Hey Joe,
The season here is very unpredictable. My observation is that unlike some areas, freeze-thawing is detrimental. In some places, this can help to consolidate ice. In Aus, there is little enough of the stuff that we don't have that luxury (if that makes sense).
I'd say the season is best timed with the ski season (predictably around July/Aug).
I'll be doing some mixed stuff this winter - stay in touch |