Treble Cone, NZ Conditions Report: Genuine Powder

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Athlete Marian Krogh skiing fresh snow in the Saddle Basin
Athlete Marian Krogh skiing fresh snow in the Saddle Basin

The snow at Treble Cone has been off the charts lately. Itโ€™s snowed about 10cm every day for the last week but visibility remained poor until Saturday when the clouds parted and it was a glorious bluebird.

Treble cone today.  photo:  treble cone.
Treble cone today. photo: treble cone.

The snow has been incredibly light and fluffy โ€“ genuine powder which is unusual for New Zealand. All terrain is open at Treble Cone including many areas that didnโ€™t open at all last season. The best skiing on the mountain is undoubtedly the Motutapu Chutes. The snow in there is bottomless and remains largely unaffected by sun or wind.

Saddle Basin with full coverage.
Saddle Basin with full coverage.

The Summit is also skiing well with bottomless snow although it is a little more wind blown. Matukituki Basin is the place to be to avoid the crowds and soak up amazing views, the cat track out is an adventure so be ready to doge a few rock patches there.

Motutapu Chutes from below
Motutapu Chutes from below

Sundance is also now open and ready to be explored. It really is a must do.It takes you all the way from the bottom of Raffils run down to the car park. The snow there is a little more sun affected and watch out for fun tussock patches.

Cold temperatures are forecast for TC all week so the snow should remain in good condition.ย 

TREBLE CONE FORECAST:

Forecast for Treble Cone, NZ this week.
Forecast for Treble Cone, NZ this week.

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