Category Archives: Perisher

World’s First Alpine Ski Club.

 In July 1961 the Kiandra ski club held its Centenary Carnival. Special air flights and charter coaches were scheduled for the Centenary weekend. An estimate of 3,500  spectators was present to witness the proceedings together with a colourful parade of …

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Posted July 13, 2011
Category: Alpine, History & Heritage, News, Perisher, Resorts
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Sleeping in the Snow

Between the time when skiing first started in Australia and the Second World War one of the great limitations on the growth of snow sport was the limited accommodation in the snow.  Kiandra was one of the few places above …

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Posted June 21, 2011
Category: Alpine, Charlotte Pass, Cross Country, History & Heritage, Perisher
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