Meet Nate Johnstone, gold medallist at the 2011 FIS Snowboarding World Championships in Halfpipe. Nate finished ninth in the halfipe at the 2009 FIS Snowboarding World Championships and competed at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Halfpipe. Nate started his career at a young age riding in the Perisher Winter Sports Club under coach Ben Alexander, who is still his current coach today.
We sat down with Nate to learn a little more about his journey in the sport...
Sochi Olympic Games...
My Olympic experience was great! After missing out in 2010 getting to Russia in 2014 was just a huge achievement and one that I will never forget!
How did you get into this sport:
Through my parents. My dad has been keen on snowboarding ever since he was young, so as soon my sister and I were old enough they started to bring us down. I would have been around the age of 10 when I first strapped into a board, and from that point I haven’t really looked back.
You started your career with Perisher’s Winter Sports Club – what are some of the best memories you’ve got?
I joined Perisher's Winter Sports Club around the age of 12. My dad would do the Perisher Masters on the weekend and I would go ride with the WSC kids. I have loads of good memories riding around with everyone. That’s where everything really started for me and I learnt everything I know today! There’s too many to write down haha.
What are some of the most unexpected things people don’t know about this sport?
There’s a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes. I think a lot of people think we just go snowboarding and have fun, and I mean we definitely get to do that, but there’s also a lot of training and hard work on and off the snow to stay at the top of your game!
What is it that you love about snowboarding, and competing in halfpipe?
So many things it’s hard to fit it all in a sentence. All the travel! I have been lucky enough to experience some amazing places whilst travelling the world to compete. I love getting to do a job that you actually love and enjoy doing, and getting to ride with friends everyday. I think that’s just a few of the many things that’s so awesome about snowboarding.
What was your moment when you realised you wanted to snowboard for a living?
I think just the amount of fun I used to have doing WSC and riding with friends all the time. It just clicked one day when I thought "imagine being able to get paid to do this?", and once I saw that it was possible I went after it with everything I had!
Who were your role models when you were going through Winter Sports Club?
I looked up to the coaches at the time and some of the older riders on the scene like the Allan brothers and Andrew Burton. They were just a few of the people that I looked up to and wanted to ride like.
Who are your role models now?
I look up to whole heap of different athletes. I now look across heaps of different sports and like to pull bits and pieces from different athletes. Things that I like about them and how the handle themselves in competition and in the media. I look up to a lot of the top surfers because I think our sports are pretty closely related.
What goes through your head leading up to a competition?
I like to just stay calm and in control. I try not to overthink it too much and just let myself ride without the pressure. I always find then I’m relaxed and having fun, and that’s when I do my best riding and competing.
How do you get into that competing headspace?
Just being relaxed and knowing that I have done all the hard work leading into the comp. Knowing that all the training and preparation I did will get me through the next however many runs.
What’s a major challenge or hurdle you’ve overcome in your career?
I think missing out on the 2010 Vancouver Olympics was a huge setback and was a massive hurdle for me to jump over. And to come back better after that set back was a huge challenge, but those things in your career can turn out to be a blessing.
Recovering from injury is a long process, how do you stay focused on the big goal?
I think it’s just something you learn along the way and learn how to do deal with. The highs and the lows and learning to manage your own expectations. But doing the sport that we do, you have to expect injury’s from time to time and that’s just part of snowboarding so you can either get back on the horse or let it defeat you. When I’m out due to injury, I like to think about high points in my career and not let the negativity get the better of me.
In the summer months, how do you maintain the focus and motivation for a winter sport?
I think having some down time in summer is just as important. Having the time off away from the snow gives you time to reflect on your winter, what you would like to do better or change. And it puts the fires back in the belly that you might have lost a little through a long season away overseas. I like to do a lot of surfing and just enjoy time at home with friends and family before having to jet set off again.
There’s more to halfpipe than just being good at snowboarding, what’s your on and off snow training like?
Off snow we do a lot in the gym to stay strong and fit, so that when it comes to on-snow training your capable to throw those big tricks and take a few crashes with out breaking in half. Depending on where we are with our winter training usually determines what training schedule we are on.
If we were are coming up to a big competition we might be taking it a little easier to make sure we are in fit and fighting form, if there’s a bit of time in between events we will be doing more on-snow training like learning new tricks or grabs, and if we do take a few hard slams there’s plenty of time to heal up before the next event.
You like to surf in the summer months, is this part of your off-season training or just something to zone out?
Sure is. I think surfing in the off-season is great training. It keeps us fit and strong but also keeps us in tune being a board sport, so come time to get back on our snowboard we don’t feel all unco.
Leaving your family and friends to train and compete overseas, tell us what that’s like
That’s probably one of the hardest things to deal with in our sport. The amount of time we have to spend away from our friends and family is tough. But you learn to deal with it best you can, some days are harder than others but you've just got to remember that you're living the dream and make the most of it because it won't last forever.
Juggling your time in winter must be hard, how do you manage it all?
It can be tough sometimes but I just try to plan everything best I can. I make sure everything goes down in my calendar so I don’t forgot anything that’s coming up. And having good help and support around me makes it a lot easier.
When you’re not training or competing, where do you love to board with mates?
At home in Perisher is still one of my all time favorite places to ride, because that’s where everything started for me. I know the place like the back of my hand and it just feels like home every time I’m there. And it's always good catching up with old friends.
What’s a run you just have to do twice?
Besides riding Front Valley park, which is easily the best park in Australia, I love the runs over in Guthega! Riding down and looking up at the main range in the background on sunny day just doesn’t get any better.
Where do you see halfpipe headed in the future?
It’s hard to say at the moment where it will go, there’s so many awesome young riders coming through pushing the sport everyday. I guess the progression is limitless; it all depends on how far the next generation of kids want to push it!
When you look back on your career, what do you want people to remember you for?
Just someone who was respected in the sport and gave back to the sport as I took. Someone that kids can look up to as a role model; and set a good example and pathway for the next generation of youth.
What’s your best advice to young athletes who want to be where you are now…
Just enjoy what you're doing and don’t take it for granted because we are extremely lucky to be doing what we are doing. Make sure you give it a crack!
What was the best advice you were given, and who was it from?
Pretty much what I said above. Don’t take what you do for granted because there’s a hell of a lot of people that would kill to be in your shoes!
Meet Sami Kennedy-Sim. After two podium finishes on the Ski Cross Europa Cup circuit, Sami made her debut on the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cups in Deer Valley Resort, USA in 2008. Sami finished her 2012 season being ranked 12th in the world and then went on to compete for Australia at the 2014 Winter Olympics in the ski cross events.
Perisher: The Sochi Olympic Games...
Sami: Sochi felt like a long time coming. I had a personal best result going into the Olympics and was feeling like I could pull a great result out on the day. That however, did not happen. I posted fast training times and proceeded to crash in my seeding run. I re-grouped, and felt strong in the finals. I was in the lead before getting caught up with a competitor and crashing for a second time that day. I have learned a lot since then about pressure and expectations. I have been working on my mental game to put me in line for a podium performance in Korea.
Perisher: Tell us how you got into the sport
Sami: I first did a Skier Cross event at 18 years old. I was instantly hooked on the adrenaline rush of racing head to head and transferred from Alpine racing over to Ski Cross.
Perisher: You started out in Perisher Winter Sports Club. What are some of the best memories growing up in this program?
Sami: I am proud to say that I am still really close with the friends I had as a 12 year old doing Winter Sports Club. Some of my best memories were getting fresh powder on powder days together, racing to the Skitube platform and travelling across Australia and the World with my team mates.
Perisher: Who did you look up to when you were going through Winter Sports Club?
Sami: Jono Brauer and Luke Dean were quite a big influence to me as a young athlete (not that they probably knew then!). Having exposure to National Team athletes at Perisher had a big impact on my skiing, and my decision to pursue skiing professionally.
Perisher: What are some of the most unexpected things you've found in this sport?
Sami: When you have four people racing against each other, you quickly reaslise that anything can happen. You may think that you are a ways in front but all of a sudden you can be overtaken. You have to learn to ski aggressively and defensively to protect your position. Each track and each day presents different conditions and you learn to be very versatile.
Perisher: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve overcome in your career?
Sami: In April 2013, nine months before the Sochi Olympic Winter Games, I had a minor stroke. It was a scary time for me and my family, and it postponed my preparations for Sochi, but never deterred them. I worked hard in my rehabilitation and was able to be on snow training in Perisher late August. Since then I have become an Ambassador for the National Stroke Foundation and help to raise awareness of strokes in young people.
Perisher: Recovering from injury is a long process, how do you stay focused on the big picture?
Sami: Injury tests you in many ways - and the mental tests are the toughest. You are faced with this injury and make the decision to come back from it stronger and better than before, or not at all. It can make or break you. My advice is to just keep your eyes on the prize and make the most of the journey. No one ever won a gold medal over night, it is the story that captivates you.
Perisher: Who do you look up to now?
Sami: I keep a very close eye on my competition! We have a great sense of community within our World Cup tour and I want to learn from the best! I also follow the Moguls and Alpine World Cup tour closely and love the variety of training that they do.
Perisher: What was your breakout moment when you realised you could ski for a living?
Sami: I had a conversation with my (now) coach, who was a Winter Sports Club coach, who showed a lot of interest in my development and ability, as well as the sport of Ski Cross. We made a plan, pitched it to my stakeholders and had a shot at the big time. I am very fortunate that I learned how to operate independently from a young age and budget!
Perisher: In the summer months, how do you maintain the focus and motivation for a winter sport?
Sami: Summer? What’s that!! I guess my seasons in Perisher are my summer. Summer is spent training and preparing my body and equipment for the competition season. I am so lucky to have TWO winters and having Perisher as my base gives me an edge over the competition!
Perisher: Leaving your family and friends to train overseas, tell us what that’s like
Sami: Communication is critical. I spend about 2.5 months sleeping in my own bed because I am either competing on the World Cup tour, or training at Perisher, while my husband works out of Sydney. We make sure that we have planned periods of family time and make sure that Ben (my husband) comes to at least one competition overseas!
Perisher: When you’re not training, where do you love to ski with friends?
Sami: I love skiing from Mt P to Guthega and back to Perisher, and just exploring the amazing terrain that all four resort areas have. I am always finding new sneaky pow stashes and tree lines.
Perisher: What’s a run you have to do twice?
Sami: Zali’s!
Perisher: It’s great seeing more and more females in this sport – where do you see the sport headed?
Sami: Australian Winter Sports are so female dominant! It is great that we continue to produce strong athletes and are keeping females engaged in sport from a young age. We have more and more girls joining Winter Sports Club each year and there is power in numbers! More talent = more competition = better results!
Perisher: Is the lifestyle of an Olympic skier what people think?
Sami: Depends... This is how I would sum it up: Snow, Gym, Sweat, Tears, Laughter, Airports, and German Phrase books.
Perisher: Obviously to have the level of success you have obtained, you need to dedicate your entire life to skiing. What are your off-snow goals?
Sami: I started a company called Alpine Athletic. I work with young aspiring winter sports athletes and help them with goal setting, strength and conditioning, and act as a mentor to them. I strive to keep children active and encourage them to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Perisher: When you look back on your career, what do you want people to remember you for?
Sami: I would love to be remembered for my contributions to the winter sports community. If I can inspire one athlete to work hard and to follow in my footsteps, I will be satisfied.
Perisher: What is your best advice to young athletes who want to be where you are now…
Sami: Set goals for where you want to be, participate in as many sports as you can (and that you enjoy), and strive to be a little better every day.
Perisher: What was the best advice you were given when you were young, and who was it from?
Sami: Passion + Persistence = Performance.
My first Winter Sports Club Coach told me that quote from the great Herman Maier when I was 12 years old. He said if I was passionate about what I was doing, and Persistent with my effort, I would perform!
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Meet Nate Johnstone, Australian Snowboard Halfpipe athlete.Ski and board year-round in Perisher, and nine world-class mountain resorts in the U.S.
Guests will have unlimited access to Perisher in Australia in winter 2016 – with no Blackout Dates.
Enjoy unlimited access to Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Lake Tahoe, California in winter 2016/2017. Plus a total of 10 days at Vail and/or Beaver Creek, combined. All U.S. Resort access is subject to certain holiday restrictions.
The Epic Australia Pass includes the following holiday restrictions for the 2016/17 season.
- 25 November 2016 – 26 November 2016;
- 26 December 2016 – 31 December 2016;
- 14 January 2017;
- 18 February 2017 – 19 February 2017.
The good news is, if you want to ski or board on any of these days you can purchase a lift ticket on a restricted date at any of our U.S. resorts for 50% off the daily rate.
With a friendly, easy-going Midwest U.S. vibe, Colorado is best known for its dry, light and plentiful powder snow. As if out of a text book, our Colorado resorts average annual snowfall of around 9 metres while also boasting an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. When does it snow then, you might ask? At night, when you're resting up for your next epic day.
Vail, Beaver Creek, Breck, Keystone and A-Basin are all within a 10-50 minute drive of one another, making a multi-resort experience on the one pass a very easy and fun option. From old Victorian mining towns to the pinnacle of luxury, our Colorado resorts have it all.
Resorts are accessible via Denver International Airport (DEN) and Vail/Eagle Airport (EGE), with door-to-door transfers via Colorado Mountain Express.
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Coveted as one of the largest ski resorts in the world with more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, seven legendary Back Bowls spanning eleven kilometres, and the most groomed terrain on the planet, Vail is an extraordinary winter holiday destination. Vail's alpine-style village is renowned for its unique blend of mountain charm and European sophistication. Vail Village offers lodging options for every taste and budget and boasts heated sidewalks that melt away ice and snow and a gondola with heated seats and complimentary wifi.
The experience is exceptional, from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School to events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, abundant culinary experiences and luxurious accommodations – all under blue skies more than 300 days a year. Families will delight in playing in the afternoon and well into the night at Adventure Ridge, with ski bikes, kids snowmobile track, a slippery slope of rip-roaring tubing lanes and a snow park the size of a football stadium, all on top of the mountain.
Accessible via The Eagle Bahn Gondola from breakfast 'til night, families can drink hot chocolate and then watch the sun set over the bowls. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail's founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
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At the gate you leave everyday things behind. Beaver Creek exemplifies the ultimate, luxury family experience. The vast majority of accommodations offer ski-in/ski-out access, including contemporary boutique hotels and apartments through to Ritz-Carlton and Park Hyatt suites. Beaver Creek is built around an intimate European-style village with an ice-skating rink in the centre. Here, even simple details are held high – it's the art of thinking small.
From our elite team of Ski School Ambassadors ready to help with your every need on the slopes and in the village to the escalators to sweep you up to the mountain built with boots in mind and 3pm daily complimentary warm freshly baked cookies for skiers and riders as they come off the mountain, Beaver Creek was designed with a legendary attention to detail.
Kids will drool over the newly built mid-mountain candy cabin and take their ski skills to the next level with our award-winning ivy league of ski schools. A visit here will spoil you for anywhere else.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
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With five huge peaks, 2,908 acres, four terrain parks, 11 bowls, the highest chairlift in North America, family-friendly terrain and a world-class Snowsports School - all situated above an authentic, 150-year old Victorian mining town with awe-inspiring views - there are good reasons why "Breck" is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere.
Boutique shops and mining museums line the historic Main Street, where it is not uncommon to see a horse and cart trotting down the street. In 2014, Breck welcomed Peak 6, the biggest resort expansion in the last decade.
Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of their locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, inspiring a way of life.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
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Keystone Resort continues its focus on providing the ultimate winter family getaway in a convenient location at an affordable price. With the best family ski holiday deal in the industry, specialty children's programs, groundbreaking Snowsports School offerings and unique family-centric activities and dining options, the standard of excellence has been raised.
This season the resort continues its dedication to providing great value to families of all sizes with the world's simplest Kids Ski Free offer. Every day, all season, children 12 and under will ski/snowboard for free at Keystone.
Combine that with the world's largest on-mountain snowfort, disco tubing, and the resort's Kidtopia programming including Ripperoo's parade, cookie hour, giant snowball launch, face-painting and more – Keystone is the ultimate Kidtopia.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
Like Colorado, Utah is world-renowned for its dry, light and plentiful snowfall of 9 metres average per year. Best of all, they are nestled by the historic town of Park City, famous for its celebrity studded annual Sundance Film Festival and Hollywood residents and visitors including Robert Redford.
Who said that they don't drink in Utah?! The town is a foodies delight, offering over 100 bars and restaurants, including a ski-in whiskey distillery.
The really big news is the linking of Park City and Canyons, transforming the two resorts into one and completing a number of critical upgrades to the infrastructure. The $50 million project is one of the most ambitious and impactful capital programs in U.S. ski industry history and will create the largest ski resort in the United States with over 7,300 acres of skiable terrain.
Park City Mountain Resort is a quick and easy 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport, with All Resort transfers.
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Home to 3,300 acres of some of the best ski and snowboard terrain in North America, Park City Mountain Resort has something for virtually every snow enthusiast from perfectly-manicured groomers, to powder-filled bowls and some of the most progressive terrain parks and half-pipes in the world.
Combine our terrain with one of the world's most innovative and comprehensive ski and snowboard school programs and it's easy to see why Park City Mountain Resort is consistently ranked one of North America's premier mountains by the ski and snowboard industries' most respected publications.
Enjoy groomed, family-friendly tree skiing through our Adventure Alleys and make turns on perfect corduroy on any of our up to 50 newly groomed runs. After popping out of your bindings for the day, keep your mountain adventure going by riding the banks, turns and drops of the Alpine Coaster, or enjoy a one-of-a-kind bird's eye view of the resort base area on the Flying Eagle Zip Line.
Here’s an overview of what’s going to be new at the NEW Park City:
- The plan to combine Park City and Canyons Resort into the largest ski resort in the U.S. includes the eight-passenger, high-speed, two-way Quicksilver gondola which will transport guests from the base of the existing Silverlode Lift at Park City to the Flatiron Lift at Canyons.
- A new restaurant, called Miners Camp, located at the base of the Silverlode Lift, will accommodate 500 indoor seats and will be equipped with a top-of-the-line kitchen.
- The plan will also complete a number of critical upgrades to the infrastructure of both resorts, including upgrading the King Con and Motherlode Lifts, upgrading the Summit House Restaurant and expanding Red Pine Lodge, new and widened trails, and additional snowmaking.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
Bordering the states of Nevada and California, Lake Tahoe is one of the largest and most picturesque high alpine lakes in the world. Aside from providing a spectacular backdrop for lunch views and photos, the "lake effect" contributes to the regions truly epic snowfall, ranging from 9 – 15 metre averages in natural snowfall at our Tahoe resorts.
An easy and stunning 1 hour drive around the lake links Heavenly and Northstar, with Kirkwood positioned a convenient 40-minute drive from Heavenly. All three resorts are accessible via Reno International Airport or San Francisco International Airport, with transfers available through South Tahoe Express and North Lake Tahoe Express. You may even consider a road-trip via the Napa Valley wine country.
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High above the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is one of the most unique mountain resorts on the planet. Heavenly offers a high-energy experience like no other, with the most vertical feet of terrain on the West Coast, soaring views of Lake Tahoe and high-octane, non-stop nightlife. Unparalleled conditions are served up on 29 lifts, 97 runs, almost 9 metres of average annual snowfall and the West Coast's largest snowmaking system.
Visitors to Heavenly come prepared to go "all-in" because Heavenly is for those who are up for first chair and are still going strong after last call. Heavenly's Unbuckle Après Party brings live DJ's and the Heavenly Angels go-go dancers to the slopes for a wild party on indoor and outdoor stages.
Located in the entertainment hub of South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly offers non-stop nightlife at casinos, clubs and bars and attracts big-name musicians and comedians all year long.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
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Northstar's laid-back, welcoming California vibe, thoughtful, friendly service, incredible on-mountain experience and sophisticated alpine village offer guests the ultimate luxury ski experience without pretense.
Located halfway between one of North America's best mountain towns and one of the world's most iconic alpine lakes, Northstar is a destination on the rise. Since 2004, more than one billion dollars have been invested on-site, making it the premier snow sports resort in Lake Tahoe.
Visitors will find upscale shops, a plethora of dining options and the region's only AAA Five Diamond slope-side lodging, paired with some of the best grooming in the country, unmatched tree skiing and enough variety to challenge every level of skier and rider – including world-class terrain parks and tailored glades for tree-skiing.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
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Kirkwood Mountain Resort is one of the nation's top destination resorts for extreme and big mountain skiers and riders looking for the ultimate adventure. Located just 285 kilometres from the San Francisco Bay Area along scenic Highway 88, and a 40-minute drive from Heavenly Mountain Resort and South Lake Tahoe, its base elevation of 2,377 metres assures skiers more annual snowfall than any other resort in North America.
Kirkwood is recognized by winter purists for its snow and terrain variety and is a true skier's destination. Known for its pristine beauty and action-packed expeditions and events, winter fun includes skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, sled dog tours, and backcountry expeditions.
For more information check out www.snow.com/australia
New to Perisher? A Go-To Guide For First Timers
There’s so much to look forward to on a trip to Perisher Ski Resort, and plenty to prepare for.
From booking accommodation and getting to the Resort, to finding the best gear and hitting the slopes, we recommend planning well in advance to ensure you have the Experience of a Lifetime at Perisher.
Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a range of resources to help you plan your trip to Perisher.
Planning Your Trip to Perisher
Step 1: Choose the Best Time to Visit
Perisher Ski Resort is open during winter, usually from June to October long weekends and depending on snow coverage and conditions.
The best time to visit Perisher depends on the experience you’re looking for. Whether you're a first timer, an early beginner, visiting with children, or heading out with friends, we have some recommendations to help you make the most of your trip.
Step 2: Book Your Accommodation
There are a range of accommodation options to choose from in Jindabyne and surrounds, as well as on-snow in Perisher Valley. Choose from ski-in, ski-out lodges to camp sites, motels, hotels and self-contained apartments.
The Station in Jindabyne offers both motel and apartment-style accommodation just minutes away from town. Or, if you’re after a more premium, on-snow experience, Perisher Valley Hotel is well-known as having one of the best ski-in, ski-out locations, located less than 100 metres away from the Village Eight Express and right in the heart of the action.
We strongly recommend booking your accommodation in advance to take advantage of early-bird pricing and to ensure you don't miss out, especially during peak periods.
Step 3: Secure Your Pass or Lift Ticket
Perisher offers a variety of lift access options to suit your needs. Whether you're after a single day lift ticket, a night skiing ticket, or season-long access, there are a few different options available to you.
Step 4: Book Your Ski or Snowboard Lessons
Perisher Snowsports School offers ski and snowboard lessons for all levels. Whether you're a first-timer who needs to learn the basics or an advanced skier or rider who wants to refine technique, Perisher has a lesson suited to you. If its your first time on skis or a snowboard, we recommend taking advantage of our awesome First Timer Lessons & Packages.
As ski and snowboard lessons at Perisher sell out quickly, we recommend booking in advance to ensure you don't miss out on your preferred date, time, and location.
Step 5: Book Your Ski & Snowboard Gear Rentals
If you're a first time skier or snowboarder, there's a good chance you won't have all the gear you need at home. That's where Perisher Sports comes in! Hiring your ski and snowboard gear through Perisher Sports is a smart choice for first timer and beginner skiers and snowboarders for a stress-free and enjoyable experience on the slopes.
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