What’s on: Spring has Sprung

Last updated 10 September

After some wild weather at Cardrona and Treble Cone, we've been rewarded with excellent conditions, blue bird days, and some of the best cord all season. Vibes are running seriously high on the mountain - a real taste of spring to come. 

Both mountains are alive with events. The Jossi Wells Invitational carries into the weekend following a super successful Red Bull Rail Riot in Wānaka, kicking off with Mini Pipe on Saturday. 

There's only three weeks left at Treble Cone, and it's the best it's been all season - epic coverage across the mountain and heaps of events on, from The Annual Green Steam to Funk Royale playing live., and a dress up day with Out & About.     If you're heading up to TC on Friday, swing by our WAI x Treble Cone community carwash from 1-4pm. Look out for the free carwash signs at the bottom of the access road, support a great cause, and learn more about how we can protect our waterways from stormwater pollution. 

Conditions are changing daily, so keep the Snow Report bookmarked and refreshed - this weekend has got a bit of everything coming through.

Weather

• Friday, Sept 11: Snow showers throughout the day, winds up to 50km/h. High -2°C  

• Saturday, Sept 12: Snow showers easing to light snow, building to heavy snow overnight, winds up to 47km/h. High -1°C  

• Sunday, Sept 13: Heavy snow easing to showers, winds easing to 30km/h. High 0°C 

Snow showers roll through on Friday, with fresh westerlies keeping things brisk up on the hill. Saturday starts light before building to a heavier overnight fall - that pesky wind isn't going anywhere just yet. Sunday eases back to showers as the wind finally starts to drop off. Three very different days, so dress for all of them and keep the Snow Report close.

Events 

The Green Steam x POW Day x The Funk Royale  

The Green Steam is a fun, social group ride, not a race. Departing from Kai Whakapai, riders will cycle up the Treble Cone access road before skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or hiking to the summit. Find out more. 

• When: September 12, one day event

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort   

Atomic Rise and Shine 

The third and final Atomic Rise & Shine is a pre-sunrise Ski touring race with breakfast and awards before dawn. Treble Cone invite the backcountry community to join us for a sunrise ascent and 1st light descent race. Competitors can race with Telemark skis or ski touring equipment & skins. Find out more.

• When: September 13, one day event

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort  

Out in the Alps at Treble Cone 

Celebrate pride on the maunga with a retro-themed day of skiing, music, dancing and good vibes at Treble Cone! Dress in your best retro gear and join us in the Plaza, where the MC and DJ will get the party started from 11:00am. Meet at the TC Outdoor Fireplace at 11:30am for the Pride Ride, then enjoy food and refreshments from 12:00pm–1:00pm. Find out more.

• When: September 13, one day event 

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort  

Treble Cone Interfields Ski Race 

This is the 2nd Wānaka based event in the Inter-fields series. Organised by the Wānaka Ski Club, Inter-field racing is a grassroots orientated race for young athletes in the U8 to U16 age divisions. Enter online at Snow Sports NZ. Find out more.

• When: September 13, one day event

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort

Jossi Wells Invitational

Jossi Wells will be wrapping this week with Mini Pipe Jam following a fun and successful week! All welcome to come spectate. Find out more.

• When: September 13, week-long event

• Where: Cardrona Alpine Resort  

Snow Leauge 

Mini Pipe Challenge Drop in, ride with the pros and show us what you've got in a 45 minute jam session, with prizes and cash giveaways up for grabs throughout the session.

• When: September 18

• Where: Cardrona Alpine Resort

Main event The headline event takes place on Saturday, September 19, at Cardrona Alpine Resort's world-class 22-foot halfpipe. The celebrations continue after the event with an awards ceremony and live entertainment from The Sweet Mix Kids on the mountain.

• When: September 19

• Where: Cardrona Alpine Resort

Food and Beverage Highlights 

• TC Cafe and Bar: The breakfast burritos are famous for a reason. Best for a swift and tasty refuel so you can get back on the slopes faster. 

• The View at TC: Best views, the best food and that feeling you only get at 1600m. 

• The Mezz: Quality restaurant eats if you're after a slower start. Best benny in the district (we’re not biased). 

• Captain’s Pizzeria: It is spring beers on the deck season! Ski-in / ski-out eatery with some of the best views on the mountain, a fully stocked bar and Cardrona-famous pizza.

• Base Café: Daily ‘mountain meals’ with plenty of savoury and sweet cabinet treats that keep energy levels up, Base Café is a great pit stop to fill up when you’re on the go.

Terrain Parks 

All parks are open, with the team working on adding and swapping new features. Both of our halfpipes are now open! The 22ft Super Pipe and the International Halfpipe, otherwise known as the People's Pipe.

More from Your Maunga  

• For all up-to-date information, including carpark and chain status, check out the Snow Report. 

• How to Fit Chains - chains can feel like a mission, especially if you’ve never done it before. Watch Kay from our team show you how to fit them quickly, safely, and without freezing your fingers off. Watch here.    

• A friendly reminder to pack in, pack out - check out Daisy's video for some easy tips on looking after our maunga. It's all part of our ten-year (and counting) journey towards less waste, from ditching plastic straws to composting at Captain's. 

• Have you checked our retail offering for this winter? Hand-picked mountain and leisure apparel, outerwear, alpine homeware and everything in-between. The exclusive home of Treble Cone & Cardrona limited edition apparel collections - designed in Wānaka. Shop online here or visit us up at Cardrona and Treble Cone.