The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Sat, Jul 19th, 2025 8:35 am
Apologies if you get this twice but the report doesn't seem to have gone to everyone when I sent out earlier
Yesterday was pretty much how you would describe as a perfect day, sunshine, blue sky, no wind and great snow that stayed in good condition all day, and today is forecast to start similarly but with wind getting up during the day.
Overnight we have focused on getting all the inner trails groomed up to and including the 7.5km. A cold night has hopefully helped kept the trails in good condition but potentially icy conditions to start. Currently clear and still waiting for the sun to break through so make sure you have adequate sun protection. We have trackset everything up to and including the 7.5km this morning but the wind is drifting snow across the tracks in places so get out and use them early.
The State Sprint Championships are also happening this morning so racers will be on and around the sprint loop. We still want you to enjoy the trails but heading out on Valley Trail will be a preferred way to go. Please take care as you cross the track as the racers come down the course at some speed. There will be designated crossing points and volunteers helping with traffic control. Please try not to walk on the course if possible.
We are hoping to get a machine out to pack the Porcupine and Rock Creek trails this afternoon so please take care if you are heading that way for a tour.
Andy & Carol at the Perisher Cross Country Ski Centre.
| Current Temperature: (c) | -0.2 | Overnight Low: (c) | -7 | |
| Visibility: | Completely Clear | Wind: | 44 Gusting 65 kmh - Starting to get up | |
| Cloud Cover: | 1/8 High Clouds | Weather: | Today's BOM forecast for the Alpine area Mostly sunny. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the early morning then increasing to 45 km/h before turning westerly 25 to 35 km/h during the day. |
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| Snow Cover: | Great cover, one or two slumps in the usual places. |
| XC Centre/access: | Groomed Saturday |
| Sprint Loop: | Groomed Saturday |
| Valley Trail: | Groomed Saturday |
| Ted's Link: | TBA |
| Ross's Link: | Groomed Saturday |
| Carl's Link: | Groomed Saturday |
| 2.5 Km loop: | Groomed Saturday |
| Coaches Link: | Groomed Saturday |
| 3.5 Km: | Groomed Saturday |
| 5 Km loop: | Groomed Saturday |
| Kore's Corner: | TBA |
| 7.5 Km loop: | Groomed Saturday |
| 10 Km loop: | Groomed Saturday |
| Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: | Hopefully being packed this afternoon |
| Porcupine Trail: | TBA |
| Paddy's Link: | Groomed Saturday |
| Other Grooming: |
Events
2025 WINTER PERISHER XC EVENT REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN !
Saturday 19th July. 9;30am, NSW Sprint Championships. (freestyle)
Sunday 20th July. 9:30am. ACT Distance Championships. (classical)
PLUS for this weekend of 19th and 20th July there will be a Nordic Level 1 instructor course. Check the APSI website for more info. www.apsi.net.au
or email Zac Zaharias: Zac.zaharias@apsi.net.au Also a heads up for a level 2 course from 1st to 3rd of August.
Go to the PXC LOCAL CALENDAR (https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/local/) or to the PXC XC SKI WEEK CALENDAR (https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/xc-week/) for information, direct links to on-line entries (make sure your 2025 Snow ID is current) and PDF copies of entry forms to download.