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Resort Information

Snow Safety

Perisher is concerned about the safety of our guests. Please read the following information carefully, in particular the Alpine Responsibility Code. This code is an initiative of all Australian ski and board resorts implemented for the safety of everyone.

Travel Requirements

The law requires you to carry properly fitting snow chains for your tyres whenever you enter into the Kosciuszko National Park (at this time 4WD vehicles are excepted). There are many chain hire outlets located in Cooma, Berridale and Jindabyne. Make sure you know how to fit chains properly, always fit to the drive wheels of your car. Take care when fitting chains on the roadside and observe all regular road regulations and directions.
TIP:

  1. When hiring chains, first know the tyre code and dimensions which are found on the outside of your tyres.
  2. Pack a waterproof blanket to lie on.
  3. Practice fitting the chains before leaving home.

Clothing

Alpine weather is unpredictable and conditions can change quickly. Wear your clothing in layers with insulating clothes on the inside and wind and waterproof clothing on the outer to protect yourself from alpine weather. Several thin layers made of wool or synthetic fibres have insulating properties and are better than thick bulky layers. Never wear jeans, cotton or nylon as these materials will not provide enough protection. Body heat is lost from the head, feet and hands so it is important to wear beanies, warm long thin woollen socks and waterproof gloves.
TIP: Quality waterproof outer jackets and pants may be hired from our resort however due to health regulations you will need to purchase gloves and beanies.

Skin and Eye Protection

Eyes can be affected by the reflective glare off the snow, which in severe case can causing snow blindness. This can occur even on cloudy days and sunburn is just as serious.
TIP: Ensure you carry and frequently apply a very high SPF factor sunscreen, and wear a peak brim hat and good quality sunglasses or goggles.

Food

Food provides energy for movement and maintaining body temperature. Don't skip breakfast, eat a little more than usual, maintain consistent fluid intake and stop when you are tired. Do not consume alcohol when skiing or boarding.

Helmets

Perisher recommends wearing a certified ski or snowboard helmet while skiing and boarding. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to educate themselves on the benefits and limitations of helmets. The primary safety consideration, and obligation under the Alpine Responsibility Code, is to ski and ride in a controlled and responsible manner.

Helmets are a great idea and are compulsory in all Kids programs and 2.5 hour kids’ lessons.

See www.lidsonkids.org for useful information on snowsports helmets.

Tobogganing

Toboggans are prohibited on all Perisher ski slopes. However, a designated toboggan slope is located beside Perisher Valley Carpark on Pipers Ridge. Tobogganing can be dangerous and like all alpine activities involves inherent risks. For your safety please obey all signage when tobogganing. The toboggan slope may be closed due to insufficient snow depth or inclement weather. Toboggans are available from Perisher Snowsports Hire located in the Perisher Centre.

Runaway Skis & Boards

Runaway skis and boards are a danger to all. Please ensure that you use proper devices to prevent runaway equipment. Boards and Telemark skis without brakes need to be secured when they are left unattended or placed on racks. The leash can be used to prevent the equipment running away.

Signage

Perisher Resort has trail signage with symbols and colour codes indicating the relative degree of difficulty of terrain at this resort.
Green green symbol is easiest or beginner terrain.
Blue blue symbol is more difficult or intermediate terrain and
Black black symbol is most difficult or advanced terrain.
However most interlinking trails are graded green for ease of moving between resort areas for all standards. Please read and respect all trail signage including SLOW signs, area closures and resort boundaries. These signs have been put in place for your safety.
A free trail guide detailing this information is available on request from ticket offices and guest services anywhere in Perisher.

Terrain Parks and Freestyle Terrain

Perisher is introducing new signage for terrain parks and features. "Smart Style" is a recent safety initiative in North America that is being promoted by the National Ski Area Association (NSAA) and Burton Boards.

Rather than use the existing Green, Blue and Black symbols for marking freestyle terrain, a new orange oval symbol is used.

The Smart Style initiative promotes that riders fully understand the feature and the prevailing conditions before attempting any manoeuvres. This means that persons using freestyle terrain need to examine all features before use and satisfy themselves that they have the knowledge, skills and ability to attempt the feature

Concepts promoted by the initiative are:

  1. MAKE A PLAN Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
  2. LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area.
  3. EASY STYLE IT Start small and work your way up. (Inverted aerials not recommended).
  4. RESPECT GETS RESPECT From the lift line through the park.

More information on this initiative is available from the NSAA and Burton Boards.

http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/safety/smart-style/

Further Information:

  • www.snowsafe.org.au - useful information on safety in the alpine area.
  • www.lidsonkids.org - This site is maintained by the National Ski Areas Association, USA (NSAA) and contains useful information on the use of helmets.
  • Lift usage policy (below).

ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE

Alpine Resorts

Regardless of how you enjoy your snow sport, always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are inherent risks in all snow recreational activities that common sense, protective equipment and personal awareness can reduce. These risks include rapid changes in the weather, visibility and surface conditions, as well as natural and artificial hazards such as rocks, trees, stumps, vehicles, lift towers, snow fences and snowmaking equipment


OBSERVE THE CODE AND SHARE WITH OTHERS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE.

  1. Know your ability and always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects. It is your responsibility to stay in control on the ground and in the air.
  2. Take lessons from professional instructors to learn and progress.

  3. Use appropriate protective equipment to minimise the risk of injury.

  4. Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely and always use the restraining devices.

  5. Observe and obey all signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails or runs.
  6. Give way to people below and beside you on the hill. It is your responsibility to avoid them.

  7. Do not stop where you are not clearly visible from above.
    Look uphill and give way to others when entering/exiting a trail or starting downhill.

  8. Always ensure your equipment is in good condition and use suitable restraining devices to avoid runaway skiing/boarding equipment.

  9. Do not ski, board, ride a lift or undertake any other alpine activity if your ability is impaired by drugs or alcohol.

  10. If you are involved in, or witness an accident or collision, alert Ski Patrol, remain at the scene and identify yourself to the Ski Patrol.


KNOW THE CODE. IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE CODE MAY RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF YOUR TICKET OR PASS BY SKI PATROL OR OTHER AUTHORISED PERSONNEL.

‘RESPECT GETS RESPECT’
FROM THE LIFT LINE, TO THE SLOPES, THROUGH THE PARK AND THE RESORT.

Lids on Kids  Australian Ski Patrol Association  Australian Ski Areas Association  Smart Style

Perisher Blue Pty. Limited
Lift Usage Policy

Persons who behave in an unacceptable manner when using a ski lift, who place themselves and other persons in danger, who ignore instructions from lift staff, or who ignore the Alpine Responsibility Code or Perisher’s Lift Usage Policy when loading, riding and unloading a lift may have their Lift Tickets cancelled or suspended.

Alpine Responsibility Code Point 8:
Before using any lift you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safety.

Comply with the Code by adhering to the following:

All Lifts:

  1. Obey all signage.
  2. Do not load or attempt to load onto a lift when the Lift Operator is not in attendance at the loading point.
  3. Do not load onto any lift any person carrying a baby in a backpack
  4. Do not load onto any lift any skier or boarder carrying a baby in their arms.
  5. Obey all instructions from Lift Operators.
  6. If you require assistance, speak to a Lift Operator
  7. Snowboarders, ensure your back foot has been released before loading.
  8. Ensure your clothing and equipment are secured before loading and that it is free before unloading the lift.
  9. Only load or unload at a designated load or unload station*.
  10. Move to the loading point promptly.
  11. Automatic Gates Ð be ready to move forward before the gate opens.
  12. Move away from the unload area promptly.

Chair Lifts:

  1. When loading, do not hang off or hold the back of the preceding chair.
  2. Sit back in the chair properly.
  3. Remove bulky backpacks and hold them on your lap in order to sit back in the chair properly.
  4. Make sure you lower or fit the restraining device.
  5. Do not:
    Swing or bounce the chair.
    Stand, kneel or lie on the chair.
    Drop or throw anything including snow or snowballs from the chair.
  6. If you fail to unload at the designated unload point, stay on the chair, and do not jump from the Chair.

T Bars and J Bars:

  1. Always ensure your skis or board are pointing uphill at all times.
  2. Do not:
    Zigzag up the lift track.
    Swing out of the lift track (this can cause the cable to fall).
    Straddle the T Bar when riding.

Skier Conveyors:

  1. Riders must have skis or board ON while riding the conveyor**.
  2. Persons must not walk up the sideboards of the skier conveyor to help or offer advice to riders.
  3. Remain standing at all times. Do not sit down on the conveyor.
  4. No snow skates are allowed on skier conveyors.

*Persons participating in a Ski or Board Lesson, Instructors when conducting a lesson, and Ski Patrol Staff are authorised to unload prior to the designated unload area.
**Riders participating in a Ski or Board Lesson, when directed by their Instructor, may ride in ski or board boots, but only under the supervision of the Instructor.

KNOW THE POLICY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY MAY RESULT IN
CANCELLATION OF YOUR PASS BY SKI PATROL OR
AUTHORISED PERSONNEL.


IMPORTANT NOTICE

Violation of the
ALPINE RESPONSIBILITY CODE
will result in the following penalties

Season Pass Holders

1st Violation - Depending on the nature of the violation, either a verbal warning (with a database entry recorded) or immediate suspension or cancellation of the Season Pass (with a database entry recorded).
2nd Violation - Immediate suspension or cancellation of the Season Pass (with a database entry recorded).

Daily and Multi Day Lift Tickets

1st Violation - Depending on the nature of the violation, either a verbal warning (First hole punched and a database entry recorded) or immediate suspension or cancellation of the Lift Ticket (Two holes punched and a database entry recorded).
2nd Violation - Second Hole punched and privileges suspended for the whole or part of the remainder of the period of the Lift Ticket (with a database entry recorded).

KNOW AND ABIDE BY THE CODE
IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
ENJOY SNOWSPORTS
BE CAREFUL

Perisher Blue Pty Limited ACN 061 232 488