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Frequently Asked questions and Trip Tips

What do we need to bring on a ski/snowboard trip?
What happens on the morning of our trip?
How do we tell what level we are?
How much terrain is suitable for beginners?
Tips for your visit

 
 
What to bring on your ski and snowboard trip?
 
Waterproof jacket and pants
Warm layers of clothing to account for changeable conditions
Warm, waterproof gloves or mittens
Warm socks
Goggles and/or sunglasses with full UV protection
Warm headwear
Warm, sturdy footwear
Sunscreen for exposed skin and lips – minimum factor 15+
Plenty of snacks and fluids
Cell phone for easy contact on the mountain
Your Treble Cone booking form
 
 
What happens on the morning of your trip?
 
Call the Snowphone on 03 443 7444 for an updated report on conditions
Contact us if there are any last minute changes
Upon arrival go directly to the Snow Sports helpdesk and identify yourself to the staff
We will have your tickets ready for your pick up
If applicable, you will make your way to Rentals to get fitted with gear
Then you will make your way to the pre arranged lesson meeting place.
Ski and Snowboard Levels Guide for Schools
 
 
Ski and Snowboard Levels Guide for Schools.
 
  Ski Levels   Snowboard Levels
1 First time skier who has never skied before. 1 First time snowboarder who has never boarded before.
2 Skiing green runs and linking turns to both sides using a wedge or stem turn (not yet parallel).
2 Falling leaf, toe and heel side, starting to turn , riding beginner lifts.
3 Skiing blue runs, skis in parallel throughout the turn, starting to ski off-piste. 3 Turning on blue runs comfortably on both sides, starting to explore more of the terrain.
4 Skiing black runs comfortably, exploring all the mountain has to offer. 4 Comfortable all over the mountain, learning jumps and tricks.
 
 
How much terrain is suitable for beginners?
 
Over the past four years our trail enhancement project has transformed the mountain with the creation of loads of new intermediate groomed runs and widening of existing runs.  If you haven’t been for a few years it really is a completely new mountain.   Check out our interactive trail map to see for yourself. Go to Interactive Trial Map
 
 
Tips for your visit.
 
Changeable weather conditions mean that the road can be restricted to vehicles with chains and 4WD. Please make sure that you always carry chains.
Keep you group together in one area until you have collected all of your tickets from the Snow Sports Help Desk
Nominate just one or two people to collect your tickets for the Snow Sports help desk
Distribute correct tickets to each person before sending them through to Rentals
You should go through Rentals as one group, unless otherwise instructed
Make sure your group organizer accompanies the group through Rentals
Ensure that students are at their designated meeting area for lessons at 8:50am
Have a meeting area and time arranged for children and adults who may get separated from the group
 
notes
School rates are available to NZ Schools only. Please contact us for International School Rates.
Bookings - Bookings for all school groups are essential and there must be a minimum of 10 school students to qualify. Discounts will not be available to groups who arrive at Treble Cone without having pre-booked.
Confirmation - Once the booking is received, you will be contacted a week prior to your arrival to confirm you booking.
Payment - Payment must be received as one payment for the whole group on a daily basis. Payment can be made by credit card, cheque or cash. GST receipts will be issued upon payment
Duration of lessons is 1.5 hours, starting at 9.00am. The instructor to student ratio is 1 - 8