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Posted: 07 Jul 2009 23:24      quote | report

Anyone keen to go down midweek to Turoa to avoid the crazy weekend crowds. Will split accommodation and petrol cost equally depending on the number of people travelling down. I drive a fancy V8 with leather seats so preferably if you have a 4WD or car it would be better or I can use my wife's Caldina wagon that will fit 3 humans + gears comfortably. Contact Merv 021-72 95 72

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 18:28      quote | report

Yeah Im on to arrange something will shout you after school hols'............

Posted: 10 Jul 2009 7:15      quote | report

Is that you Uncle Bully?

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 10:48      quote | report

I'll be keen to carpool weekends, got a slow, noisy but economic 4wd! Can take possibly 2-3 others.

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 12:15      quote | report

I'm keen on a carpool to either Turoa or Whakapapa once west opens. I've got a Mazda 323 could possibly fit 2 others plus gear without bottoming out too much. Or would head down with others and share costs.

Posted: 11 Jul 2009 15:20      quote | report

Will looking for bodies post July 20th to fit in the Hilux Surf(Deisel).Runs to Kune' and split accomodation also maybe......The 4WD takes Room 3 easy plus heaps of space for Gear. (That is if no one minds sharing with a mad Scotsman!)

Posted: 14 Jul 2009 9:20      quote | report

I'd be keen - either Whakapapa or Turoa - I drive a Caldina wagon - am happy to take my car!

Posted: 14 Jul 2009 23:08      quote | report

Powdabug: I am looking to head down next week 20th...weather dependent ofcourse...if you are keen, drop me an email maryandmerv@gmail.com and we can suss out the details.

Posted: 15 Jul 2009 19:41      quote | report

Powdabug: Mon & Tues next week is looking fine just windy. you keen to go? Head down early Mon morn, stay overnight and board Tues and return late arvo. Thoughts?

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 0:59      quote | report

Hey freshtracks, im keen to get down there most weekends and can share petrol costs. Also anyone driving back to auckland this sunday?

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 8:01      quote | report

okay guys, I am confirmed heading down to Turoa this coming Mon, leaving early morning and coming back on Tuesday late arvo (unless the weather takes a turn for the worse). Anyone keen to join me to split the cost, contact me on 021-72 95 72

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 20:23      quote | report

Hey there NO_XQS, wish I could this coming Mon, Tues! I just went down (albeit school holidays) and scored last Fri/Sat - primo weather apart from the crowds! Don't know that I can do a lot of mid week. I work full time and study part time... assignments due etc... boo hoo! But am thinking maybe weekend of 25, 26 and maybe the Mon 27 July, weather dependent. Looking to split petrol and/or accommodation costs. If anyone else is interested also?????

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 22:24      quote | report

A week too early for me NO_XQS gotta wait one more....some stuff to do mid week also. Am on for after that tho' for shure!!!! Still need a decent fall of snow......no way Im riding ice and fog again this season!!!

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 22:43      quote | report

^^^riding fog? Now that would be a cool thing to see.

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 7:06      quote | report

Never ridden fog? Man you haven't lived........

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 8:42      quote | report

Powdabug: No worries mate.
McAulay: Yup count me in the following week.

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 12:33      quote | report

3 day forecast shows some nice snow lining up over Sat/Sun ......if the weather breaks midweek it could be good....

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 15:15      quote | report

haha.."could"!

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 18:08      quote | report

dam didn't realise this site had forums... looks like i missed out on your trip NO-X, but for anyone planning future trips i'm always down. Have a really flexible schedule atm, not starting back at uni until end of september so keen for any form of trip be it a weekend/midweek or even a day trip down. I don't drive/have a car but always keen to chip in for gas/accom/food and sht like that, pretty easy going... more or less just starting out snowboarding after being on skis since i was a youngin'.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 19:06      quote | report

Hey josh, no worries, plenty more midweek trips planned for August, leave your email or cell number and will keep you in the loop

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 19:12      quote | report

might go down for sat, sun if i can get accom.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 19:37      quote | report

Im tempted for the weekend myself as the conditions could be primo.....just the frenzied madness of the weekend lift lines..gharrr.... ..

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 20:31      quote | report

i find that several of the lifts are uncrowded, just the express and giant that get zooed out.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 21:42      quote | report

sweet NO_X can email me at slash_and_his_snakepit@hotmail.com or 021-1645297, can add me on facebook if you use just send an email through.

on another note just ordered my 3kg of snow wax so should be arriving soon... enough to last a few years i reckon

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 22:16      quote | report

might go for a daytrip sat or sun, if anyone wants a lift down to ruapehu.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 22:23      quote | report

I'm contemplating this weekend and possibly the Monday... but prolly make decision tomorrow/Thurs - providing I can get accommodation. I just joined a Lodge but am waitlisted for membership but I can book in as member but pay non-member rates which is still pretty good and includes 3 meals. The downside is that they expect you to confirm the Monday prior to the weekend - so I thought I'd take my chances if I decide to go and see if I can get in - if I can't lesson learned and next time maybe book in earlier.. blah blah. Not sure the weather maps are looking that flash for the weekend though.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 22:24      quote | report

Day trip could work.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 22:45      quote | report

Actually this weekend is looking very do able.....hrmmmm....lets see what Friday brings....

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 22:47      quote | report

Im thinking drive down early Sunday (very early) and do Mon and poss Tue if the weather maps hold steady ....decide last minute (Friday/Sat)... . Pray for snow.......

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 14:36      quote | report

I am with you on that McAulay

Posted: 22 Jul 2009 15:24      quote | report

When you make up your minds post it here snowpool [snowpool.org.nz]

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 11:09      quote | report

well i am keen for a day trip for sat or sun this weekend, from auckland to whakak or turoa if anyone is keen.
Leaving from North shore 4 am ish, estimate costs as $ 37 for 1 person, $ 25 for 2, $19 for 3.

Would be keen for a weekend trip but havent got any accommodation

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 14:11      quote | report

Freshtracks: where on the north shore are you?

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 14:31      quote | report

Keen to do Sun/Mon and poss Tuesday (if stays good).

[b]Will make a call Sat morning:

When: Leave Auckland CBD Sunday 3- 4am sharpish load up on coffee and hit Mac D's on way for brekky'.

To Ohakune: Accomodation from Sunday onwards is easy, I can arrange from 50$ per night to 120 upwards depending on how many and where we stay (should average out at $50 a night easy).

Transport: Hilux 4WD Diesel, can take 3 passengers with gear easy.$50 to fill tank.

Can pick up people within CBD area or en-route.

email me at: ewanf(at)orcon.net.nz if keen

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 14:56      quote | report

Milford

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 15:32      quote | report

Freshtracks: Is that Chris?

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 15:48      quote | report

er no!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 16:14      quote | report

Freshtracks: Sorry
McAuley: Your plan sounds good but I can only take the Monday off work. I'm definitely going - probably early Sun am returning Mon pm. Am waiting on Sat night accom confirmation -in which case will leave early Sat am. Don't know if that's of any use to any one.

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 16:19      quote | report

dont be sorry! who is this chris person!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 16:19      quote | report

No worries Fresh'..... Tuesdau is really just an outsider as the weather usually closes in quick. Sat Im not so keen on 2 weekend days.....too much o' the madness but if we get a good drop tommorow who knows....I'll keep watching the reports.

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 17:39      quote | report

Chris is a good sort! In your earlier post you said you "got a slow, noisy but economic 4wd" - when you said you were in Milford - I thought you might be him! But that was me adding up 1+1 and getting 3! I can usually put my foot in my mouth on occasion too!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 18:02      quote | report

well i do have a slow (100km cruising, 135km max) noisy (diesel engine chatter) economical (35mpg) 4wd!

Adrian here (in case i know chris)!!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 18:08      quote | report

slow/noisy/economical 4wd!!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 20:03      quote | report

Sweet as..... Nothing wrong with slow, noisy and economical... I'm not into breaking any speed records to get down there or back for that matter! Cruising is good! My trusty toyota 2.0L doesn't have any guts but does the job time and time again!

Posted: 23 Jul 2009 20:38      quote | report

Oh my daihatsu has good torque but is not an overtaking subaru like wagon!

Posted: 24 Jul 2009 17:34      quote | report

Right screw it ....I'm out of this flea hole of a city....leaving as posted above..^^^ .anyone on board shout/text/yodle/ring me before Sat evening (0276004543).....I'll be booking accomo' before then for Sun onwards... .

Posted: 03 Aug 2009 10:25      quote | report

Would like to make Wed to Friday but don't think I can do it. Gotta'be back Thurs night for business Hopefully next week will be a go!

Posted: 03 Aug 2009 13:36      quote | report

Just got a Bluebird text on my cell from the team at Ruapehu. Wed-Fri is looking perfect. Anyone keen to split cost to Turoa let me know. The plan is leave Wednesday morning about 6ish, in time for 1/2 day, board Thursday and Friday. Leave Friday evening, back in Auckland for dinner time. Split petrol and accommodation cost. Text or call me to discuss details 021-72 95 72.

Posted: 03 Aug 2009 13:48      quote | report

Text sent... i'm keen. Will it be Turoa on the Wednesday morning? What McAulay and I did was a 3am (carpark 1!) Whakapapa on the first day, then did Turoa the following two days.

Posted: 03 Aug 2009 13:56      quote | report

Yup, was planning Turoa all 3 days, we can do Whaka on Wed but I never liked Whaka but if you want I don't mind spending Wed at Whaka. Can you make it to Manukau or do I need to go get you? I was thinking leaving at about 6.00am ish....

Posted: 04 Aug 2009 9:35      quote | report

Hey guys, change of plans, I was planning to leave tomorrow for Turoa and return on Friday evening but got some work stuff to complete so I am only leaving early Thursday morning (5.00am) and returning Friday evening (8.00pm).

Anyone keen to split petrol and accom would be good. Got spot for one more person (Joshbosh) is the other person. I drive a fancy V8 with leather and big wheels, so if you have a more appropriate 4x4 or wagon would be appreciated...not too keen to put chains on my wheels text 021 72 95 72

Posted: 04 Aug 2009 16:18      quote | report

Might be keen to head down friday afternoon back sunday night, if anyone keen?

Posted: 05 Aug 2009 7:02      quote | report

Last minute rescue...I have been set loose.....heading down as early as I can today till Friday! N0_XQS/Josh.....get your gear lets split! New snow and 2 metre base......Room for one more...call on 0276004543

Posted: 05 Aug 2009 16:12      quote | report

ok going down friday afternoon, thou that is negotiable, friday sometime! Back sunday arvo. Heading to Raetihi, thou i can make stops in Ohakune if need be. Got space for 2-3 other people. Im expecting costs to be $40 for 1 passenger,around $26 for 2, $20 for 3.
Text me on 021 1070189 if interested.

Posted: 05 Aug 2009 16:21      quote | report

^^oh, leaving from Auckland North shore, can pickup elsewhere south if nottoo far off the motorway.

Posted: 05 Aug 2009 20:46      quote | report

im heading to the huts on whakapapa friday nite got a 8seater 4wd van hav 3 seats left 02102285697

Posted: 13 Aug 2009 18:25      quote | report

heading to turoa, sat arvo, back sunday arvo. if anyones keen.

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 19:56      quote | report

Anyone interested in sharing transport from the north for a piece of this weekend - maybe fri-sat?

Posted: 18 Aug 2009 21:12      quote | report

dude hopefully i am going down friday arvo, back midday sunday. Gotta leave by the time to get back for work on sunday night

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 22:09      quote | report

yep freshie, could do that.
give me a call if you want. 094385659 - Zane