Snow Update
The Snow has been holding out well and we have received a small top-up of 10cm overnight with the weather gradually clearing today and looking clear for tomorrow. Reports from Ski weekers are that the skiing is still excellent and the upper Mountain coverage is still as good as its been all season with Skiers left of the Main T Bar being our groomer drivers pick of the runs. James is still confident we will still get the 1 metre dump he's been waiting for all season - groomer drivers paradise!
As we look ahead to spring we are confident to carry on operations until the school holidays in late September / Early October. The days are now starting to get longer with and the sunlight hours on the increase its always interesting to watch how much later the sun disappears over the Ridge as the season advances. During spring on selected days we will run the tows a little longer than usual to make the most of the longer days and warmer weather.
On the Mountain
Last Sunday was a busy day on the mountain with the Canterbury Primary & Intermediate Champs. About 240 Canterbury school Children registered to race this year which was an excellent turnout.
The weather was awesome for much of the day and the racing was completed by about 2:30pm just as it began to cloud over. Prizegiving held in the Daylodge at 3:30pm with a huge crowd gathering to find out the winners. Thanks to all the Club members and staff who were involved with either pre-race organising or race day support. Particular thanks to Helene & Denise who have spent weeks with enrollments and other organisational activities which went into making the day a great success and we look forward to running the event again in 2011.
Winning teams for 2010 were: Year 1 - 6 Elwood, Year 7 - 8 Medbury. For a list of all results please CLICK HERE.
Yr 1- 6 Winning Team: Elmwood
Yr 7 - 8 Winning team: Medbury
Racer on the Red Course
This week we farewell some of our staff / Volys as they head back home to other commitments. A Mexican theme night was held last night for a farewell to the following from the team: Piper (Ski Patrol), Pete (Ski Patrol) & Sandra (Forest Lodge Caretaker). Everyone got in on the act by making decorations, sombreros, and Melissa even organised Mexican food! So thanks for your hard work during the season we hope you have enjoyed you time working on the hill and there's a chance we might see some of you back next season?
Don't forget race training is still running every Sunday on the hill. Please get in touch with the Mountain office if you would like to join in.
This winter we have invited all members to help us spread the word about Cheeseman with 2 vouchers we have mailed to members. These are for you to give to potential members who you think need a wee nudge to visit Cheeseman.
The vouchers are for:
1. 50% discount on adult or family full day lift pass (non-members only)
2. 50% discount on adult or family Dinner Bed & Breakfast in Snowline Lodge (non-members only)
Perhaps you can introduce and accompany friends or colleagues to Cheeseman for a few days and nights with these vouchers.
We hope you are able to help in this way, but if not, please pass the vouchers on to other members or return them to the town office or the mountain office so they can be utilised by others.
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 the 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
Looks like more snow on the way over the weekend! There's again been a real 7 day weather trend this season with settled weekday weather and the storm cycles over the weekends with possibly this weekend being no exception.
Friday - Fine apart from areas of morning fog or low cloud in some valleys.
Saturday - Rain about the divide, possibly heavy, and scattered falls elsewhere. Snow down to 1000 metres. Northwesterlies, strong at higher levels.
Sunday - Cloudy with showers developing, especially about eastern foothills. Snow down to 900 metres. Southeasterlies developing.
Dates for your diary - Events coming up soon at Cheeseman
Sunday 29th August: Weekly race training
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
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The Undie 500 is back again after a break for a few years. This is a great spring time fun event where less = more on the clothing front. There will be some challenges and obstacles for racers just to make it that little bit harder whilst wearing few clothes!
Gromfest - A fun racing series for Grommets. Further info at www.chillout.co.nz
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 our Spring specials which are just around the corner with 30% off on weekdays from the 5th - 25th September.
Come on up for a Fun Filled Family Alpine Experience - Everyone is welcome at Cheeseman where you can enjoy our large sunny user friendly Daylodge with stunning views out over the mountain. Between runs sit down and take in the views whilst enjoying some of the yummy food and coffee thats available from Cockayne Cafe
Until next week.........
Regards
Cam & The Cheeseman Crew
