New Webcams Are On The Way

Mount Ruapehu, NZ - There are big changes coming to our Webcams. We have five new static HD cameras with wide angle capabilities being installed at Whakapapa Ski Area.

The new cameras will be located -
- Two cameras will be installed into the new Knoll Ridge Cafe. One will be pointed east towards pinnacles and slightly uphill and the other pointed toward the top of the Valley also taking in part of Knoll Ridge T-Bar.
- One camera is to be installed in a location that will capture the Staircase slopes
- One new camera will be located in Happy Valley. This camera will be repositioned to inside the glass and point down the slopes more toward the bottom chairlift
- One new camera for the Western slopes. This camera will be dependant on network access, so is likely to take longer to install than the other four.

We are also working on getting the weather station information with wind and temperature information for you at each camera! There is a lot of work that will be going on behind the scenes to get these tasks done, as well as a few changes to the webcams page on MtRuapehu.com. GeoNet's camera looking up towards Whakapapa will also be available which means you will get a view from the Highway of what things look like as well as an on hill perspective of conditions.

Alpine Meadow To Open Tomorrow!

Turoa, NZ - Get your gear out, scrape off the summer wax and get your thermals on, as the Alpine Meadow is opening on Thursday the 17th of June. That's two days earlier than planned! We will be starting up the Magic Carpet for those keen to make a few turns on a fresh blanket of Winter White while the Alpine Cafe serves some of the best breakfasts around. Further facilities will open as conditions allow. Patrol has been up to visit the snow stake at Turoa and they are reporting 80cm with over 10 cm of that falling in the past few days.

Whakapapa is looking good too! There has been snow down to low levels the past few days and snowmaking crews are out in full force. Not long now and things will be humming all over the place. Whakapapa's season is looking good for the 26th of June so no matter where you prefer to ski or ride, we will see you up here very, very soon!

Projected Opening Dates - Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu, NZ - With the recent landing of the big white blanket over Mt Ruapehu things are looking a lot more seasonal around here! Snow to low levels closed the Ohakune Mountain Road for the past few days and Bruce Road to Whakapapa has been restricted to 4wd’s or chains for the past few mornings. We had snow down to Ohakune, National Park, and they even closed the Desert Road for a bit! Snowmaking crews headed up for a night shift and managed to help mother nature along a bit too.

Things are well under way for the projected opening dates of the 19th of June for Turoa and Whakapapa following one week later on the 26th of June. Follow along with us as the place gets ready for the season ahead on our web cams and Video Snow Reports. See you up here soon!

View From The Top

Mt. Ruapehu, NZ - Projected Opening Dates
The crew up here at Whakapapa and Turoa are hard at work getting things ready for everyone this season. Things are on track for the projected opening dates of the 19th of June for Turoa and Whakapapa following one week later on the 26th of June. Follow along with us as the place gets ready for the season ahead on our web cams and Video Snow Reports. See you up here soon!
Snow Making Underway
The team at Turoa spent much of Monday morning blowing snow down on the meadow with the snow making crews at both areas primed and ready to get more snow on the ground whenever conditions will allow it. There has been snow throughout the day and more in the forecast so mother nature is doing her bit to help us out too.

2010 Earlybird Season Passes are on sale NOW!

Mt Ruapehu, NZ - For the next TWO WEEKS ONLY you can get your 2010 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass for prices we know you'll love:

Just $395 adult and $245 youth

This is strictly for passes sold from now (16th April) until the 3rd of May only so you'd better get yours now!

Love a good Price Freeze
If you purchased a 2009 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass in April last year and buy your Season Pass before the 3rd of May, you'll pay just $385.

If you're a first time buyer, the price freeze applies to you too. Get your 2010 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass for $395 now and we'll lock in the price* for 2011 and 2012

Already bought your 2010 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass?
Love your work - thanks for your support. Check out some of the great benefits you'll get this year as a 2010 Season Pass holder. A good road trip to the mountain is always better with a crew so take your BRO to the SNOW this winter. If your mates haven't bought their 2010 Season Passes yet, remind them what they'll be missing out on. More bums in seats, means more people to share the cost of fuel!

A View From The Top!

Mt Ruapehu, NZ - Season Pass Sale... two weeks only!
Love winter? Then you are going to LOVE our 2010 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass SALE!

Starting on the 16th of April for TWO WEEKS ONLY buy your 2010 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass and pay just $395 (adult) and $245 (youth).

This offer won't last so get in quick. Buy now and love winter even more! Sales ends 5pm Monday 3rd May.