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Rachael Oakes-Ash is Traveller's self confessed Snow It All, covering all things wintery and wonderful.

The six best festivals in the snow 2017

The six best festivals in the snow 2017

Warm up your winter with fun on and off the slopes.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Events at Thredbo in ski season 2017: Australia's snow party capital

Events at Thredbo in ski season 2017: Australia's snow party capital

Thredbo is upping the apres ante with a host of DJ talent, live music and fun programs with Australian Olympians.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Tips for family ski and snow holidays from those who have gone before you

Tips for family ski and snow holidays from those who have gone before you

A family snow holiday is certainly an active one but it does come with added challenges when managing colder conditions.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
The best ski passes available in New Zealand and Australia

The best ski passes available in New Zealand and Australia

Vail Resorts have undoubtedly forced Australasian ski-fields to get creative with their ski pass offerings to lure the coveted Aussie snow dollar.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
The world's best party bars at the snow

The world's best party bars at the snow

If you're willing to accept the challenge then trust us, you'll find the après you're looking for at any of these spots.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
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Snow virgin? 21 reasons why you should hit Thredbo this season

Snow virgin? 21 reasons why you should hit Thredbo this season

Winter is coming... 21 cool reasons why you should hit the snows at Thredbo this season.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Northern hemisphere ski season 2016-17: What's hot in US, Canada and Japan

Northern hemisphere ski season 2016-17: What's hot in US, Canada and Japan

Australia's ski season is drawing to a close, so it's time to look north. Plus our Instagram competition winner announced!

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Vote for the Miss Snow It All Instagram photo of the season

Vote for the Miss Snow It All Instagram photo of the season

Dedicated instagrammers have been hashtagging #misssnowitall and #skimaxholidays all snow season long in a bid to win a ski trip for two to Whistler thanks to Ski Max Holidays.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Great uncrowded ski resorts: Red Mountain, Whitewater, Whitefish, Minakami, Alagna and High1

Great uncrowded ski resorts: Red Mountain, Whitewater, Whitefish, Minakami, Alagna and High1

There are still decent places to ski far from the madding crowds. Try these ''undiscovered'' resorts on for size.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash
Five cocktails you can only get at the snow

Five cocktails you can only get at the snow

Hard day on the slopes? Here are five classic ski cocktails with a twist.

  • by Rachael Oakes-Ash