Coronet Peak opened today, with temperatures low enough to allow snowmaking machines to work at capacity. Over 200 skiers and snowboarders were welcomed with a glass of bubbly as they boarded the chairlift. The Coronet Express quad chair, Meadows double chair and the magic carpet beginner lift started to operate from 9.00am, offering access to the groomed M1 and Big Easy trails. ...New developments for the 2007 season at Coronet Peak include the installation of a new beginners’ area and carpet lift, which effectively doubles the terrain and lifts available for beginners; a new snowmaking pump, which has increased snowmaking capacity; and two new groomers designed to provide the best possible snow surface.
Mt Hutt Ski Area is to open this Wednesday.
See:
http://www.nzski.com/newsletter.jsp?id=096EE134-CA7C-4333-AC4E-23E1507A3C13