The Perisher XC Centre Trails and Conditions Report
Tue, Jul 8th, 2025 6:00 am

Yesterday's blue sky and no wind made for a very relaxed day of skiing on a transitioning cover from firm to perfect and then forgiving (a bit slow)

Trails have been lightly groomed, but there are a few points where caution is required. There is not enough snow to rebuild everywhere so some areas of the trail will be skiable but very narrow. Trails groomed were : Sprint, valley, 2.5, 3.5, 5 and 7.5km.

The classic tracks that were set on Saturday have been left in place as much as possible by the groomer.

Snow dancing is now compulsory !!

There have been requests for reporting on the condition of the road to Charlotte Pass. Much of the feedback has been very positive and this information can be reported with the understanding that the grooming is not the responsibility of National Parks and conditions change quickly, depending on the amount of oversnow traffic. The best time to enjoy the road is very early in the mornings. Skiers are welcome to post their responses on the Perisher XC community face book.

John and Sonja at the Perisher Cross Country Ski Centre.

Current Conditions at the Nordic Shelter:

Current Temperature: (c) 0.2
Overnight Low: (c) -o.3
Visibility: good
Wind: moderate 20-41kph W
Cloud Cover: 7/8
Weather: Today's forecast for the Alpine area
Cloudy. Very high chance of snow showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Damaging winds possible. Winds northwesterly 55 to 75 km/h.
Snow Cover: Firm early morning. Some excellent skiing on many areas but be aware of the holes and gaps appearing throughout the day.

Trail grooming Report:

XC Centre/access: Groomed Tuesday
Sprint Loop: Groomed Tuesday
Valley Trail: Groomed Tuesday
Ted's Link: TBA
Ross's Link: TBA
Carl's Link: Groomed Tuesday
2.5 Km loop: Groomed Tuesday
Coaches Link: Groomed Tuesday
3.5 Km: Groomed Tuesday
5 Km loop: Groomed Tuesday
Kore's Corner: Not yet packed
7.5 Km loop: Groomed Tuesday
10 Km loop: Not groomed. Advice is touring only.
Porcupine Link to Rock Creek: Packed but not groomed. Touring only
Porcupine Trail: Packed but not groomed. Touring only
Paddy's Link: not groomed for over a week
Other Grooming: The 10km and Paddy's link will not be groomed again until sufficient snow falls.

Events

2025 WINTER PERISHER XC EVENT REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN !

Saturday 12th July: 10;00 am. Wilderness Sports Cup. 

Saturday 12th July. 11;00am Biathlon, Come and Try.

Sunday 13th July. 10:00am, Cooma open 10km (F)

Saturday 19th July. 9;30am, NSW Sprint Championships. (freestyle)

Sunday 20th July. 9:30am. ACT Distance Championships. (classical)

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.

Map of Perisher XC Trails

Wildcam and Rhythmcam

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