Fresh News and Events

Perisher, Australia, May 6, 2009 - With a month to go until the start of the 2009

With a month to go until the start of the 2009 winter season at Perisher Blue in Australia, the resort is celebrating both 50cm (20 inches) of natural snow, an unprecedented pre-season snowfall, which has been followed by the start of snowmaking at the area.

“Due to cold overnight temperatures snowmaking has commenced earlier than scheduled.

Australian Snowfields, May 4, 2009 - Over half-a-metre (20 inches) of snow has been falling

Over half-a-metre (20 inches) of snow has been falling on Australia’s ski slopes over the past 48 hours, with most still not expecting to open for nearly six weeks or more. 

Snow continues to fall at Perisher in New South Wales. From the peaks to the valleys, a thick layer of snow can be found, making the resort look more like July than April. Another 25cm (10 inches) of snow settled across the upper elevations on Monday night, April 27th.

Perisher, Australia, May 4, 2009 - There is just five weeks to go until the start of the 2009 winter season

There is just five weeks to go until the start of the 2009 winter season and Mother Nature has come to the party early at Perisher.

Perisher, NSW, April 29, 2009 - The first snow of 2009 has arrived at Perisher...

The first snow of 2009 has arrived at Perisher! About 5cm of fresh snow has fallen in the Village (which sits at 1,720 metres) overnight transforming the landscape into a wintry paradise and the snow continues to fall.

Temperatures dropped to as low as -5°C allowing the snow to settle and accumulate. The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting scattered snow showers to continue throughout the rest of today and into Monday and Tuesday.

Charlotte Pass, AUS, April 26, 2009 - Winter is on the way at Charlotte Pass Ski Resort

Winter is on the way at Charlotte Pass Ski Resort, with the resort receiving the first
snowfalls this morning for 2009.

Over 10cm’s of snow* has fallen at Charlotte Pass, and it’s still snowing.
Temperatures dropped to a chilly -5°C overnight and at 10am this morning were
still hovering around -3°C.

“Today’s snowfall is a great sign for the upcoming season” says Jamie Fancett,
Resort Operations Manager

Snow Travel Expo, April 21, 2009 - With winter fast approaching...

With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to organise your next snow holiday!

In Melbourne (Sunday May 17), Brisbane (Saturday May 23) and Sydney (Sunday May 24) the Snow Travel Expo provides a onestop shop for skiers and snowboarders looking to find the best deal on alpine holidays in Australia and across the globe.

Perisher, NSW, March 31, 2009 - In a first for Australia, Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham

In a first for Australia, Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham have released a great value new season pass for the 2009 winter - the Super Pass. Each Super Pass entitles the holder to ski and board at all three resorts for unlimited days in Winter 2009.

Perisher, NSW, March 11, 2009 - Perisher has the highest snowmaking of any resort

Perisher has the highest snowmaking of any ski resort in Australia and combined with summer trail preparation on Mt Perisher; the resort’s network will be better than ever before this winter.

The resort has invested $5.7 million dollars this year with new snowmaking covering the Happy Valley area and top to bottom on Towers Run on Mt Perisher as part of Perisher's three-year $19 million dollar investment in snowmaking upgrades.

Perisher Blue, NSW, October 2, 2008 - It has been a remarkable winter!

It has been a remarkable winter! Perisher Blue was able to offer excellent riding conditions across its four resort areas for the majority of the 2008 season.

Perisher, NSW, September 21, 2008 -  Perisher Blue is cruising through its 16th week

Perisher Blue is cruising through its 16th week of what has been an amazing season both on and off the slopes. 17cm of snow settled in the Resort on Monday 15 September bringing the total to 28cm since the beginning of September. Amazingly, more snow is predicted for later today! These snowfalls coupled with a good base have made for great springtime skiing and snowboarding, which should remain right up until the end of the season on Monday 6 October 2008.