Atop lutruwita/Tasmania’s highest easily accessible road, Ben Lomond’s village is respite for those hitting the slopes for the island’s brief and often unpredictable ski season. During the nights, high altitude and isolation give one of the darkest skies on the planet – perfect for taking in the rising Milky Way and airglow engulfing the chalets below. The fresh snow even served as a mirror in the field, reflecting starlight as we moved.
