Calendar of events
Upcoming events
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Work Parties
Scheduled weekends for members and waitlist members to contribute to lodge upkeep. Tasks include painting, minor repairs, cleaning, and gardening. Accommodation is complimentary, and there is time for “party” as well as “work”. See Frozen Acres for organiser details to book.
Mt Franklin Open Day
Usually held in conjunction with the ACT Heritage Festival in April. Visit the new shelter at heritage listed Mt Franklin and join a park ranger and club members in discovering the history of the area and Club.
Snowsports ACT Ski Sale
Held in May at the Old Bus Depot Markets, Kingston. New and second hand gear for sale.
Back to Perisher Weekend
Held over Easter, events include a fun run, duck race, treasure hunt and mountain bike tour.
Paddy Pallin Junior Cross Country
A Cross country event for anyone under 16, supported by club. The emphasis is on participation, and distances vary depend on age.
Snowsports ACT Come and Try Cross Country Day
Held at the Nordic Shelter – open to everyone. The day involves a two-hour lesson followed by lunch. No cost, but you need to bring your own gear.
NB: The club will subsidise the cost of cross country ski hire for members at this event.
Family Week
A week in the Winter ACT/NSW school holidays designed for families with primary-school aged children. Communal meals and a cooking roster are organised, with food costs shared.
Youth Week
A week in the Winter ACT/NSW school holidays designed for families with high-school aged children. Communal meals and a cooking roster are organised, with food costs shared.
Club Championships
Alpine and Snowboard races on a giant slalom course. Members and guests can compete (members are eligible for awards). Must be above beginner level.
ACT Women in Sport Ski de Femme
If you’re interested in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, this is for you, with classical and skating sessions run by experienced instructors.
Cross Country Ski Week
A week of events for beginners to seasoned racers. Coffee tours, orienteering, races, and other events.
Cross Country Night Relays
Part of Cross Country Ski Week, this is a fun sprint relay held under lights around a loop at the Nordic Shelter, followed by an optional dinner.
KAC Classic
A freestyle citizen cross-country ski race from Perisher Valley to Charlotte Pass. The club uses this race as its senior cross-country championship.
Snowy Mountains Classic
A series of cross country ski races, ranging from 2.5km to 30km. The club is a major sponsor and uses this race as its junior cross-country championship.
Brumby Races
Club social races where members compete in various events down a dual giant slalom course.
Kosciuszko Tour
Runs from Thredbo to Perisher Valley, organised by the Canberra Cross Country Ski Club.
Balmain Cup
The oldest interclub ski competition in Australia, with the club competing since the 1930s. The Cup consists of, slalom, giant slalom, snowboarding and cross country events.
Perisher Cup
A friendly inter-club competition, where teams of four participate in cross country, giant slalom, and a jump. Any age and ability can compete.