The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Tue, Aug 18th, 2026 9:50 pm
Tuesday Evening report.
Amazing how the groomers from 4site managed to get the Sprint loop in operation for the Biathlon today and from all reports it was a very successful event.
Last night the Valhalla course was built and tonight is being groomed and promises to be a very good track. Hopefully it will hold for others to enjoy later in the week.
Wednesday will see hundreds on the cross country course up on Valhalla plateau and Thursday, the younger biathletes will be on the sprint course.
On Wednesday, please be aware, no unauthorised vehicles will be permitted anywhere in the vicinity of Candle Heath road, with the exception of vehicles allocated to lodges on that road. Enforcement officers will be on duty to monitor traffic and the safety of competitors and parents. Due to the restricted snow cover and space, all schools are requested not to erect any tents /gazebos etc. There is space for tents up above the Nordic shelter.
Wednesday's groom request is, Valhalla, Sprint loop and 3.5km
John and Sonja
| Current Temperature: (c) | 1.6C | Overnight Low: (c) | -3.4C | |
| Visibility: | Excellent | Wind: | NNE 6-9 kph | |
| Cloud Cover: | 0/8 | Weather: | BOM forecast for the Alpine area. Wednesday 19th August Partly cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds northwesterly 35 to 55 km/h. min. -2 Max +8C |
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| Snow Cover: | Firm early and quickly softening. |
| XC Centre/access: | thin |
| Sprint Loop: | Groomed Tuesday night |
| Valley Trail: | Groomed Tuesday 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 Tuesday night |
| 3.5 Km: | Groomed Tuesday night A significant section not groomed near the Nordic shelter. |
| 5 Km loop: | Not packed |
| Kore's Corner: | Not packed |
| 7.5 Km loop: | Groomed Monday 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: | The final section of the 3.5km trail from Water tank link cannot be groomed anymore. Check out Nordic Pulse to see what is happening on the trails. |
Donations:
Nordic Shelter Development | Australian Sports Foundation
asf.org.au
HTTPS://asf.org.au/campaigns/snow-australia-northern/nordic-shelter-development