Winter arrives in Methven
16 May 2012
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At Canterbury’s Mt Hutt, things are also ramping up with over 20cm of new snow at the top of the mountain.
The welcome cold snap means Mt Hutt has been able to start snowmaking today (Wednesday May 16).
Mt Hutt General Manager Operations James Urquhart said people should start planning early for a season of winter fun.
“We’ve got the chairlifts fitted, our lift system is ready to go, and snowmaking has started today,” he said.
“The ski area is looking great with this most recent snowfall. People who were waiting for the right sign to make winter holiday plans should wait no more – it’s time.”
The ski area is finalising recruitment for their ‘A’ teams for winter, with department heads in place and front line staff coming on board from early June.
Mt Hutt is scheduled to open on June 9 subject to conditions. For more information on booking your winter holiday visit www.nzski.com.
Photo credit: Snowmaking head of department Blair James (right) busy training staff Paul ‘Wombat’ Womersley and Harry Blunden at Mt Hutt today as snowmaking starts for the 2012 season.
