The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Thu, Aug 13th, 2026 8:20 pm
Thursday evening report.
After a slight freeze over night, the trails softened early, allowing Arnie to put the Ginzu over sections of the 3.5km to improve the surface for skating. Others reported the 7.5km to still be in great condition.
Tonight's request is for the Sprint loop, 3.5km and 7.5km trails to be groomed where ever possible. Some sections cannot be improved so be aware of bare ground which will need to be walked, but these are not too long and well worth negotiating for the excellent snow still to be enjoyed.
A special event coming up.
Wednesday 19th August is programmed for the State Interschool XC ski Championships. This event will attract hundreds of students with the final venue to be decided based on available snow. On Monday 17th, before this event, Zac Zaharias, Director of "Peak Learning" who is a National XC team sponsor, will be hosting a “Meet the Athletes” session at Corrobboree lodge from 4.30 – 5.30 PM. Snacks will be provided with drinks to be purchased by participants. This open invitation provides an opportunity for interschool’s participants and parents to meet the National XC athletes and to hear some of their experiences. It also provides a forum for the athletes to be acknowledged and recognised for their efforts.
John and Sonja
| Current Temperature: (c) | 1.1C | Overnight Low: (c) | -0.5C | |
| Visibility: | good | Wind: | W 11-19kph | |
| Cloud Cover: | 4/8 | Weather: | BOM forecast for the Alpine area. Friday 14th August Partly cloudy. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. min -3C Max +7C |
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| Snow Cover: | Firm early and quickly softening. |
| XC Centre/access: | thin |
| Sprint Loop: | Groomed Thursday night. |
| Valley Trail: | Groomed Thursday night. |
| Ted's Link: | Not Packed |
| Ross's Link: | Not Packed |
| Carl's Link: | Not Packed |
| 2.5 Km loop: | not packed |
| Coaches Link: | Groomed Thursday night. |
| 3.5 Km: | Groomed Thursday night. Take care on the final corners |
| 5 Km loop: | Not packed |
| Kore's Corner: | Not packed |
| 7.5 Km loop: | Groomed Thursday night. Need to walk the up hill section |
| 10 Km loop: | Not Packed |
| Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: | Not Packed |
| Porcupine Trail: | Not Packed |
| Paddy's Link: | Not Packed |
| Other Grooming: | More pipes have been put in place to protect wet areas. The snow cover will be thick enough but not full width. |
Donations:
Nordic Shelter Development | Australian Sports Foundation
asf.org.au
HTTPS://asf.org.au/campaigns/snow-australia-northern/nordic-shelter-development