Perisher to invest $4.2 million in snowmaking and new chairlift

NSW ski resort Perisher has revealed that it is to replace its Leichhardt T- Bar with a new quad chairlift, that will increase lift capacity by 75% in one of its most popular areas, for the 2019 season.

The $4.2 million investment, planned for the 2018/2019 summer, will also include additional snow-making.

Announcing the investment, Perisher Chief Operating Officer Peter Brulisauer stated “news of the new quad chairlift is very exciting as it services a favourite area for many of Perisher’s loyal guests.

“The new lift will access fantastic beginner, intermediate and advanced runs as well as the famous Leichhardt Terrain Park providing something for every level of skier and snowboarder.”

By replacing Leichhardt T-bar and Home Rope Tow the new quad chairlift will increase lifting capacity in the area giving guests more time to ski and board popular runs including The Cleft, Powder Ridge, Snowy Trails and the Leichhardt Terrain Park.

Perisher Mountain Manager Andrew Kennedy added “replacing the Leichhardt T-Bar with a quad chairlift is a huge improvement.

“The area provides some of the best tree skiing in the resort and will be a favourite during the winter storms giving access to great powder skiing amongst the shelter of the tree lined terrain on Powder Ridge.”

The replacement of the steep, advanced only Leichhardt T-bar with a chairlift will allow it to be used by children and beginners providing another option to the nearby Happy Valley T-bar. The new chairlift will have the same conveyor load system as the Freedom Quad Chairlift in Guthega, making the loading process easy for all guests.

Beginner skiers and boarders will be impressed when enjoying Snowy Trails, one of Perisher’s most popular beginner runs with snowmaking installed from the base of Happy Valley T-Bar right through to the load of the new quad chairlift.

Brulisauer added “the new snowmaking linking Happy Valley to the base of the new chairlift will provide Perisher skiers with another lift and run to enjoy under snowmaking only conditions. It will ensure we can open terrain in this part of the resort earlier providing great conditions across the entire winter for our guests.”

This major investment to improve the guest experience at Perisher follows the installation of the Freedom Quad Chairlift in the Guthega area of the resort in 2014 and over $25 million in snowmaking improvements.

Perisher owner Vail Resorts is also investing CA$66 million at Whistler Blackcomb for new lift infrastructure and on the heels of US$50 million in improvements in 2015, Park City Mountain will also see a significant investment into on-mountain dining and family experiences. 

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