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2 July 2015

Its official – we are now open for the 2015 season!

After a busy summer and autumn getting everything ready, the lifts sprang into action last Saturday and the season was officially underway! The snow gods have smiled on us this year with plenty of pre-opening snow falls – its not often we have such awesome coverage so early in the season and a total contrast to last year at the same time!

Weather for opening day was great but it did deteriorate on Sunday with strong Westerly winds, despite this we kept the Main T Bar open! The week middle of this week has turned on nice weather again and great to see some club members making the most of the slopes before school holidays begin on Saturday. There’s a high chance of a good snow fall tonight and into tomorrow which will be a great boost to the already solid base for the school holidays.

Both school holiday Ski Weeks have strong booking numbers which is great. There are still a few spare beds at various stages during both weeks but we suggest you book now as the phone and emails have been running hot with enquiries! Don’t forget the awesome DBBL packages that are available as well for casual stays during the week and on Saturday nights. Our Saturday night roasts are back and better than ever thanks to our new master chef Will. For more info on accommodation packages / options or to book online Click Here

We hope you will make the most of the epic winter conditions here at Cheeseman so dust off the ski’s or board and get on up here!

11 June – Pre-season snow blankets the base area

Great snow conditions over the entire mountain for opening weekend

Opening day dawns – 27 June

The Staff Team

I’d like to extend a warm welcome the 2015 staff team and hope you will make time to say hi to them when you are visiting the mountain this season. We have a few familiar faces returning along with a number of new ones. This year we have quite a wide mix of nationalities including NZ, Swiss, American, Irish, French, Australian, English and Dutch.

Owen Wilson and I will be heading up the team this year as joint Mountain Managers and we are both excited to be working with such a diverse crew who are shaping up as an excellent team. As always the core staff team are assisted by a number of club volunteers who assist in areas such as patrol, cafe and events.

Weekend Weather

Looks like we have snow coming our way Thursday night and into Friday but should be clear again for Saturday. The wind could also be joining us over the next few days so be sure to check the snow reports for current updates on weather. Dress up warm as its still chilly even when the sun is out!

Friday 3 July  

Northwesterlires,  Snow lowering to 800 metres. Total forecast Snow – 27cm’s

Saturday 4 July

Mainly fine with increasing high cloud.

Sunday 5 July

Snow lowering to 800 metres. Brief morning rain further east, otherwise fine.

Make A Weekend Of It

Come and join us at Snowline Lodge for the weekend and be first out on the slopes on Sunday morning. You might even get the chance to enjoy one of our spectacular sunrises we’ve been enjoying over recent days.

We have fantastic DBBL rates on offer – $99 / Adult, $79 / Student, $69 / Youth (10 – 17 yrs), $59 / child (under 10) and club members get 30% off these rates. Your weekend stay includes delicious roast dinner on Saturday night, cooked breakfast a tasty lunch and accommodation at Snowline Lodge.

Click Here for more info or to book now

Spectaculatr Sunrises

We’ve been enjoying some stunning sunrises over the past few days – you too can enjoy these with us when you stay at Snowline Lodge

Don’t forget to check the website report for current snow, weather, facility and road conditions – the reports will be updated during the day as and when conditions change.

Please make sure you carry chains with you at all times regardless of whether or not they are needed on the day – conditions can change very quickly in the mountains and we’d hate for you to be caught out! Its a good idea to make sure they fit your vehicle too before leaving town.

We look forward to seeing you up here very soon to enjoy the excellent winter conditions in our little slice of paradise here in the Craigieburn Range.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.

 

Mountain Update – 4 September

4 September, 2014

The stunning weather continues up here at Cheeseman with numeruos days of cloudless blue skies and warm temperatures! Whilst it’s hard to complain about the fantastic run of bluebird days there is the downside that the snow is fast disappearing!

The upper mountain is still looking good but the lower slopes and Cat tracks are very thin and with little chance of much snow in the upcoming days (perhaps a little on Sunday night) your time is fast running out to enjoy the end of the winter season. Our scheduled closing is 28 September but we have put  together a revised timeline on a worst case scenario of no more new substancial snow falling as follows:

• Friday 5 Sept. – Sunday 7 Sept: Continued normal operation (including Pirate Party on Saturday – see below)

• Monday 8 – Thursday 11 Sept: The mountain will go on hold to preserve snow.

• Friday 12 – Sunday 14 Sept: Resume operations for the weekend (including Friday) which will include Undie 500 on Saturday and accommodation available at Snowline Lodge Saturday night.

It was great to see a good turn-out for the club champs last Sunday and thanks to our instructors for setting up some interesting courses and also to our club members who assisted on the day.

A few shots from Club Champs held last Sunday
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Weekend Weather

Another good weekend in store with a chance of some snow late Sunday evening.

Friday 5 September  

Mostly cloudy, with patchy rain north of Arthurs pass, but afternoon fine spells in the south.

Saturday 6 September

Mainly fine, areas of valley low cloud or fog morning and evening.

Sunday 7 September

Mainly fine with northwesterlies. Showers overnight with a cold strong southwest change. Snow lowering to 1000 metres.
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Events

Saturday 6 September – Pirate Party

Ahoy there Matey! Party like a pirate with thee Cap’n and crew at Cheeseman!
Little nippers ‘n ye scirvy dogs chart a course fer Mt Cheeseman Ski Area, dress up like a pirate ‘n join the free fun ‘n games.
A treasure hunt will keep the older (and young at heart!) kids entertained. Decipher riddles and find all the clues hidden around the field before chasing down the Dread Pirate Steve to collect your bounty.
‘Walking the plank’ if yea dare. The most spectacular and entertaining death scenes all earn ‘pieces of eight’ aka crunchie bars for their efforts.
At 3pm there is a Pirate Parade and prizes for the best dressed followed and we finished the day with a left over booty scramble – chocolates and lollies of course!
Face painting and colouring competitions are also happening and there is a giant treasure chest of pirate dress ups for the little kids. Do don’t miss out on a fun filled day and Pirate Party at Snowline in the evening…Arrr!

Saturday 13 September – Therma Tech Undie 500

Strip down to your ‘undies’ and join the fun negotiating creative challenges down the slopes and strut your stuff at the ‘Undie Parade’. Only $15pp and all entries guaranteed a prize!!
Prizes for best dressed, guy, girl and team.

More info on events here
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We hope you’ll make good use of the remaining days of the 2014 season – there looks to be some more good weather in store so no excuses really!

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.


Mountain Update – 28 August

28 August, 2014

Spring is virtually here as we have enjoyed an extended period of hot sunny bluebird days since the last dusting of snow and update last Thursday. The high which is dominating the weather at present appears to be locked in place well into next week so now is the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes with warm weather and longer days – don’t forget the Main T Bar  at Cheeseman always runs to 4:30!

With Snowline Lodge already fully booked this coming weekend we will be opening up Forest Lodge for casual guests for the weekend only. Great accommodation deals are available during weekdays at Snowline Lodge Click Here for more info.

Great skiing and riding to be had on the upper mountain.
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Weekend Weather

The fine clear bulebird weather continues with valley fog in the mornings which we are well above anyway – see the picture below which staff have enjoyed the view of for several mornings from the staff bathroom!

Friday 29 August  

Fine apart from areas of fog or valley cloud below 1000 metres morning and night.

Saturday 30 August

Mainly fine apart from areas of low cloud or fog morning and evening.

Sunday 31 August

Low cloud or fog morning and night, high cloud increasing. Light winds, northeasterlies at upper levels
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Events

Due to the late start of the season we have had to do a complete re-shuffle of events. To check out the current events Calendar please Click Here

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Primary & Intermediate School Champs due to the late winter season and lack of substancial snow falls which we have had other years. We had hoped that we would have another good snow fall before this Sunday but unfortunately with a high pressure weather system locked in place over us at present  there is no significant snow in the forecast for the next 5 – 7 days.Read More…..

Events Coming up:

Sunday 31 August – Club Championships

Saturday 6 September – Pirate Day.

Saturday 13 September – Therma Tech Undie 500
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6:00am and another stunning sunrise begins to the East. Lights from the ticket office are blaring as the Snow Reports are updated – some staff have already been up since 5:30 already! Photo: Cam

See you up here soon – stayed tuned for another mountain update next week.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.


Mountain Update – 21 August

28 August, 2014

Its been a fantastic week up in the Craigieburn Range with a run of clear and calm weather which has enabled everyone to get on up here and enjoy the fantastic snow at Cheeseman. The weekend was especially stunning and the lifts were running to capacity both days.

Its currently snowing lightly up here today with a cm or two having settled already this morning. The forecast is for clearing skies during the day and clear weather for Friday. Looks like Sunday will be the pick of the weekend days so get the jobs out of the way and get on up here!

Yesterday we hosted Accountants and Lawyers Corporate day. The weather started off a little cloudy with the sun eventually burning away the cloud mid-morning to reveal a beautiful day. After a morning of free skiing and the odd Hummingbird Coffee from our Cafe the race got underway at 1:00pm and was followed by prize-giving and drinks in the Daylodge.

Wellington Ski Week is still in full swing up here at Snowline Lodge and everyone has clocked up plenty of skiing and riding this week. We have spaces available on ski weeks through the September / Spring weeks and don’t forget if you ca’n’t do a whole week why not just pop up for a day or two and stay a night on our DBBL accommodation packages – for further info or to book online Click Here.

Top: Corporate day – socializing on the Daylodge Deck. Middle: Fresh grooming and cloud in the Valley (photo Michaela). Bottom: Another clear and sunny day at Cheeseman
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Weekend Weather

Sunday looks to be the pick of the weekend weather.

Friday 22 August  

Mainly fine, but becoming cloudy north of the Rangitata from afternoon.

Saturday 23 August

Mostly cloudy with a few drizzle patches. Southerlies.

Sunday 24 August

Mainly fine. Light winds.
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Events

Due to the late start of the season we have had to do a complete re-shuffle of events. To check out the current events Calendar please Click Here

Events Coming up:

Wednesday 27 August – Architects & Engineers Corporate Day

Sunday 31 August – Primary & Intermediate School Champs (To be confirmed subject to further snow)

Saturday 6 September – Pirate Day.

Saturday 13 September – Therma Tech Undie 500
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Spring is just around the corner and with the days starting to get warmer and longer now is the best time to come and visit us.

 Don’t forget to check out the website for up to date information and accommodation details.

See you on the slopes.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.


Cheeseman Is Open

14 August, 2014

The great news is that we are now open for 2014 – a little late but better late than never!

Sunday 10 August  was locked in as opening day and it dawned clear and fine and just got better and better as the day progressed. Whilst the snow was thin in places the skiing and riding was awesome and there were heaps of smiling faces about the hill. Just on closing the next snow bearing storm front began to roll in with winds increasing – the timing was perfect!

Monday and Wednesday saw us closed whilst the weather system delivered 30cms of new snow over Monday and Tuesday which has transformed the slopes to what they would normally look like this time of year. We opened again yesterday and there were plenty of fresh lines for all to enjoy and there was even a sprinkle of new snow during the late afternoon to keep things fresh.

Wellington Ski Week kicks off this coming Sunday and we are looking forward to welcoming Hilary and the team to Cheeseman for what will be our first proper full ski week for the season. There are beds available at Snowline this weekend but it is filling up so don’t delay in booking. Forest Lodge will only be available for group bookings for the remainder of the season.

The weather is looking excellent for tomorrow and through the weekend so no excuses – get on up here.

Some pictures below to get your juices flowing: Top & Middle Opening Day Sunday 10 Aug. Bottom:Sunrise on Wednesday 13 Aug.
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Weekend Weather

Looking great for the weekend – don’t forget your sunscreen

Friday 15 August  

Fine

Saturday 16 August

Mainly fine. Southwesterlies about the tops dying away

Sunday 17 August

Mainly fine, Northwesterlies developing about the tops.
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Events

Due to the late start of the season we have had to do a complete re-shuffle of events. To check out the current events Calendar please Click Here

The Primary & Intermediate Champs were scheduled to be run on Sunday 24 August but due to the late start to the season and current snowpack conditions we are still making assessments on the race course area and a decision will be made on Sunday 17 August as to whether or not this event will go ahead. If we do run the race it will be Sunday 31 August.

Confirmed Events Coming up:

Wednesday 20 August – Accountants & Lawyers Corporate Day

Wednesday 27 August – Architects & Engineers Corporate Day
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Don’t forget to check the website report for current snow, weather, facility and road conditions – the reports will be update during the day as conditions change.

We look forward to seeing you up here soon to make the most of the albeit late winter conditions.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.

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Mountain Update – 24 July – Let It Snow Please…..

24 July, 2014
Hi folks,For the first time in several years, we are facing a tough start to the season.As many of you will be aware, we are patiently awaiting more snow at Cheeseman so we can open. We have a thin base of snow over most of the mountain but unfortunately its still not enough to allow us to safely open the lifts and you favorite ski runs. The temps up here are cold but we still need in the region of 30 – 40 cms to open so at the moment its a waiting game we are playing with Mother Nature!

We have had to cancel the first couple of Ski Weeks, although a great bunch of clubbies still went up for the second week of the school holidays and to enjoyed an awesome alpine getaway. As they say, the worst day on the mountain is still better than the best day in town!

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Just enough snow on the learners area to build some jumps during week 2 of the holidays!

 

Our fantastic bunch of staff are still standing by and are just are eager as you to get the season underway! Many of them have been taking the opportunity to do some travelling and taking in some of New Zealands great outdoors and thanks to our Club members who have opened their homes to our staff as a place to base themselves from.This situation is not new to us and as a club we have been here before. There will be some of you who can recall the slow start to the season due to lack of snow in 2005 – it wasn’t until early August that we got a big dump and then it was all go!Everything is primed and ready to roll, all we need is the snow!

You can check in regularly to our snow report for further updates on snow and opening for the 2014 season.

We will keep you updated.

Cheers from Cam & the Cheeseman Crew

 


Have you sorted your Cheeseman Season Pass for winter?

28 April, 2014
 

Cheeseman Seasons Pass 2014

Ski or ride anytime, anywhere with no excuses to miss out on the fresh powder days at Cheeseman this winter. These limited offers are only available until 31 May 2014 and these exclusive passes will not be available in season. Conditions apply, see online for details.

Purchase online now at www.mtcheeseman.co.nz


New Snow

30 August, 2013

Winter is back!

A total transformation occurred over the space of a few hours during Wednesday night / Thursday morning going from a very spring looking ski field to a winter wonderland once more! Thursday dawned with skies clearing and turned into a bluebird pow day – plenty of face shots were enjoyed by all. If ever there was a time to get up here its certainly now or over the weekend with a settled forecast for the next few days.

This Sunday we are looking forward to running the Canterbury Primary & Intermediate school races and the weather is looking good – more details below.

Some photos below of the new snow – pictures say it better that words!

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Canterbury Primary & Intermediate Race Day

Sunday 1 September

9:00am – 10:30: Race Registration

9:00am – 9:30: Course Inspection

10:00am: Racing Commences 

3:30pm: Prizegiving

We are pleased to again be the venue for the Canterbury Primary and Intermediate Ski races, an event where teams representing their schools participate for both individual and team awards.

This fun skiing event consists of dual slalom course for boys and girls of all age groups from Year 1 to Year 8. No previous ski-racing experience is necessary, merely sufficient skill to ride a T-bar Ski Lift and ski groomed, easy slopes.

There will be medals for individual performance, plus an overall team trophy for both primary and intermediate school teams.The emphasis is on fun, and introducing children to the excitement of ski-racing. Most of the children’s time will be spent just skiing freely and enjoying other activities on the day.

Entries are now closed for this event. For further info on this event Click Here

Please be sure to check in on the day for current road, weather & snow conditions.

ThermaTech Undie 500 – Saturday 7 September

  • A Fun race in your Undies for ages
  • Registrations from 9:30am onwards in the Daylodge
  • Entry $15 / person
  • Race starts at 1pm

Weekend Weather

The next few days are looking like cracker weather days. Clear and crisp so wrap up warm and make sure you put on some sunscreen.

  • Saturday

    31 August fine and frosty.

    Wind at 1000m: Light.Wind at 2000m:

 

  • Sunday

    01 September fine and frosty.

    Wind at 1000m: Light.Wind at 2000m: Light.


Mountain Update – 22 August

22 August, 2013

Another week has quickly passed us by and I wish I could say we have had the big dump of snow everyone has be anticipating but unfortunately the storms cycles that had big promises have eventuated to little more than the odd snow flurry. We remain optimistic that we will still get some snow and in the meantime upper mountain coverage is still in reasonable shape and with continued maintenance T Bar 1 lift line remains open.

This week on the mountain we have enjoyed the company ski weekers on “Open Week” and yesterday we hosted a new corporate race event – Architects vs Engineers Race day which was enjoyed by 40 racers.

Coming up this Sunday we are running the Canterbury Primary & Intermediate Champs (further info below) and we will welcome in Ski Weekers on Family 1 week.

Above & Below – Upper Mountain Coverage is still good

Above: Open Week Quizz Night  with quizz Master Catherine
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Canterbury Primary & Intermediate Race Day

Sunday 25 August

We are pleased to again be the venue for the Canterbury Primary and Intermediate Ski races,
an event where teams representing their schools participate for both individual and team
awards.

This fun skiing event consists of dual slalom course for boys and girls of all age groups from
Year 1 to Year 8. No previous ski-racing experience is necessary, merely sufficient skill to
ride a T-bar Ski Lift and ski groomed, easy slopes.

There will be medals for individual performance, plus an overall team trophy for both primary and intermediate school teams.The emphasis is on fun, and introducing children to the excitement of ski-racing. Most of the children’s time will be spent just skiing freely and enjoying other activities on the day.

Entries are now closed for this event. For further info on this event Click Here

Please be sure to check in on the day for current road, weather & snow conditions.

Weekend Weather

Reasonable weather coming up over the next few days but be sure to check our Daily Reports before heading up.

  • Friday

    23 AugustFine apart from isolated morning showers about the divide.

  • Saturday

    24 AugustMainly fine, apart from increasing high cloud, but rain developing about the divide by evening, falling as snow above 1500 metres.

  • Sunday

    25 AugustMainly fine. Winds turning westerly about the tops and becoming light at low levels.

    Issued: 10:09am Thursday 22 Aug 2013

Thats our lots this week – enjoy the weekend and see you up here soon.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.

Ski In – Ski Out

22 August, 2013

We are nearly half way through August already – where do the weeks go? The past few days have been pretty busy on the hill as we crank through the events which began with Club Champs last weekend, Secondary School Racing on Tuesday and Accounts vs Lawyers corporate day yesterday! We have the final Club Champs race, the Slalom,  this coming Sunday at 10:30am along with race practice afternoon from 1pm which leads into the Primary & Intermediate School Champs on Sunday 25 August.

We’ve received a couple of further light dustings over recent days which has kept the snow pack freshened up and we are hopeful of a reasonable dump later this week – fingers crossed! The upper mountain is still in great shape and which daily grooming the main runs either side of the Main T Bar are popular. Upper mountain off piste still has good cover and whilst its a little firm early on by mid-morning most days its softened up nicely.

On Tuesday afternoon we commissioned the new Webcam so everyone is pretty stoked to see this running and now we have a good representation of the good upper mountain snow cover. Check it out at www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/weather/webcam/

Wellington Ski Weekers arrived on Sunday afternoon and have been enjoying the benefits of staying at Snowline Lodge for that true Ski In – Ski Out mountain holiday experience. With daily lessons, meals, accommodation, lift passes and much more as part of the overall package its a pretty hard deal to beat! We have a few spaces available on the next 2 Ski Weeks: “Open” (18 – 24 Aug) & “Family 1” (25 – 31 Aug) so why not come up and join us? Check-out Accommodation Options Here.

A reminder to Club Members that we are holding our Mid Season Meeting this coming Monday – More info on our Events Page. This is a chance to catch up on how the season has been going with reports from key staff & committee members and also a good opportunity for members to have their say.

Top – Club Champs Downhill Race. Middle – Secondary Schools Bordercross Race

Bottom – The life of a groomer driver – not a bad view from the cab at the top of the mountain!

Events – August 2013

We have an action packed events Calendar planned for the season – Click Here for the full Calendar and details of all events

We are well into the season now so here’s a heads up on events during August

  • Sunday 18 August – Final Club Champs Race – Slalom 10:30am.
  • Monday 19 August – Cheeseman Mid-Season Meeting (Christchurch)
  • Wednesday 21 August – Architects vs Engineers Corporate Day
  • Sunday 25 August – Primary & Intermediate School Race Champs
SNOW BALL poster

Canterbury Primary & Intermediate Race Day

Sunday 25 August

We are pleased to again be the venue for the Canterbury Primary and Intermediate Ski races,
an event where teams representing their schools participate for both individual and team
awards.

This fun skiing event consists of dual slalom course for boys and girls of all age groups from
Year 1 to Year 8. No previous ski-racing experience is necessary, merely sufficient skill to
ride a T-bar Ski Lift and ski groomed, easy slopes.

There will be medals for individual performance, plus an overall team trophy for both primary and intermediate school teams.The emphasis is on fun, and introducing children to the excitement of ski-racing. Most of the children’s time will be spent just skiing freely and enjoying other activities on the day.

Entries Close this Friday (16 August) and we have a practice day this coming Sunday with a course and flags set-up. For further info on this event Click Here

 

My #1 High 5 Pass

For the first time ever Cheeseman are offering 5 day concession passes.

Valid for any time during the 2013 ski season, passes may be pre-purchased online or on the mountain at the ticket office. This is a great way for your friends and family to experience our awesome skiing and to try out Cheeseman for themselves. Book Online now or purchase on the mountain at the ticket office.

“We stayed down the mountain at Castle Hill and we had the option to ski at other places,
but when put to the family vote…everyone always wanted to keep coming back to Cheeseman! “Richard Ponsford & Family, Melbourne
My #1 High 5 Pass

Weekend Weather

Again there is a mixed bag of weather this weekend with a fairly good chance of snow! Dress up warm and we’ll see you on the slopes!

  • Friday

    16 AugustRain near the Divide, spreading elsewhere in the afternoon. Snow lowering to 1200 metres in the evening.

    Wind at 1000m: Northerlies dying out in the morning and southeast 30 km/h developing in the evening.Wind at 2000m: Northwest 40 km/h turning easterly and rising to 50 km/h in the afternoon

 

  • Saturday

    17 AugustOccasional rain with some heavy falls. Snow above 1400 metres. Easterlies, strong in exposed places.

  • Sunday

    18 AugustRain, falling as snow above 1500 metres, easing to a few showers. Remaining cloudy. Fresh northerlies.

With August flying by we hope you can make it up to Cheeseman soon to enjoy winter with us?

Until next week take care and play safe!

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.

August Is Here

12 August, 2013

This week on the hill its Fine Wine Week and its great to catch up with all the familiar faces. There’s been plenty of skiing & riding during the day and then partying theme nights which have included so far – Twins night, Fortified Wine Tasting and Quizz night with plenty more to come.

Tuesday morning we awoke to 3cms of fresh snow and this morning there has been 5cms overnight with snow still coming in lightly at present. Looking ahead over the next few days there is more snow forecast so everyone is pretty stoked about that! Check-out the weekend forecast below and keep an eye on the daily website weather and snow reports for current conditions.

This coming weekend is Club Champs and next week we will be hosting the Secondary schools race day on Tuesday and Accountants vs Lawyers corporate day on Wednesday so its all systems go at present.

Wellington Ski Week kicks off next Sunday with a fully booked lodge and we are looking forward to welcoming Hillary and her team of friends and families back to Cheeseman during 2013 – hopefully there will be some fresh snow on offer!

8 August – New Snow as Jack & Andy pass by the new webcam site

Fine Wine Week: Top – Waiter Toby handing out wine samples. Bottom – Twin Night Graham & Lars

Webcam Update

The new upper mountain webcam is getting ever closer and the team have now installed with mounting pole at Lunch Rock complete with solar panel mounts. We are currently awaiting the arrival of a final couple of technical parts and will hopefully be commissioning and testing it in a few days and then it will go live to the website – in the mean time we are taking regular shots from this location and posting them where the new live picture will eventually be.

Events – August 2013

We have an action packed events Calendar planned for the season – Click Here for the full Calendar and details of all events

We are well into the season now so here’s a heads up on events during August

  • Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 – Club Champs
  • Tuesday 13 August – Canterbury Secondary School Race Champs (note new date)
  • Wednesday 14 August – Accountants vs Lawyers Corporate Day
  • Monday 19 August – Cheeseman Mid-Season Meeting (Christchurch)
  • Wednesday 21 August – Architects vs Engineers Corporate Day
  • Sunday 25 August – Primary & Intermediate School Race Champs
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Gatsby’s Great Snow Ball

Saturday 12 October 2013

The Canterbury Ski Clubs have all got together to bring you Gatsby’s Great Snow Ball helping fund raise for the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Come in your best dressed 1920’s evening attire. Your ticket includes a complimentary drink on arrival, a lavish supper and free photo booth to capture a fun night.

Tickets are strictly limited and are already highly sort after. Club Membership has its benefits…Clubbies get first dibs on purchasing tickets to this exclusive event.

Pre Sale Tickets are available to Club members now! The Cheeseman Chat will give you details and the access code to purchase these pre sale tickets.

Any tickets not sold to club members will be available from 19 August onwards…keep an eye on your email or sweet talk a clubbie into taking you as a plus one!!!!

My #1 High 5 Pass

For the first time ever Cheeseman are offering 5 day concession passes.

Valid for any time during the 2013 ski season, passes may be pre-purchased online or on the mountain at the ticket office. This is a great way for your friends and family to experience our awesome skiing and to try out Cheeseman for themselves. Book Online now or purchase on the mountain at the ticket office.

“We stayed down the mountain at Castle Hill and we had the option to ski at other places,
but when put to the family vote…everyone always wanted to keep coming back to Cheeseman! “Richard Ponsford & Family, Melbourne
My #1 High 5 Pass

Weekend Weather

More snow on is way!

  • Friday

    09 AugustFine at first, but cloud increasing and scattered rain spreading from the north during the afternoon and evening. Snow above 1100 metres.

    Northwesterly 43 km/h.Wind at base: Northwesterly 43 km/h.Freezing level: Rising to 2500 metres afternoon.

 

  • Saturday

    10 AugustCloudy with scattered rain, falling as snow above 1500 metres. Northwesterlies.

    Easterly 26 km/h.Wind at base: Easterly 26 km/h.Freezing level: 2000 metres.

 

  • Sunday

    11 AugustRain and strong cold southerlies developing. Snow lowering to 800 metres.

    Issued: 1:05pm Wednesday 7 Aug 2013

Keep an eye on the website and our Facebook page for regular updates on what’s happening on the mountain.

Take care and we look forward to seeing you up here.

Cheers Cam & the Cheeseman Crew.