Finally after 7 weeks of Southerly's and Easterly flows and 10cm of snow the weather pattern is looking like it is heading back to our more usual North West flow and we should start to see some more regular snow falls at the Southern Lakes Ski Areas. A storm is brewing at the moment and we may see some snow towards the middle and end of this week.
Although we haven't had much natural snow at Coronet Peak in the last 7 weeks the early season snow fall in May that stuck around along with GUN POWDER (man made snow) out of the fantastic snow making system has allowed Coronet Peak to get thru the school holidays in great shape. In fact I don't think many people who have been here on holiday with family and friends could complain about the snow conditions or fabulous weather we had.
The NZ school hols are over now and the final week of the Aussie school hols are in there last week so the numbers have dropped somewhat on thee mountains. Next week should be even better with ALL the kids back at school. Even with the big numbers over the hols Coronet Peak has moved people very well with lift lines on the quad and six mand only being about 10 mins at max.
SKI TIP
Pole swing. The pole should be swinging and following the legs through the whole turn. This will allow for the body to work more in time with the turn and help achieve better rhythm while you ski. This is very helpful in all conditions but especially so when skiing powder snow.
Not letting the pole swing during the turn and doing it all at the last moment will put your timing of the pole touch out making it too late and will also affect your fore and aft balance as well as lateral balance.
Remember book at ski lesson with Simon Wilkinson at Coronet Peak Snow Sports School and maximise your time and fun in the snow.
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