New Zealand's Snow Park has 100 percent snow coverage for its season opening today, Friday June 22 at 9.00, and for the first chair lift riders a true Kiwi welcome is planned.
The recent dry weather and ideal cool temperature have created perfect conditions for snowmaking and the guns have been blasting for nearly two weeks. The groomers have been busy compacting the snow to create a good firm base.
"The terrain park is looking fantastic with over 40 cm on the trails, the light and dry snow quality will make for superb riding and skiing," said Snow Park Manager, Sam Lee. "The boxes and rails are in place and we are looking forward to getting the freestyle action underway for the 2007 season."
The first riders on the quad will be welcomed with traditional Kiwi fare receiving a pie and stubby as they board the lift for their first ride up the mountain.
For the 2007 season Snow Park has made some major investments developing a dedicated novice area 'Half Pint Park' to help riders progress into the freestyle world of snowboarding and skiing, and also the Snow Park Village incorporating luxury apartments, backpacker bunkrooms and a restaurant and bar.
The opening celebrations continue in to the evening with a fresh crew of dj's, drink specials and the fires will be cranking. The official party is postponed to a later date due to heavy snowfall.
Snowparknz.com
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