The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Sun, Aug 31st, 2025 6:00 am
The wind howled yesterday morning, the snow drifted and the Nordic shelter access doors were dug out yet again. A problem but not a complaint. The skidoo and "Bluey" the track setter also needed to be dug free. Thanks to Alexi and Arnold who combined muscle power and know how for over an hour to get that job done.
Today is clear, light winds and the stars are shining; what a wonderful contrast.
The following trails were groomed overnight: Sprint, Valley, 2.5, and 3.5. Part of the 10km, to Paddy's link, up paddy's to 7km junction and back to the 5 km. The extensions of the 10, 7 and 5 were not groomed.
Check the note below about supporting Huw Kingston on his fundraising epic journey in New Zealand.
For more information, check in at Perisher XC Skiing Community | Facebook. The latest grooming updates can be seen on Nordic Pulse including the ability to track the groomers. 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.
John and Sonja at the Nordic Shelter.
| Current Temperature: (c) | -1.6 | Overnight Low: (c) | -2.8 | |
| Visibility: | Excellent | Wind: | 9-15 kph W. | |
| Cloud Cover: | 0/8 | Weather: | Today's BOM forecast for the Alpine area. Mostly sunny. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Temperature range: -7 to 4 degrees |
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| Snow Cover: | All trails fully covered with some big drifts. |
| XC Centre/access: | Groomed Sunday night. |
| Sprint Loop: | Groomed Sunday |
| Valley Trail: | Groomed Sunday |
| Ted's Link: | Groomed Sunday |
| Ross's Link: | Groomed last week |
| Carl's Link: | Groomed Sunday |
| 2.5 Km loop: | Groomed Sunday |
| Coaches Link: | Groomed Sunday |
| 3.5 Km: | Groomed Sunday |
| 5 Km loop: | Groomed Sunday (in part) |
| Kore's Corner: | |
| 7.5 Km loop: | Groomed Sunday (in part) |
| 10 Km loop: | Groomed Sunday (up to Paddy's link) |
| Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: | Groomed last week |
| Porcupine Trail: | Groomed last week |
| Paddy's Link: | Groomed Sunday |
| Other Grooming: | Trails were groomed early Sunday night. The extensions of the 10, 7 and 5 were not groomed. The inner trails and the loop consisting of the 10km, Paddy's and 7km is groomed. |
Huw Kingston has been a wonderful behind the scenes supporter of our XC squad training program and last year donated items for auction to support the Nordic shelter. He is still in New Zealand on his quest to raise funds for Save the Children. Go to Huw Kingston face book to see spectacular photos of his trip and search how to donate to such a worthy cause.
There is a Level 1 Instructor Course at Perisher on the 6-7th September which is an entry level course focused on how to teach beginners classical skiing. For further details contact the Australian Professional Snowsports Instructors (APSI) Nordic Technical Director Zac Zaharias at zac.zaharias@apsi.net.au or on 0402286257.
Go to the PXC LOCAL CALENDAR (https://www.perisherxcountry.org/events/local/) for information on XC events, direct links to on-line entries (make sure your 2025 Snow ID is current) and PDF copies of entry forms to download.