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{{Short description|Ski area in Indiana, United States}}
{{Infobox ski area
| name = Perfect North Slopes
| picture = Perfect North Slopes - Runway (4260540092).jpg
| caption = One blue square rated trail at Perfect North Slopes called "Runway"
| location = 19074 Perfect Pl Ln, Lawrenceberg, IN 47025
| nearest_city = [[Lawrenceburg, Indiana]]
| coordinates = {{coord|39.149208|-84.886581|type:landmark_region:US-IN|display=inline,title}}
| status = Temporarily closed for the seəson
| vertical = {{convert|400|ft|abbr=on}}
| top_elevation = {{convert|800|ft|abbr=on}}
| base_elevation = {{convert|400|ft|abbr=on}}
| skiable_area = {{convert|100|acre|abbr=on}}
| number_trails = 23 total [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-green circle.svg|13px]] 5 beginner [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-blue square.svg|13px]] 10 intermediate [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-square diamond.svg|13px|Blue square]] 1 advanced intermediate [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-black diamond.svg|13px]] 4 advanced [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-double black diamond.svg|alt=Double black diamond|13px|Double black diamond]] 1 expert [[File:Ski trail rating symbol-terrain park.svg|alt=Terrain park|13px|Terrain park]] 2 terrain parks
| longest_run = ''The Far Side'' {{convert|0.56|mi|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Jollyturns Ski & Snowboarding Perfect North Slopes runs |url=https://jollyturns.com/resort/united-states-of-america/perfect-north-slopes?z=14.39&x=-84.887241&y=39.145468 |website=jollyturns.com |access-date=11 May 2025 |language=en |date=8 November 2021}}</ref>
| liftsystem = 13 total (3 quad [[chairlift|chairs]], 2 triple [[chairlift|chairs]], 8 surface)
| terrainparks = 2
| snowfall = {{convert|23|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| snowmaking = Yes
| nightskiing = Yes
| external_link = [http://www.perfectnorth.com/ www.perfectnorth.com]
}}

'''Perfect North Slopes''' is an [[alpine skiing|alpine]] [[ski area]] in [[Lawrenceburg, Indiana|Lawrenceburg]], IN. Officially outside the city limits, it is one of only two skiing areas in Indiana. It consists of seven [[carpet lift]]s and five [[chairlift]]s, as well as two tubing carpets. The area has 23 trails, ranging from five beginner level to one expert, and includes two [[terrain parks]].<ref>https://perfectnorth.com/trail-map/</ref><ref>https://perfectnorth.com/</ref>

==Resort history==
Perfect North Slopes was formed by the Perfect family and others in 1980 on the land of their 200 acre farm. Initially funded by the sale of cattle by Clyde & Ella Mae Perfect, it began with two [[handle tow]]s and a rope tow on two ski runs on the "big" hill, as well as two 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 installed a third chairlift, which added one [[Piste#Ratings|blue square]] and two black diamond ski runs. Eventually, they added two more chairs, which opened up 4 new ski runs.<ref>https://www.snowindustrynews.com/articles/2020/september/rip-clyde-allen-perfect-founder-of-perfect-north-ski-area/</ref>

In 1989, Perfect north permitted snowboarding but bad attitudes and rude manners caused a decade-long ban lasting until 2002. This meant that they were very late compared to other American locations in allowing snowboarders. Three american ski areas, however, still prohibit snowboarders today.<ref>http://www.outpostusa.org/Skiing/Perfect%20North/Perfect%20North%20Pages/Perfect%20North%20Home.html</ref>

In 2006, an avalanche occurred on Center stage. It was found to be extremely unusual as the event unfolded in the Midwest United States, with entirely [[artificial snow]], and slid on bare ground. Images show that the lift towers were tilted from the damage. Due to high levels of heat causing melting, a large and heavy snow/ice sheet broke off on the steepest section hitting the supports.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/snowboarding/comments/pzl61o/my_home_mountain_perfect_north_slopes_in/</ref><ref>https://recreation-law.com/2008/02/10/avalanche-man-made-snow-to-the-ground/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref><ref>https://liftblog.com/white-perfect-north-slopes-in/ ref></ref><ref>https://liftblog.com/red-perfect-north-slopes-in/</ref><ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/skiing/comments/1h47lco/snowmaking_in_indiana_perfect_north_slopes/</ref>

On November 20, 2019, Perfect North purchased the land and assets of [[Timberline Four Seasons Resort]] in a Philadelphia [[bankruptcy court]] for $2,200,000.<ref>https://www.skisoutheast.com/timberline-resort-goes-to-the-auction-block/</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skisoutheast.com/its-official-timberline-resort-is-sold-to-perfect-north-slopes/|title = It's Official! Timberline Resort is Sold to Perfect North Slopes!|date = 20 November 2019}}</ref> The Timberline resort is on the eastern slope of the Canaan Valley near [[Davis, West Virginia]]. Timberline, and the nearby Cannan Valley Ski Resort, receives outsized amounts of snow in contrast to the surrounding areas. Timberline had fallen into disrepair over the previous several years, suffering sporadic broken lifts and other infrastructure problems. A new management team revitalized the operation for the 2020–2021 ski season.

In 2019 Perfect North Slopes also acquired the Swiss Valley family ski resort in Michigan, but did not release the information until 2025.<ref>https://snocountry.com/news-post/Perfect-North-Acquires-Southern-Michigan-Ski-Area/?postID=6351#:~:text=The%20chalet%20features%20a%20full,for%20Chapter%2011%20bankruptcy%20protection.</ref>

The company also renovated and started operating First Tracks at Ski Train Depot (an ice cream and coffee shop) though the date when they did it was not given.<ref>perfectnorth.com/first-tracks/</ref>

In 2022 a new half mile (0.804672 kilometer) trail, Ella Mae Way, was added on the eastern (skiers right) side of the slopes. This trail was named after one of the founders Ella Mae Perfect.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-21 |title=Indiana ski resort Perfect North Slopes opens this week with new trail |url=https://www.wlky.com/article/perfect-north-slopes-ski-park-indiana-snow-open/42025489 |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=WLKY |language=en}}</ref> Then in 2023, the Red Chair was replaced by a new Skytrac Quad Chairlift along with a new [[RFID]] system for passes and [[lift ticket]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Major Updates For The 23/24 Season – Perfect North Slopes |url=https://perfectnorth.com/major-updates-for-the-23-24-season/ |access-date=2023-10-20 |language=en-US}}</ref> In the 2024-25 season they replaced Jam Session terrain park with another to the left of Ella Mae Way and a beginner terrain park below it. They also added multiple snow blowers with [[Electric generator|generator]]s being able to pump 15,000 gallons per minute.

Perfect North is where the notable Olympic freestyle skier [[Nick Goepper]] got his start. Growing up about 15 minutes from the slopes, Goepper used to spend up to 12 hours a day training at Perfect North before he began his trek to stardom and he eventually competed in the [[2014 Winter Olympics|Winter Olympic Games]] in [[Sochi]], Russia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indystar.com/story/sports/2014/01/16/olympic-skier-nick-goepper-got-his-start-in-indiana/4541159/|title=Olympic skiing favorite Nick Goepper got his start in Indiana}}</ref> [[2018 Winter Olympics|Four years later]], in [[Pyeongchang]], [[South Korea]], Goepper excitedly asked "What's up, Perfect North?" to the camera after his first qualifying run in the slopestyle competition, scoring a 92.80.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://stream.nbcolympics.com/2018-winter-olympics-primetime-show-feb-17-standard|title=NBC Primetime: Alpine Skiing, Freestyle, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, Short Track (Standard)}}</ref>

==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 additions. 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 a {{convert|750|ft|m||adj=on}} tubing run.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Sh4DAAAAMBAJ&q=downtown+cincinnati&pg=PA48 | title=Amateur Sports | publisher=Cincinnati Magazine | work=Cincinnati USA City Guide | year=2007 | accessdate=2013-05-06 | author=Smith, Steve| pages=48|display-authors=etal}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|Indiana}}
*[[List of ski areas and resorts in the United States]]
*[[Paoli Peaks]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
*{{official website|http://www.perfectnorth.com/}}

{{Dearborn County, Indiana}}

[[Category:Buildings and structures in Dearborn County, Indiana]]
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in Indiana]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Dearborn County, Indiana]]
[[Category:1980 establishments in Indiana]]

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