06/07/2023
It's about time that you came for a visit to Holiday n Taupo come and enjoy our houses after your day on the slopes
We have had an incredible amount of snow over the last week. This early-season snowfall is something we have not witnessed in years. The entire team on both ski areas have had to overcome challenging conditions, including de-icing and strong winds, but we have emerged mostly unscathed.
Our Whakapapa whānau are thrilled that Happy Valley is fully open, (a rarity for this early in the season). With favourable snowmaking temperatures forecasted, we also think that the Rangatira Chair and the Rockgarden Trail will be open for your enjoyment at some stage tomorrow! Push work in the Valley is progressing. The groomers have a T-line, load, and unloads well under way. Another snowfall would help finish off this work, along with filling in the gullies in Pinnacle Valley and down through the Highway. We have also had cats to the top of the Knoll, and out to the top of the West Ridge. At this stage more snowmaking and further snow would be ideal.
Our Tūroa team are stoked to have the Alpine Meadow beginners area up and running, along with the Parklane and Movenpick lifts, the latter of which debuted today!
The crew is aiming to get the Wintergarden, Giant chairlift and the Snowflake Café up and running next. The High Noon Express would follow a little later in the month (weather and conditions permitting).
The good news is that there is more snow in the forecast over the next week.
Stay tuned for further updates here and on our social media channels. Prepare for an unforgettable skiing and snowboarding experience amidst a stunning winter wonderland!
📸 Nina Hennig, Morgan Robertson, Cory Nestorovich. Photo by Mac Madsen
