E-News 27th July 2011
There's been plenty of snow for everyone over recent days and that goes for Christchurch residents too who awoke on Monday morning to a generous coating over much of the city which caused some disruption to roads and businesses. A few stories have emerged of small ski slopes opening on some hill side properties and of course those keen enough were even getting towed around by vehicles for a bit of fun!
The front that delivered Christchurch's Snow was mainly coastal and the mountain received only a few cm's - a nice wee top up all the same. There has been a mixed bag of weather this week and there's a chance of more snow over the next day or so.
Our ski weeks continue with Holiday 2 week drawing to a close. For many people a Cheeseman Ski week is something that is looked forward too for many months - kind of like a holiday that we all look forward too. So why not come and join us up on the mountain for a few days and sample mountain life where you can wake up, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then hit the slopes all at your own pace. You too can enjoy the great skiing, boarding, fun and friendship of Cheeseman by joining us for a Winter Holiday – we have vacancies in late August weeks and also our September weeks – right on time for the Australian school holidays. Click here for more information on our Ski Package Holidays and contact us for more information and to book your stay. We look forward to seeing you at Cheeseman soon.
Holiday 2 Ski Week - More great Skiing and Boarding!
The temps have plummeted and the winds have been strong but the snow conditions remain superb at Cheeseman. Windblown powder has put smiles on the faces of Holiday 2 ski weekers and day visitors this week. We haven’t got any skiing photos because we’ve been too busy playing on the slopes, but we do have photos from our one closed day, when winds were high, and we held Cheeseman Olympics instead. Great fun had by all!
Below are some photos of this weeks Ski week activities
Sunrise at Cheeseman Snow Caving
Fine Wine Week - 31 July - 6 August
Following hot on the heels of our first 2 successful school holiday weeks is Fine Wine Week.
If you are 18 + and love to ski or ride and relax, drink coffee, wine or whiskey, enjoy good company, food and fun then this week is for you. Come for a night or the week - Click Here for our Ski Week package info or Contact Us now to book or simply call the mountain on 03 318-8794.
Snow / Weather Update
The weather is looking like it will be improving nicely on Saturday & excellent for Sunday - a great chance for more skiing and riding both days!
Friday - High cloud, with rain about the Divide. Some heavy falls from afternoon, and rain spreading elsewhere. Snow level down to 1000 metres.
Saturday - Some snow showers in the north and possibly east at first, otherwise fine and frosty.
Sunday - Fine, with morning frosts. Light winds.
Don't forget to check out the website Snow report before you head for the mountains or call the CSA Snowphone on 383-8888 extn 2 for up to date snow, weather and road conditions. Please also remember to carry chains for you vehicles at all times when you head to the mountains.
Events Calendar
Coming up this Saturday is the SNOW RIDE Skier & Boarder Cross event. Last year we constructed our first skier / boarder cross track for the Secondary schools racing event and the track was such a hit that we left it running for much of the season and again the team are underway putting in a new track as we speak so be sure to come along and join us.
SnowRide will also be running a Demo day on Saturday with Salomon, Fischer and Nordica gear available to try out on the slopes.
Saturday night we will be celebrating Swiss National Day and the birthdays of a couple of our staff - Get dressed up in your Swiss gear come and join the party at Snowline Lodge
30th July - Snowride Skier / Boarder Cross
30th July (evening) - Swiss National Party
1st August - Swiss National Day
7th August - All Schools Race Practice
9th August - Secondary Schools Race Champs
13th & 14th August - Cheeseman Club Champs
21st August - Primary & Secondary School Champs. Click Here for info sheet and Entry Forms (N.B. Entries Close 12th Aug)
10th September - Undie 500
For our full events Calendar Click Here
Volunteers Needed
If you can help with any of the following events please contact Roz Service on rozmorris1@hotmail.com
Skier/Boarder Cross - Sat July30th
Schools Practice Race Day - Sun Aug 7th
Secondary Schools Races - Tues Aug 9th (Postponement days - Thurs 11th, 16th or 18th)
Undie 500 - Sat Sept 10th
Join us in making these events a success.
See you on the slopes
Bye for now and take care
Regards
The Cheeseman Team
E-News 27th July 2011
There's been plenty of snow for everyone over recent days and that goes for Christchurch residents too who awoke on Monday morning to a generous coating over much of the city which caused some disruption to roads and businesses. A few stories have emerged of small ski slopes opening on some hill side properties and of course those keen enough were even getting towed around by vehicles for a bit of fun!
The front that delivered Christchurch's Snow was mainly coastal and the mountain received only a few cm's - a nice wee top up all the same. There has been a mixed bag of weather this week and there's a chance of more snow over the next day or so.
Our ski weeks continue with Holiday 2 week drawing to a close. For many people a Cheeseman Ski week is something that is looked forward too for many months - kind of like a holiday that we all look forward too. So why not come and join us up on the mountain for a few days and sample mountain life where you can wake up, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then hit the slopes all at your own pace. You too can enjoy the great skiing, boarding, fun and friendship of Cheeseman by joining us for a Winter Holiday – we have vacancies in late August weeks and also our September weeks – right on time for the Australian school holidays. Click here for more information on our Ski Package Holidays and contact us for more information and to book your stay. We look forward to seeing you at Cheeseman soon.
Holiday 2 Ski Week - More great Skiing and Boarding!
The temps have plummeted and the winds have been strong but the snow conditions remain superb at Cheeseman. Windblown powder has put smiles on the faces of Holiday 2 ski weekers and day visitors this week. We haven’t got any skiing photos because we’ve been too busy playing on the slopes, but we do have photos from our one closed day, when winds were high, and we held Cheeseman Olympics instead. Great fun had by all!
Below are some photos of this weeks Ski week activities
Sunrise at Cheeseman Snow Caving
Fine Wine Week - 31 July - 6 August
Following hot on the heels of our first 2 successful school holiday weeks is Fine Wine Week.
If you are 18 + and love to ski or ride and relax, drink coffee, wine or whiskey, enjoy good company, food and fun then this week is for you. Come for a night or the week - Click Here for our Ski Week package info or Contact Us now to book or simply call the mountain on 03 318-8794.
Snow / Weather Update
The weather is looking like it will be improving nicely on Saturday & excellent for Sunday - a great chance for more skiing and riding both days!
Friday - High cloud, with rain about the Divide. Some heavy falls from afternoon, and rain spreading elsewhere. Snow level down to 1000 metres.
Saturday - Some snow showers in the north and possibly east at first, otherwise fine and frosty.
Sunday - Fine, with morning frosts. Light winds.
Don't forget to check out the website Snow report before you head for the mountains or call the CSA Snowphone on 383-8888 extn 2 for up to date snow, weather and road conditions. Please also remember to carry chains for you vehicles at all times when you head to the mountains.
Events Calendar
Coming up this Saturday is the SNOW RIDE Skier & Boarder Cross event. Last year we constructed our first skier / boarder cross track for the Secondary schools racing event and the track was such a hit that we left it running for much of the season and again the team are underway putting in a new track as we speak so be sure to come along and join us.
SnowRide will also be running a Demo day on Saturday with Salomon, Fischer and Nordica gear available to try out on the slopes.
Saturday night we will be celebrating Swiss National Day and the birthdays of a couple of our staff - Get dressed up in your Swiss gear come and join the party at Snowline Lodge
30th July - Snowride Skier / Boarder Cross
30th July (evening) - Swiss National Party
1st August - Swiss National Day
7th August - All Schools Race Practice
9th August - Secondary Schools Race Champs
13th & 14th August - Cheeseman Club Champs
21st August - Primary & Secondary School Champs. Click Here for info sheet and Entry Forms (N.B. Entries Close 12th Aug)
10th September - Undie 500
For our full events Calendar Click Here
Volunteers Needed
If you can help with any of the following events please contact Roz Service on rozmorris1@hotmail.com
Skier/Boarder Cross - Sat July30th
Schools Practice Race Day - Sun Aug 7th
Secondary Schools Races - Tues Aug 9th (Postponement days - Thurs 11th, 16th or 18th)
Undie 500 - Sat Sept 10th
Join us in making these events a success.
See you on the slopes
Bye for now and take care
Regards
The Cheeseman Team
