Brian Goodwin, Ruapehu Lodge convenor
It is nearing the end of the ski season and we are continuing to get more snow. It was possible to ski back to the Lodge in the last couple of weeks. This season has not seen much snow on the lower part of the mountain but the upper mountain has reached the two metre mark.
The recent club ski week was a success even though numbers were down from last year. Four fine days out of five saw a heap of excellent skiing and tired bodies by the end of the week.
A couple of tips when up the mountain:
- Don’t text while riding up the T bar as the resulting splat into the lift pylon could result in an uncomfortable few days after. Those pylons don’t bend.
- Don’t guess the amount of baking soda to put in your baking as the result is a massive explosion in the oven. As a consequence after several peoples scrubbing efforts the oven is now cleaner than at the start of the week.
There is space available for the school holidays and also for Labour weekend.
Also remember the Lodge is open for business out of the ski season so keep in mind that this is the place to go for weekends or holiday breaks. Bring friends or family and enjoy the mountain scene. There are plenty of walks on or off the mountain to be had. Contact Eric Evans (Lodge Booking Officer: ) or go to our website for Lodge information (www.wtmc.org.nz/ruapehu-lodge) or bookings (www.wtmc.org.nz/lodgebookings).