Lake Wanaka’s 2007 ski season started with heavy snowfalls and right down to
lake level turning the resort town into a picturesque winter wonderland.
With Wanaka’s four ski areas planning to
open in the next few days, the 15cms couldn’t have come at a better time with
another southerly blast and more snow predicted over the weekend.
Snow Park NZ was the first field to get the
lifts turning with keen skiers and snowboarders queuing for the first ride up
the mountain at 9.00am this morning. With up to 15cms of fresh snow across the terrain
park, smothering the already 100% coverage the snow machines and groomers had
created, the freestyle action was underway.
Cardrona Alpine Resort will open in the
next few days should the snow continue to fall from the south-westerly fronts
coming through. The new snow and round the clock grooming will provide skiers
and boarders great on-piste conditions.
The roll-out of Lake Wanaka’s ski
areas continues next week with Treble Cone scheduled to open on Tuesday 26 June
with good early season snow conditions, followed by Snow Farm later in the
week.
John Alldred, CEO
of Lake
Wanaka Tourism said the timely snowfall had created a buzz of excitement in the
town. “The ski season has started and snow enthusiasts are keen to strap on
their boards, clip in to their skis and make their first turns,” he said.
The new
developments for Lake Wanaka’s four ski areas include: snow making, new
on-mountain accommodation, a new terrain park, a new laser rifle for Biathlon
and a commitment to sustainable tourism.
For further information, visit www.skilakewanaka.com.