Snowsure: 3.3
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Perisher is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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June 15, 2010
Steve
Steve
Ok, so I've just read every review here and come to the conclusion some of you lack common sense...
There is a reason Perisher is so over-priced: the size, the location, the duration of the snow season, but mainly the requirements of resorts.
Because Australia is so hot and the ski season so small, the resorts spend millions on producing artificial snow to prolong the season and attempt to cover the main slopes as best as possible. I think Perisher this year has had their snow blowers running daily for 36hours straight at times.
Resorts in countries with an abundance of natural snow don't have these additional costs, hence the cheaper lift passes etc. So it's understandable why Perisher has such high prices from that regard.
Additionally, the majority of families/couples and single skiers go for periods of 5 nights, which costs about 2200 dollars (flights included) for the entire week. For most Australians it's not worth it to fly to e.g. Canada for around 2000 dollars and then pay less for lift passes and accommodation when the flights almost equal the price of a holiday at Perisher.
So for Australians wanting to ski/board for a week or less I highly recommend Perisher, for those who plan on ski/boarding for extended periods of time, then overseas is more viable because the ratio of money spent on plane tickets to accommodation and ski passes, is more lower.
June 08, 2010
leo
leo
Perisher may be several thousand acres in size, but lets get real, there are only a few lifts worth skiing on (Mount Perisher & racecourse in Guthaga) all other runs are 1 minute long & flat, big deal. Like a lot of Australians I go to Canada/USA in our summer for a real ski holiday. One thing that really stands out in North America compared to here and that is staff attitude; Perisher lifties are so up them selves. I don't know how Perisher finds these guys, mind you senior management isn't much better, try winning an augment with one. Now guys, I know the price of fuel has gone up a lot over the last few years but so has your lift tickets, so why don't you start your groomers up every now and again. Except for the kiddies runs you leave everything else to nature, haven't any of you managers ever left Australia, people love North America mainly because of the fantastic grooming (and the huge runs, cheap lift tickets, great staff attitude plenty of good cheap food & drinks).
June 04, 2010
Barbie
Barbie
Sweet Perisher - are you insane?? You say that your experience at Perisher equals your experience in Switzerland or Colorado - what a crock! Zermatt, in Switzerland, is a wonderland that Perisher doesn't come close to touching and as for Colorado - are you telling me that the regular 4ft of powder at Breckenridge or Aspen is comparable to Perisher? Sweet Perisher, when you wake up from your fantasy, I suggest you revisit Colorado mate.
October 06, 2009
Sweet Perisher
Sweet Perisher
At Perisher you can stay on snow and play with the kids after skiing with friends, or enjoy the lake side view from Jindabyne. You can enjoy long scenic runs and not have to sit on a chairlift for 8 minutes getting a cold butt. I love catching the Interceptor early and making 'first tracks' through the long runs down to Gutherga. I'm almost the only one there, and I feel like it is my own. My experiences at Perisher give me wonderful memories for the years to come. Corny? Yes, but true. I only really got into skiing as an adult, and have come to know and love Perisher. And after skiing in places like Switzerland and Colorado, I know that Perisher offers an equally good time without travelling two days to get there. My gorgeous kids are just starting out and already love Perisher as much as I do.
September 17, 2009
George
George
I returned to skiing in 2006, after a long absence, with a trip to Canada and skied in Vancouver and several weeks at Whistler. I had a ball and the runs were long and the snow was great but, I have to say, I really rate Perisher. You manage a long run in Whistler but then you have 20 mins of lifts to get back up there. In Perisher you can have a real blast on Eyre or Excelerater and hop on a lift and have just the right amount of recovery time to go again. Also in Canada the lifts started much later than in Australia and closed much earlier. Because Perisher is so vast we easily find places to ski that are not too busy. I can guarantee that I do way more top to bottom in a day at Perisher than a day at Whistler. I love my country and especially Perisher.
August 18, 2009
Top CAT
Top CAT
I have been skiing for more than 35 years all over the world. I have lived & worked in Perisher. I have a membership of one of the oldest ski clubs in Perisher. I love skiing in Perisher because it costs less than a trip to South America and I can stay at my own ski-out ski-in lodge. That convenience is only available at one resort in New Zealand. I ski a different resort in Europe every (Aussie) summer. I also love Perisher in summer because there are no tourists, just true "alpinists". Perisher costs a lot to ski because it has the same quality and size of infrastructure as many European and North American resorts for, at best, a 12 week season. Most northern hemisphere resorts are at a higher altitude and/or latitude with 16 to 20 week seasons (some are on glaciers and operate for 52 weeks). They are also mostly located close large population centres. Therefore the operators can get a reasonable return on investment at lower charges to their customers.
August 17, 2009
Lee
Lee
What I want to know is, why does this forecast differ from the Perisher site? This basically says rain whereas their site says light dusting of snow. Perisher can't give an honest snow report to save their lives. I don't mind paying all that money for a lift pass, but it annoys me how they have to exclude info from a snow report to get tourism. Yes, when conditions are right its great down there, but that's been not often at all this season. Don't think I'll be back next season.
August 13, 2009
Glen
Glen
This is the first season in the past 10 that I have not bothered to go to Perisher. After boarding the last 3 seasons in either Europe or the USA, I cannot go back to the over priced Perisher.
I cannot understand why they do not offer loyalty programs and discounted ski days when the weather is not so good. If you want to market the slopes better then you need to fluctuate the pricing to the conditions to minimise the risk for the people who travel long distances and risk the snow not being good. The staff at Perisher wonder why people head to NZ or O/S: less risk for money spent.
August 05, 2009
Paul Clarke
Paul Clarke
Perisher is great when the conditions are right and if your attitude is right you can have the time of your life there. Yes, Perisher is expensive, but you can spend the same staying in the city for a weekend. Good things come at a price. Just pick your time. If you get icy, wet conditions or no snow then you're not going to enjoy yourself.
Do go night boarding, it was the highlight of our last trip.
August 04, 2009
Tom
Tom
All of the Australian ski resorts are a joke. I recently stayed and skied in Chamonix in the French Alps and the difference in quality and price is ridiculous. The lift passes over there are cheaper and there is far more variety on offer with a whole lot more snow cover. I am planning my ski holiday in Japan next and I have found that I can do a month for $8000 with a little change left over, less if I wanted to stay at one resort. New Zealand is cheaper in all areas. No, our snow area really is a joke. There are huge crowds and rubbish snow conditions. I won't be doing many more trips there, not when you can do so much better and experience another country at the same time.
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