A Fine Weekend for XC Skiing - NSWACT XC 8 July 2024

The arrival of the NSW and ACT school holidays provided an excellent illustration of how to have a great time with limited resources.

The snow cover at the Perisher XC Centre is thin, but the very cold temperatures have preserved every snowflake that has fallen. The groomers and shovellers have improved on nature resulting in skiable trails for learning and racing.

The Come & Try XC Day on Saturday was held in perfect mountain weather. 30 skiers learned and improved their skills with instructors, followed by a tour of the trails guided by volunteer XC skiers. The next C&T XC Day is on Saturday 13 June. For information and to register, use this link - https://www.snow.org.au/events/241483 . For any inquiries on the Come & Try Day, contact Wendy on 0422 240 483 or wolsen@snow.org.au . These days are always popular. If you are interested, register early.

Ready to start - a perfect Mountain day!

The Wilderness Sports Cup, held on Sunday 7 July, is the first XC event of the winter season. The 3.3/6.6 kilometre course was well covered, firm and very fast, which was challenging for skiers, some of whom were putting on their skis for the first time this winter. Emily Champion and Christoph Gasche were the fastest skiers on the day over the 6.6km course – both repeat winners!

Harriet, Emily and Alexi - Winners!

Local skiers featured in all of the age groups, including overall 2nd place winner Harriet Greville and 3rd place winner Alexi Cross; Kirsten Sharp, racing for her birthday; Bolt Forsdyke, placing 4th in the overall Men’s 6.6km results; Adrian Blake, just returned from a northern winter; and Henry McArthur, who was only just beaten by his father Robb (a situation that is not likely to be maintained for long).

Henry - The first starter in the first XC event of 2024.

Many thanks to Bruce and Ros Easton from Wilderness Sports who provided prizes for every competitor.