Snow Update
Well its been another eventful week of weather yet again! The good news is that over the last 24 hours we have had 15cm's on new snow so things are looking ok again. After our large 50cm dump we had yet more rain last Friday and whilst the snow held out it did take its toll so this latest fall has been most welcomed by everyone. Its been an up and down season on the weather and snow front with two periods of rain, warm weather and at times elusive snow falls! Despite all this people visiting the mountain have had a great time especially guests on our ski weeks.
Looking ahead over the new few days there is snow forecast for Friday & Saturday with weather clearing on Sunday - check out the weekend weather update below.
On the Mountain
Family 2 Ski Week has been a great success again this year with many regulars returning to enjoy Cheeseman hospitality. As I write this guests are getting ready to hit the new overnight snow and get some fresh lines in. Highlights of the week have included building an igloo, a snow dance (which worked!), new snow, having the whole mountain open and a favourite with the adults has been the early dinners for children followed by games and activities in the Daylodge afterwards meaning that parents have a chance to relax over their dinner. Hut Mum (or Dad in this case) Rick has done a great job organising everyone and the week has run like clockwork.
The Bordercross track which was built for the Secondary Schools Champs is still open for anyone to use and don't forget we are still running race training sessions every Sunday.
This coming Sunday is the Primary & Intermediate Champs which is a fun skiing event and 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. Entries have now closed for this event - for further info please CLICK HERE or go to our website www.mtcheeseman.co.nz
Some pictures from Holiday 2 Ski Week
All hands and tools on deck to build the igloo - Family week 2 Nigel & Ski Week kids in the half built Igloo
New snow on Shamus way Tiennen & Guy making pancakes for breakfast
Spring Specials
Spring special week days will be on again this year with 30% off from 5th - 25th September. This deal only applies during this period for weekdays only and includes our popular holiday packages which are fully catered and include accommodation, 3 meals a day, lift passes and a daily ski or snow-board lesson.
The week of 12th - 18th September is Veterans weeks for adults over 18 - Those of you who were on Fine Wine week might like to consider coming again as this is sure to be another great week!
Snowco Small Ski Area Service Award
Voting is open again for 2010 so if you have skied or boarded at Cheeseman during 2010 please vote for us as your vote helps decide the winner. The results for this people's choice award are calculated from our 33 multi-choice question online survey. To vote online please CLICK HERE.
Cheeseman won the Small Ski Area Service Award in 2007 & 2008 so lets bring it back here for 2010!
Weekend Weather
Again this weekend Sunday will be the pick of the days.
Friday - Fine spells in the morning, with some frosts. Becoming cloudy in the afternoon and rain developing in the west at night, falling as snow above 1000 metres.
Saturday - Outbreaks of rain developing in the morning, falling as snow above 1000 metres. Northwesterlies becoming strong and gusty.
Sunday - Rain clearing, apart from a few showers near the Divide. Snow above 1200 metres. Fine spells developing in the east. Moderate northwesterlies
Dates for your diary - Events coming up soon at Cheeseman
Sunday 22nd August: Weekly race training
Sunday 22nd August: Primary & Intermediate School Race Champs
Monday 23rd August: Members Mid Season Meeting 7:30pm @ Cashmere Club - all financial members welcome
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September: Club Champs
Saturday 11th September: Undie 500
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September: Gromfest Downhill dual Races
For further info on events please check the website: www.mtcheeseman.co.nz/latest_news/up_coming_events
If your planning a trip to Cheeseman for current snow and weather conditions check our website www.mtcheeseman.co.nz or call the CSA Snowphone on 383-8888 Option 2
Don't forget to try some of the delicious food & coffee in our fully stocked Cafe which is situated in the Daylodge.
Spring is fast approaching and the days are getting longer and as the conditions allow we sometimes run the lifts a little longer especially if everyone is having a great time - thats just one of the benefits of coming to Cheeseman.
Take care and be sure to visit us soon for a day or several days.
Regards
Cam & The Cheeseman Team
