Drove down to Mount Ruapehu for a weekend's skiing with Claire, Graham, Jane and Brian. It was a bit late in the season: Saturday's weather was cloud and some freezing rain, but on Sunday the sun came out and we had some great spring skiing.
The Turoa ski area, although supposedly one of the largest in NZ, was tiny compared to what I'm used to. There was only one decent lift to speak of! I guess I have been spoilt by the likes of Val D'Isere and Meribel. Still, the slopes were wide and the snow was good. Amusingly there's only 7km (by road) between snow and palm trees. Something to do with having a single big mountain sticking out of an otherwise lush and flat landscape.
We stayed in the Waireka lodge, which was very well equiped and comfortable. A hot tub to relax in after skiing is always welcome.
The mountain is an active volcano, although it's pretty quiet at the moment. No eruptions to report.
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