NZ new season preview

Thu 14 June 07

With the NZ season just underway, here's the lowdown on all the changes to the major resorts

The 2007 season has just kicked off in New Zealand, so here's a run down of all the new stuff you can expect to see.

Mt Hutt

Developments at Mt Hutt this year include improved access trails, a new trail through The Wolds, an extension to the Halfpipe, a second winch groomer, and snowmaking in the terrain park.

Coronet Peak

New developments for the 2007 season at Coronet Peak include the installation of a new beginners’ area and carpet lift which effectively doubles the terrain and lifts available for beginners, a new snowmaking pump which has increased snowmaking capacity, and two new groomers designed to provide the best possible snow surface.

Treble Cone

The significant trail enhancement has continued this summer adding to the work completed in 2006 in the Home and Saddle Basins. This adds to the expansive beginner and intermediate groomed trails with even more super wide intermediate groomed trails for skiers and boarders.
Intermediates will benefit from the enhancements to Raffills Run, allowing a smoother transition from Upper High Street down to the recently improved Pete’s Treat, with possibly the most scenic views on the mountain. The Saddle Basin now offers a more spacious and comfortable groomed 2km ski or ride to the bottom of the Saddle Quad chairlift.

Snowmaking Facilities.Treble Cone continues to invest in snowmaking equipment each year. This allows for a total of 30 snow guns for 2007 ensuring our snow making capacity has a good coverage over the main trails on the Home Basin.

Cardrona

Snowmaking A two million dollar investment into a new snowmaking system that will cover the main basin, terrain parks and halfpipes. This new technology will supplement Cardrona’s already renowned natural snowbase, ensuring key trails, rails, jumps and half pipes are open at the start of the season.

Snowpark

New mini-park and on-site accomodation will be waiting for you.

Mt Ruapehu

New lifts and changes at both Whakapapa and Turoa

Roundhill, New Zealand Installs T2 T-Bar for 2012
The staff at Roundhill have spent most of the summer working on the installation of a new T-Bar, the ‘T2’ will be 460m long with a vertical rise of 120m. -14May12
Jackson Hole Invests $5 Million in New Lift
A New High Speed 4-Passenger Detachable Lift will Service Intermediate Terrain and the Casper Lift will be replaced! -14May12
Alyeska announce new chairlift installation 2012
Alyeska is excited to announce the replacement of the existing four-person fixed-grip Chair 4 with a high speed detachable quad. -2May12
TrebleCone has packed events calendar for 2012
Treble Cone will host a medley of events this season, to inspire, challenge and enjoy, using the diverse terrain and features on offer at the South Island’s largest snow resort. -26Apr12
Treble Cone Fun Park and main trail upgraded 2012
The 2012 Treble Cone season will see the opening of its first fun park, re-routing of the top section of the Easy Rider and upgrades to the café, electronic ticketing system and trail maps. -26Apr12