Mt Ruapehu Latest News

Powder, and Lots of It!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:32:00 GMT

With 20 cm of fresh snow reported at Whakapapa and 15cm of fresh at Turoa there are lots of itchy feet waiting for their chance to get out and enjoy them. More snow is expected throughout the day and once the weather improves there will be some great skiing and ...

Export 33 Xtreme A Week Away!

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:29:00 GMT

The Export 33 Xtreme and Mother of All Snowboard Challenges is a week away from kicking off registration and the opening night party down at Basekamp bar, National Park. We are excited to have be receiving early entries from as far away as Germany, Austria and the USA! There's ...

Keep the Snow Falling

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:01:00 GMT

After poor visibility early on Sunday at Turoa the clouds lifted meaning those that made the trip up the mountain got to enjoy some fantastic riding conditions. The fat flakes of snow that fell late in the day continued overnight with Turoa having added another 5cm of fresh snow! Whakapapa ...

Want Fresh Tracks?

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:12:00 GMT

Both Mt Ruapehu's Ski Areas received fresh snow all last night, with Whakapapa adding 7cm and Turoa another 3cm. Its white white white up on the Mountain today, and although the sun isn't shining (yet) there are freshies to be had, and someone has to make first tracks. Why ...

Wonderful White Whakapapa

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:59:00 GMT

Its been snowing big flat flakes this morning up on Whakapapa! Everything is white white white up here and with low temperatures expect plenty more snow to fall!

The Ski Area looks magnificant with all the fresh snow so come on up the hill and enjoy first tracks on the slopes!!

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Knoll Ridge Chalet Open!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

It's been 19 months since the devastating arson that destroyed the Knoll Rdige Chalet abd Cat Shed. Today the new Knoll Ridge

Beautiful Blue Sky Day

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:44:00 GMT

Who ever put the weather order in for this week is doing a great job!The sun is out, clouds are high and passing and there are plenty of smiles to be seen as those who are up here enjoy the day ahead. Where are you? If you want to see ...

Turoa's White & Whakapapa's Blue

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:32:00 GMT

Both Ski Areas received 10cm of fresh snow last night which has given fantastic cover. Visibility is slightly reduced up here on Turoa, but it is snowing again!! The joys of this Mountain is that over on Whakapapa the sun is out and there's blue sky to be seen! So ...

Turning into a Mint Monday

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 20:59:00 GMT

The sun is coming out and showing us what a beautiful morning it can be with 2cm of fresh snow overnight at Turoa and the big cloud leaving only patches of blue sky behind! Come on up, enjoy a few fresh turns and experience the wonder that is Ruapehu mid ...

Jagermeister Snowboard Masters Nationals Next Saturday

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:48:00 GMT

Over 30 and still shredding? Plan to take the board along with you to the very end? Why not join fellow oldies in their quest to dominate in the upcoming Jagermeister Snowboard Masters Nationals Set to go down next Saturday the 28th of August at Turoa Ski area. Rumour has ...