Welcome to our first Winter edition of Cheeseman E-News.
Where is all the snow we hear you ask? Good question we are wondering too - after all it is winter!
Generally by now the mountains have a good coating of snow over them and Cantabrians are enjoying spectacular views of them on the crystal clear winter days - but alas no such luck so far this winter. The ski industry has featured heavily in the media over recent days mainly due to the lack of snow and even areas with the best snow making facilities are still closed due to mild June temperatures. There have been several light snow falls earlier in the month but mild temperatures have melted out what snow did fall so its a bit of a waiting game at present!
Opening Day
We are still working towards our planned opening day of Saturday 2nd July and all preparations are well in hand as we sprint towards that date. Obviously opening on that date will be subject to Snow and weather conditions permitting but we are remaining optimistic that Mother Nature will deliver the goods in time.
There is a chance of some colder weather heading our way this coming weekend with a change to South-East on Saturday and lowering freezing Levels. Keep an eye on the website and webcam for updates www.mtcheeseman.co.nz
Pre-Season Function 27-June
Members and friends are invited to join us from 6pm onwards for our pre-season function next Monday 27-June at Filadelfios Restaurant, 150 Columbo St, Christchurch (Next to the Sydenham Police Station). For a location map CLICK HERE.
This function is a great chance to catch up with your Cheeseman friends and to welcome the 2011 staff on board.
Food will be available for purchase - great deal for $33: 2 small pizzas, wedges or garlic bread or fries, plus 2 x 12 oz beer or soft drinks. For a full menu check out their website www.filadelfios.co.nz/menu
Special General Meeting 27-June.
As advertised in the May edition of Cheeseman Chat a Special General Meeting will be held at 7pm at Filadelfios during our pre-season function to consider changes to the Clubs constitution. The meeting will be kept as brief as possible but we urge financial members to attend. For a Notice Of Meeting please CLICK HERE.
Ski Weeks
Our popular weeks are virtually full now and other weeks are filling fast. Don't forget we have some great deals available in Spring also. If you are sick of the Earth Quakes in Christchurch why not head to the mountains for some relaxing runs on the slopes and a full nights un-interrupted sleep - no shakes guaranteed!
Check out our Ski Week and accommodation options by CLICKING HERE
Cactus Special Offer To Cheeseman E-News Readers
Let's make it snow!
To make up for the CSA show not happening this year we have decided to offer those of you locals who would normally have come to see us and get a deal on our gear, the same thing online instead.
For the month of July, you can buy Cactus gear online at www.cactusclimbing.co.nz at 15% off the usual price and send the weather gods a 'hurry-up we're keen to ski' message by using the Coupon code IDCSA2011.
What an opportunity to buy hardwearing skipants "Lifties", gloves "SPG's", and ski/board packs "Patrol" and the new pack "Sedition" at a good price.
With love from the Cactus team.
Thats our Lot.
Where-ever you are take care and think Snow! All being equal we will see you on opening day 2-July 2011.
Regards
The Cheeseman Team.
