Perfect North Slopes
Encyclopedia
Perfect North Slopes, is a ski
area and Biggest Tubing Park in America. Located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
. It consists of 6 magic carpets, 2 rope tows, and 5 chairlifts
. The area has 23 trails, 2 of which are expert, 4 of which are most difficult, 3 of which are advanced intermediate, 9 of which are intermediate, and 4 of which are beginner.
Perfect North did not allow snowboarding
until 2002. It was one of the last ski resorts in America to refuse snowboarders.
Perfect North Slopes has two terrain parks
. There is an advanced terrain park and a beginner terrain park. The advanced terrain park is lift serviced and usually includes three jumps and several rails. The beginner terrain park is tow rope serviced and has access to beginner rails and small jumps.
Small Terrain park clinics, the yearly Big Air competition(Held in the big terrain park), the Pink Flamingo Camp, and a Spring Carnival to name a few. 2011 The Travel Channel Stop by to shoot for The show Burt The Conqueror In the Indiana Episode Where Burt tried to Conqueror The Snow Tubing Slush Pit at the Annual Spring Carnival. Perfect North has also been on MTV's Teen Mom Where Amber Stop by with friends for some Tubing.
Skiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
area and Biggest Tubing Park in America. Located in Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. It consists of 6 magic carpets, 2 rope tows, and 5 chairlifts
Chairlift
An elevated passenger ropeway, or chairlift, is a type of aerial lift, which consists of a continuously circulating steel cable loop strung between two end terminals and usually over intermediate towers, carrying a series of chairs...
. The area has 23 trails, 2 of which are expert, 4 of which are most difficult, 3 of which are advanced intermediate, 9 of which are intermediate, and 4 of which are beginner.
Resort History
Perfect North was formed by the Perfect Family and others in 1980. Initially funded by the sale of cattle by Clyde & Ella Mae Perfect, it began with 2 handle tows and a rope tow on two ski runs on the "big" hill, as well as 2 rope tows on the bunny slope. In 1984, a chair was added where the "big" rope tow was, and another chair was added in 1985. In 1987, Perfect North added their third chairlift, which added one blue square and two black diamond ski runs. Eventually, they added two more chairs, including their 5th chair, which opened up 4 new ski runs.Perfect North did not allow snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
until 2002. It was one of the last ski resorts in America to refuse snowboarders.
Activities
The Perfect North Slopes lodge has 3 sections: east, west, and main. The west lodge is the original lodge. The main lodge and the East Lodge are later editions. The first story of the main lodge has a small cafeteria. On the second story of the east lodge, there is a small skiing and snowboarding shop. Adjacent to the main ski area is The biggest tubing park in the USA which includes 3 sections The Express Lines, Super Lanes and Regular Lanes for a Grand total of 25 lines (10 for express, 10 for regular, and 5 for Super Lanes).Perfect North Slopes has two terrain parks
Terrain park
A terrain park is an outdoor area that contains terrain that allows skiers and snowboarders to perform tricks. Terrain parks have their roots in skateparks and many of the features are common to both. One of the first in-bounds terrain parks was the "Snowboard Park" built in 1990 at the Vail...
. There is an advanced terrain park and a beginner terrain park. The advanced terrain park is lift serviced and usually includes three jumps and several rails. The beginner terrain park is tow rope serviced and has access to beginner rails and small jumps.
Events
Perfect North hosts an abundance of local competitions and clinics throughout the season. Some of the events usually hosted are:Small Terrain park clinics, the yearly Big Air competition(Held in the big terrain park), the Pink Flamingo Camp, and a Spring Carnival to name a few. 2011 The Travel Channel Stop by to shoot for The show Burt The Conqueror In the Indiana Episode Where Burt tried to Conqueror The Snow Tubing Slush Pit at the Annual Spring Carnival. Perfect North has also been on MTV's Teen Mom Where Amber Stop by with friends for some Tubing.
