We weren't that excited about opening day at Coronet Peak really. Well, not until we woke up this morning anyway! It's been great to get back on our skis and boards again (without having the hard work of walking up first!).
The day dawned a little overcast, and forecast to get worse, so we headed up bright and early (which also had the added benefit of a free glass of bubbles on the first chairs). We're pleased we did - they opened the chairs ahead of time (which NEVER happens) to try and help with the lift queues - which it did. We never thought we'd say it but NZSki finally seems to have figured out how to make Opening Day a success. They had blown fresh man-made snow on all the trails overnight, but turned off the snowmakers on the main trails so that you didn't get covered in snow on every run. The snow quality was great, the queues were non existent until mid morning and the staff were friendly and well trained (which is not the norm). So we were well impressed.
Greg under Greengates chair:
Andrea on her board, also under Greengates chair. Note the powder snow - which is also unusual for this time of year at Coronet Peak... which is dubbed "Concrete Peak" by the locals.
Greg and Andrea up the top of the chair
2 comments:
Brr. Looks cold but awesome!!
Sounds like you had a great day. Bet you're glad you bought passes this year!!!!
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