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Posted: 06 Jul 2010 9:03      quote | report

Originally posted by: Blunt

Originally posted by: voltaren
definitely chocolate icing for those cold days...

blunt if you arrive sat /sun it is looking a lot better for monday....

Mondays no good for me damn it! Weekend warrior mode until next school hols unfortunately. Saving what little days I have left. Its gonna have to be Sunday!

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 9:06      quote | report

Sweet mate. Will touch base with you later in the week.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 9:41      quote | report

We wait for the gift that comes from heaven
A 2 metre dump so we can start shredden
The mountain of mystery where howling winds blow
The promise of snow but no one really knows

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:12      quote | report

Originally posted by: Blunt
We wait for the gift that comes from heaven
A 2 metre dump so we can start shredden
The mountain of mystery where howling winds blow
The promise of snow but no one really knows

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:41      quote | report

Came back to work to sit out the wind etc for a few days. Bad Mistake, bad bad mistake. would rather be mooching by the fire with my flatties.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:50      quote | report

Originally posted by: CCS
Came back to work to sit out the wind etc for a few days. Bad Mistake, bad bad mistake. would rather be mooching by the fire with my flatties.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 10:59      quote | report

*edited 06 Jul 2010 11:00

would rather be mooching by the fire with my flatties.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 11:07      quote | report

yeah the Kune fireplace rules, as do this years flatties. Just a couple more days to earn coin for the next stint

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 13:51      quote | report

Originally posted by: Blunt
Haven't had to pay for hot water since mid May or use the cloths drier either thanks to my log burner.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 13:53      quote | report

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 13:58      quote | report

True that.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 14:22      quote | report

Have just been to 'civilisation' - Ohakune - to stock up on champagne Walk down and up to lodge is bit evil - esp up with sleet blasting my face on the way back up. Rain showers here and below. Hope some snow has stuck up top.

Slushy Rock Garden


Flattened trail marker

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 14:37      quote | report

I've made the front page - see pic on top left of homepage. Heading towards the crater. I'm right at the back as usual

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 16:12      quote | report

hmmm, so its starting to look like there will be bugger all new snow this week. Least snow at this stage of the season for years, yet the lifts have been opened up much quicker! go figure, guess its either one or the other up here!

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 16:12      quote | report

and well done on your new found fame jude!

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 16:14      quote | report

On that subject, does anyone know how strict ski patrol are when it comes to jibbing/tapping/bonking trail markers?

Reason I ask is because I did it a bit last season (not hard enough to damage/make them fall over) and I read somewhere over in the states they take your pass (season or otherwise) from you if you do that.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 16:43      quote | report

Originally posted by: Jude
Have just been to 'civilisation' - Ohakune - to stock up on champagne Walk down and up to lodge is bit evil - esp up with sleet blasting my face on the way back up. Rain showers here and below. Hope some snow has stuck up top.

Slushy Rock Garden


Flattened trail marker

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 19:10      quote | report

Originally posted by: kingkarl
On that subject, does anyone know how strict ski patrol are when it comes to jibbing/tapping/bonking trail markers?

Reason I ask is because I did it a bit last season (not hard enough to damage/make them fall over) and I read somewhere over in the states they take your pass (season or otherwise) from you if you do that.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 19:15      quote | report

*edited 06 Jul 2010 19:16

Originally posted by: kingkarl
On that subject, does anyone know how strict ski patrol are when it comes to jibbing/tapping/bonking trail markers?

Reason I ask is because I did it a bit last season (not hard enough to damage/make them fall over) and I read somewhere over in the states they take your pass (season or otherwise) from you if you do that.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 19:18      quote | report

Originally posted by: rozboon
*edited 06 Jul 2010 19:16

Originally posted by: kingkarl
On that subject, does anyone know how strict ski patrol are when it comes to jibbing/tapping/bonking trail markers?

Reason I ask is because I did it a bit last season (not hard enough to damage/make them fall over) and I read somewhere over in the states they take your pass (season or otherwise) from you if you do that.

I'd say they'll be pretty harsh over here too. There's plenty of other stuff you can tap/jib without risking messing up their 'safety' signage...

I remember that thread on NS though, haha. Have you seen the video where t-wall gets shouted at by a patroller for popping over a slow sign?

EDIT: In other news, haven't SEEN the mountain in 2 days. Hopefully tomorrow is a bit more mellow and lets us back up the slopes but I'm not holding my breath. Super keen to get back out there, I was hugely amping at the end of our last day

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 20:24      quote | report

Just dont tap a lift tower...it might fall over

This only happens if he is windy


MACS

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 20:43      quote | report

*edited 06 Jul 2010 20:47

Originally posted by: rozboon
EDIT: In other news, haven't SEEN the mountain in 2 days. Hopefully tomorrow is a bit more mellow and lets us back up the slopes but I'm not holding my breath. Super keen to get back out there, I was hugely amping at the end of our last day

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:01      quote | report

Visible from Natty park, just soooooooo windy. If nothing open tomorrow the kids from the lodge are going to build a jump and teach me to 360

Expect photo's of progress please

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:07      quote | report

Originally posted by: macs
Visible from Natty park, just soooooooo windy. If nothing open tomorrow the kids from the lodge are going to build a jump and teach me to 360

Expect photo's of progress please

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:15      quote | report

Jude,

Preferable shots before.....you know with skis crossed over, poles and arms connected but nothing else...hat, gloves and goggles in one package and body in another...dont drink too much tonight or the 360 might be in full colour!


MACS

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:25      quote | report

I must be old, 'bonking a trail marker' must mean something different than what I think when I hear that.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:27      quote | report

Ethel,

you are right, you probably are old and your memory must be fading as your thinking of "bonking a trail blazer'..

Men aren't call this any more.



MACS

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:33      quote | report

whats the weather predictions for the weekend and next week anyone?

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:35      quote | report

Fattrav,

Unpredictable...its July remember.

Also who's the funny bugger trying to kiss your head?????


MACS

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:40      quote | report

*edited 06 Jul 2010 21:41
Ah yeah, i know its unpredictable. I heard that a storm is on its way and am hoping that its clearish for the next week while i attempt to get my shred on. I was up there two? years ago and struck gold at this time of the year. A week of sun that started with 8in of powder. Great times

Im not to sure who he is aye, I was just standing there in my tux...and this crazy jandal wearing yobbo comes up and starts trying to lick the side of my head. Totally disturbing, I waddled off slowly (which is fast for a penguin)...

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:45      quote | report

Fattrav,

Well here in Melbourne australia the last 2-3 days has been crystal clear, crisply cold, sun shining through and virtually no wind...

Sometimes it hits the North Island in this state 2 or 3 days later so here is hoping for ya.

By the way the next time a kiwi tries to do that to ya just flip him a bird!

MACS

P.S. Wonder what a kiwi/penguin cross would look like...

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 21:49      quote | report

*edited 06 Jul 2010 22:01
Just dont tap a lift tower...it might fall over

They dont like like that either. The other day a patroller shouted out at me when I tail taped one the other day...

Good luck Roozboon getting up there with these gales. Weekend is ment to be shaping up I think but Although weather map is showing massive high but still 5 days is a long time. Everyone come up on Sat/sun leaving Tue/Wed uncrowded. Good time to work everyday then ski when these holiday makers go home.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 7:07      quote | report

Must be expecting to open today as cats are out grooming for the first time in two days. Wind has "dropped' ie place not shaking. I just want the lifts to be open for my food drop today. Have a full house from Sun and need get lots in
Supposed to come in hard later today - snow to 1000m? There has been nothing significant at 1700m since this time last week. A lot has been lost in last 3 days and no snowmaking.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 7:08      quote | report

Originally posted by: macs
Jude,

Preferable shots before.....you know with skis crossed over, poles and arms connected but nothing else...hat, gloves and goggles in one package and body in another...dont drink too much tonight or the 360 might be in full colour!


MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 7:22      quote | report

Originally posted by: Jude

Supposed to come in hard later today - snow to 1000m? There has been nothing significant at 1700m since this time last week. A lot has been lost in last 3 days and no snowmaking.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 7:48      quote | report

Going a bit more Southerly today that'll be why there is predicted snow.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 8:15      quote | report

"A lot has been lost in last 3 days and no snowmaking."
That's just great, we had for too much before!

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 9:54      quote | report

sorry it's a bit late with the weekend pics... got 3 days out of 4, well 2, cos one was Meadow time. BLOG [snow.co.nz]

PS: I reckon Roosta would make an interesting blog, cos he's been cramming in lots of Chill time. But that's Sth Island action and I shouldn't blaspheme in this thread

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:12      quote | report

dammit all this crap weather and no snow? That sucks.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:14      quote | report

yeah gutted, bring it on! Need a top up at least!!

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:31      quote | report

Ken Ring reckons its gonna be a late winter. August is when we will get plenty of snow. He predicted the snow on the 29th of July so whos to say he's just a nutter!

He's even given an indication on the best time to take that winter ski holiday for both Islands. First 2 weeks of September for Sth island and 3rd week of October for Rua. I'm filling in my leave for right now

Oh yeah, he also says this will be the last decent snow season until 2016.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:48      quote | report

Oh yeah, he also says this will be the last decent snow season until 2016.
.......................

Boy this will excite many! If this is the case we will ALL be back to grass skiing.

On the otherside of the coin if he is true or even half true then the ski industry will be sorely tested in the next few year. NZSKI is the only really exposed, as the other private operates will just shutdown and wait, club fields will do what club fields do and use volunteers and ridie it out and, again, as RAL is non-profit it could sit it out and leverage the limited summer revenue to cover base costs.

Woohoo should be some cheap purchases coming up in the next few year!

MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 10:56      quote | report

Yeah I downloaded his E-book to see how accurate his calls are for 2010. Was only $10. I think the poor ski seasons will still be ok for the big commercials due to snow making technology and weather anomolies.

His theories are interesting though and certainly not rocket science. All to do with the 13 day rotational movement of the moon around the earth and how far away/close it (the moon) is at the time.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:04      quote | report

Blunt,

True. I dont know who he is and there are many out there that get on soapboxes about weather patterns and climatic cycles and it is certainly a populist topic of conversation amongst younger generations.

....but keep in mind for many winter is an experience and standing around watch technology spit out artificial snow isn't quite the same for many.

I watched very young kids here in Melbourne a few years ago who had never seen rain before, this was during the protracted drought Australia enjoyed...you should have seen the looks on the little buttons faces, its was magic. Standing under the shower just isn't the same.


MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:17      quote | report

I just can't ever remember there NOT being a winter LOL. Warm ones sure but always winter.

Come on Ken Ring please say its true
The day its gonna bring snow make it soon
Come on Ken make that Pre-dic-tion
Snow from that big motha fuka weather system

Ring in the report Kens telling its so
Bring in the weather bring on the snow
Its gonna dump down gonna dump that sh1t
Its gotta happen soon yeah gonna be sick

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:25      quote | report

Originally posted by: Jude
Must be expecting to open today as cats are out grooming for the first time in two days. Wind has "dropped' ie place not shaking. I just want the lifts to be open for my food drop today. Have a full house from Sun and need get lots in

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 11:29      quote | report

Its a Club, put food run on the duties list, 1/2 dozen people with empty packs should be able to do a perishables restock in less than an hour.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 12:48      quote | report

They're expecting heavy snow to low levels tomorrow.

Don't panic just yet.

And the bloke who predicted crap seasons 'til 2016, well I don't think anyone's going to believe that.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 12:55      quote | report

And the bloke who predicted crap seasons 'til 2016,

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 13:09      quote | report

Originally posted by: kingkarl
On that subject, does anyone know how strict ski patrol are when it comes to jibbing/tapping/bonking trail markers?

Reason I ask is because I did it a bit last season (not hard enough to damage/make them fall over) and I read somewhere over in the states they take your pass (season or otherwise) from you if you do that.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 14:54      quote | report

Had awesome morning out witrh Rozboon and crew. Made the most of not great conditions - ice with some windblowen pow. Rock Garden slush city. Waterfall T was OK, Valley - Gollum a bit evil, Bilbo's better. Going up the Valley T was fun - lumps of ice and rocks on the T line. Wind nasty - got free dermabrasion from windblown snow - look 20 years younger now
@ Graemeh - making friends with staff via cinnamon pinwheels
@ Gary - Only 2 others in lodge today so can't roster a million on
Will post pics when I get this food thing sorted

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 14:55      quote | report

anything outdoors is better than inside right now

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:07      quote | report

I had a run off the AfterNoon express on Sunday arvo - blue skies the snow was good (looked even better off trail in some areas, a bit of a queue (didn't help when not seating six people per seat ) I was on blades as I was helping my kids ski for first time - so I had to hurry back to the kids crying - they still loved it! It would of been better to finish the day and if I had my board. Funny that I got sore abs at the mo - yae I love that feeling) heading to QT in 10 days and counting...

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:12      quote | report

On 2 occasions I have snapped "Slow Down" signs at Hutt but I was in the process of actually slowing down at the time. The liftie said dont worry about it as
its ski patrols problem. I now make sure not to slow down in front of those signs.

You're a fool man. You ski on 50's and you cant avoid slow down signs?? You do realise that you slow down before the sign not right when heading right into it...Ever tried just giong in a strait line? or putting your boards to what they are made for and boosting by on the off trail. You just ask for abuse.
If you break (or see someone) break a sign/marker you should always stop and pick it up or push it into the snow.
How about I take those new 50's off you for $800 and you go get your self a Pair of those AC's without a number. Get in control duffas!

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:21      quote | report

Jedski,

Whats wrong with AC's? I got a pair a few years ago and love them....orange AC3's but admit coming off longer skis to 184 cms was a struggle initially.


MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:23      quote | report

Originally posted by: jedski
On 2 occasions I have snapped "Slow Down" signs at Hutt but I was in the process of actually slowing down at the time. The liftie said dont worry about it as
its ski patrols problem. I now make sure not to slow down in front of those signs.

You're a fool man. You ski on 50's and you cant avoid slow down signs?? You do realise that you slow down before the sign not right when heading right into it...Ever tried just giong in a strait line? or putting your boards to what they are made for and boosting by on the off trail. You just ask for abuse.
If you break (or see someone) break a sign/marker you should always stop and pick it up or push it into the snow.
How about I take those new 50's off you for $800 and you go get your self a Pair of those AC's without a number. Get in control duffas!

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:28      quote | report

Originally posted by: macs
Jedski,

Whats wrong with AC's? I got a pair a few years ago and love them....orange AC3's but admit coming off longer skis to 184 cms was a struggle initially.


MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:28      quote | report

COME ON SNOW!!!!!

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:56      quote | report

Jedski,

AC30's were the top of the food chain in that range but it sounds like you are telling me the food chain was really the back of the garbage tip.

My skiing must be really bad if I cant tell a good ski any more.


MACS

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 15:57      quote | report

GRRRRR AC3's I meant...