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Is Skiing Recession Proof?

Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 9:11 am | Mt Ruapehu

Immediate release 28 April 2009 Is Skiing Recession Proof? Mt Ruapehu Season Pass sales set to exceed current record with two days to go Skiing is proving recession proof with Mt Ruapehu seeing a lift in the number of Season Passes sold for the 2009 ... More >>

Season Pass Sale Ending In Less Than One Week

Monday, 27 April 2009, 5:18 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Cold weather signals the time to purchase a Mt Ruapehu Season Pass – and there’s less than one week left to take advantage of the cheapest passes since 2006. More >>

Three Days Left To Get Your Mitts On A Free Pass

Friday, 24 April 2009, 4:03 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Want to hit the slopes of Mt Ruapehu for free? You’ve got three days left to tell us in a short video why you deserve a free season on the slopes, and you could win a 2009 Mt Ruapehu Season Pass. More >>

It’s Business Time At Mt Ruapehu

Monday, 30 March 2009, 1:02 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu is getting set for the upcoming season with early sprinklings of snow and the cheapest Season Passes in three years about to go on sale. More >>

First Ever Post-Season Pass Sale Proving Popular

Monday, 24 November 2008, 10:59 am | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu’s first post-season pass sale is proving a winner with ski and snowboarding enthusiasts, who have been quick to take up this unique opportunity More >>

2009 Season Passes On Sale During Snovember

Thursday, 13 November 2008, 9:59 am | Mt Ruapehu

First ever post-season sale follows record year at Mt Ruapehu – highest number of visitors and first-ever 5m snow base at Turoa; record school holiday numbers More >>

Biggest Ever Recorded Snow Base In NZ At Turoa

Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 2:54 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Biggest Ever Recorded Snow Base In NZ At Turoa - 455cm of skiing and riding heaven – More >>

It's Snow Time! Mt Ruapehu To Open This Weekend

Friday, 13 June 2008, 4:04 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, operators of Turoa and Whakapapa, announced today that both Ski Areas will open on Saturday 14 June - the earliest opening since the winter of 1992. More >>

Mt Ruapehu Set for An Awesome Season

Monday, 31 March 2008, 1:26 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Cheap season passes on sale and new moving carpet and kids centre at Turoa ready for 2008 season More >>

Last Day For Mt Ruapehu Season Monday 22 October

Thursday, 18 October 2007, 12:02 am | Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (operator of Mt Ruapehu) announced today that both the Whakapapa and Turoa skifields will close for the season on Monday 22 October. More >>

Mt Ruapehu Expecting To Re-Open Tomorrow

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 5:19 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu Marketing Manager, Mike Smith says there was no damage to lift facilities or the snow cover, and RAL has been working closely with authorities since the eruption last evening. The final decision whether to open tomorrow will be made at the normal ... More >>

Mt Ruapehu Expecting to Re-Open Tomorrow

Wednesday, 26 September 2007, 3:30 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (operator of Mt Ruapehu) is expecting to re-open both the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields tomorrow, Thursday 27 September. Mt Ruapehu Marketing Manager, Mike Smith says there was no damage to lift facilities or the snow cover, and RAL ... More >>

Season’s Best Snow & Extreme Action At Mt Ruapehu

Thursday, 13 September 2007, 2:26 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu is offering skiers and boarders two great reasons to head to the slopes in September: the season’s best snow and the awesome action of the Nokia Extreme Competition. More >>

Life on the slopes begins at 30!

Thursday, 23 August 2007, 11:56 am | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu and Drambuie are challenging all snowboarders 30 years and older to prove that speeding through tight turns and throwing down phat tricks isn't just for the kids. More >>

Australasia's Biggest Chairlift Launched

Thursday, 28 June 2007, 11:16 am | Mt Ruapehu

The first stage of New Zealand's largest-ever ski area upgrade project was officially launched today by the Rt Hon Helen Clark, Prime Minister of New Zealand. More >>

Turoa May Open On Weekend, Whakapapa On Monday

Friday, 15 June 2007, 1:44 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu is hoping to open Turoa's Alpine Meadow this weekend. Snow is in the weekend forecast, so operators are confident they will receive the 5cm of snow they need to open the ski field tomorrow. More >>

One Week Left For Early Bird Mt Ruapehu Passes

Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 10:17 am | Mt Ruapehu

Winter is well on the way with the first snow of the season falling on Mt Ruapehu over the last few days. More >>

Mt Ruapehu Set For A Fantastic 2007 Season

Wednesday, 28 March 2007, 3:46 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), operator of Mt Ruapehu ski area, is looking forward to another bumper year on the mountain with the opening of new facilities, and the announcement of limited-edition lift pass options to ensure enthusiasts make the most of the new ... More >>

Mt Ruapehu Life Passes Back Due To Demand

Friday, 18 August 2006, 4:46 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Due to popular demand Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), operators of Mt Ruapehu Ski Areas, is re-opening sales on its limited edition Life Passes. More >>

Whakapapa & Turoa Ski Areas to Open Tomorrow

Thursday, 15 June 2006, 4:28 pm | Mt Ruapehu

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, operators of Turoa and Whakapapa, announced today that both Ski Areas will open as planned tomorrow, Friday 16 June. The areas to open on Friday are the Happy Valley beginner area at Whakapapa and the Alpine Meadow beginner area ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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