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Ruapehu 2010
what forecast are you looking at? the metservice says 3000m till atleast friday. 8 degrees at whakapapa yesterday.
Originally posted by: rozboon
Woot, 3 significant dates booked:
1. MRI
2. Next orthopod appointment
3. 9 day ski trip to Ruapehu in July
Let's hope the first 2 don't exclude the third
Let's hope! How's the knee at the moment? When I did mine I was told to have super strong quads and hammies to support the knee. Did that through stationery rowing and cycling. Don't laugh, but deep water aquafitness/jogging good. You'll be a hit with the aquajogging ladies down at the pool
Local Sallie shop has a nice range of flowery bathing caps.
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Originally posted by: impreza50
Well last year there was snow in early may so who knows but this 3000m freezing level all around the country needs to drop big time.
Ahh the great Autumn Tease thread.
Snow in May will not stay, Snow in June is still to soon.
None of the major southerly outbreaks before the solstice are likely to be of any use to the fields, other than to help with snow making.
RAL would be quite happy with a warm settled early autumn to allow them to get the knoll ridge cafe closed in.
Originally posted by: gary
RAL would be quite happy with a warm settled early autumn to allow them to get the knoll ridge cafe closed in.
Heard that RMCA forum on Saturday told Knoll not likely to be finished before Oct.
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Originally posted by: Jude
Heard that RMCA forum on Saturday told Knoll not likely to be finished before Oct.
Irrespective of what the final "finishing" date is, I would still expect that they will have the outershell ( windows/walls/roof) finished by July.
(but it will probably take another few months after that to do the interior finishing (Gib, insulation,wiring, plumbing, carpeting and fixtures)
+ its a big dent in the budget if you can't sell wedges and hot coffees to the punters for a season.
Originally posted by: gary
+ its a big dent in the budget if you can't sell wedges and hot coffees to the punters for a season.
And they didn't expand LBC this season as planned. Wedge and coffee sales will be well down. And Shuss Haus not opening this season. Least they still have temporary cafe which did Ok last season considering. Join a club and you don't have to use the cafes - only the loos which is another issue.....
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Ooops meant weekend sorry. Here's the link [snow-forecast.com]
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Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: gary
+ its a big dent in the budget if you can't sell wedges and hot coffees to the punters for a season.
And they didn't expand LBC this season as planned. Wedge and coffee sales will be well down. And Shuss Haus not opening this season. Least they still have temporary cafe which did Ok last season considering. Join a club and you don't have to use the cafes - only the loos which is another issue.....
who cares? the lifts are still there and turoa is better anyway and closer for me.
Originally posted by: impreza50
who cares? the lifts are still there and turoa is better anyway and closer for me.
Food and beverage sales, rentals and all that other stuff we 'don't use' is a big part of RAL profit and profit (along with the odd life pass sale) builds new lifts.
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not like they wont sell them, just wont be anywhere much to sit. The giant cafe is tiny yet they don't have any problem selling lots of food.
Originally posted by: impreza50
not like they wont sell them, just wont be anywhere much to sit. The giant cafe is tiny yet they don't have any problem selling lots of food.
True. But the goal is always to sell more and the current set-up way past use-by date.
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@ jude
"Food and beverage sales, rentals and all that other stuff we 'don't use' is a big part of RAL profit and profit (along with the odd life pass sale) builds new lifts."
Great theory!
However the last upper mountain lift built on Whakapapa was 1989!
West ridge Quad.
In the mean time we have lost Meads wall, Hut fat 2, Pinnacles Platters, Cinder Track platter and two T-bars out west (which that chair replaced)
Soon to loose Far west-T
Great theory?
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One good turn deserves another...
what is the far west t going? they should reinstall all those lift somewhere useful. One of the platters back to the bottom of the west quad from black magic would be awesome.
Wouldn't be surprised if the blyth flat cafe gets built first at this rate to try and sell more coffees 
They actually seem to have more lift plans at turoa that will open up anything new.
There was a plan to extend the high flyer down to the bottom of the south east basin.
With how hard it has been to get resource consent on the upper mt at whakapapa we might end up with the tenants valley express and movenpick 6 pack replacement first.
Originally posted by: edgehi
In the mean time we have lost Meads wall, Hut fat 2, Pinnacles Platters, Cinder Track platter and two T-bars out west (which that chair replaced)
Soon to loose Far west-T
Great theory?
Maybe they are saving up on the F&B sales - like a cake stall
Notice there are a lot more day-tripper non-skiers riding the lifts at Whakapapa (some one shelia in stiletto boots!). I'd be wanting to milk that market and for that you need decent F&B. And shouldn't diss them - probably also spend $ on accom etc. All good for the local enconomy.
Heard that the Valley/Knoll/Waterfall replacements 'definite' next summer. Not sure about putting all eggs in one basket - ie expensive chairs which shut down at the first puff of wind. But then again T-bars not easy to maintain. Anyone see the Jumbo going last season?
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new lifts at ruapehu..rumours rumours....turoa will get a big comfy cafe at the top of the movenpick/base of the express before any other lifts will happen there..say they start now the cafe should be built in 5 years at turoa....meanwhile whakapapa the rumours dont sound too good , no lifts to extend beyond already lift accessed terrain...i hope thats not true cos whaka would be all time if the lifts went higher..but you should see something done with the centennial..maybe a high speed double
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you gotta get up ...to get down..
Not holding my breath on any new lifts on either side for at least 5 years.
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5 years? i will an old man by then!
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5 Years will come around really fast.
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: Jude
Anyone see the Jumbo going last season?
Yep.... caused a minor disaster on it by trying to change to switch half way up with 2 of us on the T.
For reference sake, it's much easier on a platter
Originally posted by: rozboon
Yep.... caused a minor disaster on it by trying to change to switch half way up with 2 of us on the T.
For reference sake, it's much easier on a platter
Did you stay on or cause a huge pile up?
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Originally posted by: rozboonOriginally posted by: Jude
Anyone see the Jumbo going last season?
Yep.... caused a minor disaster on it by trying to change to switch half way up with 2 of us on the T.
For reference sake, it's much easier on a platter
why would you try and change anyway? sounds crazy but the jumbo ran heaps last year, but few people use it even if there is a 2 sec que vs 15min on the 6.
Originally posted by: impreza50
the jumbo ran heaps last year, but few people use it even if there is a 2 sec que vs 15min on the 6.
Only had a week early season at Turoa before broken ankle and then the last two weekends so not around to see it I guess.
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*edited 30 Apr 2010 10:13
I want to give the Jumbo T a lash this season. Worked out howe to use a platter only failing on my first attempt. So keen to get the hang of using a T incase I have to ride Whakapapa
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
Originally posted by: Blunt
*edited 30 Apr 2010 10:13
I want to give the Jumbo T a lash this season. Worked out howe to use a platter only failing on my first attempt. So keen to get the hang of using a T incase I have to ride Whakapapa
you'll be sweet! I can show ya.
Originally posted by: Blunt
*edited 30 Apr 2010 10:13
I want to give the Jumbo T a lash this season. Worked out howe to use a platter only failing on my first attempt. So keen to get the hang of using a T incase I have to ride Whakapapa
I dunno if the Jumbo is the greatest T to learn on... something like the Waterfall T at Whakapapa is a lot more mellow and the other users will be more sympathetic if you're rolling around on the T-line half way up. But hey, give it a shot, if you fall in a mess at least you'll entertain the other people on the T
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
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One good turn deserves another...
Originally posted by: edgehi
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
Just not me
(assume you are a snowboarder). Have had my share of being dumped off tees by snowboarders. Unfortunatley learning to ride them not as straight forward (no pun intended) as skis.
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yeah it wasn't easy, especially when my friends tried to chuck me on the High noon with it's steep and jerky take off!
I can ride either side now, and have taught a couple of snowboarding mates. The person I have had the most problems with is one of my mates who is an instructor! Wobbly wobbly.
Originally posted by: Blunt
*edited 30 Apr 2010 10:13
I want to give the Jumbo T a lash this season. Worked out howe to use a platter only failing on my first attempt. So keen to get the hang of using a T incase I have to ride Whakapapa
It's pretty simple, main thing is to keep your board going straight uphill and don't pull on the t as that makes it twist. You see so many learners trying to go up sideways and they don't last more than 10m. The valley t at whakapapa is probably the easiest to learn on. Waterfall has a really steep bit that takes so many people out, but then falling is not such a big deal. Jumbo is by far the longest and has some of the steepest bits on any ruapehu t.
Originally posted by: edgehi
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
I don't know about that when you take them out. Maybe if it's your friend but a stranger wont be to happy to be taken out. Go by yourself till you figure it out.
Originally posted by: Freshie
5 years? i will an old man by then!
Think how I feel....
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Wait For The Ricochet
Originally posted by: CCSOriginally posted by: Blunt
*edited 30 Apr 2010 10:13
I want to give the Jumbo T a lash this season. Worked out howe to use a platter only failing on my first attempt. So keen to get the hang of using a T incase I have to ride Whakapapa
you'll be sweet! I can show ya.
Aww cool. I could use a good laugh.
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says the man who got tangled up with ... was it freshie?
Did Ruapehu get any snow from this weekend's little southerly? Can't see any on webcam. I know....snow in May....etc.
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Originally posted by: Jude
Did Ruapehu get any snow from this weekend's little southerly? Can't see any on webcam. I know....snow in May....etc.
Yes, to below the base AFAIK. Melted pretty quick though. Still a smattering around midfield and I bet the mountain looks a whole lot better already...
Saw a pic of it on the news last night. Quite a thorough covering albiet a light one. The hill certianly looked white though ... it was a good look!
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Originally posted by: rozboon
Yes, to below the base AFAIK. Melted pretty quick though. Still a smattering around midfield and I bet the mountain looks a whole lot better already...
Excuse ingorance...where's AFAIK? How's the knee?
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looks whiter on the Turoa side
*edited 03 May 2010 09:04
Originally posted by: CCS
says the man who got tangled up with ... was it freshie?
what?
p.s..nz t bars are seriously easier than french ones..lease ours dont shoot off like a rocket, ride up 40 degree slopes in 2 metre gaps with impenetrable trees on each side or have multiple corners in the lines
not that im the greatest on T's, prefer to go up alone
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Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: rozboon
Yes, to below the base AFAIK. Melted pretty quick though. Still a smattering around midfield and I bet the mountain looks a whole lot better already...
Excuse ingorance...where's AFAIK? How's the knee?
As Far As I Know
Knee is excellent. MRI this week, until then I'm going to pretend everything is fine. Stairs are my worst enemies at the moment though.
Originally posted by: rozboon
Knee is excellent. MRI this week, until then I'm going to pretend everything is fine. Stairs are my worst enemies at the moment though.
Going down stairs....?
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Originally posted by: JudeOriginally posted by: rozboon
Knee is excellent. MRI this week, until then I'm going to pretend everything is fine. Stairs are my worst enemies at the moment though.
Going down stairs....?
Specifically, yes.
Down hills isn't marvelous either.
Mind you I wouldn't want to be going UP stairs too often either. Been getting good use out of the elevator at work, despite the odd looks you get for taking a lift for 1 or 2 floors when there's an internal access staircase anyway...
Originally posted by: rozboon
Specifically, yes.
Down hills isn't marvelous either.
Mind you I wouldn't want to be going UP stairs too often either. Been getting good use out of the elevator at work, despite the odd looks you get for taking a lift for 1 or 2 floors when there's an internal access staircase anyway...
Oh god. Had same issue...
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Originally posted by: Jude
Oh god. Had same issue...
How exquisitely reassuring
Originally posted by: edgehisaid it b4,say it again hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
Originally posted by: Judeits very easy on a board, but riding with a skier makes it nay on impossible. between the legs is the key, not sliding up your a3s cause the skier nest to ya is too tall/shortOriginally posted by: edgehi
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
Just not me
Originally posted by: impreza50agree 100% bro. I can roll wit skiers now but its not as easy as byself or wit a boarder.Originally posted by: edgehi
Learn with a skier beside you, they can do the steering for you.
I don't know about that when you take them out. Maybe if it's your friend but a stranger wont be to happy to be taken out. Go by yourself till you figure it out.
Originally posted by: Freshieif only ours were faster
*edited 03 May 2010 09:04Originally posted by: CCS
says the man who got tangled up with ... was it freshie?
what?
p.s..nz t bars are seriously easier than french ones..lease ours dont shoot off like a rocket, ride up 40 degree slopes in 2 metre gaps with impenetrable trees on each side or have multiple corners in the lines
not that im the greatest on T's, prefer to go up alone
Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
its very easy on a board, but riding with a skier makes it nay on impossible. between the legs is the key, not sliding up your a3s cause the skier nest to ya is too tall/short
Suits me - happy not to ride the T with a boarder
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Originally posted by: rozboon
How exquisitely reassuring
Could also be a little tear in cartilage which is easy fixed. I had both, so I guess I can't say what was the causing the stair issue. But after the reconstruction/s they told me not to walk downhill for a while cos it puts pressure on ACL. Hard when I lived up 100 steps. In fact falling down some stairs broke the graft = second reconstruction.
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"riding with a skier makes it nay on impossible"
Er yeah, that's why I see boarders (single or double) struggling, and struggling, and struggling and failing to get even 50m up a T.
"jump on with me" Next thing they are at the top. Sore front quad and a nervous wreck, but I got them up there. Now they just have to get down!
Yep, never ride with a skier.
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One good turn deserves another...
Riding T's such fun. My boot clips got locked with another skiers once. Luckily sorted before dismount.
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Its all the fun of the experience. Edghi, I'll come over the Whaka and see if I can take you out on the waterfall T
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If you don't like my fire don't come around.
*edited 04 May 2010 10:08
T's are awesome. Try going up one when you're 5'10 with someone that's 6'7 and you're both riding enormous skis. Hilarity, ruined quads and smashed up skis ensue For bonus points, try and get the T stuck in the hood of your jacket then do a backflip-to-faceplant off the safety wall-of-snow thing, as well as tripping the safety switch rope.
EDIT: Ultra bonus points: fall off the T but get your backpack stuck in it, refuse to surrender your backpack and instead get dragged to the top on your stomach by holding onto the bag straps. Oh Waterfall T-Bar, your entertainment potential is limitless...
Originally posted by: rozboon
*edited 04 May 2010 10:08
T's are awesome. Try going up one when you're 5'10 with someone that's 6'7 and you're both riding enormous skis. Hilarity, ruined quads and smashed up skis ensue. For bonus points, try and get the T stuck in the hood of your jacket then do a backflip-to-faceplant off the safety wall-of-snow thing, as well as tripping the safety switch rope.
EDIT: Ultra bonus points: fall off the T but get your backpack stuck in it, refuse to surrender your backpack and instead get dragged to the top on your stomach by holding onto the bag straps. Oh Waterfall T-Bar, your entertainment potential is limitless...
Have personally experienced the first two (the second in not quite so spectacular fashion, jacket untangled before I hit the trip, which is ABOVE the snow wall on the waterfall so you hit that first - ouch). The third I have witnessed. The kid didn't clearly want to lose his packed lunch
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Originally posted by: Judetypical skier attitudeOriginally posted by: brighton_pumps
its very easy on a board, but riding with a skier makes it nay on impossible. between the legs is the key, not sliding up your a3s cause the skier nest to ya is too tall/short
Suits me - happy not to ride the T with a boarder
Originally posted by: edgehiobviously your the man edgehi and the rest of us boarders on here are clueless about what works. so have you actually ridden t's on a board yourself?
"riding with a skier makes it nay on impossible"
Er yeah, that's why I see boarders (single or double) struggling, and struggling, and struggling and failing to get even 50m up a T.
"jump on with me" Next thing they are at the top. Sore front quad and a nervous wreck, but I got them up there. Now they just have to get down!
Yep, never ride with a skier.
I normally find after telling the 50m gapers to slap it between there legs, they also make it straight to the top.
Funny - all my T 'incidents' have occurred on the Waterfall. You'd think the Jumbo, Knoll, or Far-West would be worse (steeper, nasty jerky take-off etc). A friend had his jaw broken when he and a boarder collided at the bottom of the terrain park as he was heading to the Waterfall to get on (someone didn't plan the placement of that park very well).
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Originally posted by: brighton_pumps
typical skier attitudeTypical boarder attitude
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