The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Thu, Sep 18th, 2025 7:00 am
Update just received is that conditions overnight were not conducive to safely groom the inner trails this morning. All of the inner trails have significant breaks so please ski with caution if you do venture out.
We will continue to work closely with 4Site today to explore options for rebuilding sections of the trails.
We woke on Wednesday morning to zero temperatures and a light dusting of snow, such a welcome change from Tuesday. The heavy rain has impacted the trails opening up creeks but overall there is still a surprising amount of snow. Skiers have been out on the 7.5 and 5km trails but have had to navigate with care.
Today has brought an amazing sunrise, clear skies and below zero temperatures overnight with a real drop in the early morning. 4Site were assessing the conditions overnight and if possible we requested a groom on the inner trails up to and including the 3.5km. We wait to see what conditions allowed and will provide an update on the Website later today.
If you're going out today be aware and on the look out for water breaking through and exposed vegetation and rocks. However there is still skiing to be done so come and enjoy the sunshine and spring conditions.
Saturday sees the Smiggins Bowl in the afternoon at 2pm come along.
We have a very big collection of gloves, coats and beanies in the lost property area so have a check on your ski gear, make contact via email and we will do our best to reunite clothing and owners. If you prefer to text, send a message to John:0431816923.
For more information, check in at Perisher XC Skiing Community | Facebook. The latest grooming updates can be seen on Nordic Pulse. The perisherxcountry.org/reports/grooming-report has the full list of trails and when they have been groomed.
Nordic-Pulse. The way to check what is happening on the trails.
Go to: Nordic-Pulse.com.
Carol & Andy at the Nordic Shelter.
| Current Temperature: (c) | -5.1 |
| Overnight Low: (c) | -5.1 |
| Visibility: | Good |
| Wind: | Calm |
| Cloud Cover: | Partial |
| Weather: | BOM forecast for the Alpine area. High of 7. Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the late evening. |
| Snow Cover: | Rain has taken a heavy toll across the trails. |
| XC Centre/access: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| Sprint Loop: | Groomed Thursday morning (Not the side closest the Shelter over Bridge |
| Valley Trail: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| Ted's Link: | Not Groomed |
| Ross's Link: | Not Groomed |
| Carl's Link: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| 2.5 Km loop: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| Coaches Link: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| 3.5 Km: | Groomed Thursday morning |
| 5 Km loop: | Groomed Monday morning |
| Kore's Corner: | Not Groomed |
| 7.5 Km loop: | Groomed Sunday morning |
| 10 Km loop: | Not Groomed |
| Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: | Not Groomed |
| Porcupine Trail: | Not Groomed |
| Paddy's Link: | Not Groomed |
| Other Grooming: |
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