Perisher ski resort has extended its season after a cold snap brought the best slope conditions in five years.
The ski season will now last until October 8 after two metres of snow fell during August and temperatures plummeted to 6°C in Sydney this week.
There is even more snow expected to fall in the coming week, cementing this season the most ideal for skiers since 2012.
Perisher, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega are all reportedly looking superb to see through an extended ski period.
‘Perisher is looking great. We’ve had an amazing season so far and we are excited to announce that the season is extending, providing incredible skiing and boarding for guests to enjoy into October,’ Perisher’s Chief Operating Officer Peter Brulisauer said.
A bevy of entertainment options throughout September are set to ensure skiers’ trips are well worth the journey.
Skiers can hit the slopes at Perisher (pictured above) for an extended period this year after a cold snap brought the best slope conditions in five years
The ski season will now last until October 8 after two metres of snow fell during August and temperatures plummeted to 6°C in Sydney this week
There will be the Red Bull Pit Stop Challenge, DC Spring Break, BrewSki Craft Beer and Cider Festival, Pond Skim and exclusive après parties.
But the fun doesn’t have to end come October, with passes available for international snow fields available for Australians at a discounted price until September 12.
Globe trotting skiers can enjoy the fruits of an Epic Australia Pass, which allows for 10 days combined to be enjoyed between British Columbia’s Whistler Blackcomb, to Vail and Beaver Creek ski resorts in Colorado.
There is even more snow expected to fall in the coming week, cementing this season the most ideal for skiers since 2012
Perisher, Blue Cow, Smiggin Holes and Guthega are all reportedly looking superb to see through an extended ski period
From November until April next year, pass-holders will also have acess to Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, Park City in Utah, Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe region of California.
A year-round ski pass will pay for itself in four days abroad, at a cost of $779 for adults, $439 for students and $559 for seniors.
Punters can get their hands on discounted entry to the 12 world class ski resorts by paying a $49 deposit at www.epicaustraliapass.com.au.
A bevy of entertainment options throughout September are set to ensure skiers’ trips are well worth the journey
There will be the Red Bull Pit Stop Challenge, DC Spring Break, BrewSki Craft Beer and Cider Festival, Pond Skim and exclusive après parties