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Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Perisher Resort was formerly known as...
Perisher Blue
Perisher Yellow
Perisher Green
Perisher is the most visited snow sports destination in...
the world
the southern hemisphere
the northern hemisphere
How much skiable terrain does Perisher have?
2km2
12km2
22km2
220km2
Where and when did skiing in Australia first take place?
Kiandra in 1861
Kiandra in 1961
Kiama in 1861
Kiama in 1961
The skitube is an efficient and environmentally friendly form of transport at Perisher. It is a rack rail system which was designed in...
Switzerland
Sweden
Spain
South Africa
How long does the skitube run?
1.6 km
3.6 km
6.3 km
Perisher Resort is an amalgamation of 4 distinct villages. What are they?
Perisher, Guthega, Smiggin Holes and Blue Cow
Perisher, Guthega, Smiggin Holes and Yellow Cow
Perisher, Charlotte Pass, Mt Hotham and Blue Cow
Perisher, Smiggin Holes, Mt Hotham and Blue Cow
Identify the TWO Indigenous groups which we associate with the Sub Alpine and Alpine regions around Perisher?
Walgal and Ngarigo
Eora and Walgal
Eora and Ngarigo
What % of visitors to NSW alpine resorts come from outside the State of NSW?
7%
27%
73%
Perisher and the KNP is located in what part of NSW?
South Eastern
North Western
South Western
North Eastern
Jindabyne, with 2629 people (2016 Census), is located approximately 30km from Perisher. Would Jindabyne be classified as a Regional Centre or Small Town according to ABS definitions?
Small Town
Regional Centre
Which 2 cities represent the TWO most significant markets for Perisher?
Melbourne and Sydney
Melbourne and Canberra
Sydney and Canberra
How many hours drive from Sydney is Perisher?
3 hours
6 hours
12 hours
Three quarters (75%) of the snow sports market in Australia is under the age of....
22
35
48
62
Which of these is a misconception about Aussie skifields such as Perisher?
Aussie skifields are not as high as overseas resorts like Whistler
Aussie skifields are not as steep as overseas resorts like Whistler
Aussie skifields are not as crowded as overseas resorts like Whistler
What are the mean daily min and max temps for July in Perisher?
Min: -5ºC Max: 2.4ºC
Min: -15ºC Max: 12.4ºC
Min: -10ºC Max: 7.4ºC
In 2015, Perisher was acquired (bought) by a large American Company called...
Aspen for $177 million
Vail for $177 million
Fail for $177 million
Gale for $177 million
Why is infrastructure development challenging at Perisher?
It's very cold all year round
It's located in a remote, mountainous area with limited access
It's not allowed to upgrade due to the heritage listing of buildings
Perisher has been internationally recognised as a biopshere reserve by....
WHO
WWF
UNESCO
Oxfam
What is the only animal in Australia confined to elevations above the snow line?
Broad toothed rat
Crown of Thorns Starfish
Mountain Pygmy Possum
Rock Wallaby
Which of the following is TRUE about Perisher's (and KNP's) vegetation communities?
They have a short window for growth and take 300-700 years to reach full maturity
They have a short window for growth and take 30-70 years to reach full maturity
They have a long window for growth and take 700-900 years to reach full maturity
What is Perisher's annual precipitation?
200mm
1200mm
2000mm
Where is water drawn from for snow making in Perisher?
Snowy River
Snowy Hydro Aquaducts
Murray River
What bearing is Thredbo from Perisher?
50º
130º
230º
330º
What direction is Perisher from Jindayne?
WSW
ESE
WNW
NW
Which organisation is responsible for the care, control and management of the NSW alpine resort areas?
NPWS
NBC
NFI
NRA
According to the CSIRO and the BOM, Perisher's snow season will be cut short anywhere between...
20-55 days under a low risk climate change scenario
2-5 days under a low risk climate change scenario
12-33 days under a low risk climate change scenario
Vail Resorts (Perisher's parent company) plans to achieve zero net emissions in operations by what year?
2025
2030
2040
2050
What does Perisher's 'Epic Promise' refer to?
a zero carbon emissions footprint
a quality day of skiing regardless of the environmental conditions
your money back if you are not happy with your Perisher experience
What does ESD stand for?
Environmentally Sustainable Directives
Ecologically Sustainable Development
Ecologically Sound Directives
Identify ONE internal linkage of an economic enterprise (Perisher)
Its workforce of 1200 seasonal and 140 full time (year round) staff
the competition posed by Whistler and Aspen from Overseas
What is the process of maintaining the quality of ski slopes through the smoothing and shaping of snow known as?
Looming
Grooming
Booming
Vrooming
Optimum snow occurs when...
temps are -1ºC and humidity is 30%
temps are -10ºC and humidity is 80%
temps are 6ºC and humidity is 10%
temps are -1ºC and humidity is 90%
50% of the entire operating cost of the enterprise of Perisher is spent on...
Labour
Snow making
Electricity/Energy
Waste Disposal
What is PRREMS?
Perisher Range Resorts Environmental Management System
Perisher Range Resorts Effluent Management System
Perisher Range Resorts Eshay Management System
Perisher Range Resorts Ecological Management System
