Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand
Week 17 - Andre - Whakapapa, Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand
Andre's in the Whakapapa ski resort, New Zealand, brushing up his snowboard skills before he has a little accident...
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(10 votes)
Added: Tue 30 Sep 2008 11:42:02 AM BST
Length: 6.3 mins
Link:http://www.worldsnowboardguide.com?videoid=r7aVd4ISxoM#videos
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Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Lifts
Total Lifts: 14
Chair lifts: 7
Drag lifts: 6
Other lifts: 1 learner rope
Max people per hour: 15,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 67
Total ride area: 550 hectares
Longest run: over 3.5km
Top lift: 2300m
Vertical drop: 670m
First lift: 1630m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 25%
Red runs: 50%
Black runs: 25%
Lift Passes
| Low Season | High Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZD | GBP | NZD | GBP | |
| Day Pass | 83.00 | 83.00 | 83.00 | 83.00 |
| 6-Day Pass | - | - | - | - |
| 6-Day Linked area Pass | - | - | - | - |
| NZD | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Season Pass: | 719.00 | 719.00 |
Lift Passes:
2008 Lift Pass Prices:
1-day Adult All Mountain: NZ$83
5-day Anytime Adult All Mountain: NZ$391
Adult Season Pass: NZ$719
Mt Ruapehu lift passes are valid at both Turoa and Whakapapa skifields. Mt Ruapehu Season Passes are on sale throughout the winter season. For a real bargain, buy an Earlybird Season Pass - reduced rate season passes only on sale in April every year (NZ$419 in 2008).
Lift times:8.30am to 4.00pm
Snowfall
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 20%
Facilities
| NZD | GBP | |
|---|---|---|
| Days Rental of Board & Boots: | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| 4hr Group Lesson (full day): | 39.00 | 39.00 |
| 4hr Private Lesson (full day): | - | - |
Snowboard Schools:
Mt Ruapehu's Snow School offers a huge range of products to cater for everybody's needs, from beginners' group lessons to private tuition, as well as our specialist Adaptive Programme. Our team of friendly, internationally qualified instructors will make your time on the mountain enjoyable and memorable. At Whakapapa we have Happy Valley, New Zealand's premier learning facility with separate rental facilities.
Beginners' lesson package, Discover Snowboard: NZ$90 (2008) - includes Snowboard/Boot rental, 1hr 50min group lesson, beginners' area lift pass and a complimentary sightseeing ride (weather permitting).
Snowboard Hire:
Adult Snowboard & Boots 1 day: NZ$45 (2008)
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Summary
Amazing terrain but inconsistent weather
MONEY WISE: Average, but cheap season passes
Terrain & parks
HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1 beginner-intermediate
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:No
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Image Gallery
Resort News
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TV1 Shares a View from Knoll Ridge
John Newton and the crew from TV 1 News came out for a quick tour of the Knoll Ridge facilities . Dave Mazey gave them the grand tour and answered some of their questions. Read the article or watch the video for yourself. You can also follow along ... Sun 14 Mar 10 -
Photos from the 2nd Floor
There is some great progress going on at the site of the Knoll Ridge replacement facilities . Steve McGill took some photos to show you how things are moving along. Check out the awesome size of the new main floor area and the access that it will ... Sun 07 Mar 10 -
Vertical's Super Summer Sale
Wayne and the crew at Whakapapa Vertical Retail are celebrating the season with a Super Summer Sale. 30-60% off a huge range of stock, including Icebreaker! Get in quick, the good deals are only available while stock lasts. Check out the latest ... Mon 01 Mar 10 -
2nd Floor and More!
The 2nd floor is in place on the new cafe at Knoll Ridge and boy are we excited! The crews have been working really hard during the latest fine weather spell to get as much done as possible. You will notice in the photo gallery that things are ... Wed 24 Feb 10 -
Second Floor Set for The Weekend
After a long patch of foggy weather, things are looking great up at the Knoll Ridge construction site. Shane and Letitia took some time out of their day to show us how things are progressing and what the good weather this weekend will allow to ... Fri 19 Feb 10 -
Floors in Place @ Knoll Ridge
The crews have made great progress on the replacement facilities at the Knoll Ridge and Cat Shed . The precast floors that were brought over snow last winter are currently in place. Steel beams that will support the upper level were flown in today ... Tue 09 Feb 10
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