Blog posts from 2012
Whakapapa's Resource Consent Application is receiving submissions now!
Posted on 6 November 2012
Submission are being received until 4pm, Wednesday 5th December 2012.
It's snowing and it's November!!
Posted on 4 November 2012
The blue sky is trying to beat the cloud!! It is starting to clear here at Turoa for the last day of the 2012 winter season. We hope you can join us today the skiing and riding will be epic. What are you waiting for?
Another glorious day on the majestic Mt Ruapehu......
Posted on 1 November 2012
3 days to go to get your last skiing or snowboarding fix for the 2012 winter! Turoa closes on the 4th November. We will finish on a high with the Ripcurl Big Air on Saturday 3rd!
Another glorious day on the majestic Mt Ruapehu......
Posted on 1 November 2012
3 days to go to get your last skiing or snowboarding fix for the 2012 winter! Turoa closes on the 4th November. We will finish on a high with the Ripcurl Big Air on Saturday 3rd!
Only 5 days left of the season...don't miss out!
Posted on 30 October 2012
Come and join us for the final week of the 2012 season - blue skies, sunshine, great snow conditions and the Ripcurl Big Air on Saturday - it's gonna be a good one!
And the gorgeous Spring days just keep on coming!
Posted on 27 October 2012
It's yet another stunning day here at Turoa - perfect for the ladies on the Mission WOW backcountry tour today and competitors in the Peak to Powderkeg this afternoon
Let's do it all again today - Blue skies again at Turoa........
Posted on 25 October 2012
Another great day here at Turoa; spring skiing and riding at it's best. Lifts will open at 10.am till 4.pm. Where else would you rather be today?
Nothing but blue skies!!
Posted on 24 October 2012
It is a stunning morning at Turoa this morning. Spring is back on and the forecast is looking good for the rest of the week.........you deserve a day off on the sun
Turoa is looking good tomorrow......
Posted on 23 October 2012
The forecast is looking great tomorrow for Turoa, the weather man is saying "fine and frosty". Let's hope he is right......It will be a goodie!!!
That's all folks from Whakapapa.........
Posted on 22 October 2012
That's all folks! Whakapapa's last day of operation was meant to be today, unfortunatley Mother nature had other ideas and we are closed today.
The ski areas might be closed today, but there is still loads to do around the Ruapehu region........
Posted on 21 October 2012
Mother nature may have put a stop to skiing and riding fun today - but there are still loads of fun alternate activities you can do today
Blue Skies are emerging.....
Posted on 20 October 2012
From a very murky, cloudy, morning we now have some fabulous blue sky and sunshine on offer! The winds are still a bit high at Whakapapa - lets hope this drops back. Turoa is looking good, the visibility has cleared. Should be a great day!
Peak2Powderkeg Postponed until 27th October
Posted on 19 October 2012
Due to the recent weather conditions and the snow that has fallen on the Ohakune Mountain Road the events team at the Powderhorn Chateau have postponed the event with safety in mind....you now have an extra week of training up your sleeve!
Start dancing for sunshine!
Posted on 17 October 2012
Mother nature seems to have flicked the winter switch and there is snow forecast on Thursday and Friday...... time to start the sunshine dances now!
Start dancing for sunshine!
Posted on 17 October 2012
Mother nature seems to have flicked the winter switch and there is snow forecast on Thursday and Friday...... time to start the sunshine dances now!
Fresh snow waiting for the next open day
Posted on 15 October 2012
It looks like we have a mixed bag of weather ahead for the rest of the week with some fine breaks expected tomorrow - fingers crossed Mother Nature goes easy on us!
A blustery old day at Whakapapa and Turoa
Posted on 13 October 2012
but don't despair, there is snow in the forecast. Watch the weather and come when you can, the spring skiing and riding is fantastic.....
Winter is back!!
Posted on 7 October 2012
Both Turoa and Whakapapa Ski Areas received 10 - 15 cm's of fresh dry light fluffy snow yesterday and overnight.......
Spring fun....
Posted on 6 October 2012
We have just 4 events left for the 2012 season. - Tons of fun it is time to get amongst them....
Hey Kid's guess who is coming to Turoa today??
Posted on 5 October 2012
The "Wonkey Donkey" thats who!! Craig Smith aka "The Wonkey Donkey" is launching his new book and song Kaha the Kea.....
Hey Kid's guess who is coming to Turoa today??
Posted on 5 October 2012
The "Wonkey Donkey" thats who!! Craig Smith aka "The Wonkey Donkey" is launching his new book and song Kaha the Kea.....
It's snowing again!!
Posted on 4 October 2012
The snow just keeps on coming! It is snowing again on the upper mountain at both Turoa and Whakapapa Ski Areas.
2013 Season Passes coming soon
Posted on 1 October 2012
2013 Season Passes will be on sale soon, keep an eye on our website for the latest offer.......
Another day in Paradise.....
Posted on 30 September 2012
Both Turoa and Whakapapa are basking in glorious sunshine today! Another fantastic spring day on offer...... quick get your gear on and go!!!
Where else would you rather be in spring?
Posted on 29 September 2012
Mt Ruapehu is boasting some of the best spring skiing and riding in the country! Both Turoa and Whakapapa have snow bases of over 2 metres on the upper mountain.......
There is only one word for today..... STUNNING!!
Posted on 22 September 2012
A fantastic spring day on offer for you today. There is no place you should rather be than right here.......
Nothing but Blue Skies........
Posted on 19 September 2012
What a great couple of days we are having...... Blue skies, light winds and it doesn't finish here
The legendary Peak to Powderkeg date has been changed.......
Posted on 16 September 2012
The new date for the Peak to Powderkeg is now the 20th October. It is the 20th a aniversary of this event so we are giving you more time to train!
More snow on it's way......
Posted on 15 September 2012
The weather forecasts tell us there is snow in the forecast Sunday and Monday then looking good into next week.....
More snow on it's way......
Posted on 15 September 2012
The weather forecasts tell us there is snow in the forecast Sunday and Monday then looking good into next week.....
Day 2 of the Mt Ruapehu Xtreme Comp is on.....
Posted on 14 September 2012
The competitors are preparing for another exhilarating day of skiing and riding the Pinnacles. An awesome event to watch whilst having lunch at the Knoll Ridge Chalet......
Day 2 of the Mt Ruapehu Xtreme Comp is on.....
Posted on 14 September 2012
The competitors are preparing for another exhilarating day of skiing and riding the Pinnacles. An awesome event to watch whilst having lunch at the Knoll Ridge Chalet......
It's Bluebird!
Posted on 13 September 2012
Today is looking fantastic at both Turoa and Whakapapa today. Fresh snow and blue skies...we can't wipe the smiles from our faces!
It's Bluebird!
Posted on 13 September 2012
Today is looking fantastic at both Turoa and Whakapapa today. Fresh snow and blue skies...we can't wipe the smiles from our faces!
Tomorrow is looking good.......
Posted on 12 September 2012
The Metservice are telling us this storm is clearing and sunshine is on it's way!!
Get ready for some midweek freshies...
Posted on 10 September 2012
Mother Nature has decided to gift us with a fresh topup of snow, just in time for Spring and the Xtreme Comp this week!
An Update on the Jumbo T-Bar
Posted on 6 September 2012
We have reviewed the operation of the Jumbo T-bar for the 2012 winter and made a decision not to operate this facility for the balance of the season.
Turoa at 2 Metres, Whakapapa so close we can smell it!!
Posted on 5 September 2012
The snow keeps on coming, although Mother Nature was a little late with the goods this year she is delivering now.....
Storm a-brewin!
Posted on 3 September 2012
Things could be looking a whole lot whiter by this time tomorrow...
More snow on it's way........
Posted on 2 September 2012
Great news!! Snow is forecast on Monday and Tuesday all the way down to 1200m......
Two sides of the coin - Turoa or Whakapapa you can't go wrong!
Posted on 1 September 2012
Another stunning morning here at Mt Ruapehu, blue skies light winds fantastic snow cover.......
Can this week get any better.......
Posted on 29 August 2012
Winter just keeps on coming! Two days of snow and poor weather on Monday and Tuesday gave way to absolutely stunning conditions today.
Miles of Smiles!
Posted on 25 August 2012
A beautiful day here on Mt Ruapehu today. Turoa and Whakapapa ski areas are basking in sunshine.....
Miles of Smiles!
Posted on 25 August 2012
A beautiful day here on Mt Ruapehu today. Turoa and Whakapapa ski areas are basking in sunshine.....
The Best Snow Conditions in the Country and we have them......
Posted on 19 August 2012
It is sooooo much fun right now at Turoa and Whakapapa. The snow that has fallen has bosted our snow cover and we are all systems go!!
We are business as usual........
Posted on 7 August 2012
There may have been an eruption on Mt Tongariro but this has not affected us and we are business as usual......
We are business as usual........
Posted on 7 August 2012
There may have been an eruption on Mt Tongariro but this has not affected us and we are business as usual......
Icebreaker Ladies Weeks are all go!
Posted on 3 August 2012
The Icebreaker Ladies Weeks are all go at turoa this week and start at Whakapapa next week on Monday 6th August.
Icebreaker Ladies Weeks are all go!
Posted on 3 August 2012
The Icebreaker Ladies Weeks are all go at turoa this week and start at Whakapapa next week on Monday 6th August.
The Air Bag has made it's debut!
Posted on 21 July 2012
The eagerly anticipated Air Bag opened today at Turoa
The Air Bag has made it's debut!
Posted on 21 July 2012
The eagerly anticipated Air Bag opened today at Turoa
The Nga Wai Heke is OPEN!!
Posted on 7 July 2012
The eagerly anticipated Nga Wai Heke Chairlift is OPEN! There were smiles all round........
Facility Update......
Posted on 28 June 2012
Winter has arrived in just a few short days and our crews are working around the clock to prepare the ski areas
Elliott has got the car!!
Posted on 27 June 2012
Elliott Powell our lucky "Share the Love" competition winner has got his Subaru XV....
Whakapapa is now open too!
Posted on 23 June 2012
Whakapapa opened today which now means that Mt Ruapehu is now all go on both sides!
Whakapapa is now open too!
Posted on 23 June 2012
Whakapapa opened today which now means that Mt Ruapehu is now all go on both sides!
The Snow Bases are Building
Posted on 15 June 2012
We have had snow overnight at both Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas.....
The Snow Bases are Building
Posted on 15 June 2012
We have had snow overnight at both Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas.....
The Snow Bases are Building
Posted on 15 June 2012
We have had snow overnight at both Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas.....
Turoa Proposed opening date - Saturday 16th June
Posted on 12 June 2012
After a review of our current snowcover at Turoa we do not expect to open any upper mountain trails for skiing or boarding, however
The winner of the "Share the Love" Competition is.........
Posted on 7 June 2012
The Winner of the "Share the Love" competition is....... Que drum roll........
Winter is so close we can almost see it!
Posted on 1 June 2012
Winter is so close we can almost see it! Snowmaking began last night at Whakapapa in Happy Valley. The chairs have been flown up to the Nga Wai Heke
Winter set up continues....
Posted on 22 May 2012
Today we are flying snowguns into position today at Whakapapa...
THe clouds have parted........
Posted on 17 May 2012
The clouds have parted at both Turoa and Whakapapa this morning..........
It is Snowing!!
Posted on 15 May 2012
It has just started snowing at both Tuoa and Whakapapa Ski Areas..
Not long to go now
Posted on 9 May 2012
Turoa Ski Area opens on 16th June and Whakapapa Ski Area opens on 23rd June