New Zealand Ski Packages - Black Diamond Safari Tours

DAY ONE

Pick up destination and time to be confirmed in coordination with your flights or itinerary. If needed stops can be requested and ski equipment can be organized at Gnomes ski shop in Darfield or Big Al’s ski and sport in Methven. Dinner is included at the accommodation this evening.

DAY TWO

Breakfast and the guide will make the decision which club field is the best for the day. Full day on the mountain, lunch supplied then returning to accommodation at the end on the day.

DAY THREE

Mt Olympus Early morning breakfast to fuel up for the first big day at Mt Olympus. Load ski gear into the truck and head up to the ski field. Your guide will give everyone a briefing of the possibilities for the day after they have checked in with the snow safety officer of the ski field. A cooked lunch will be served at the top hut. Departure of the ski field will be a group decision and back to the Ryton Station for dinner.

DAY FOUR

Mt Olympus Breakfast at the lodge of the Ryton Station. Load everyone’s gear into the truck and travel up to the Mt Olympus. All safety procedures will follow as the previous days. This is the last day of exploring the amazing terrain of the ski field. Lunch will be served at the top hut and departure time for the Ryton Station will be discussed at the beginning of the day. After dinner everyone will organize their gear and have it ready to depart for Craigieburn Valley in the morning.

DAY FIVE

Craigieburn Valley Early morning breakfast at the Ryton lodge. Load all the gear into the truck and travel to Craigieburn Valley. The drive will take a little over an hour is mostly through the high country and very scenic. Once we arrive at the car park a decision will be made weather to go skiing right away or settle into our bunk rooms. This will depend on the snow conditions. Your guide will introduce you to the staff and familiarize you with the ski field. The terrain at Craigieburn is big so everyday your guide will give you a briefing of the conditions and the options. Lunch will be served at the day lodge and skiing will finish when the tows stop. Everyone will head down to the lodge and get ready for dinner. Some light duties may be involved. Craigieburn’s lodge is run by a power generator so there is power in the morning and in the evenings. Power is usually turned off at around 10:00pm so lights out.

DAY SIX

Depart after breakfast for your final destination (airport or accommodation).

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