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Ruapehu 2010
Originally posted by: rozboonOriginally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: rozboon
[I'm seriously umming and ahhing about a Taranaki mission this weekend!
Mission off? Or the temptation too much
Depends on 3 things:
1. Weather
2. Being able to scam some decent rock-hoppers
3. Not mysteriously going to Mt Ruapehu and hiking or something equally stupid (Mt Hutt anyone?!?!)
You can get a Jetstar return to Chch leaving tomorrow back Sun for $260 return. Add another $300 for ground transport/lift tickets. Lots of $ for a possible 'Mt Shut' experience. Manganui might be a better bet
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reine de l'hiver
Or just wait another 9 days 
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: Blunt
Or just wait another 9 days
Indeed but he's got snow fever. Cure - some cold, cold snow
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reine de l'hiver
*edited 10 Jun 2010 15:47
Originally posted by: Blunt
Or just wait another 9 days
Absoloutely.....wait it out I say...still got to admire that eagerness.....Im raring to go myself
Actually talking of Cams....'Papa looks miserable right now......sheesh
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
*edited 10 Jun 2010 15:55
The Alpine Meadow is looking primo though! Even looks like it has been groomed.
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Is it possible to hike up Turoa before the actual opening or you are not allowed to do so?
*edited 10 Jun 2010 16:33
First tracks have already been claimed so i dunno why you can't go hiking @ turoa.
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
*edited 10 Jun 2010 16:41
Couple of monsters brewing out there next week........one from the North the other looks sweet from the south
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Originally posted by: atros
Is it possible to hike up Turoa before the actual opening or you are not allowed to do so?
Ruapehu is a national park mate
You can go up there whenever you want. Even when it's closed, just don't expect the patrol to be raring to come save you if you hurt yourself out there.
Originally posted by: Blunt
*edited 10 Jun 2010 16:33
First tracks have already been claimed so i dunno why you can't go hiking @ turoa.
If by claiming first tracks you mean smashing the shit out of your board on some rocks... although I dare say the cover is better now. Snow-forecast says Turoa could even be worth a hike on Sunday, if the road is open.
Originally posted by: rozboonOriginally posted by: atros
Is it possible to hike up Turoa before the actual opening or you are not allowed to do so?
Ruapehu is a national park mate
Originally posted by: Blunt
*edited 10 Jun 2010 16:33
First tracks have already been claimed so i dunno why you can't go hiking @ turoa.
If by claiming first tracks you mean smashing the shit out of your board on some rocks... although I dare say the cover is better now. Snow-forecast says Turoa could even be worth a hike on Sunday, if the road is open.
Ah thanks, just a thought. I know how dangerous it can be. I've been to Whakas when there was not snow and that was enough for my wife to hurt her ankle.
The 19th is pretty close now I guess I will just wait...
Originally posted by: rozboon
Ruapehu is a national park mate
and
...if the road is open.
ssshh... dont go giving them idea's. this is the one thing RAL do have control over.
Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: rozboonOriginally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: rozboon
[I'm seriously umming and ahhing about a Taranaki mission this weekend!
Mission off? Or the temptation too much
Depends on 3 things:
1. Weather
2. Being able to scam some decent rock-hoppers
3. Not mysteriously going to Mt Ruapehu and hiking or something equally stupid (Mt Hutt anyone?!?!)
You can get a Jetstar return to Chch leaving tomorrow back Sun for $260 return. Add another $300 for ground transport/lift tickets. Lots of $ for a possible 'Mt Shut' experience. Manganui might be a better bet
Well I'm going what ever the weather does, beats sitting at home and got flights for $120 return. If the mt is shut it just don't cost very much. Not to many rocks showing down south.
Originally posted by: kcskierOriginally posted by: rozboon
Ruapehu is a national park mate
and...if the road is open.
ssshh... dont go giving them idea's. this is the one thing RAL do have control over.
lol, it's definitely tempting. Grab a shovel, build a little ramp and play a bit or find out if I can still snowboard
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
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Summer sucks!
hopefully, if it don't rain to much. but forecast is looking good for keeping it white.
*edited 10 Jun 2010 20:04
Originally posted by: ski_muffler
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
Only if it pukes like crazy this week. Takes a lot to fill the little valleys up top and they generally have to winch-cat runs like Snowbird. No snowmaking up there either.
I'll probably be up the hill either way. There's bound to be some nice stashes to be found.
I'd say giant down will be decent but the 6 wont be open next weekend. A Whaka no more than the express down before the school holidays and that will be pushing it before a big storm.
Originally posted by: impreza50
Well I'm going what ever the weather does, beats sitting at home and got flights for $120 return. If the mt is shut it just don't cost very much. Not to many rocks showing down south.
$120 would be worth it. I'm jealous
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reine de l'hiver
check out the flyby they now have on this page pretty cool a bit of the blue line action just like the aussie cola charts but better
Topgun [metservice.com]
Anyone seen the latest Turoa webcam?
Doesn't look like there's much snow left in midfield!
Whoops, try this photo - rookie error!
a wee bit of wind and rain last night, the snow is on its way
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you gotta get up ...to get down..
Yeah I noticed that Turoa lost a bit....1 step forward 1 step back right now.........still the weekend should be good for snow.
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Originally posted by: McAulay
Yeah I noticed that Turoa lost a bit....1 step forward 1 step back right now.........still the weekend should be good for snow.
I'd say it's like 1.5 steps forward 1 back. They seem to be snowmaking furiously at the base and I dare say they were trucking snow to either the base or Clarie's track from Alpine Meadow. Plus I would say it's snowing fairly consistently up top. It's just the midfield that's kinda epic fail at the moment, but thanks to all the snow guns I would say by next weekend they'll have Boneyard at the very least sorted.
rozboon's opening weekend prediction (if the hill is open!) - Movenpick, Alpine Meadow, High Flyer and whatever the other crappy chair is. Park Lane, that's the one. I don't rate the odds of the Giant being open and the chance of the 6-pack running are slim to none, IMO.
Originally posted by: ski_muffler
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
extremely unlikely. Even if the snow comes in the next week or so, I'd doubt they'd have time to sort out avalanche control/trail safety bits and pieces on the high noon/giant/high flyer.
They'll be focusing all their energy on getting park lane, movenpick, alpine meadow and midfield sorted first. When they get those done, then they'll focus on the upper mountain, but I don't think they've got enough time.
By July I reckon they'll have probably all lifts open except for the Jumbo T.
Originally posted by: kingkarlOriginally posted by: ski_muffler
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
extremely unlikely. Even if the snow comes in the next week or so, I'd doubt they'd have time to sort out avalanche control/trail safety bits and pieces on the high noon/giant/high flyer.
They'll be focusing all their energy on getting park lane, movenpick, alpine meadow and midfield sorted first. When they get those done, then they'll focus on the upper mountain, but I don't think they've got enough time.
By July I reckon they'll have probably all lifts open except for the Jumbo T.
Is the jumbo t ever open these days?
The pessimist in me is picking Alpine Meadow only.
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reine de l'hiver
You could be on the money. Should be called a partial opening. From the archives:
Earliest opening since 1992!
Posted on 12 June 2008 at 10:41 AM
This Saturday will be the earliest season opening day at Mt Ruapehu since 1992! We will be opening Happy Valley at Whakapapa and Alpine Meadow at Turoa thanks to our wonderful snowmaking crew who have been working day and night whenever conditions have allowed.
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I just checked my pics, 14/6/2008 it was an Alpine meadow day, blue sky and we were down to Tees.
*edited 11 Jun 2010 15:10
then we didn't got down again till the 28th, when we needed chains from the barrier to get up to Whppa and down was till below the chateau
Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: kingkarlOriginally posted by: ski_muffler
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
extremely unlikely. Even if the snow comes in the next week or so, I'd doubt they'd have time to sort out avalanche control/trail safety bits and pieces on the high noon/giant/high flyer.
They'll be focusing all their energy on getting park lane, movenpick, alpine meadow and midfield sorted first. When they get those done, then they'll focus on the upper mountain, but I don't think they've got enough time.
By July I reckon they'll have probably all lifts open except for the Jumbo T.
Is the jumbo t ever open these days?
The pessimist in me is picking Alpine Meadow only.
They run the jumbo t once there is snow, but they don't really bother making a t line since few people use it.
I'd be surprised if anything besides the meadow and happy valley is going before July. High flyer is possible but the other chairs need way more snow.
*edited 11 Jun 2010 17:25
hey if Alpine meadow or Giant cafe is on and peeps are in town maybe we should do another meet and greet and beer. (for those who are keen, and don't wish to remain anonymous)
- I have bumped up the meet thread so we can suss it there....
Yeah, ill be happy with a big of highflyer action by the time im down 28th of June. Guna be another few days of chaos as the third year physiotherapy students once again invade Ruapehu.
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Summer sucks!
keen to meet all you NI crew at labour weekend except gavspad/colin and maybe edgehi if hes bringing his sheep
*edited 11 Jun 2010 21:45
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
keen to meet all you NI crew at labour weekend except gavspad/colin and maybe edgehi if hes bringing his sheep
I'm gonna hide so bad when you do. Can't have BP working out that I'm actually a newbie gaper non-AC50-skiing pleb
Internet facade +1!
yeah you guys will be suprised when you find out im really the nzski customer service rep and ride race skis when nobodies around. You will also be suprised that unlike the trolls on here i get out and have a hell of a lot of fun on the snow regardless of the conditions
I've just taken my gear out of the closet, I'm gonna wax my board today... Feels good
Originally posted by: atros
I've just taken my gear out of the closet, I'm gonna wax my board today... Feels good
Yeah its good to get your gear sorted pre-season...always gets me slightly amped!
Just waiting for my new bindings to be sent now
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Originally posted by: McAulayOriginally posted by: atros
I've just taken my gear out of the closet, I'm gonna wax my board today... Feels good
Yeah its good to get your gear sorted pre-season...always gets me slightly amped!
Just waiting for my new bindings to be sent now
Tell me about bidings... My brothers arnt even in the country yet and mine just arrived but the extra wide brakes to go with them are not even in NZ yet. Lucky im Ruapehu not down south. bloody test market
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"If in doubt, straighten 'em out"
hmmm, i might board this season eh.. can never quite make up my mind but i just cant stick to one style lol
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Summer sucks!
Heading up for a kicker mission soon, make the most of what we've got gearing up for a great season!
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Originally posted by: CCS
*edited 11 Jun 2010 17:25
hey if Alpine meadow or Giant cafe is on and peeps are in town maybe we should do another meet and greet and beer. (for those who are keen, and don't wish to remain anonymous)
- I have bumped up the meet thread so we can suss it there....
I'm sorely tempted but I've got to pack up my life this weekend........for 4 glorious months of skiing ahead
Mountain had better not blow this season
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reine de l'hiver
Well we've definitely had some more snow now....cams have been on white out for a few days.....Papa looks way better!
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Originally posted by: jedskiOriginally posted by: McAulayOriginally posted by: atros
I've just taken my gear out of the closet, I'm gonna wax my board today... Feels good
Yeah its good to get your gear sorted pre-season...always gets me slightly amped!
Just waiting for my new bindings to be sent now
Tell me about bidings... My brothers arnt even in the country yet and mine just arrived but the extra wide brakes to go with them are not even in NZ yet. Lucky im Ruapehu not down south. bloody test market
Yeah I hear you.....I had to send my new ones back.....waiting for replacements......clock is ticking.......
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Originally posted by: McAulay
Well we've definitely had some more snow now....cams have been on white out for a few days.....Papa looks way better!
What you see is ice on lens!
First hand info relayed back is that the snow came at a cost with gales expected to expose the rocks. Not enough snow fell at either side to get to excited about BUT the snowmakers are in full swing. Looks good though for mid june.
Originally posted by: gavspadOriginally posted by: McAulay
Well we've definitely had some more snow now....cams have been on white out for a few days.....Papa looks way better!
What you see is ice on lens!
First hand info relayed back is that the snow came at a cost with gales expected to expose the rocks. Not enough snow fell at either side to get to excited about BUT the snowmakers are in full swing. Looks good though for mid june.
Gharrr......no snow.?....surely we had something!
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Colin..always negative
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Ice on the lens better than rain on the lens. Glass half full
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reine de l'hiver
It's snowed heaps and it's going to be super snowmaking conditions from tonight for a few days.
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One good turn deserves another...
Originally posted by: gavspadOriginally posted by: McAulay
Well we've definitely had some more snow now....cams have been on white out for a few days.....Papa looks way better!
What you see is ice on lens!
First hand info relayed back is that the snow came at a cost with gales expected to expose the rocks. Not enough snow fell at either side to get to excited about BUT the snowmakers are in full swing. Looks good though for mid june.
so you saying its crap but good for mid june?
Originally posted by: ski_muffler
Rekon we will get top to bottom on opening again?
No, even if there was loads of snow I would say they will not have the express open on openning day only by experience - they usually open it just in time for school holidays maybe the Thursday before it. But I usually fall into that same trap and give them the benefit of the doubt and then are dissapointed.
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Winter is always coming!
Originally posted by: edgehi
It's snowed heaps and it's going to be super snowmaking conditions from tonight for a few days.
Looks like a big Anticyclone is going to park itself over NZ right thru to the weekend so at least the weather is looking good for Turoa to open on the 19th as anticipated. Midfield should be ok if they can work the snow guns hard out!
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Be patient people. The big dumps will come. It's only the 14th of June! Winter's barely kicked off.
Mark my words - We'll have at least 2 metres by the end of July on either ski field.
Originally posted by: edgehi
It's snowed heaps and it's going to be super snowmaking conditions from tonight for a few days.
Yay
Keep doing snow dances with those sheep Edgehi
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reine de l'hiver
KR Cafe looks a lot whiter than last week! My car doors were frozen solid this morning ... so cold ... so good!
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: Blunt
KR Cafe looks a lot whiter than last week! My car doors were frozen solid this morning ... so cold ... so good!
Had to scrape the ice off - first time I've had to do that in Welly for a while.
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reine de l'hiver
*edited 14 Jun 2010 11:27
Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: Blunt
KR Cafe looks a lot whiter than last week! My car doors were frozen solid this morning ... so cold ... so good!
Had to scrape the ice off - first time I've had to do that in Welly for a while.
The dash in the Subey showed 0 degrees all the way to work this morning. And the damn automatic door on the garage wouldn't close due to icing, had to get out of the car and give it a helping pull ;/
EDIT: Ice/frost on the road around the Kelburn viaduct too, could feel the diffs in the car doing things I normally only get when driving, erm, spiritedly.
hmm..still warm up here..still in shorts most of time
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Originally posted by: rozboon
The dash in the Subey showed 0 degrees all the way to work this morning. And the damn automatic door on the garage wouldn't close due to icing, had to get out of the car and give it a helping pull ;/
EDIT: Ice/frost on the road around the Kelburn viaduct too, could feel the diffs in the car doing things I normally only get when driving, erm, spiritedly.
So much ice on car window I couldn't get it down (my cunning plan to scape the ice off that way didn't work). Think it was so thick because it rained last night then the lot froze. Another southerly due through tonight.
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reine de l'hiver
Well I for one (as usual) am foaming like a rabid badger to get out of this pleace and down to the mountain....so let it snow!!!!
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"If you see a Scotsman with a cricket bat....he's not off to play cricket...."
Does anyone know how things are at Turoa? Can we expect a weekend with good snow or nah?