Jynxx 4 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 What's the club scene like ? Is that just for locals? Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 ^^^ Just to clarify Mr Jynxx - are you referring to the club ski fields? Not so sure how familiar people are with the club fields vs "regular" ski fields difference. Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 In years of skiing in NZ I have never seen a ski field closed for longer than a day (in the south island where any self respecting ski tourist would go). Weather passes through here pretty quick (which is why we dont end up getting that much snow, it doesnt snow for long enough!) That said I have not spent much time at Mt Hutt or surrounding areas which seem to be more wind affected that southern lakes area. Link to post Share on other sites
TochigiTim 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Originally Posted By: Hotaka Scott ^^^ Just to clarify Mr Jynxx - are you referring to the club ski fields? Not so sure how familiar people are with the club fields vs "regular" ski fields difference. I'm not what is that? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 FWIW club fields are small and privately owned, most have rope tow lifts that are tricky to use (you attach yourself to the rope by means of a harness and connector called a nutcracker) they are ungroomed and have minimal facilities - many have lodges to stay in and thats about it. Some of them are awesome - steep sick terrain. nz skiing thread Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Thanks for providing the thread clicky ... Sounds great ! Do boarders bring snow shoes with them for the hike? Link to post Share on other sites
Deltaone1 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 heres a list of southisland club fields which are super sick! they have some amazing terrain to hike! the club fields are also known as mini alaskas. Temple Basin Craigeburn broken River Mt cheeseman Porters Mt olympus Fox peak Round Hill Mt dobson Ohau They are all super sick fields with some epic hiking!! and have some dop as powpow. some of the club fields you need to ring up and reserve a spot to get on. others you just rock up like a normal ski field. If your going back country most the fields have a snow patroler who you have to sign out with and sign back in with. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 ooooohhh... Thanks for the pointers... Do you see any split boards in NZ? Atomic or home split ..... Link to post Share on other sites
ckang008 0 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm thinking of going on a trip to New Zealand for a week or 2 in late July till early August or at early September this year. Got couple questions for you guys 1) Any package deals in Tokyo to snowboard in New Zealand. I heard Queensland area is a good place to go. I don't see any travel agency here offers these type of packages. 2) Is there direct flight to Queensland from Tokyo? 3) Is it worth bringing my pow board during this time of year? (late July to early Aug or at early September) Don't want to carry an extra set of board and bindings if it's not going to be put in good use I'm trying to save as much as I can. I maybe at Malaysia during early Aug and if it's cheaper to fly out from there to Queensland, please let me know. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
boardbaka 3 Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Queenstown buddy - hit Queensland for some sun and surf by all means -but queenstown for the white stuff that this foru'ms about ! Link to post Share on other sites
Dean 0 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Ok so I will bite. I havent been skiing for over 12 months now and I cant stand it. My mate is flying from the UK to come skiing with me late August in NZ. Unfortunately, living in the most isolated city in the world does not allow me to fly direct to Christchurch. So I want to know: There is always the Mount Hutt/Queenstown debate. Which is the better place to go for some pow a little back country? Not too fussed on the apres ski thing. How far is Queenstown airport from the town and then the mountain? Seriously, for those that have been there, how much of a pain in the ass is the daily trip up the mountain? I am leaning to NZ due to the snow quality, but open to suggestions in oz. I know you cant predict the snow gods but as my mate is flying half way around the world, want to give us the best opp. Thanks in advance (and yes I have read some of the previous threads) Dean Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 You should be able to make the trip to either Chch or QT in 2 flights from Perth via sydney. QT airport is about 10 mins drive to "downtown" QT but the airport is kind of in the built up area depending on where you stay it could be as little as 3 minutes to get there. Coronet Peak and the Remarkables are about 20 and 40 minutes from town respectively. How much of a pain in the arse that is depends on how you feel about being in a car for half an hour (with a one in ten chance of having to put chains on - that can be a pain in the arse, but it also means powder day!) "...Mount Hutt/Queenstown debate. Which is the better place to go for some pow a little back country?" answer is neither - the best place for backcountry is club fields in Canterbury. Coronet Peak has little scope for BC (that I know of) Remarkables has quite a few options for BC and I dont know for sure about Mt Hutt (heard there wasn't much but the source was not reliable.) Hope that helps (Mt Hutt opens this weekend and Coronet Peak the weekend after.. Cant wait!!) Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Cheers skipper.. Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Sorry for the slight thread drift but... If anyone does get in some turns in NZ, AUS, SA, etc this summer could you please put up a few pics to help the rest of us get through till the white stuff start falling again. Thanks in advance. Link to post Share on other sites
Dean 0 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks for the info, it is much appreciated! I was thinking, we are all nuts! People travelling half way round the world to chuck themselves down steep cold hillsides in the middle of winter!!!! Wouldnt have it any other way! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Originally Posted By: Dean I was thinking, we are all nuts! People travelling half way round the world to chuck themselves down steep cold hillsides in the middle of winter!!!! Heretic! Originally Posted By: Hotaka Scott If anyone does get in some turns in NZ, AUS, SA, etc this summer could you please put up a few pics to help the rest of us get through till the white stuff start falling again. Thanks in advance. Shall do! Got fingers, toes and eyes crossed that some white stuff starts to fall in Aus soon!! Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 ^^^ Cheers! And did you notice I spelt "pics" right this time? (as opposed to "picts") Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hey - I'm not a spelling nazi Especially when I am doped on Cold and Flu meds - I am lucky if I spell my own name right! LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Hotaka Scott 0 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 ^^^ No worries Actually I think it was Mr JA who pointed it out. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 I was always good at speling. Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Any fun riding to be had yet? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Originally Posted By: Hotaka Scott ^^^ Cheers! And did you notice I spelt "pics" right this time? (as opposed to "picts") I could probably dig out some good photos of Picts!! Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I just booked 2 weeks in NZ for mid July. Stoooooocked. It's been 8 years since I've been on the white stuff over there. I can vouch for some of those club fields that someone posted earlier. Steep, deep and cheap........ Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Great news Mantas! Pic's please....my boy will be in QT 12-19th of July, but even hell itself will be boardable if that child brings me home some photo's - LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Mantas 3 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Cant' wait Mamma. Been workin my arse off this year. We will be in QT about the 20th. Link to post Share on other sites
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