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It's summer time downunder, and for the Natives, that's the time
to start thinking about winter. Season passes for the 2005 winter
season at New Zealand's premier ski areas are now on sale. The Early
Bird range of passes covering Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Coronet
Peak are now available but be quick, as these prices will only
be available until 10 March.
The nzskipass at $649
for an adult, $549 student $349 youth (7-17) and senior (65 - 74)
offers unlimited skiing and riding for the 2005 season at Mt Hutt,
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Ohau Snow Fields. A range of additional
benefits* including discounts at other ski areas are also covered
by the pass.
The Queenstown Only pass at $549 for an adult, $449 student,
$249 youth and senior offers unlimited skiing and riding for the
2005 season at Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Ohau Snow Fields
plus a 50% discount on day passes at Mt Hutt. A range of additional
benefits* including discounts at other ski areas are also covered
by the pass.
The First Tracks extension to the nzskipass and the Queenstown
Only pass is again available for $150. Available only at Coronet
Peak, the extension offers an early morning snow experience between
8 and 9am as conditions and operational requirements allow. The
extension is designed for those who want the earliest possible access
to untracked powder or freshly groomed runs.
The Mt Hutt Only pass at $449 for an adult, $349 student,
$199 youth and senior offers unlimited skiing and riding for the
2005 season at Mt Hutt and Ohau Snow Fields plus a 50% discount
on day passes at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
You can buy online
to obtain the best possible prices - application forms can be downloaded
from the website.
Developments at Coronet Peak
construction of the new, 6-seater Greengates Express at Coronet
Peak is well underway with earthworks and terminal foundations completed.
The 1330 metre long, high speed detachable six-seater chair will
significantly increase lift capacity, open up wide tracts of fantastic
terrain, and get skiers and boarders from the base to the top of
the mountain in just 4.5 minutes. It has been positioned to provide
maximum vertical and maximum access to the slopes.
Trail development in the upper Greengates area will provide access
to intermediate terrain that has previously only been accessible
to advanced and expert skiers and riders. As part of the development,
a 200 space car park will be created at the base of the new chairlift
allowing direct access for those with season passes or pre purchased
tickets.
 
Developments
at Mt Hutt
The Summit Six, as the new six man chair is known, will run from
the base building to the top of the mountain replacing two T-bars
which will be removed, and the existing quad chair which is being
relocated to become a dedicated novice chair.
Removing surface lifts and relocating the quad has offered the opportunity
to rethink the trail layout, create new trails and improve existing
ones. At just over 5 minutes, the ride to the top of the mountain
will take only about a third of the time that it did and will open
up several new areas.
The new chairlift is a 1350 metres long, high speed detachable six-seater
that is capable of moving 2400 people per hour at a speed of 5 metres
per second.
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