Fresh News and Events

Perisher Blue, September 8, 2008 - The 26th annual Pub-to-Pub Classic was a spectacular event

The 26th annual Pub-to-Pub Classic was a spectacular event! Over 500 hundred cross-country skiing revellers turned up dressed in an impressive range of fancy dress attire. There were all sorts of costumes from the wild and wacky to the truly original. Ninjas & nuns, pirates and Sesame Street characters each balancing on a pair of skinny skis lined up to race for the win.

NZSki, NZ, September 8, 2008 - The snow cover is still thick and fluffy at New Zealand’s premier ski areas

The snow cover is still thick and fluffy at New Zealand’s premier ski areas of Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables meaning plenty of fresh tracks can be found.

To time with the upcoming school holidays, NZSki has put out some beginner ski packages sure to entice new comers to give snow sports a go.

A complete starter pack at The Remarkables in Queenstown is only $125 per adult and $95 per child, including return bus transfers on The Remark

PERISHER BLUE, AUSTRALIA (September 8, 2008) – Sound the didgeridoos, the 2008 Burton Australian Open has come to a close

Sound the didgeridoos, the 2008 Burton Australian Open has come to a close and Torstein Horgmo (NOR) and Jamie Anderson (USA) have come out on top, winning the men’s and women’s slopestyle competition today at Perisher Blue Resort. After a week of dodgy weather, the sun broke through this morning, illuminating the 400m long slopestyle course that featured a downrail, battleship rail and three massive kickers.

Mt Hutt, NZ, September 8, 2008 - Skiers and riders are in for a treat this weekend at Mt Hutt

Skiers and riders are in for a treat this weekend at Mt Hutt with fresh snow on a 3 metre base and the promise of fine weather.

Over 65 cm of new snow fell overnight (and continues to fall) closing the ski area today (Friday), but with sunny skies forecast skiers and riders can expect to be ripping it up at the high country reso

Falls Creek, September 5 2008. Students with a valid ID qualify for a youth-priced ski lift ticket

Full-time tertiary students are entitled to half price lift tickets every Friday throughout September. And there's more good news! The cost of a lift ticket has been reduced on all other days of the week.

Students with a valid ID qualify for a youth-priced ski lift ticket between Saturday and the following Thursday. From the middle of September it will only cost $62 a day to use the resort's network of ski lifts.

WEST VANCOUVER , BRITISH COLUMBIA – Cypress Mountain – the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Cypress Mountain – the Official Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard Venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is pleased to announce the new Cypress Creek Lodge will be opening this winter season!

This brand new centrally located, 48,000 square foot timber frame Day Lodge housing all facilities in one building is scheduled for Winter Season Opening.

PERISHER BLUE, AUSTRALIA (September 4, 2008) – The land down under was taken over today

The land down under was taken over today as crowds flocked to watch the final men’s and women’s halfpipe competition at Perisher Blue Resort. Always a crowd favorite, the halfpipe finals were not to be missed as a field of impressive names threw down runs that were equally as impressive.

The men were first to drop and it was Mason Aguirre who showed strength early on with a highest first run score of 92.83.

PERISHER BLUE, AUSTRALIA (September 2, 2008) – Today saw the second day of the Burton Australian Open

Today saw the second day of the Burton Australian Open go down at Perisher Blue Resort, where men’s and women’s halfpipe qualifications took place.

Perisher Blue, NSW, September 2, 2008 - During spring there is never a dull moment

During spring there is never a dull moment at Perisher Blue. In September guests can enjoy the cool crisp mornings skiing and boarding and can then take in the variety of events and activities on offer around the resort here's a taste:

Don't miss the Burton Australian Open, which runs from 2 to 5 September.

Burton Australia, September 1, 2008 - The second stop of the Burton Global Open Series

The second stop of the Burton Global Open Series (BGOS) officially got underway today at Perisher Blue in Australia, where men’s and women’s slopestyle and halfpipe competitions will run over the next four days.