Perisher has again claimed the top spot, winning the SIA ‘Best Terrain Park at a Resort’ award for 2015. Winning this award for the third year running really demonstrates that Perisher’s PlayStation Terrain Park is the best Southern Hemisphere destination for the best skiers and boarders in the world to come and train in their off season.
Some of the names that were seen cruising around Perisher during the 2015 season include Joss Christensen (Ski Slopestyle Gold medalist), Sage Kotsenburg, Eric Willet, Oystein Braaten, Mark McMorris, Torstein Horgmo, Tom Wallisch, Stale Sandbech, Seb Toots, Bobby Brown, Jamie Anderson (Women’s Slopestyle Gold medalist), Jess Rich, Australia’s own Olympians Nate Johnstone, Scotty James and Russ Henshaw.
It’s thanks to Perisher’s Terrain Park team, who dedicate themselves to creating such innovative features and designs, which brings the big names to Perisher. Terrain Park Manager, Charles Beckinsale, who is internationally renowned for his innovative park designs and riding success, managed Perisher parks this season.
“We’re really proud of this past season where we tried a heap of new things and really pushed the boundaries. It was awesome having everyone from the Winter Sports Club athletes through to the pro’s really happy with the layout and the features that we produced this year” says Charles.
The fast turnaround time when lapping the park, combined with the largest and most current rail fleet in the Southern Hemisphere, makes Perisher the perfect place to attract the best riders in the world.
Perisher CEO Peter Brulisauer said, “Perisher’s PlayStation Terrain Park pushed boundaries this season with the best skiing and snowboarding athletes in the world training and competing in Perisher. Due to the great work the Perisher Terrain Park team has done, the facility is truly world-class”.
Perisher will again host some of the best Slopestyle events in 2016, including the Subaru Australian Junior Freeride Championships to be held in August 2016.
