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• Perisher E-News 23 July 2010 -- 23 July 2010
  Snowmaking Records Smashed, Ski Rider Hot August Accommodation Specials - Unbelievable Value, Christmas in July - a Real White One!!, Perisher and the Environment, Staying in Jindabyne? Be Smart - Catch the Brain Bus!, Ski-in Ski-out.... Perisher Valley Hotel from from $165 , Stay at The Station - Only $130 per room per night!, Coca-Cola Tube My Ride - WIN $5000!!
  
  
• Perisher E-News 15 July 2010 -- 15 July 2010
  36cms of fresh snow, Tube Town now open - Disney's Club Penguin Comes to Perisher in 2010, On-Snow Luxury for only $165 per night, $5,000 Up For Grabs - Coca-Cola Tube My Ride Competition, Check Out These Great Value Last Minute Accommodation Deals, Perisher Tapped Has Been Updated, Do You Have Your Snow Chains? If not, take the Skitube.
  
  
• Perisher E-News 7 July 2010 -- 7 July 2010
  Incredible Snowmaking Effort This Season, Perisher Snow Mums, Coca-Cola Tube My Ride - Calling all Budding Warren Millers, More Lifts and More time on Snow at Perisher for the School Holidays, Take a Perisher Tour, Snow in MArtin Place, CURVE Bar, Safe Driving, Mystery Deals still available
  
  
• Perisher E-News 28 June 2010 -- 28 June 2010
  Last Minute School Holiday Deals, PlayStation King of The Mountain Entries open, Win a Nikon 3 Day Family Ski Holiday or a MILO pack, CURVE Bar opens in Perisher, Snow Safety, Snow Gums Restaurant open for lunch and dinner
  
  
• Perisher E-News 23 June 2010 -- 23 June 2010
  The Station School Holiday deal, Snow Delivery for Canberra Zoo, Perisher Launches iphone app - Perisher Tapped, Red Nose day, Bullocks Ski and Board Works, Entertainment Line up at The Station, Winter Solstice 21 June.
  
  
• Perisher E-News 15 June 2010 -- 15 June 2010
  More Snow for Your Dough offer finishes 16 July, Free Guided Tours, 2010 Opening Weekend great Success!!
  
  
• Perisher E-News 9 June 2010 -- 9 June 2010
  Countdown to Season Kick off this Saturday, Snowy Mountains of Music, Torah Bright Joins the Team at Perisher, Snowsports School, Amex is Partnering with Perisher in 2010, Jindabyne Skating Rink opens this weekend
  
  
• Perisher E-News 2 June 2010 -- 2 June 2010
  Snowmaking Starts, Slopestyle Mountain Sports - New Management for 2010, Skitube Super Saver, Winter Sports Club, More Snow For Your Dough Deals
  
  
• Perisher E-News 24 May 2010 -- 24 May 2010
  Hurry, Super pass closes in 3 days, Perisher Remote Ready for Downloading, Blue King Brown at Snowy Mountains of Music, New Ice Skating Rink at Jindabyne this winter, Wurstman@Happy valley - New Food Hut at Happy Valley for 2010.
  
  
• Perisher E-News 14 May -- 14 May 2010
  Snowmaking Has Started, New Mountain Watch Snowcam at Blue Cow, Snowy Mountains of Music - volunteers needed, Congratulations to our Super Pass Winner
  
  
• Perisher E-News 6 May 2010 -- 6 May 2010
  Hurry - Super Pass Closing Soon, Early Snowfall, Borsato Continues Promising Start to Year, Snow Dragons National Success, Snowy Mountains of Music Early Bird Sales close 21 May
  
  
• Perisher E-News 22 April 2010 -- 22 April 2010
  Newsletter topics include Long Range Weather, Launch Your Band, Online Reservations, Happy Valley Extension, Bison X Groomer purchase, Guthega Snow fences, Snowy Mountains of Music headline acts
  
  
• E-News 16 April 2020 -- 16 April 2010
  It's Getting Colder, Launch Your Band returns, Warren Miller free passes, Skitube Super Saver Specials, Helmets for Kids
  
  
• Perisher E-News 8 April 2010 -- 8 April 2010
  Get the latest in the entertainment line up at The Station in 2010, plus good value More Snow For Your Dough holiday deals, great on-snow luxury package at the Perisher Valley Hotel including tickets to Snowy Mountains of Music, Warren Miller's Dynasty hits the cinemas soon, and Perisher is in the running for best Australian ski resort in the 17th Annual World Travel Awards!
  
  
• Enews 25 March 2010 -- 25 March 2010
  Super Pass Released, Perisher Cards available online, Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Festival update, Gift Card Special at the Perisher Valley Hotel, More Snow For Your Dough deal at The Station, Perisher Historical Society dinner at Snow Gums Restaurant.
  
  
• Enews 12 March 2010 -- 12 March 2010
  For only $48 you can purchase a Perisher Card which gives you great discounts on lift tickets, Skitube, lessons, accommodation and more, plus Winter Olympics and Winter Sports Club information, Cheapest snow holiday deals and more!
  
  
• Perisher E-News 20 February 2010 -- 20 February 2010
  Congratulations to Perisher's Olympic Winter Athletes, On-line Holiday Planner Specials are Now LIVE, Perisher's More Snow for Your Dough deal, The Station Bands for 2010 and great Perisher Valley Hotel deals.
  
  
• Gold Deals from Perisher -- 16 February 2010
  Great news from the Australian winter olympics athletes, plus numerous "Golden" opportunities for this winter including for the first time a Price Guarantee and a Best Deal Guarantee. Want to work at Perisher?
  
  
• What Happening at Perisher in 2010 -- 1 February 2010
  A summary of what's new for the upcoming season, 2010 brochures now available, info on the Snowy Mountains of Music plus summer Mountain Bike maps and information.
  
  
• Perisher to Close 4 October! -- 30 September 2009
  Season 2009 is drawing to a close with only four more days remaining for skiing and boarding. Thanks to recent snowfalls the conditions couldn’t be better; 38cm of fresh flakes have settled across the slopes since Saturday 26 September!
  
  
• Snow Forecast for one Last Hurrah! -- 24 September 2009
  Skiing and boarding is set to be a real treat with significant snowfalls expected this weekend. Snow forecaster Pete 'The Frog' Taylor has predicted up to 30cm this Saturday, with snow down to 900m.
  
  
• Spring Carnival FUN at Perisher! -- 17 September 2009
  There is still plenty of snow at Perisher and ample time left to enjoy it! There’s a great springtime cover on Mt Perisher, Centre Valley and Front Valley, so why not have one last hurrah before it ends!
  
  
• More Snow, More Riding, More Fun, More Sun! -- 11 September 2009
  Perisher has tipped the 2.8m mark of cumulative snowfalls since the start of the season, and it’s looking good out there for spring skiing and boarding! We’ve received 21cm of fresh flakes since 1 September and there’s more on the way with light snowfalls expected around 20 September.
  
  
• Spring into Action at Perisher! -- 8 September 2009
  8cm of fresh dry flakes settled across the mid to upper slopes overnight with 3cm in the village; adding to the good base, plus there is more on the way. Make the most of these awesome spring conditions and join in the fun and frivolity of Perisher’s annual Spring Carnival, which will continue ‘til the 20 September providing family entertainment for guests, live music, fireworks, plus much, much more.
  
  
• Springtime at Perisher! -- 3 September 2009
  Spring is an exciting time to be in Perisher! Typically, cold crisp mornings are followed by beautiful clear afternoons, perfect to get active or simply relax and enjoy. At present there is an excellent cover of snow across the open trails for snow riding, so get out there and get amongst it!
  
  
• The Snow Just Keeps on Falling! -- 1 September 2009
  Perisher has received 13cm of fresh flakes over the past 24 hours bringing our total to 19cm since Sunday. We’re heading into spring and the cover is still in very good condition across the open trails, with 48 lifts, 4 fusion terrain parks, a Rider X course and the Superpipe all open and ready for the taking.
  
  
• Snowy August! 25cm of fresh in two days -- 27 August 2009
  Mother Nature has pulled out all stops this week delivering 25cm of light, dry snow since Tuesday 24 August. There will be fresh tracks for everyone, with windblown drifts and powder pillows galore. The best news is we’ve now topped 250cm of accumulated snowfalls since the start of the season.
  
  
• 12cm of AMAZING Fresh Snow! -- 25 August 2009
  The forecast snowfalls have arrived in a big way! 12cm of fresh dry flakes has settled across the slopes overnight, with more on the upper elevations. There are plenty of windblown stashes and powder pillows to be found across the resort ready for you to carve up!
  
  
• Winter Olympians at Perisher! -- 20 August 2009
  This is the real McCoy; the real deal; the pinnacle of snowsports endeavour; we’re talking the Olympics and this is where the world’s best converge to make it happen. The very best national and international winter athletes have descended upon Perisher, the Southern Hemisphere's largest ski resort, to compete in the Australian Moguls Championships and to polish their Skier and Boarder-Cross skills in a bid to realise a life-long dream, to win an 2010 Olympic gold medal.
  
  
• Spring Season Pass! Great Value -- 18 August 2009
  Forget the flowers this spring, buy a Perisher Spring Season Pass instead! We're having a great season, with extensive snow cover and spring is looking great. For just $669 for adults and $398 for children, a Perisher Spring Season Pass will have you skiing and boarding for under $20 a day!
  
  
• Coca-Cola 'Tube My Ride'! The kids have talent -- 13 August 2009
  The budding stars of Perisher’s Coca-Cola ‘Tube My Ride’ competition seriously have talent! You may have spotted them out on the slopes this season shooting and riding, flipping, twisting, grinding, and grabbing in the PlayStation Slopestyle Park on Front Valley.
  
  
• Way ‘COOL’ at Perisher! -- 11 August 2009
  August is living up to her name as the coldest and snowiest month at Perisher! That’s right the temperatures have plummeted and the white stuff that we all love so much has been building up on the slopes, providing plenty of fun for snow-lovers.
  
  
• 10cm of Fresh! -- 7 August 2009
  We had blizzard conditions in the resort yesterday followed by a sunny blue-sky day today...it doesn't get much better than this! 10cm of fresh dry snow has settled across the slopes over the past 24 hours, bringing Perisher's accumulated total to 223cm for the season.
  
  
• A Snowy Start to August! -- 6 August 2009
  Great conditions continue at Perisher! 4cm of fresh flakes have settled across the resort over the past few days, bringing Perisher's accumulated total to 213cm since the start of the season. It looks like more snowfalls are on the way with a significant cold front expected to pass over the region tomorrow and another snow bearing system looking likely for early next week.
  
  
• A Guide to Eating at the Snow! -- 4 August 2009
  If you're out on the slopes and feeling a little on the peckish side of things, you don't have to head back to Perisher Valley just to fill your belly. There are plenty of places around the resort where you are able to get a quick and delicious meal.
  
  
• Official Opening of the Mt Perisher Snowmaking Expansion! -- 30 July 2009
  Perisher officially launched the final stage of its three-year $19 million snowmaking expansion on Monday, 27 July 2009. The project involved installing kilometres of new pipelines and 68 automated snow guns, lifting Perisher's total number to 271 and taking snowmaking-covered terrain to 53.4 hectares.
  
  
• 7cm of Fresh Flakes! -- 28 July 2009
  Perisher has cracked the 2m mark of accumulate snowfalls! 7cm of fresh dry snow have settled across the slopes over the past 24 hours, bringing our snow total to 202cm since the beginning of the season (the natural base, measured at Spencers Creek, sits at 121cm).
  
  
• Powder Nirvana! 32cm of fresh snow in 24 hours -- 23 July 2009
  Last night Perisher was hit by Mother Nature's giant snow stick, which produced 32cm of fresh snow, turning the resort into a powdery paradise. To-date an accumulated 191cm of snow has settled across the resort, that's 71cm in June and 120cm since the beginning of July, allowing Perisher to offer excellent riding conditions across its four resort areas.
  
  
• Christmas in July at Perisher! -- 21 July 2009
  Australian's love a traditional Christmas dinner, however the typical midsummer heat here on Christmas Day means that many families sit down to salads and cold beers rather than tucking into a sumptuous big feast or go skiing for that matter. Not to be denied a white winter with all the trimmings, Perisher has adopted the tradition of celebrating Christmas in July!
  
  
• Perisher is calling all Freeriders and budding Warren Millers! -- 17 July 2009
  Be part of Perisher's newest event: The Coca-Cola Tube My Ride 1-2 Aug. Skiers and boarders are invited to take on the PlayStation Slopestyle course on Front Valley. The twist is that a run (can be multiple runs pieced together) is to be captured on film and edited into a slick video of no more than 3 minutes in duration featuring music from our Launch Your Band competition!
  
  
• 17cm of snow and more on the way! -- 15 July 2009
  It's powder central at Perisher! 17cm of fresh flakes settled in the resort yesterday; bringing the accumulated total to 22cm since Sunday 12 July. The cover is light and dry, just perfect for putting in some turns.
  
  
• Tube Town NOW open! -- 9 July 2009
  Tube Town opened for the first time this season on Wednesday 8 July, to the excitement of all. Conveniently located on Mt Piper, adjacent to the Perisher car park, Tube Town has specially groomed lanes that allow fun lovers and thrill seekers of all ages an opportunity to ride down the slopes with a lift back to the top, on purpose built lifts.
  
  
• Make Tracks with First Tracks! -- 7 July 2009
  Ever dreamt of carving turns down an untracked run? Perisher First Tracks are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during July, August and September (subject to snow and weather conditions) and provide intermediate to advanced standard guests the opportunity to enjoy skiing and boarding with a select number of others on the challenging Eyre T-bar area on Mt Perisher.
  
  
• 33cm of fresh since yesterday! -- 3 July 2009
  The snow deliveryman hit his straps today dropping off 25cm of light dry snow across the resort; bringing the accumulated total to 33cm since yesterday. The resort is looking simply magical with snowdrifts of over a metre around the village and on the upper elevations.
  
  
• Fun Activities and Bargain Packages! -- 30 June 2009
  Perisher is calling all school holidaymakers - 'Head to the hills where you'll get more snow for your dough'. This week the resort's Snow Shoe Tours, Night Skiing and Snowboarding and Fireworks displays are set to make their season debut.
  
  
• The Snow is Great and so are the Deals at Perisher! -- 25 June 2009
  Now's the time to release the skier and snowboarder in you! We've all been born to rip and shred, although some of us might not know it yet. So grab your mates and winter gear and head to the hills for a snow holiday experience you'll never forget. With great early season pricing and fantastic accommodation specials available it doesn't get much better.
  
  
• Special Early Season Pricing this Week! -- 23 June 2009
  This week 1-Day Mountain Pass only prices will be discounted to $95 for Adults and $52 for Children ($122 / $66 respectively with Skitube). With lifts open in Perisher Valley, Blue Cow and Smiggin Holes, this is great value. All multi-day and Snowsports School products will remain at Early Season pricing.
  
  
• Blue Cow & Smiggin Holes to open this weekend! -- 19 June 2009
  Perisher plans to open Early Starter, Terminal, Summit and Ridge Chairs at Blue Cow this weekend for the first time this winter. Intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders are set to enjoy carving it up on Zali's and Lower Roller Coaster.
  
  
• Blue Cow to open this coming weekend with Zali's and Roller Coaster! -- 16 June 2009
  That's right Folks! The groomers and snowmakers have done a great job over the last couple of days so Perisher is planning to open Early Starter, Terminal, Summit and Ridge Chairs in Blue Cow this coming Saturday and Sunday for the first time this winter.
  
  
• Mt Perisher opened TODAY on the best snow in a decade! -- 13 June 2009
  Due to the recent snowfalls (58cm of fresh snow since Sunday 7 June) and Perisher's new $19 million snowmaking expansion Saturday 13 June saw Towers Run on Mt Perisher open for skiing and boarding.
  
  
• 43cm of fresh snow in 3 days and it's still snowing! -- 9 June 2009
  The Blessing of the Snow held in Perisher on Saturday 6 June to usher in the 2009 winter season certainly did the trick with Mother Nature coming to the party! 43cm of fresh snow has settled across the slopes over the past 3 days. Light snow flurries began to settle in the resort on Sunday afternoon and as the mercury levels continued to drop the snow guns were fired up.
  
  
• Sit back, relax and enjoy! Perisher's Opening Weekend Celebrations -- 3 June 2009
  Perisher's 'Celebration of Winter' and the Snowy Mountains of Music festival will mark the opening of the season 5 - 8 June. Catch over 45 acts playing a total of 140 shows in 11 venues. There will be something for all musical tastes!
  
  
• Tick...Tick...Don't miss out Super Pass offer expires 28 May! -- 28 May 2009
  Hurry Super Pass offer expires 5.00pm 28 May! Jump online or drop into the Jindabyne Ticket Office located in Nuggets Crossing, open 9.00am to 4.00pm weekdays until 28 May, and purchase yours today.
  
  
• Super Pass - Hurry offer ends soon! -- 22 May 2009
  Hurry, Perisher's Super Pass offer expires 5.00pm 28 May 2009! Jump online or drop into the Jindabyne Office and purchase your Super Pass today! With a Super Pass you'll receive access to all operating lifts at Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek resorts for the 2009 winter season. What a bargain!
  
  
• Perisher Card NOW available! -- 18 May 2009
  Designed specifically for those guests who fall short of spending enough time in the resort to purchase a Season Pass and for guests looking for the ultimate flexibility in scheduling their holiday.
  
  
• Perisher Card NOW available! -- 12 May 2009
  Looking for the ultimate flexibility when planning your snow holiday yet fall just short of spending enough time at Perisher to purchase a Season Pass, well we have the answer for you.
  
  
• Hurry! Last chance to WIN a Super Pass! -- 7 May 2009
  Hurry! The clock is ticking and time is running out...this is your last chance to win your Perisher Super Pass for FREE! A great initiative, the Super Pass entitles the holder to ski and board at Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek for unlimited days in winter 2009.
  
  
• 50cm of snow in 48 hours! -- 29 April 2009
  Yippee! Bring on the snow play, get out there and make a snowman or start a snowball flight. From the peaks to the valleys, a thick layer of snow can be found, making the resort look more like July than April. This week Perisher received 50cm of snow, which is a huge bonus for this time of year.
  
  
• Snow is on the way! -- 23 April 2009
  The first snow of 2009 is predicted to fall this Sunday and Monday. This is a great sign so early for snow lovers. The 2009 season forecast is looking good with above average falls predicted. Now is the time to book your snow holiday.
  
  
• Opening weekend festivities! Book your snow holiday NOW -- 16 April 2009
  Perisher's 'Celebration of Winter' and The Snowy Mountains of Music Festival will mark the opening of the new season.
  
  
• 3 Resorts for the Price of 1! Perisher's Super Pass available NOW -- 1 April 2009
  Purchase a Perisher Super Pass today and receive access to all operating lifts at Perisher, Hotham and Falls Creek resorts for the 2009 winter season.
  
  
• No excuses! It's time to book your Perisher Snow Holiday -- 20 March 2009
  The RTA's proposal to make it law that all cars must either carry and fit chains or use snow tyres all winter long from 2010 is now "on ice," Premier Nathan Rees announced recently, and is unlikely to be passed due to the possible impact on local business and guests.
  
  
• Snowmaking! The highest in Australia -- 12 March 2009
  Perisher has the highest snowmaking of any ski resort in Australia and combined with some great summer grooming on Mt Perisher; skiing and boarding is set to be better than ever before.
  
  
• 7 more days to go! -- 29 September 2008
  There is only one week left for the season and Perisher Blue is still offering fun springtime conditions for skiing and snowboarding. 5 lifts in Perisher Valley are operating including the Village 8 Express, Forester Quad (to Mid Station) and Mitchell T-bar. The PlayStation Superpipe remains open for some late season pipe sessions. Make the most of the snow we have with Perisher Blue's Special Late Season Prices; purchase a 1 Day Mountain Pass from $54 Adult and $27 Child. Make sure you get in some last turns for the season!
  
  
• Two weeks to go! -- 22 September 2008
  The remainder of winter 2008 should be a blast, thanks to recent snowfalls. 17cm were received on Monday 15 September and more snowfalls have been forecast tonight. 23 lifts in Perisher Valley and Smiggin Holes are currently in operation along with two Fusion Terrain Parks and the Superpipe, which is open for all levels of rider. Now is the perfect time to get out on the snow-covered slopes, there are minimal lift queues, super spring deals and stunning weather. Make sure you go for a ride and satisfy your snow bug before it's too late!
  
  
• 17cm of fresh flakes! -- 17 September 2008
  Perisher Blue is cruising through its 15th week of what has been an amazing season both on and off the slopes. 17cm of snow settled in the Resort on Monday night bringing the total to 28cm since the beginning of September! These snowfalls coupled with a good base have made for great springtime skiing and snowboarding, which should remain right up until the end of the season on 6 October 2008. It is not too late to make the most of skiing or snowboarding this season!
  
  
• 'Springy' conditions! -- 10 September 2008
  The 'spring-time' cover is holding up well and riders of all levels have enjoyed charging around the slopes this September. Recently we have had blue skies with plenty of sunshine, the winds have been light and visibility excellent. Why not make the most of the great spring conditions with Perisher Blue's extended lift operations!
  
  
• Fresh turns in Spring! -- 5 September 2008
  8cm of snow has settled across the slopes at Perisher Blue since the beginning of September, bringing the total accumulated snowfalls for the season to 297cm. The best news...snowflakes are on the agenda for the remainder of the week! Pete 'The Frog' Taylor from snowatch.com.au believes further snowfalls are also likely around the 20th of September.
  
  
• Snow crazy! -- 2 September 2008
  Spring is finally here and what a start to the season! 3cm of snow settled across the slopes on Monday night, freshening the cover and adding to the base. There is an incredible number of groomed runs to choose from (often over 100 per day) and 42 lifts are presently operating, accessing the entire resort.
  
  
• Perisher Blue Event Extravaganza! -- 30 August 2008
  The Salomon Rail Slide was held on Front Valley last Thursday and a world record was set for the longest ever rail slide on skis! Congratulations to Nick Breheny the champion of the competition and winner of $5,000. This Saturday is the fourth annual Boost Mobile Sno Sho presented by Samsung at Perisher Blue and you can expect to see some world record-breaking snowboarding.
  
  
• Spectacular Spring in the Snow! -- 25 August 2008
  Spring is approaching bearing the promise of sensational spring riding conditions complete with blue skies and plenty of sunshine! We've had a fantastic season to date, with accumulated snowfalls of 289cm and the cover is in excellent condition across the entire Resort.
  
  
• This season just keeps getting better! -- 22 August 2008
  The 2008 snow season has now delivered on all that the pre-season forecasters had predicted! The accumulated snowfall so far is 282cm, which is comparable to the bumper 2004 season to date, and it is only getting better. More snow is on the way and Spring is looking like it's going to be one of the best for a while, so why not plan for a snow trip!
  
  
• Snow Bliss! -- 19 August 2008
  Perisher Blue, Australia's favourite snow holiday destination is experiencing a fabulous winter season with magnificent snow conditions. Throughout July and now into August cold temperatures and consistent snowfalls have been in abundant supply. We have had an impressive 286cm of accumulated snowfall since the opening weekend.
  
  
• More fresh snow! -- 15 August 2008
  Perisher Blue has had a great season so far! We have received more snow at this time of year since 2004! Cold temperatures and consistent snowfalls have been predicted to continue right through to September. Peter 'the Frog' Taylor from Australia's number one snow forecasting website www.snowatch.com.au, believes the 'current weather patterns, indicating snowfalls, will continue over the coming weeks and another snow bearing system will arrive on the 20th of August bring snowfalls of around 10-15cm.'
  
  
• Heaps of snow and more on the way! -- 14 August 2008
  August is shaping up to be another huge month for snow, rivalling July. So far this week 24cm have been recorded and more is expected. This season the Resort has received 284cm of accumulated snowfall and the official snow depth is 150cm (as measured by Snowy Hydro at Spencers Creek). The Bureau has forecast further snow showers this week, which means there should be plenty of powder ripe for the ripping!
  
  
• Wheeeee this is fun! -- 7 August 2008
  It looks like it is going to be a great weekend with mostly fine weather, although snow showers are expected on Sunday lowering to 700m. Why not get a group of your mates together this weekend and explore the magnificent wide open terrain, the beautiful tree-lined runs or perhaps the undulating cross-country trails that Perisher Blue has for you to enjoy!
  
  
• Let it snow! -- 6 August 2008
  What a way to start August! Six days in and so far we have received a huge 44cm of fresh dry snow. Olympic T-bar has also made its season debut, allowing access to an expanse of black diamond runs for the advanced rider. A series of cold fronts are expected to move over the region tomorrow bringing scattered snowfalls, which should stick around until the start of next week!
  
  
• 35cm of fresh snow & it's just the start! -- 1 August 2008
  Great news... it's been dumping here at Perisher Blue!! We received 35cm of snow over the past 24 hours and it is seems to be clearing now. The cover is in excellent condition and consistent low overnight temperatures have allowed for regular snowmaking, adding a fresh layer of man-made snow to the slopes.
  
  
• 20cm of fresh snow and more on the way! -- 30 July 2008
  20cm of snow has fallen in the Resort since Sunday afternoon and more is on the way! On average over 100 groomed runs are now being prepared each night for your riding pleasure. The clouds have parted and the sun has made an appearance today, snowfalls are expected to return tomorrow, just in time for the weekend. With all this fresh snow, now is the perfect time to book your snow holiday!
  
  
• Huge blue skies and plenty of sunshine! -- 24 July 2008
  We have had a week of blue skies and plenty of sunshine, however the Bureau is forecasting more snow for the weekend. Very chilly nights, with temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius, has allowed for lots of snowmaking in Perisher Blue and has kept the natural cover in good shape.
  
  
• 26cm of Snow Fun! -- 22 July 2008
  The predicted cold front has moved through bringing more than 26cm of snow in the past 48 hours. The Resort has been completely blanketed in all things white and fluffy, and with consistently low overnight temperatures there has been plenty of opportunities to crank up the snowmaking guns.
  
  
• Get thee to the snow! -- 18 July 2008
  5cm of snow fell overnight and the flakes are still falling! 70 snowguns were also fired up and the slopes are looking great for some action today. The cover is fresh and dry, and there are sure to be some windblown powdery stashes just waiting to be found.
  
  
• Tube Town is OPEN! -- 15 July 2008
  It is turning out to be a great day on the slopes. Today 45 lifts are expected to operate, providing great access to the entire resort for you to explore. Tube Town made its season début today! Head over and go for a slide, there are currently two lanes open. It’s the most awesome, family-fun-loving, snow experience around!
  
  
• Powder to the People! -- 11 July 2008
  Hoorah! The expected cold front arrived in spectacular fashion yesterday morning bringing with it blizzard conditions. In the past 24 hours more than 30cm of fresh dry snowfall blanketed the four villages that make up Perisher Blue.
  
  
• Snowy Start to July! -- 8 July 2008
  The second big dump for the season has arrived in time for the NSW school holidays! 15 cm of snow has fallen since 10am Monday morning, carpeting the ground with a white and fluffy layer.
  
  
• Feelin' the BIG Chill! -- 4 July 2008
  Holidaymakers and snow lovers alike are feeling the thrill of the BIG chill as winter hits Perisher Blue. The snowfalls arrived in spectacular fashion with close to 40cm falling in the Resort this week, just in time for the NSW school holidays, completely transforming the Resort.
  
  
• 34cm of Fresh Snow and it is Still Falling! -- 1 July 2008
  The long awaited snowfalls finally arrived and in a big way! The falls began at 2.30pm, Monday 30 June and have continued throughout the early part of this week. 34cm of natural snowfalls have been added to the slopes in the past 48 hours and it has brought smiles to the faces of snow lovers around the resort.
  
  
• A Fresh Dusting and More Snow Coming! -- 27 June 2008
  Things are starting to look promising at Perisher Blue. A front hit the NSW alpine regions early on Thursday morning, which left the resort looking white and wintry. The light dusting coupled with snowmaking means both Front Valley and areas of Blue Cow are open for snow lovers to enjoy.
  
  
• Blue Cow is open! -- 25 June 2008
  Hoorahh! Blue Cow opened today for the first time this season. Revellers of all levels of ability have enjoyed schussing around the slopes. At Blue Cow two lifts are in operation including the Early Starter Double Chair and the Pony Ride Rope Tow.
  
  
• Beat the Budget! 5 ways to make a snow holiday less expensive -- 20 June 2008
  If looking for a wintry getaway destination that has it all, but won't break the bank, then Perisher Blue is the place to visit. Admittedly, organising a snow holiday can be time consuming, particularly when factoring in travel, accommodation, and booking lessons. But don't be deterred, there are ways to simplyfy the process, cut the costs and beat the budget!
  
  
• Events! Book in quick -- 17 June 2008
  There is never a dull moment at Perisher Blue with heaps of thrills and chills and plenty of special events. Why not come watch the Sydney Regional Interschools battle it out from 16 to 19 July or experience the excitement on 18 August with the Australian Freestyle Championships (Halfpipe and Moguls), a new event in 2008!
  
  
• Pure white and magical! -- 13 June 2008
  The resort is looking wild, white and wintry with a fresh covering of snow on the ground. We expect these conditions to continue throughout the next few days. Come up and check out the first flakes of the season, but make sure you are dressed for the conditions!
  
  
• Celebrate Winter 2008! A BIG Success -- 10 June 2008
  The opening weekend celebrations were a great success here at Perisher Blue with miles of smiles and a fantastic atmosphere in the resort. Skiers and snowboarders lined up at Mitchell T-bar on Front Valley eager to carve their first turns for the season on opening day at Perisher Blue.
  
  
• Feelin the Ski Buzz @ Perisher Blue -- 5 June 2008
  It's almost here! The start of ski season 2008! The opening weekend is almost upon us, which means just one thing...here at Perisher Blue we'll be celebrating all things snow with the Celebration of Winter!
  
  
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• Snowmaking Frenzy at Perisher Blue -- 29 May 2008
  Just 9 days to go and the snowmaking guns are getting are great work out at Perisher Blue! Consistently low temperatures have allowed the snowmaking guns to churn out a torrent of snow across Front Valley almost nightly.
  
  
• Snow, Snowmaking and 16 Days to Go! -- 21 May 2008
  There are just 16 days to go and it certainly feels that way up here at Perisher Blue. The resort received a natural snowfall over the weekend and continuing low temperatures have allowed the new snowmaking system to pump out more snow across Front Valley. With a stream of staff returning along with fresh faces popping up for the season ahead, there's definitely a buzz in the mountain air at Perisher Blue.
  
  
• Snowmaking 'GO' Time at Perisher Blue -- 16 May 2008
  Perisher Blue reached a milestone early on Tuesday morning with the first operation of the resort's new automated snowmaking system in Perisher Valley.
  
  
• 29 days to go....and counting! -- 8 May 2008
  There's just 29 days to go until the lifts start spinning at Perisher Blue! The resort is now coming alive and has lots of exciting news and info for you.
  
  
• A true winter scene...and 36 days to go! -- 2 May 2008
  It certainly feels like winter has arrived early after the current cold snap that delivered 10-15cm of snow across the resort on Sunday and Monday. With temperatures remaining well below zero, Perisher Blue employees and visitors to the resort have been greeted with magical scenes on their way to work as snow continues to blanket the mountains.
  
  
• New Snowmaking Guns Installed! -- 16 April 2008
  It's been an exciting time for the snowmaking crew over the past couple of weeks following the arrival of the 34 new Techno Alpin snow guns. Now it's just a matter of testing the systems before it's snowmaking 'go time' in mid-May. Not long to go now!
  
  
• Bumper Season Predicted! -- 2 April 2008
  With low temperatures already in the mountains along with long-range weather forecasters predicting a big season ahead, things are looking promising for 2008. There's lots of exciting things happening in the resort in preparation for the season ahead - read more!
  
  
• Price Freeze on 2008 Season Passes..and other news! -- 26 February 2008
  There's plenty happening in the resort this summer in preparation for the upcoming winter season. Read more to stay in the know.
  
  
• Out of the Blue Newsletter 15 February -- 15 February 2008
  There's plenty in store for 2008 in Perisher Blue! Read on to hear some of our exciting news.