An estimated 1200 skiers and snowboarders were at Happy Valley over the long weekend. Photo / Supplied
An estimated 1200 skiers and snowboarders were at Happy Valley over the long weekend. Photo / Supplied
Hundreds of visitors headed up Mt Ruapehu over the long weekend to enjoy the first snow of the season at Happy Valley.
Whakapapa general manager Jono Dean said skiers, snowboarders and sightseers all enjoyed a great season opening at Happy Valley with a dusting of snow overnight Sunday, along withfresh man-made snow, capping off a great weekend.
Snow, snow and more snow in the forecast! We've had an incredible day of beginner skiing & riding with fresh flurries throughout. What a way to kick off the winter ❄️ We're looking at similar weather tomorrow - snow with a side of wind. Make sure you check in at www.mtruapehu.com/whakapapa/report for road status, lifts and facilities operating times from 6:30am. #ridethevolcano