Open – Thursday 20th
Minus 1, clear skies, no wind currently. Forecast for a mainly fine day.
Should be another ripper of a day up here, things started cold and wintery yesterday, then we got cm or so of wet warm snow, turn things back to spring just like that.
So it will be hard under foot this morning and then release to some very smooth fun spring skiing and riding once things warm up.
The learners and shirtfront have been groomed.
The road is open to all vehicles today and the Jack Pass gate is no longer locked. 2WD’s please fit your chains at the old car park.
A Ski/Snowboard rental and a transport service are provided by Ski Gear Direct in Hanmer Springs. Please contact them directly on 027 362 1101 or email skigeardirectnz@gmail.com. NO SKI OR SNOWBOARD HIRE GEAR IS ON THE FIELD.
EVENTS COMING UP……..
BACARDI CUP – 22nd of August
Our iconic novelty race (rules are defined just before start) and dress-ups are encouraged. Just not ones that get tangled in the tow...
CLUB CHAMPS 29th of August
A highlight of the Amuri Ski Club calendar, we will set a course and award our age group champions. This is always a brilliant day! Wax your skis and board and get ready to beat your mates.
Chop Off 29th of August
If you are wondering what the Chop Off is. All you need to do is turn up with a chop to cook. It doesn’t matter if you’re a member or not. Whether it is homegrown, stolen from your neighbour or purchased from your favourite butcher. You just need to cook it, and our judge needs to like it. The competition for this is just about as hotly contested as the club champs. If you can’t beat our President in the ski racing, how about having a better chop than him……
Both these weekends are going to be a lot of fun, so get in quick and book a bed.
Cheers,
Team Amuri
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“New Zealand Club Fields offer a truly unique grass roots, pared back, low key snow experience in huge contrast to the larger resorts of today. It’s our belief that a day on the snow is about who you’re with, where you are and not how hot your gear is! ”
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Hanmer Springs Ski Area is a friendly, fun ski area just 17km from the alpine resort town of Hanmer Springs. From the top of the field there are great views of the surrounding mountains of St James and Molesworth Stations and the distant peaks of the Nelson Lakes National Park.
There are a variety of groomed runs and off piste to choose from for all ages and stages of skill. Slopes can be viewed from the lounge in the Day Lodge so spectators don’t miss out and the beginner’s area is right beside it with excellent open terrain for kids. The ski area is ideal for the family or group of friends for a weekend away with fun filled runs for everyone.
There are three lifts - a Poma, a Rope Tow and the learners area with a Fixed Grip Tow. If you have never used a nutcracker before, Hanmer Springs is a good place to start !
The car park is at the base of the huts and it’s just a short walk to the tows. There are no queues so you can get in as many runs as your body can handle and the tows operate until you want to stop! The cosy mountain accommodation is backpacker style and is self catering, so don’t forget to bring supplies.
To top off a perfect day or weekend in the mountains a soak in the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools will ease the strain on the muscles. The village also has some great Restaurants and Bars, and even a nightclub for those with stamina!
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Hideaway for the weekend!
