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The Tate Ski Club is a co-operative based in Guthega, Australia. It began in 1952 as the Snowy Mountains Authority Ski Club.[1]
The club's annual downhill race, the Tate Race, began in 1954.[2]
In 1955, following the completion of the Guthega Dam a cottage vacated by people who had worked on dam was leased to the Tate Ski Club, with two other buildings also given to other clubs in the area.[3] All other buildings used by dam workers were demolished.[4]
In 1958, the club developed a rope tow on the Tate East Ridge, which was extended multiple times throughout the 1960s.[3] The rope tow was damaged when it was hit by lightning in 1965.[1] In the late 60s, the location was designated a wilderness area and the rope tow was removed.[3]
In 1961, the Tate Ski Club assisted in the founding of the UNSW Ski Club by allowing them to use to use their lodge as accomodation.[5]
By 1969, the club changed its name to the Tate Ski Club[6] after the nearby Mount Tate.[7]
In 1970, the club had 100 members. At the time, most members were part of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority, with some from Canberra and Sydney. While annual subscription was only $7,[8] members were required to purchase $100 of shares in the club.[7]
A new lodge for the club was built in 1970, officially opened by William Hudson.[9] The lodge included 18 beds, a log fire, electric kitchen, lounge, and rumpus room.[8]
In 1973, the club raised money for a member selected by the Australian Ski Federation to train in Europe and the United States.[10]
In 1976, the club hosted the Balmain Cup,[11] where they placed fourth.[12]
In 1979, Jim Box won the the KAC Martini-Rossi tour while representing the Tate Ski Club.[13]
Notable Members
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Guthega". Perisher Historical Society. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Snow cover and facilities are diminishing". The Canberra Times. 1975-09-25. p. 24 – via Trove.
- ^ a b c "Growth Of Skiing in the Snowy Mountains During the 1950's - DEVELOPMENTS AT GUTHEGA". Australian Alpine Club. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Brindabella Ski Club's Tiobunga Londge - Guthega From the Old to the New: An Historical Perspective 1951 - 2008" (PDF).
- ^ "U.N.S.W Ski Club To Be Formed". Tharunka. 1961-04-20. p. 8 – via Trove.
- ^ Brumby (1969-07-01). "Top Japanese for Smiggins $2,000". The Canberra Times. p. 23 – via Trove.
- ^ a b "The clubs of the ACT". The Canberra Times. 1970-05-15. p. 19 – via Trove.
- ^ a b "Tate Ski Club". The Canberra Times. 1970-04-04. p. 34 – via Trove.
- ^ Brumby (1970-05-06). "New ski lodge". The Canberra Times. p. 37 – via Trove.
- ^ Brumby (1973-11-27). "Funds needed to help skiers go overseas". The Canberra Times. p. 22 – via Trove.
- ^ Frith, Marion (1976-09-09). "Holiday crowds bigger this year". The Canberra Times. p. 26 – via Trove.
- ^ "The 86th Edition of the Balmain Cup raced under perfect conditions". Snow Australia. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Thredbo irked by transfer of trophy events". The Canberra Times. 1979-09-09. p. 22 – via Trove.
- ^ "Australian Ski Team Announced". Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News. 1953-06-12. p. 3 – via Trove.