND YEAR ROUND ADVENTURE
If you’re a Shore Old Boy with a love of adventure and the great outdoors, joining Lampada Ski Club is one of the best kept secrets of the Australian Alps. You will gain access to year round family fun, participation in snow sports events and competitions as well as many other summer activities and sports.
In addition to its renown winter attractions, there are many summer sports and activities in the region such as:
- Bush walking & hiking
- Mountain bike & road cycling
- Trout fishing
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Sailing and Kayaking
Have a look at our brochure here
For more information about joining Lampada Ski Club please contact Membership Director Jeremy Tompson on 0410 576 154 or via email at lampadaskimembership@gmail.com
Club membership forms are also available here