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NZ 2012 season

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#1 ·
Kia Ora NZ shredders!

Well things are off to a good start so far, got in 3 good days at Coronet last weekend and another three days off work for the Opening of Remarks tomorrow! :D

Who's riding where this year and on what gear?
 
#3 ·
If you mean coronet vs remarks? Depends what sort of riding you're into; if you're into park or backcountry i'd say remarks but if you want groomers and fast runs then coronet. totally dependent on weather as well though, one peak may be covered in fog while the other across the valley is having a bluebird day!

Cardrona is a good mix of both if you've got a good enough hire car to go over the crown range as well :thumbsup:
 
#5 ·
Can't say with any certainty mate; last time i was at TC was about 3 or 4 years ago and it was a terrible icy and wet day. From all reports i've had though it can't be beat on a great day. Pretty keen to have a crack this season and Ohau as well.

So this afternoon, i thought id take up my old 63 Burton Floater to Remarks and try a bit of tussock bashing. What a shithouse idea that was, i felt like a fucking learner again! :laugh:
 
#8 ·
This man^ speaks the truth. It would help me personally too. Have been mauling over living there after college. Although it's my second choice. It's still sounds awesome. And even if I didn't move I would be there during the summer on vacation.
 
#9 ·
will get onto some pics as soon as i get round to taking some guys! been too busy getting my shred on and trying not to destroy my new board on hidden rocks. ;)

fyi, my avatar pic is at The Remarkables looking over one of the main runs. had to climb quite a ways to get that shot!
 
#10 ·
as promised, here's a few pics from today's trip up to my local for a bluebird day following a fresh drop of about 10-15cm's overnight.













obviously we need a bit more coverage to get full access to some of the backcountry areas you can see, but it's only the second week of the season at Remarks with some good weather predicted for this week.

pretty lovely conditions today all the same though! :)
 
#18 ·
They just finished grooming those (kinda anyway). Theyve been at it pretty solidly over the past few days as its only really started snowing then.
The middle pic is from sat (still being groomed and closed) and is the same run as the first and third pics (which are from sunday) if that makes any sense.:confused:


I too am super jelly.

Just out of curiosity, are you above the treeline?
Has it been raped of all the trees? Or is there just no trees?

It's not a joke, I don't know.:dunno:

TT
We had a chemical spill from the top wiping out all the trees :laugh:

But yeah its all above the treeline. You can kinda see where the green is on the first pic.
 
#17 ·
I too am super jelly.

Just out of curiosity, are you above the treeline?
Has it been raped of all the trees? Or is there just no trees?

It's not a joke, I don't know.:dunno:

TT
 
#21 ·
This got me thinking too. So I googled it.

Turns out its more to do with the elevation and ground composition.
At higher altitudes the thinner air makes it harder for plantation to grow and generally the higher up you are the rockier the ground is as the good soil gets washed down.
Makes enough sense I guess.
 
#24 ·
Please do, the missus and i are planning a long weekend there staying in the lodge at some point over the season!

With regards to trees and NZ resorts, I think a few of the smaller club fields in Canterbury have the possibility of tree runs (as long as they get dumped on!) and NZSki have started planting a few on Coronet as well. But yeah, would be nice to have em down here but the LOTR scenery more than makes up for it! ;)
 
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