| Awakino Ski Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Canterbury |
| Nearest major city | Kurow |
| Coordinates | 44°46′42″S 170°19′48″E / 44.7784°S 170.3301°E |
| Top elevation | 1942 m [1] |
| Base elevation | 1450 m[1] |
| Trails | Backcountry[1] |
| Lift system | 2 Rope tow[1] |
| Terrain parks | 0 |
| Snowmaking | no |
| Website | https://skiawakino.com |
The Awakino ski field is located in St. Marys Range, in the Canterbury, New Zealand part of Waitaki District near Kurow. It is run by the Waitaki Ski Club. The field is little changed from when it was established in the late 1940s. Run by volunteers only, it operates most weekends in the winter season, which normally lasts from July to October.[2] The field has one and a half high-speed rope tows, queues are unheard of and a busy day means more than 10 people.[3]
The field is normally open most weekends from July to October. Long weekends may operate when the snow conditions are good and club members are available.[4]
The Waitaki Ski Club welcomes 'membership' from those with a long-term commitment to the field. In exchange for your skills and contributing to the long-term development of the field, you get free skiing. There are normally several working weekends in the off season and 'members' run and contribute to these. Every able-bodied member is expected to contribute to work parties.[5]
- ^ a b c d Waitaki Ski Club | Waitaki Valley, New Zealand, Official Awakino Field Map, Retrieved 23/7/2018
- ^ "Awakino Ski Area Ski Resort Guide, Location Map & Awakino Ski Area ski holiday accommodation". www.snow-forecast.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Awakino | NZ Alpine Club". alpineclub.org.nz. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Waitaki Ski Club | Waitaki Valley, New Zealand". skiawakino.com. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "Sports Skiing". Kurow. Retrieved 23 July 2018.