Baw Baw Day Trip

Jonathan and I decided to take an impromptu trip to the snow last weekend. Something we used to do every year. Just kinda decide the day before, go get our boards ready, and up to the slopes we go! 

This year, we were both a little lazy, because the snow season had a really unpromising start. We didn't want to drive too far away, just in case the snow is crap...

So we ended up taking a day trip up to Mount Baw Baw. 

The drive wasn't quite as long as going to Mt Buller, Hotham, or Falls Creek, but the windy bits were quite long... and knowing that I don't travel well for extended distances, I equpped myself with "travel calm ginger tablets". 

Pops about 3 of those on the way up :) tee hee...

It took about 2 hours to get to the village from my place. Pretty good if you asked me! We arrived at about 8.30 am, and some of the lifts weren't even opened yet!

First impression is, I really like this place :) Not quite as busy as Buller, and very family friendly. Everything is within walking distance, and quite well sign-posted. No to-ing and fro-ing to find something or some place... 

Being the early birds, we got to enjoy the fresh snow on the newly groomed runs :) I love having the first carve~! Such a luxury... 

Thought I was going to feel foreign on the board, given the fact that I haven't boarded at all this season... but it turned out fine :) No, actually, I turned out pretty good!! Hahaha. 

Taking a break after a few runs. 

It wasn't the runs that were tiring. It was holding on to the Poma's and T bars which were really taking it out of me... My arms were a little exhausted after awhile... 

Jon said I really ought to relax a little bit!! Haha. 

Well, the good thing is, I still haven't lost my touch :) and feel of the board...

Jonny boy on his banana board...

 Had lunch at Kelly's Cafe at around noon... 

Love the rustic feel of this place. 

Mei was extremely excited about the giant chicken dimsim~! 

Yups, that was a piece of dimsim... the size of a pau! Crazy huh?? 

Taking a breather after lunch and enjoying the view and serenity of this place... until it got busy in the afternoon. 

The place was starting to get filled up with family and little kids in the afternoon. I guess it was probably a good thing that we arrived early and got the first cut of the slopes :) 

We headed home early as we've covered all the slopes within like... 3 hours max. 

My recommendation: Good for beginners, or first timers who want to have a feel of the snow, but after awhile, there is really not much left for us to explore. Good for chilling in front of a fireplace, with a good book and a hot cuppa tea... 

Great place to bring your little family to... But really, not for hardcore snow bunnies... We even contemplated toboganning for awhile, but decided against it, when we found out that we had to pay more than 30 dollars each including deposit.

Really?? For a piece of plastic?! Thanks, but no thanks. 

So, our warm-up trip to the snow was really quite enjoyable... but if I really wanted to board my heart out, I would probably head some place else. 

Would definitely go back to Baw Baw someday though :) Perhaps, with Amira or my family... for some snow play and toboggan fun!