History and Culture
High Country heroes
Devoted volunteers are keeping Australia’s alpine huts standing as havens for outdoor adventurers against harsh mountain weather.
Tag: snowy mountains
Science and Environment
Unlike other reptiles, the Cunningham’s skink risks its own life to defend its young
Scientists have captured rare footage of a mother skink fighting a deadly brown snake to protect her babies.
Science & Environment
The end of snow
Could a warming climate be putting Australia’s magnificent alpine landscapes at risk?
Adventure
Discover the secrets of the Snowy River
Take a slow ride down this ancient river in a kayak.
Adventure
Adventure in the Alps of Australia
Explorers venture into the western reaches of the Snowy Mountains’ Main Range to retrace the tracks of Australian’s alpine pioneers
Adventure
Roof of Australia: historic Aussie Alps movie
This 1957 film prompted AG Society-sponsored adventurer Aaron Jamieson to look more closely at the Snowy Mountains.
Adventure
Roof of Australia, retracing our alpine past
Some young Australians have retraced the steps of Australian alpine pioneers across the Snowy Mountains.
Wildlife
Plight of the corroboree frog
The colourful southern corroboree frog is one of Australia’s most endangered species.
News
Corroboree frog eggs released into Kosciuszko NP
This critically endangered native frog has a fighting chance for survival with the latest release of eggs into the wild.