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Things are looking good for the Kangaroo Hoppet

After two warm and depressing winters, all snow lovers needed a break this year, and its absolutely delivered what was needed: good snow pack in resort and backcountry, with regular top ups (despite those periods of miserable rain). Its been great for everyone, including businesses and workers who did it tough the last two years.

It’s great to see that things are looking good for the Kangaroo Hoppet, which is Australia’s main cross country ski event which draws people from around the world.

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Casey and Kat blitz women’s XC skiing

Lake Mountain ambassadors, Casey Wright and Kat Paul (profiled here), have blitzed women’s cross country skiing in Australia this season, claiming all the major titles between them.

Their clean sweep of the 2015 race calendar, against some fierce national and international competition, sets them up strongly for the World Championships in Romania in February. While Casey will not be competing, it makes Kat the hot Australasian favourite at the New Zealand Continental Cup from August 28 to 30.

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