Volunteer Ski Patroller wanted
We are looking for a Ski Patroller or someone with club field experience to come up and work on a volunteer basis over the next few weeks in exchange for food and board. This would be a great opportunity for someone to gain experience working at a club field ski area and also provides the chance to show us why we should employ you in a paid position next season. If you are interested please email work@craigieburn.co.nz with your CV and/or an introduction of yourself and why you would be suitable for the position. You need to be a strong skier and available to start ASAP.
Masquerade Snowball – Buy tickets here
Masquerade Snowball Fundraiser!
Saturday 12 June 2010 – 7.30pm till 1am
Mt Pleasant Yacht Club, Mt Pleasant
Come and support the club in your best Snowball Glad Rags!
Masks essential (no paper bags), Spot Prizes, Raffle, and Auction – include ski field vouchers, clothes, ski equipment and we crown best Snow Themed Masquerade outfit (Snow King and Snow Queen)
Throw some wild moves to the Live Band
First Drink Free then Discounted Cash Bar – nibbles provided
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on door.
To purchase tickets in advance please pay via internet banking to CVSC 01-0825-0099826-00 with your NAME and SNOWBALL as a reference. Your name will be on a list at the door.
Groms Week CV1
After the Snow God played his part and a huge effort by our experienced staff, the much anticipated opening of Craigieburn Valley Ski Field became reality on 18th July.
With opening day experiencing powder galore and the forecast for more snow we couldn’t ask for a better start to Grom’s Week. A total of 20 kids of varying abilities made the pilgrimage to CV with the hope of improving their skiing through our Canadian international ski instructor Sophie guidance, making friends and having fun in the snow.
- Angus’ many crashes and still trying to master a ski jump
- Mark’s ability to pick cardboard off the floor with his lips
- Thomas “Bed Boy” winning the slalom race.
- Jack and Amy the most improved skier of the week
- Guitar Ghost making an appearance in Rolline bedroom at 2am after a big night in the bar.
- The “String Game” …… enjoyed by the staff and adults the most…… he he
) - Skiing runs : 210, 4th gut, 6th gut and the secrete bush track out to the hut.
- Disco YEAH YEAH!
Enjoy the pics everyone and see you on the 12th-13th September for the Junior Big Mt Comp.
Next Grom’s week is 27th September
Club Snow Safety Weekend
Title: Club Snow Safety Weekend
Location: Craigieburn
Cost: Ordinary members $50; Privilege members $30
Many of you wear an avalanche transceiver when you ski and ride in the valley but:
Are you really confident that you can effectively search for a buried mate? Do you know the latest search techniques for single and multiple burials? Can you confidently find two buried transceivers in under 4 minutes? Do you know how to be part of, or supervise a probe line? What do you know about the Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Avalanche Rescue Plan? How old is your transceiver? They loose effectiveness with age.
These questions and many more will be answered if you turn up for the Avalanche Rescue Exercise on the 4th of July.
Wearing an avalanche beacon and carrying a shovel and probe does not necessarily make you safe. It is essential that you have the knowledge of how to use the gear. You also
need to regularly practise avalanche rescue techniques to ensure that if the worst happens you are able to be an effective part of an avalanche rescue effort.
Craigieburn is just about all avalanche terrain, all the more reason for you to improve your avalanche safety skills. It would be fantastic if we could have a high turnout of members to make the most of the weekend.
You don’t need to own an avalanche transceiver to participate. But if you do please bring it along (please make sure you have installed new batteries for the 2009 season) with your probe and shovel if you have them.
Program (Weather and avalanche conditions dependent)
Saturday 4th July
10.00am – The avalanche rescue plan and avalanche rescue techniques.
12 noon – lunch
12:30pm – up the hill for transceiver and probe searching practise
2:30pm – avalanche rescue scenario
5.00pm – debrief + MSC Avalanche Safety Video
Sunday 5th July
More transceiver searching practise. (you can never do enough of it!)
Back up day for avalanche rescue scenario if weather no good on Sat 4th.
If time allows we will run a basic session on safe travel techniques in avalanche terrain and general avalanche safety.
Everyone wishing to attend MUST email Nick staff@craigieburn.co.nz or leave a message 03 018 8711 by Wedensday evening.
Ortovox Winter Forum
When: Thursday June 18th
Where: Aurora Performing Arts Centre, Burnside High School
Doors open and ticket sales from 6:30pm forum commences at 7:30pm
How Much: Tickets $10
Speakers:
Al Uren – Winter Mountaineering
Jeff Small – NZ Free Skier
Alpine Search Dogs
MSC alpine and avalanche safety information
