Treble Cone riding guide - World Snowboard Guide

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Freeriding

Freeriders will like it here especially when there has been some fresh snow. A particular good area to drop into is Powder Bowl. A wide open slope leading into the lower gullies for some big powder turns and super floating glides. For the more adventurous the off-piste in the Matukituki Basin is the place to check out.

Freestylers

Freestylers should head to the top and from the summit, drop into the Saddle Basin alongside the Saddle double chair, to take advantage of loads of natural hits and halfpipes to gain maximum air time. The Gun Barrel, which is also reached from the summit, is another legendary, long natural halfpipe where banked slalom events are regularly held. The terrain park is loaded with and if you're still not satisfied and in need of an adrenaline rush, there are loads of big drops offs and rocks of all sizes dotted all over the mountain.

Pistes

Carvers need not feel left out as Treble Cone has done lots of work developing a series of well groomed runs down the face of the mountain which are ideal for laying down some big wide arcs.

Beginners

Beginners may note that although Treble Cone is not known as a beginners mountain don't be put off, as there is still enough to try out without killing yourself on the first day. Its skiers who can't handle it here, not fast learning boarders.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type: Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 4
Chair lifts: 2
Drag lifts: 1
Other lifts: 1 Magic carpet
Max people per hour: 6,905
Board Leashes required: No

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 60
Total ride area: 550 hectares
Longest run: 4.3km

Top lift: 1960m
Vertical drop: 705m
First lift: 1255m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 10%
Red runs: 45%
Black runs: 45%

Lift Passes

	Low Season			High Season
	NZD	GBP	Average	NZD	GBP	Average
Day Pass	95.00	43.18	38%	95.00	43.18	25%

	NZD	GBP	Average
Season Pass:	1,550.00	704.59	46%

Lift Passes:
Beginners day pass FREE
5 Days $405
Lift times:9.00am to 4.00pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 2.5m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%

Facilities

	NZD	GBP
Days Rental of Board & Boots:	45.00	20.46
4hr Group Lesson (full day):	55.00	25.00

Snowboard Schools: Group lessons NZ$45 per hour,
private from $77 per hour earlybird or $95 per hour anytime. Full day private $365

Full day backcountry tour $195. Freestyle program 20 days, $550. 3 day clinic $225
Snowboard Hire: Board & Boots NZ$47 per day
Inc lift pass $110
Jacket & Trousers $30 per day
Night Riding: : No