Perisher Ski Resort History
Guthega, Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes operated individual ski resorts since the 1950s, but often the single road leading to each location proved impassable because of inclement weather. The villages combined efforts and now form the Perisher ski resort, accessible thanks to the Skitube Alpine Railway. The Perisher ski resort officially opened in the mid 1990s. The facilities include the Station and the Skitube Alpine Railway, which takes guests from one location to another via the 6.3 km (3.9 mile) tunnel railway system. Open from June to October, guests arriving to the ski resort have access to the largest number of lifts and always find plenty of snow on the highest peaks in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Resort visitors are never at a loss for places to ski. Perisher ski resort features seven peaks that range in height from 1,905 to 2,054 meters (6,250 to 6,738 feet), Mt. Perisher being the tallest. A total number of 47 lifts transport over 50,000 skiers an hour up to the slopes. The types of lifts include double, triple and quadruple chair lifts, J and T bar lifts, conveyors and rope tows. Regardless of experience level, everyone finds a terrain suitable for skiing. Beginners have access to 22 percent of the run, 60 percent of the runs are suitable for intermediate skiers and 18 percent of the runs attract highly skilled skiers. Regardless of what the weather may or may not choose to bring, Perisher resort has 271 snow guns and 18 grooming machines that ensure fresh powder on 53.4 hectares (131.9 acres) of land.
First time visitors find accommodations to fit any budget. Deanes snow accommodation lies on snow, at the bottom of the slopes, allowing guests to ski in and out of the facility. Once on location, visitors find adequate parking on lower elevations at the Bullocks Flat Skitube Alpine Railway station. Taking the railway to and from any peak at the resort saves travellers from having to use chains and navigate the primary road to and fro, as journeying along the road during ski season commonly proves difficult. By contacting Deanes Snow Holidays, guests book accommodations or obtain information concerning everything from accommodations, equipment hire and ski lessons. Guests might also make arrangements on this website.
Most people travelling around the resort during ski season drive 4WD vehicles. Chains are required on all vehicles by law. Guests should wear multiple layers of clothing, which ensures warmth and protection. The safety of visitors is important to the resort. Observance of the Alpine Responsibility Code ensures the well being of all guests. Visitor safety includes skiing in areas open to visitors while using well maintained skiing, snowboarding and safety equipment. Use slopes designed for particular skill levels and immediately report any mishaps to the ski patrol.
