Stay In Touch! Perishers On-line and Media Applications (29-Jun-09)

Perisher, Australia, June 29, 2009 - In 2009, Perisher has stepped up its involvement

In 2009, Perisher has stepped up its involvement in the ever-evolving realm of on-line and mobile media applications. The aim is to keep resort guests, faithful supporters, new recruits and just about anyone that's interested, informed about all that's happening on and off the slopes and around the resort as it happens in real time, provided in formats that suit Perisher's ever-changing consumers.  

In addition to developing a new Facebook page this season Perisher has also joined Twitter, plus the Perisher Blog and the Fusion Blog are still going strong. Here's a glimpse of Perisher's on-line and mobile media activities, choose what works for you, log in and become a Perisher friend today:

NEW Perisher Facebook page: Designed to be a one-stop shop for all things Perisher there are links to snow conditions, parks and pipes, the Perisher Blog and the Fusion Blog, Twitter, events and entertainment and more. Catch snow reports and daily posts on the Wall from Perisher. Make sure you take a look and join this new page. Log in to: www.facebook.com and have your say!

Tweet on Twitter at Perisher Ski: This year you'll be able to receive up-to-date information about what's happening right now in Perisher. Our aim is to provide you with regular updates throughout the day and season as conditions, events or just about anything noteworthy occurs or changes. Log in to: http://twitter.com/PerisherSki and follow what's happening at Perisher right now!

The Perisher Blog: Updated regularly by Peter, Perisher's official blogger, the Perisher Blog is a great source of information. Log in to: http://www.perisher.com.au/blog/ and read about Perisher news and reviews plus have your say too.

The Fusion Blog: A forum for jibbers and grinders with regular updates and news from Adam, Perisher's resident Terrain Park expert. Go to: http://www.perisher.com.au/blogfusion/.

Perisher Club: Join the Perisher Club and receive our informative Perisher E-News newsletters and Snow Reports via email. By signing up you can also assist Perisher in create a better experience for all our guests by completing customer feedback forms. There will also be the chance to win some cool prizes, play some trivia, enter some neat raffles and more. To sign up go to: www.perisher.com.au.

You Tube: Perisher's video Snow Reports, brought to you by presenters Duane Strauss and Melissa Femia, are uploaded daily onto You Tube. Log on to: www.youtube.com and view the report's today.

Perisher Mobile: Now you can access all vital Perisher information anytime, anywhere, from a mini-site designed for mobile phones, features include:

• Today's Highlights
• Snow Reports
• Snow Cams
• Weather Reports from various locations within the resort
• Lift Status Report
• Trail Status and Grooming Report
• Trail Maps
• Skitube Timetable

To access: Type http://www.perisher.com.au/mobile/ into your phone's web browser.

How much does it cost? The Perisher Mobile site is free; however you may incur data charges from your mobile phone provider.

Contact your mobile provider for data charges on your mobile plan. We suggest signing up for a mobile data plan for cost effective mobile web usage.

Blue Zone: Providing fun and FREE download mobile content. Just follow the three simple steps: (1) Activate your phone for Bluetooth receiving, (2) Accept the incoming message from Perisher, (3) Repeat this for any other content you would like, such as; video snow reports, screensavers, mobile game, m-vouchers and more. Blue Zone hotspots include: Blue Cow, Bullocks Flat, Perisher Skitube Building and Smiggin Holes Visitor Centre.

Perisher88: Perisher's own radio station plays upbeat tunes from 7.00am each day with regular snow and weather reports direct from the Perisher Media Centre. Tune in to 88.0MHz FM, it's the perfect sound track for anyone's snow experience. Stream Perisher88 live, just go to: http://www.rawfm.com.au/perisher/audio/

Plus, don't forget to check out Perisher's new website www.perisher.com.au. There's loads of important information available to guests from special deals to bargain accommodation packages, events and entertainment. To find out about what's happening around the resort right now either jump on-line, there's plenty of sites to choose from, or call Guest Services on 1300 655 822.