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TUESDAY 2 July 2013
Feature
Nelson Weekly Your Community Newspaper
Rainbow Ski area will open for the 2013 season this Saturday. Workers on the field have been hard at work making snow for the Base area. A new high volume snowmaking pump has enabled the snowmakers to make over 20,000 cubic metres of snow on the beginners and intermediate slopes as well as further up the field. Recent storms saw hurricane force winds go through the ski area – causing some damage to base facilities. The usual swarm of Rainbow volunteers have put everything back
in place and ready for action this Saturday. Snow fences used to store snow in storms have a lot of run from the bottom car park, or chains can be hired, with providers listed on the Rainbow website. snow ready to be pushed out onto trails. Rainbow Ski area has again relied heavily on their army Family day passes have been retained after their successof volunteer members to get the ski area ready for open- ful introduction last year. Two adults and two or more of ing to the community this Saturday. Spokesman Hamish their children or grandchildren up to 17 years-old can ski Neill says the amount of support from ALL ages is quite on the pass, at only $190, with extra children added for incredible. Volunteers put thousands of man hours main- only $30. taining and upgrading the ski field every year. “This year Day passes have been kept as low as possible with Rainhas been no different and, weather and snow permitting, we are ready to go” This year the snowmaking capability has been expanded – so the heavy frost season has been perfect for the guns to convert over 8 million litres of water into snow. All of the support services are ready for action Award-winning, custom-made joinery for The Rainbow Shuttle residential & commercial projects. service will again be Proud to be involved with Rainbow Ski Field running through Nelson, Stoke, Richmond 03 544 0087 | www.baysjoinery.co.nz and St Arnaud every day the ski fields Hitting the slopes for a day of fun! are open this winter. CE 2006 SIN OW B IN A R OF Timetables are available online, where bow proud to announce the third straight year of no price RS O PROUD SPONS increases. Adult passes cost $70 a day, or $49 for a half you can also book your ticket. The bus provides a great transport op- day, beginning at 12.30pm, half this price for children up tion, as all cars and buses need to car- to 17 years. Students from New Zealand and Australia can ry chains fitted to the vehicle to gain enjoy a day on the slopes for only $50. Children under access from the bottom car park, no seven can try their talents on the snow for free. matter the weather conditions, in case Rainbow boasts leading facilities, with a café on the snow they are needed. Shuttle bus services serving a great range of food, from soups and pies to sweets and treats, as well as hot and cold drinks. It’s a great way to take a break from tearing up Pleased to be involved with the snow and warm your hands over a coffee and snack. the Rainbow Ski Field Rental gear is available, as well as repairs and maintenance services for snow equipment. Ski and board schools offer lessons for all stages of
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