Broken River has great packed powder conditions at present. The cool, clear conditions have kept the snow light and dry. An additional 1 cm fell late yesterday adding a lovely velvety finish. This has made for smooth turning around the mountain.

Our first week has gone well. Everyone has had lots of fun around the mountain and down in the huts. The improvements in everyone’s skiing has been very noticeable - thanks to excellent lessons. Well done everyone and thanks to our instructors Mark and Lucy.

We’re currently setting up an online booking system so may not to respond to your emails to bookings@brokenriver.co.nz  straight away but rest assured we have received them.

Lodge availability:
First week of school holidays (Jul 4-10) - plenty of room in Lyndon Lodge and White Star Chalet. Broken River Lodge is almost full. We will be having a great ski school programme for the kids and adults so don’t miss out!
If you would like to make a booking or enquiry for this week please put “First week July school holidays” in the subject line of your email to bookings@brokenriver.co.nz

Second week of school holidays (Jul 11-17) - all lodges are FULL. We have one or two bunks for the odd night.

Other dates when bookings are heavy
White Star is fully booked for the 31st of July, 4th Sept and 18th Sept.
Broken River Lodge is also fully booked for 18th Sept (Kids Weekend).

For theme weeks below

These are based in Broken River Lodge. Please contact the coordinator to register your interest rather than bookings@brokenriver.co.nz:
Scone Grabbers (families with 0-8yrs or so kids) 15-21st August - contact Claire: marketing@brokenriver.co.nz
Mid Timers Minibreak 25-27th August (scheduled synchro ski comp, ski rogaine plus other social activities) - contact Sally: membership@brokenriver.co.nz
Oldies Week 5-11th Sept - contact Jan
Kids Weekend - 18th Sept - contact Trudi

Please remember that you must pay upfront for your booking to secure your booking (or provide your credit card if you are using work party cards.)

Thanks for your patience! We’re looking forward to our new online booking system.

Check out what’s new for the 2010 winter season:

• This year we’ve introduced a Family Lift Day Pass - $165 for up to 2 adults in the same family (parents and/or grandparents) and 3 youths under 18.

• Coming shortly you will see our new website at this address

• Online bookings - we’re upgrading our booking system and our new website will have online booking so you will be able to book instantly.

• a new look Ski School with 4-weekend programmes for the kids and adults.

• Push button operation of our alpine rail, the Tyndall Tramway by passengers. Once you’ve stepped into the car with all your gear and friends you will push the “go” button to start the tram moving.

We hope you enjoy these new features.

Snow is falling right now up at Broken River and everyone is eagerly awaiting the 2010 winter ski season to start. Time to get back into those pre-season exercises!

The Club is doing final pre-season preparation before we open and the 2010 staff are starting to gather from around the globe. Everyone is hoping for another bumper season with lots of fresh powder and exhilarating runs.

New for the this year will be a “push button” operation for the Tyndall Tramway. You will be able to step into the car with all your gear and press “up” to start your four-minute journey to the ticket office and accommodation lodges. Shortly we will also be launching our new look website. Also new is our online booking system.

Please note that if you want to book for the July school holidays we have spaces available in the first holiday week but the only one or two bunks left for the second week.

We’re all looking forward to seeing everyone back up on the slopes soon.

Broken River was a hive of activity at Easter with 30 people up for a four-day work party. Like other “club” fields, Broken River members help out with maintenance to keep everything running in ship-shape order and get the mountain ready for the coming winter.

We had people down in the valley gravelling the road, with others up on the highest point in Broken River Basin working on preparation to replace the Ridge Tow return wheel which was blown over by high winds early in the summer. In between these two groups others were working around the huts getting odd jobs out of the way.

Great to see both familiar club faces and new members at Easter. Work parties are a great way to make new friends and spend time with all your old ski buddies. The evenings are always alive with interesting debate and tales of ski adventures.

In return for work members are able to get credits towards accommodation or lift tickets. Complete 6 work party days and you are eligible to get a free 2010 season lift pass. If you would like to find out about work parties coming up email us at: info@brokenriver.co.nz

WHAT a weekend! Over 30 cm of new snow fell with the cold southerly blast that swept up the country last Thursday and Friday. The scenery looked like mid winter with 10 cm of snow right down to HW 73.

The front cleared mid Saturday morning and then we had blue skies for the rest of the weekend. Some great skiing to be had, especially in sheltered areas over around the Rugby and Access Tows. The Rugby Tow had packed powder conditions by early Saturday afternoon with similar great conditions all of Sunday as well. Fun to step back to mid July conditions!

Allan’s Basin was awesome when it opened on Sunday with the best tracks found in Double Bowl and beyond on Hamilton Peak.

A great weekend was had by all. The photos below tell the story! We’ll continue to be open for weekends in October so come on up - lots of great riding, relaxing times on Palmer Lodge deck and long days to really enjoy it all.

New snow around White Star and Broken River Lodge. Saturday October 10th. Photo Claire Newell

Stunning views over Castle Hill Basin. Photo Claire Newell

Relaxing in the sun at Palmer Lodge Sunday 11th Oct. Photo Claire Newell

STOP!  Do not put those skis and boards away for the summer just yet!  Broken River is planing on staying OPEN for the School Holidays, 28th September- 11th October as well as the weekends in October (weather and conditions permitting of course).  Our 2 basins still have plenty of snow to keep things rolling througout October.  Long spring days, beautiful corn snow and great company in the huts…what more could you ask for?  In order to keep our tows turning we need YOU….book into one of our huts today by calling 03318 8713 or email bookings@brokenriver.co.nz.  Help make BR the last ski field OPEN in the Southern Hemisphere for the third year in a row!!

Got a CHILL Pass?  Now is a perfect time to stay up in the Mountains.  Take advantage of the great spring conditions and spend a night with us!

Any CHILL pass holders can get a bed in Whitestar for $25 7 days of the week.  To make a booking call us on 03 318 8713 or email bookings@brokenriver.co.nz.  Summer will be here before you know it and you will be missing the snow!! So come on up now!!

Kids of all ages will enjoy a weekend of activities, crafts and races!  The theme this year is “Around the World”, costumes are encouraged!!!!  Palmer Lodge will be transformed into an international extravaganza!!

Saturday 26^th September

Morning: Passport Making and Face Painting

Afternoon : Round the World Tour

Station:

1) Japan – Chopstick Eating

2) Mexico – Pin the Tail on the Donkey

3) Canada: Ice Hockey

4) Greece: Toga Obstacle Course

5) France: Fashion Show

6) New Zealand: Sheep Shearing

7) Italy: Spaghetti Eating Extraganza

4:00pm – Prize giving & Lolly Scramble

SATURDAY NIGHT: Movie in BR Lodge

Sunday

AM – Face Painting and Crafts

10:30 am – Mini Smoker/Little Puff

12am – Slalom Race

2:30pm – GS