Hotdog Day | Sat 26th 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.
Get into it
If you need some style inspiration, check out the Hot Dog movie trailer below
Craigieburner 09 | 5th September
The 2008 CraigieBurner winner and organizer of the 2008 Ohau Backcountry Blast, Duncan Sherratt, will be organizing the ‘09 Burner.
The word from Duncan-
“The Scarpa Craigieburner ski mountaineering race will be taking place this year on the 5th of September at Craigieburn Valley Ski Area. As the oldest race of it’s kind in New Zealand it is certainly unique. Competitors will have the chance to use the lifts or their own steam to race around the mountain. It is essentially a day’s ski touring or club field skiing condensed into about 1-2 hours. The event has a really good vibe as only you could get at a club ski field in New Zealand.
We’re again lucky to have awesome support from Scarpa, Marmot and Craigieburn Valley. Scarpa have generously offered two pairs of Scarpa ski boots for prizes. As they say you have to be into win so we hope to see you all there on the 5th of September. The ski boots will be given away as spot prizes. So all the more reason to turn up and ski quite quickly (up and down).
The race will be kicking off at 10am. We’ll be up there from 8.30am taking registrations. We’ll have a few beers and laugh about the day later on in Koroheke Lodge.If you have any questions about the event check the blog, www.craigieburner09.blogspot.com. The blog will be updated with information, course details and entry information closer to the event.
For more information visit craigieburner.blogspot.com
India Flynn to entertain Craigieburn
26th August – 1st September
India Flynn is a multi-talented musician presented to you as a one woman band. Her diverse skills range from her whispery vocals and the harmonica to the electric acoustic guitar and the drums. These assorted talents compliment a collection of originals and covers inspired by classic artists such as Mazzy Star and Cowboy Junkies as well as Neil Young and Old Crow Medicine Show, with a delightful feminine twist. India currently performs in the Wellington duo “Lavenders” with her sister Hermione, lending her talents for harmony singing and as the sole instrumentalist. Although performing to you for her first time as a solo show, India is well known for her natural ability to engross audiences into a good ol’ fashioned sing-along.
India will be playing at the Koroheke Bar each night (between drinks) from Wednesday the 26th August until Tuesday 1st September… don’t miss it!
Club Champs | 29th August
The infamous annual Craigieburn Club Champs will be held this year on Saturday 29th August. The day’s events will be followed by a Black Tie dinner and cocktail party in Koroheke Lodge. See the programme below for details.
Programme
| 10am | Giant Slalom |
| 11.30am | Slalom |
| 1.30pm | Big Air |
| 3pm | Top to bottom (time and conditions permitting) |
| 4pm | Happy Hour, Koroheke Bar |
| 6.30pm-late | ‘Black Tie’ Party |
| Sunday | Reserve day |
Make sure you book your accommodation in advance with Krissi phone 03 3188711 or email ski@craigieburn.co.nz
$20 surcharge applies for the ‘Black Tie’ Party ($10 for under 18’s)
K2 Big Mountain Chill Series | 26th – 27th Aug
Wednesday 26th August marks the arrival of some of New Zealand’s top freeskiers and riders to Craigieburn contesting the first leg of the 2 day K2 Big Mountain Chill Series. If you have a midweek skiing clause in your employment contract then it will be well worth the trip to come and check out the talent.
Even better, register yourself, there’s $2800 in cash prizes up for grabs, and loads of spot prizes from K2, Smith, Sessions, Helipark and Chill.
For more information check out the chill website or you can find an entry form here.
Freeride Programme
This is an ongoing coaching programme designed by our ski instructor Sophie Norton for junior skiers aged 12 – 17 to improve the participants fundamental skiing skills. They will be introduced to a wide range of snow conditions and types of terrain and will work on tactics to deal with different skiing situations. We will also look at line selection in big mountain terrain and how we can use natural features to make the skiing as exciting as possible.
Alongside this we will educate our skiers in the use of avalanche equipment and safe methods to ski the type of terrain we are in. There will be some hiking involved however we will be within the ski area boundary at all times. Participants are encouraged to have personal goals to achieve over the season, this way we can start to tailor the experience to make sure everyone gets where they want to be in their skiing.
CV Big Mountain Programme
Price – $250 for 5 sessions.
Dates – Weekly, Sunday afternoons from 19th July – 6th September
Meet at the day-lodge at 12:30 through to 4:00 at Koroheke.
Pay for 5 sessions out of 8 to give flexibility, any extra can be purchased individually at the ticket office. We recommend participants have a mid to fat ski 80mm + under foot, avalanche tranciever, shovel, and probe. Participants should be able to ride all 3 rope tows and ski comfortably on groomed black runs.
Week 1 – Ski for first hour in different types of terrain, video analysis, start working on individual improvements in technique.
Week 2 – Keep working on technique , test improvements in more difficult terrain. Quick recap on using avalanche gear.
Week 3 – More video, compare to week 1 footage. If results are good spend the session skiing chutes looking at line selection.
Week 4 – Practise using avalanche gear (with snow safety expert if available). Looking for the aggressive line, using natural terrain features in your line.
Week 5 – Video of skiing in chutes, Have the kids assess how they think they’re lines can be improved.
Week 6 – Hike to Broken River, emphasis on safe travel and route selection. Ski BR.
Week 7 – Working drops and straight- runs into a line. Build and use a kicker if necessary.
Week 8 – ‘Rip it up, Ski all terrain as hard as possible using skills developed over the program. Transceiver races and pre comp preparation for anyone involved in the following week’s big mountain event.
For further information, or to register interest in attending these sessions, please email ski@craigieburn.co.nz. Numbers are limited and priority will be given to members first, then to non members on a first come first serve basis.
Individual Sesssions – Introduction to Big Mountain Skiing
These ski sessions are designed to give kids the technical skills needed to cope in off piste conditions. However the emphasis will be on introducing them safely to the thrill of free skiing in a big mountain environment.
Meet at Daylodge 10am through to 12am
$40 per 2hr session, first come first serve unless booked in advance. ski@craigieburn.co.nz
Skiers should be able to ride blue runs comfortably, rope tow experience is recommended but help will be provided for less experienced users.
Femme’s Weekend | August 8th – 9th
August 8th – 9th
Come up to Craigieburn for a women’s weekend of skiing and fun. Women’s clinics run by ski industry proffessionals Sophie Norton (ski instructor) and Larry Kelly (snow safety).
Spend Saturday with Sophie
10:00 – Meet and greet at ticket office, head to day lodge for coffee and program schedule.
10:30 – 12:30 – Personal ski improvement clinic, video analysis.
12:30 – Lunch
1:30 – 3:30 – Tactics for off piste conditions.
4:00 – Wine and Cheese in Koroheke lodge.
5:00 – Daily debrief.
7:00 – Dinner.
Spend Sunday with Larry (bring beacon, shovel and probe if available) -
10:00 – Meet at Koroheke lodge.
10:30 – Up the mountain for tranciever practise and skiing.
12:00 – Lunch and avalanche awareness talk.
12:30 – 3:30 – Backcountry skiing (conditions permitting), avalanche awareness, and terrain analysis.
4:00 – Avalanche video. Weekend wrap up and Cocktail with the girls.
RATES
- Non Member – $300
- Member – $250
- Clinic Only – $100
To register for this weekend, please email ski@craigieburn.co.nz
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
Craigieburn Retro Ski Party
Location: Sign of the Takahe / SOH bar, Corner Dyers and Hackthorne, Cashmere
Start Time: 19:00
Date: Saturday 20th June 2009
Get out your HOT headbands, your LUSCIOUS leg warmers, your TASTY tight pants and your ROOMY rear entry boots – come to the first Fundraiser! Retro ski or après ski outfit essential – Prizes for best Spot Prizes – ski field vouchers, ski equipment, hampers, cuddly toy, fondue set Fashion Parade courtesy of Sessions Boogie to the Live Band “The Clan? in true retro style.
- First Drink Free
- Cash Bar
- Retro Style Nibbles
Tickets $40 from Sue McLeod or any Committee Member, pay cheque, cash. For direct bank payment details, please email marketing@craigieburn.co.nz
