The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Thu, Jul 23rd, 2026 5:30 pm
The 3.5km trail provided some excellent skiing after last night's efforts by Arnold once again towing the Ginzu and the 7.5 was well groomed and consistent. As the day went on and light snow fell, it just got better.
Tonight's plan is to groom the Sprint loop, 3.5km, Valhalla plateau and the 7.5km all the way around until it meets the 5km junction. Skiers then return by the same route. This should provide great skating conditions for the majority of those trails. Be aware of the sections that are bare and stay safe by removing skis to negotiate.
Exciting News: The XC Ski week will go ahead starting on Saturday 1st August. The organisers are committed to holding events both skiable and social. The emphasis will be on enjoying the activity and simply making the best of what snow is available. To encourage everyone to participate, race entries for the PXC, Boonoona, Sundeck Handicap, and Snowy Mountains Classic will be refunded in full if a race is cancelled. Late fees may also be waived but it is preferable that skiers enter early to assist with pre race organisation.
The Night Relays and Mystery coffee tours are entry on the day. See the website for details of all events.
John and Sonja
| Current Temperature: (c) | -2.4 | Overnight Low: (c) | 1.0 | |
| Visibility: | good | Wind: | WSW 15-35 kph | |
| Cloud Cover: | 6/8 | Weather: | BOM forecast for the Alpine area. Friday 24th July. Cloudy. Slight chance of a snow shower. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h. min temperature -6C Max temperature +2C |
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| Snow Cover: | Expect patches of exposed vegetation and rocks and proceed with caution. The base was very firm throughout Thursday and with the very low overnight temperatures forecast, it is expected to remain in the same condition. |
| XC Centre/access: | Open with some gaps |
| Sprint Loop: | To be Groomed Thursday night. |
| Valley Trail: | To be Groomed Thursday night. |
| Ted's Link: | Not Packed |
| Ross's Link: | Not Packed |
| Carl's Link: | Not Packed |
| 2.5 Km loop: | Last groomed 15th July - holding up well but thin cover at top of hill on outward leg and on Hill down on return leg. |
| Coaches Link: | To be Groomed Thursday night. |
| 3.5 Km: | To be Groomed Thursday night. - Some bare ground on the final descent by CSIRO Hut. |
| 5 Km loop: | Packed last Sunday |
| Kore's Corner: | Not Open |
| 7.5 Km loop: | To be Groomed Thursday night. The groomed section stops just after the tower, at the 5km junction. A return ski is best. |
| 10 Km loop: | Not Packed - Ski traffic has made some form of trail. Tourers report good skiing |
| Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: | Not Packed |
| Porcupine Trail: | Not Packed |
| Paddy's Link: | Not Packed |
| Other Grooming: | The hill on the out going 7.5km is bare and has to be walked. (about 30 metres) |