The largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere, Perisher is in the Australian Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, and one of the best places for a snow holiday in the world. With seven mountain peaks, Perisher provides runs and slopes for skiing, snowboarding and tubing and has 47 chair lifts with over 100 km of marked trails for every level of skier. There are also several levels of ski accommodations to fit every holiday budget. With facilities that include terrain parks, cross-country skiing, night skiing, one rider X course and one super pipe there is something for everyone.

Snow tubing is a lot like sledding or tobogganing, because it is also a winter time activity with lots of thrills. Steering is not easy, but Tube Town has dedicated slopes for tubing that have barriers on the periphery that guide the tubes on a safe course. Speeds can get very fast because there is little friction between the tubes and snow.

Tube Town is on Mt. Piper and has especially groomed lanes for snow tubing. It offers great high speed fun for everyone over two years old, and visitors race down the lanes in tubes and get a lift back to the top on the specially built rope lifts for tubing.

Perisher snow tubing requires no special skill, just the desire to enjoy a fast ride down the snow covered lanes in the organized and safe environment of Tube Town. There are also snowmaking machines nearby to make sure visitors have the best possible snow no matter what the weather.

Perisher snow tubes are the only tubes allowed on the slopes and there are two sizes. Two rope lifts will transport tubes and riders to the top of the slope. Depending on the depth of snow, the park is open from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm from Monday through Thursday and from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available at the Tube Town Ticket Office as well as snacks and drinks.

Most children and adults ride alone, but children who are less than 1.1 metres tall must ride with an adult, and children two years or under are not permitted to ride.

Snow tubing at Tube Town, Perisher Snow Tube Park provides great winter sport fun for children and adults who are not interested in skiing or snowboarding. No lessons are required, but the thrills are just as great.

There is nothing like being the first one on the mountain in the morning. The sun is peaking over the majestic mountains, a fresh blanket of snow covers the tracks made by the previous day’s adventure seekers, and the peace of the mountains surrounds you. Silently you cut through the new fallen snow leaving your own personal mark on the slope for the day. With an emphatic “I was here!” you make your way down the mountain.

If this has ever been your dream, let Perisher Snow Resort make that dream a reality. Every morning, a select and very exclusive group of visitors to this beautiful mountain resort have the opportunity to have the mountain to themselves for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the impressive and incomparable Blue Cow gaining access to this area by being the first riders on the Ridge Quad chairlift.

Not a beginner’s experience, this unforgettable First Tracks adventure is available for intermediate and advanced level skiers every Sunday morning during July, August, and September. Visitors will ride the Skitube to the appropriate location and have exclusive access to the mountain from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. when Perisher Snow Resort and the surrounding area opens to the general public. Getting to the First Tracks area is easy and economical. Ride the Skitube from Bullocks Flat or Perisher Valley. The ride is free with the purchase of a valid ticket for the day to the ski resort.

Perisher Snow Resort is filled with activities to compliment this one of a kind experience. Music events, lessons, guided tours, and even groomer tours make this resort an unforgettable winter experience. Accommodations are available to fit any budget and adventure style. Find the environment that suits your holiday dream and let Perisher Resort fill in the rest. Top off a perfect weekend with the indescribable First Tracks morning adventure.

Tickets to First Tracks may be purchased by 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday prior to any First Tracks Sunday in addition to the purchase of a Preloaded MyRide ticket. For individuals not wishing to purchase a MyRide ticket for the following day, lift service is available to return adventure seekers to Perisher Resort until 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at any ticket station.

Perisher Resorts offers the best in winter sport adventure vacations. With so much to see and do, having a holiday here is an experience you will never forget.

The resort village of Perisher Blue is one of the most beautiful, exciting, and action packed locations for winter fun. Skiing, snowboarding, shopping, and so much more greets visitors from around the world. From novice runs to the impeccable Perisher Blue ski runs that make this resort famous, Perisher blue accommodation is a great place to spend a fun-filled holiday with both family and friends.

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The Perisher resort has so much more to offer than skiing. Enjoy the brisk mountain morning on a First Tracks escape, take in a live show at one of the many music venues, or relax at one of the many resort hotels. Take a lesson from an expert ski instructor to build skills to add thrills to every run. More advanced skiers might enjoy a guided tour of the mountain and non-skiers can play in the snow in the impressive toboggan area.

One of the best things Perisher blue has to offer is the Perisher Groomer Tour. Groomer tours are available on Tuesdays and Saturdays during July and August and Tuesdays only during the month of September. Each of these top-quality snow cats can accommodate four passengers. Take an hour-long evening tour of Perisher’s Front Valley providing visitors with spectacular night skiing experience as the snow cat works to maintain and groom the most popular runs on Perisher mountain. The tour begins at 5:00 p.m. in front of the Perisher Valley Hotel.

Bookings for one of these amazing tours can be made through 3:00 p.m. at the Perisher Valley Ticket Office. Advance reservations are not required, however, due to space restrictions getting to the ticket office early in the day ensures your party will have a place on this exclusive tour. Visitors wishing to make advanced reservations may do so by contacting the ticket office.

There are a wide range of Perisher Blue accommodation to meet any style or family budget to add a little something special to the holiday escape. Hotels, cabins, and rentals are available in and around the Perisher Valley and each provides easy access to all the activities in Perisher. Exciting nightlife, including the impressive Groomer Tour and night skiing, add to the Perisher Valley experience.

Perisher blue accommodation has so much to offer the winter traveler. From day and night Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing, tubing, dancing, and so much more, a holiday to Perisher Valley is an experience unlike any other. Find your winter dream escape at Perisher Valley Resort.

Cross country skiing in Perisher, New South Wales, continues to be a popular destination for family ski holidays. With four mountain bases in Perisher, Guthego has the highest elevation for downhill and cross country skiiers. With affordable ski packages available all year long, skiiers enjoy this mountainous region because of its diversity and vast rugged beauty. Tourists can also visit popular cross country ski tows at the Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales and along the border of Australia. With thousands of acres of scenic beauty this national park offers peace and solitude for those who dream of enjoying their family ski holidays here.

Within the Kosciuszko National Park there are three major rivers, the Murray River, the Gungarlin River and the Snowy River. Cross country and downhill skiing are not the only sports enjoyed here. White water rafters also enjoy riding the rapids in this beautiful region. Biking, hiking and horse back riding are enjoyed as well as cross country and downhill skiing. Those who come to enjoy a family ski holidays are delighted with the beauty of these majestic mountains. Major roads through the Kosciuszko Mountain Region are the Alpine Way and the Snowy Mountains Highway so there is easy access to all of the ski resorts. Even though the highest elevation in the Snowy Mountains reaches over 2000 meters and temperatures are often below zero, skiers continue to flock here from all over the world.The Kosciuszko National Park region contains Australia’s highest mountain peak. Located just southwest of Sydney the park was established in December, 1906. It was then known as the National Chase Snowy Mountains and officially became the Kosciuszko National Park in 1944. Snow accomodations in New South Wales and Australia may see as much as 3.6 meters in August while lower elevations have experienced droughts at times. The opening of family ski holidays season takes place during the month of June and this is when higher elevations have the highest snow fall. It is a favorite time for skiiers although they also enjoy visiting during the school holidays during the months of December and January. Skiiers and their friends and family enjoy the comforts of cozy chalets and hotels in the town of Cabra Murra. This small quaint village is located at the highest elevation in Australia’s Alpine Region nearby some of the worlds most popular  ski resorts.

If you’re planning a getaway to Perisher Valley, you might just be interested to know of the Super Glide Ice Skating Rink that was arranged for last year to bolster the number of winter activities available at Perisher. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, this rink went off last year!

You will find that there are ice skating packages for the whole family or for an individual. The kids are going to love being able to float freely around the ice making their figure eights or pretending that they are a great hockey player. It is going to be the most exciting adventure ever for them at Perisher Valley. You don’t have to bring your own ice skates; you can get them right here at the rink.

Perisher Snow Valley offers many winter activities that are fun for people of all ages, but the new Ice Skating Rink adds a whole new meaning to the word winter activity. There is nothing like a great time on the ice to make you feel young and free. It’s also a great form of exercise that gets the blood pumping and the metabolism racing. So wrap up in your snow jacket, toboggan and scarf and have a great day on the ice in Perisher Snow Valley. After you’ve finished you can enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate to take off the chill.

Organizers have yet confirmed that the Ice Skating Rink will be back for the 2012 season but if it is make it the first place you visit when you arrive at Perisher Snow Valley. You’ll have such a great time on the ice; you’ll want to come back every day for a great skating adventure. It’s the perfect activity for the kids and mom and dad will have a great time too. It’s a great family activity that allows for some quality time with the whole family enjoying themselves.

With this added attraction in Perisher Snow Valley the other attractions will just have to wait until everyone has spent their time on the ice before being used. The lifts and tobogganing will be second best with everyone wanting to enjoy their time at the new Ice Skating Rink. It will make their visit a memorable one.

DEANES have special offers and attractive rates for 2012 winter accommodation which will save you over a thousand dollars. They have the best rates for Perisher Accommodation Packages 2012 whether you are looking for budget or deluxe accommodation with familyand friends. They have something for everyone. They have amazing offers like the Early Bird Special where guests are paying for 6 nights and getting to stay on the 7th night free of charge. This offer is available for all rooms and during all the holidays including school holidays.

Book for your Perisher Accommodation at very attractive rates this year and you will enjoy your winter holiday than ever before, knowing that, you will have extra money in your pocket because of the huge savings on offer. Take your family this holiday for short or long stays and have fun skiing and riding on the snow at prices you cannot imagine. Have 3 meals, 3 breakfasts and 3 nights’ accommodation during the short stays or stay longer and enjoy huge savings for you and your whole family.

They are offering free accommodation and free meals to the 4th person when 3 adults book and share a room for a minimum of 2 nights. Imagine that, it is so amazing. When you book a room 3 of you, you will be able to bring a friend or a family member who will not only enjoy free accommodation but free food too which is a major saving for all of you. You will be able to save as much as $1,366 per room which is substantial. Visit their website for online enquiries and reservations.

They arrange ski holiday packages and offers for all budgets in their apartments and lodges. They have awesome offers for family ski, snow packages and ski holidays for any budget. If you are planning for your vacation with your family you will save as much as $1,330 per room when you take advantage of the Family Pac. Your kids (maximum 2 kids per room) will stay free of charge and pay for compulsory meals only. They package your accommodation with other activities to ensure that you enjoy and stretch your money to the limit. You will have one of the most memorable times and make your dream come true.
Call now and talk to their Perisher Accommodation and Ski Holiday planners who are very friendly.

Perisher Wed 21 March 2012

All of us here at Deane’s Snow will be watching the weather front due this Friday as meteorologists are indicating a real possibilty of snow above 1700 mts. And considering all of Perisher Valley sits above that altitude we could be in for the first snow tracks of the season. So if you are planning a weekend at the beach, playing golf, or generally enjoying the great outdoors spare a thought to all of our folk in the valley this weekend.

Here’s hoping its the first of many falls.

The Kosciuszko area of Australia in New South Wales (NSW) is the home to Australia’s highest mountain and one of its most famous ski areas. The mountain itself is in the Kosciuszko National Park with includes the ski area and numerous lakes, streams and hiking trails. The National Park itself covers over 690,000 hectares of Alpine landscape. Kosciuszko Mountain is part of the Snowy Mountain Range, the highest on the continent of Australia and rises 7,300 feet above sea level.

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The area surrounding the snowy mountain is a picturesque land with rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and green forests. Higher up the land becomes bush, with wide open, gentle slopes on the sides of the main snowy mountain that invite skiing. Ski resorts contained within the park according to the National Park website are the ski resorts of Thredbo, Perisher, Charlotte Pass and the Selwyn snowfields. The Thredbo resort has one of the longest drops in the world at almost 700 meters. During the winter season from June to October, it is not uncommon to have snow on the ground higher than one meter. Snow can fall here any time of the year; the weather is highly changeable.

During the summer, many visitors take the ski lift to the top of the ski run and hike up the path to the top of the mountain. Other common activities include fishing for trout in the streams, canoeing the waterways, white river rafting and exploring several caves on the side of the mountain. Horseback riding is available in the park and camping is permitted anywhere in the park. Australia’s highest public toilet sits at the top of the mountain. There are some off road trails in the park that can be driven using a 4×4 to see the area up close without walking.

The park is home to many unique species of animals and plants. Animals include the Corroboree frog, the mountain pygmy possum, and the dusky antichinus. Rare plants include the Snow Gum tree, the Alpine ash, and Mountain Gum trees. Wild horses roam parts of the park; some have been relocated due to their increased population.

For those that do not want to camp, there are cabins at several locations in the park that can be rented by visitors. The local ski resorts also offer more upscale accommodations as do some of the local towns within driving distance of the park.

The snowy mountain was named after a Polish general who performed heroically during the United States Revolutionary War. A Polish explorer was one of the first Europeans to climb the mountain. The Australian Bureau of Statistics website states that the current Mount Kosciuszko is the second mountain of the name. When more precise triangular measurements showed that the nearby peak Mount Townsend was actually taller than the former Mount Kosciuszko, the Bureau simply renamed the two peaks to allow Mount Kosciuszko to continue to be the highest peak.

The Kosciuszko area of NSW offers much for the active visitor looking for an outdoor experience. For those who simply want to take in the beauty of an Alpine mountain area or a snowy mountain, Kosciuszko fills that purpose adequately as well.

Ski buffs located all over the Southern Hemisphere are on the watch for the first signs of snow in Australia’s Perisher Valley. Perisher Valley is located in Snowy Mountains near the city of Canberra and has been home to local ski lodges since the 1950s. Although the official season does not start until June, many skiers hope to see a bright side to climate change that results in early and plentiful powder in the area.

Historically, the Perisher ski holidays season runs between June and October. The average daytime temperature during the season ranges from 4-10 degrees Celsius, and the average night time temperature drops below negative 4 degrees Celsius. April and May bring precipitation in the form of rain and slush depending on the temperature. Early snowfall is not unprecedented, however, and ski resorts and weather sites readily broadcast when the lifts open. The months of August and September traditionally bring the heaviest snow fall to the area.

Upon appearance of adequate snow levels in the area, the countryside not only becomes very pretty, but the Perisher ski resorts also come alive with visitors from around the world who wish to take part in the wintry fun. Perisher ski resorts offer many different activities and ski packages for those seeking the ultimate ski holiday. Snow boarders and skiers who prefer thick untouched powder may be able to purchase tickets for “first track” use of the ski slopes in the early morning hours.

Planning for a ski holidays early is not a bad proposition when Perisher ski lodge is on the top of one’s list of possible ski resort options. The Perisher ski lodge provides money saving ski packages to those skiers in the local area and traveling visitors who decide to pay for their ski holidays prior to the official start of the season. Accommodations range from comfortable hotels/motels to inviting lodges; housing options are available to suit every traveler’s style and budget.

Perisher ski lodge provides family friendly, fun activities for nearly everyone. Skiers and snowboarders find traditional action on the slopes. However, the lodge also offers its guests the options to go tubing and tobogganing. “Athletes” of various skill levels are welcome, and ski lessons are available to improve one’s skills during ski holiday. Musical entertainment is usually included on the Perisher ski lodge events calendar. One may find no better excuse for showing off those new winter ski outfits than the one offered by Perisher ski lodge.

The man says he didn’t have anything to eat but snow for the two months he was trapped in this vehicle. Temperatures were below freezing and all he had to keep warm was a sleeping bag. At least he had all the watering could drink from the snow he melted.

It is unbelievable the man is still alive after going so long without food and withstanding the frigid temperatures. An officer on duty at the local police department says they do not have any reason not to believe the man’s story about being trapped in the car for a long time.

Since he was rescued by the rescue squad and the police he is doing remarkably well for going through the ordeal he has gone through. Doctors in the hospital he is at said human beings would usually be able to live for about four weeks without food. Besides surviving off pure will and eating all the snow he could his body probably went into hibernation state like a bear does. Humans are known to be able to that. His body temperature was probably around 31°C. Due to his bodies low-temperature not much energy was used.

The man is reportedly awake and speaking and doing well given the circumstances. Everyone’s seems to still be waiting for an account and his statement of the events that took place and led up to his situation. He has not given a statement to the police the doctors or anyone else explaining what caused him to end up being trapped in his car. I know he did not like his snow accommodations and I’m sure he wasn’t sitting is car waiting on snow packages. So it seems to me there are some questions that need to be asked and answered.

Source: ABC News