58th AGM | 7pm 8th August
The 58th AGM (2011 season) will be held at the at Richmond Working Mens Club Thursday 8th December 2011 at 7pm. Not the Cashmere club!!! Richmond Working Mens club- entry at intersection of London and Stanmore Road. Meeting is upstairs at the Alpine Lounge. Their bar, bistro and restaurant is also open if you want to get food/ drink before orafter the AGM.
You will see we have some interesting motions this year- including a motion by Mr Mike Davies, Esquire on the proposed top tow relocation. With luck Mr Nick Jarman, beloved Field Manager will repeat the excellent presentation he did for the committee of the plans at the meeting. Mix this in with a few beverages and Frazers presentation of accounts for last season (pretty positive at last count) and we should have a fun night. We may even get a cameo visit by Nicolas Cullen & co.
Supporting documents:
1)Notice of 58th AGM Download notice of motions 2011
2) Proxy voting form if you are out of ‘greater’ Christchurch on night- please do this if you can as it assists us in making a quorum Download a proxy vote form
2) Minutes of last years AGM Download AGM minutes 2010
See you on the 8th
K2 Big Mountain Comp Video
Highlights from the Craigieburn section of the K2 Big Mountain CHILL Series 2011.
Open!
We have come though the other side of the storm with over 1.2 meters of new snow at the base area. The staff have done a fantastic job in getting the mountain controlled and open.
Porters pass and the ski area access road both require chains on all vehicles. Please do not attempt the road without them.
On top of a considerable base, this season is now set to be one for the history books. Dont miss out!
K2 Big Mtn Comp | 24-28th August
Craigieburn is once again hosting the first two days of the Chill K2 Big Mountain Competition. The largest event in the CHILL calendar, the competition attracts the best big mountain skiers and snowboarders from New Zealand and a strong field of international competitors vying for FWT qualifier points and their share of the $4000 cash prize pool.
This year’s event will be held Wednesday 24 August – Sunday 28 August (four days of competition and one weather day). Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th will be held at Craigieburn, and Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th at Mt Olympus.
Early registration payable to CHILL before 15 August ($100), late registration ($135). Note: Entry fee does not include access to mountain facilities and a valid lift ticket is required for each day of competition.
To register please click the image below which will take you to the Chill registration page. CHILL will contact you for payment and to confirm your registration.
K2 Big Mountain Competition 2011
Photos from the field | 15th July
Hamilton Peak | 15th July 2011
Ticket Office | 15th July 2011
Digging out the tow shed | 15th July 2011
Ticket Office | 15th July 2011
Phat As | 15th July 2011
Double overhead | 15th July 2011
Field Update | 16th July
As you are probably well aware, we have had a great deal of snow in the last week. Much of this has fallen (and blown) onto the road, and the efforts in the last few days have been concentrated on getting access to the field open. Yesterday the focus was on the hill, and a great deal of progress was made in digging out the tows and controlling the ski area.
We are looking to open Monday 18th July, with access to the ski area being available from the afternoon of Sunday 17th.
Please watch this website and snow.co.nz for updates. The CSA snowphone will also be updated 03 383 8888 ext 7
Photos to follow this afternoon….
Photos from the hill | 10th July
Ticket Office | 10th July 2011
Staff Quarters | 10th July 2011
Koroheke 10th July 2011
Base Area | 10th July 2011
Snow safety weekend postponed
Unfortunately due to a slim snowpack at this stage of the season we have made the decision to postpone the club snow safety weekend until a later date.
It will definitely run at some stage in the early season, please keep a watch on the website or Facebook for updates.
Pre Season Drinks | Friday June 10th 7pm
We invite all Craigieburn members and their friends, along with members from BR and other club fields and industry staff to join us for a few pre-season drinks at Elevate bar in Cashmere on Friday 10th June. 7pm – late
Entry is free, we will provide some finger food and there will be a raffle or two to support the club so bring along your gold coins.
BD athlete Roy Schott goes big in New Zealand
K2 Chill Big Mtn Comp footage 2010
Hotdog Day | Sat 28th Sept
Its time to dig out that hot one piece again as this Saturday 26th September marks the return of the Craigieburn annual hot dog day.
Winter has returned, and we can expect to have some fantastic turns throughout the weekend. It could be your last chance for pow turns this season. The day’s skiing will be followed by appropriate celebrations in the bar on Saturday night.
If you need some style inspiration, check out the Hot Dog movie trailer below
Skiing Craigieburn on the day of the eartquake
Big Mountain Chill Series 2010
Click here for registration and payment options with Chill
Beat the crowds with a club
[singlepic id=198 w=320 h=240 float=left]Fed up with price hikes of the big resorts? Join the club. Club ski areas are something quite unique to Canterbury and a hidden gem in an industry where money seems to come first. Canterbury ski clubs are not for profit organisations, and are operated and maintained by a group of enthusiasts who put skiing and snowboarding first.
Joining a ski club does not mean you have to have any particular experience, skills or ability, just an enthusiasm for the sport and a willingness to make a contribution. You will gain an appreciation of what goes on behind the scenes, an affiliation with like minded enthusiasts and take a far smaller hit in the pocket than you get from the big commercial fields. At Craigieburn you can take advantage of the Club Snow Safety Weekends at the beginning of every season, a chance to learn and develop your avalanche awareness and safety skills. As a family your kids will get to participate in Grom’s weeks during the school holidays and make lifelong friends in safe and friendly surroundings.
[singlepic id=199 w=320 h=240 float=right]By joining Craigieburn you becoming part-owner of a legendary ski field, and have access to hugly discounted ski and accommodation rates. A season pass for instance is only $275! Slopeside accommodation (including dinner and breakfast) can be had for as little as $30 a night! Becoming a member also gets you discounted skiing and accommodation at other club fields.
If you would like to know more, see the information on joining the club, or member prices.
Cheers, and see you this season!
Prices tumble in 2010
We have made some huge changes to our pricing structure for 2010, including bargain accommodation and package prices during the off-peak period (shoulder season from opening weekend until July 31st, and September 4th until closing day).
Check out the pages on accommodation and package prices for more information.
We will start taking bookings in the next few weeks and expect lodge space to be in hot demand over this period. Please keep this in mind when booking your holiday and get in early to avoid disappointment.
Additional offers for multiday ski passes will become available over the next month or two, so keep checking back.
See you on the hill in 2010!
2010 Workparty dates
The 2010 workparty dates have been set as follows:
March 6-7
March 13-14
April 2,3,4,5 Easter
April 10-11
Book in by email staff@craigieburn.co.nz by Wednesday evening prior to work party. Numbers are limited to 20 people per day max.
- On your email please include name, contact phone numbers, home and cell if possible
- 9am start in carpark
- Bring food for the day.
- Dress for outside work, garden gloves useful. If you have a shovel, loppers, pruning saw etc, bring them with you.
- Other specialised equipment will be asked for as required.
- First timers, bring food for dinner and breakfast (BBQ available) sleeping bag, towel etc for overnight.
- Workparties are weather dependent – please stay in contact if the weather is looking dicey.
Other days may be available by contacting Nick directly, although not in large numbers. Please make yourself available for one of these dates to avoid disappointment.
Historic Craigieburn Footage. 1 – Introduction
Craigieburn historic footage. 1 – Introduction from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
Historic Craigieburn footage. 2 – The rope tow
Craigieburn historic footage. 2 – The rope tow from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
Historic Craigieburn footage. 3 – Weekends at Craigieburn
Craigieburn historic footage. 3 – Weekends at Craigieburn from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
Historic Craigieburn footage. 4 – Equipment
Craigieburn historic footage. 4 – Equipment from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
Historic Craigieburn footage. 5 – Work parties
Craigieburn historic footage. 5 – Work parties from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
Historic Craigieburn footage. 6 – Club trip to Coronet Peak
Craigieburn historic footage. 6 – Club trip to Coronet Peak from Craigieburn on Vimeo.
K2 Big Mountain Comp
Craigieburn Rates Among World’s Top 10 “Green Adventures”
Press Release: Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism
Worldwide Honour Names Craigieburn Alongside Jamaica, Finland Among Favourite “Clean Breaks”
Everyone who lives in the South Island knows it’s the best place in the world to unwind. But it’s always nice when the world takes notice.
The UK’s TIMES ONLINE has listed Canterbury’s Craigieburn ski field among its favourite “10 trips to break clean from daily life.”
The Times team spent 10 years researching the “clean break” they were seeking, from the Pyrenees to the Kalahari. They call it a “journey into the heart of a destination and its culture, when you do something different, stay in family‐run hotels, visit local festivals and hire local guides.”
“To think that one of the world’s top green, clean and favourite destinations is a simple hour’s drive from Christchurch . . . we know we are lucky, but do we realise our backyard is among the absolute best in the world?” asks Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism CEO Christine Prince.
Alongside swimming Finland’s lakes and bog‐walking Estonia, “Ski the resort‐free Craigieburn” brings New Zealand to the top of the Times’ list.
“And they say that your skiing will improve immeasurably – on this kind of testing off‐piste terrain it has to,” writes the Times.
Craigieburn is a 988‐acre ski area featuring a spectacular collection of generous powder bowls, steep, skinny chutes and a popular vertical plunge of 1,968 feet. It is part of a network of 13 ski fields located in a single region – Canterbury – known for dramatic vistas of the Southern Alps, lush green plains and cheeky alpine parrots.
The Canterbury region encompasses the heart of the South Island, with Craigieburn itself only one hour’s drive from Christchurch International Airport.
Craigieburn is one of 16 ski areas in the Canterbury region; “A world‐class prescription for clean, green and good‐for‐you couldn’t be closer to home!”
To read the Times Online article, click here.
Workparties 2009
There will be organised work parties on the following weekends:
• 2nd – 3rd May
• 16th – 17th May
Same deal as usual:
• 9am start in carpark
• Please leave a message for Nick by the Wednesday before the weekend. Phone
the field on (03) 318-8711 or email staff@craigieburn.co.nz
Please Bring:
• A packed lunch
• Something for dinner, breakfast & lunch next day.
• Sleeping bag.
• Work gloves &/or garden gloves
There is a great BBQ set up at Ngahere that is good for dinner items.
SPECIAL NOTE: Safety Equipment
Please come well prepared with appropriate personal safety equipment when you come up for a work party. You may be required to work around chainsaws, heavy equipment or other loud equipment.
We suggest you bring:
• Earmuffs
• Gloves
• Safety Glasses (sunglasses or approved safety glasses)
• Sun Protection
It is also a great idea to put a pair of loppers in the back of the car since pruning is a good fill in job.
Hamilton Avalanche 16/08/2008
Excessive snowfall on the days leading up to August 16th forced us to call in the helicopter to help with avi control work. The results were spectacular to say the least. Lodge guests were treated to a spectacle not often seen in this magnitude (from a safe disatance).
Club Snow Safety Weekend
July 5th-6th
Meet 10am sharp in Koroheke
Cost: $40 Privileged Members / $60 Ordinary Members
Includes dinner, bed and breakfast.
BYO lunches and snacks
Please confirm your attendance by Weds 2nd July by emailing cvstaff@xtra.co.nz .
Come meet the staff, learn how to use your avalanche transceiver plus other useful and life saving information, and generally have a great weekend with other clubbies. Details for the weekend are below, care of Shannon Werner, our Snow Safety officer for this season.
Provisional Programme
Saturday 5th July
10am: The Avalanche Rescue Plan and avalanche rescue techniques.
12 noon: Lunch.
12:30pm: Up the hill for transceiver and probe searching practice.
2:30pm: Avalanche rescue scenario.
5pm: Debrief & MSC Avalanche Safety Video.
Sunday 6th July
• More transceiver searching practice.
• Back up day for avalanche rescue scenario if weather no good on sat 7th.
• If time allows I will run a basic session on travel in avalanche terrain and general avalanche safety.
We all have a responsibility to ensure our avalanche rescue capability is as effective and capable as possible so please do your best to
attend this weekend. It’s going to be loads of fun. Remember if you are unfortunate enough to be caught in an avalanche you will be relying on your fellow skiers and riders to rescue you. So it is in your interests to encourage as many other members as you can, to attend.
