Perisher Resort, Australia, Will Open Blue Cow Area This Weekend

Perisher Resort, Australia, announced today, June 17, that Blue Cow will officially open this coming Saturday, June 21. This means that all four of Perisher’s resort areas will be open from this weekend: Guthega, Smiggin Holes, Perisher, and Blue Cow. Please note, however, that the four resort areas are not yet interlinked.

“Blue Cow is one of the most iconic areas of our resort and skiers and boarders will find incredible terrain, breath-taking views and a truly memorable alpine experience,” said Nathan Butterworth, Perisher’s Vice President & General Manager. “Huge thanks to our mountain operations team for working so hard to get this resort area open this early in the season. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Blue Cow from this weekend.”

Lifting options this Saturday at Blue Cow will be:   

• Early Starter Double Chair (Beginner/Green). This is a short, wide, gentle slope ideal for first timers and those building confidence

• Terminal Quad (Beginner/Green to Intermediate/Blue). This 4-seater chairlift provides access to a variety of runs including green and easy blue terrain. It’s a good progression lift after mastering Early Starter.

• Summit Quad (Intermediate/Blue). While there are some beginner-friendly options from this 4-seater chairlift, it’s best suited for confident intermediates.

• Pony Ride (Beginner/Green). This magic carpet is perfect for kids and absolute beginners. It’s often used for first lessons and gentle practice.

Additional lift openings at nearby Guthega this Saturday:

• Carpark Double Chair (Intermediate/Blue and above). This lift connects to Guthega’s terrain, best for intermediate skiers and above. However, there is currently no skiing/boarding access between Guthega and Blue Cow.

Blue Cow is its own distinct and beloved resort hub, with retail, rentals, guest services and food and beverage venues catering for all. Since the resort is currently not interconnected, Blue Cow is crurrently only accessible via Skitube. All guests with a valid lift ticket can enjoy seamless travel between Perisher Valley and Blue Cow.

Fun Facts about Blue Cow

1. It’s named after a real cow
   The name “Blue Cow” comes from a legendary blue roan cow that would mysteriously reappear on the mountain each winter in the 1800s.
2. You can’t drive there
   Blue Cow is only accessible via the Skitube Alpine Railway, making it feel like a secret snow kingdom.
3. It’s a chairlift paradise
   With 5 out of 8 lifts being chairlifts, Blue Cow is a snowboarder’s dream, no T-bars required!
4. It opened in 1987
   Blue Cow officially opened as a ski resort in 1987, the same year the Skitube began operating.
5. It’s a powder magnet
   With its elevation and aspect, Blue Cow often scores some of the best snow conditions in the resort.
6. The views are something special
   On a clear day, you can see all the way to the Main Range, including Mount Kosciuszko.

Please note that tomorrow, June 18, will be the last day to purchase the Epic Australia season pass!