Snowmaker @ Perisher Ski Resort
Snowmaker @ Perisher Ski Resort

Got a couple good giggles out of this David Attenborough style mini-documentary by Perisher Ski Resort in Australia exploring the night time activities of the elusive ski resort snowmaker. The narration nails the British broadcaster/biologist’s reverential tone, effortless eloquence and masterful timing. If you have ever worked the graveyard shift at a ski resort you will appreciate this:

“It is as if they are engaged in a complex nocturnal dance. Their secret to maintaining such relentless energy is a mysterious sugary liquid. This nectar like substance fuels their nocturnal activities.”

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....