We're Checking Out The Snow Today

Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:13pm*

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Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:17pm*

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Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:18pm*

PXTed in by Tama at 1:18pm Mon 15th Jun 09:
I should admit I'm neithes skiing or boarding today. Just having an explore and getting motivated

TMouse · *by **TMouse** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:21pm*

But Tama we're having so much fun in the office today! And it's warmer inside too.

Why would you want to go out in the cold like that, strange boy...

crazychris · *by **crazychris** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:26pm*

especially when it'll be snowing in Christchurch tomorrow anyhow!

Tuesday
Max: 7 °C Min: 1 °C
Sleety showers, some snow. Strong southwesterlies.

Trail · *by **Trail** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:35pm*

laurenw wrote:Woohoo looks mint, I'm heading to Hutt on Thurs so let me know what it's liek Tama

The pic you said looks icey always seems to get icey in that piece, its right after u get off the chair lift

I would be hoping for new snow before thursday then. That photo from the chair of people skiing looks pretty hard/icy too!

Luckily the forecast is on your side!!

DD-Rick · *by **DD-Rick** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:46pm*

I'll be there on Thursday too.

I am definitely hoping this current weather pattern brings snow, and clears off before then.

Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 1:59pm*

PXTed in by Tama at 1:59pm Mon 15th Jun 09:
Hot chocolate time! Here's my dilemma; I really like the idea of snowboarding - it looks like a hell of a lot of fun. However taking it up would involve paying for the privilege of falling on my arse for a few days - and even then being an unco numpty for a while afterwards.

That said, being up here with snow, blue sky, sun, views to die for and people having an awesome time is a hell of a lot of motivation to commit to a cold sore arse

Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:00pm*

PXTed in by Tama at 2:00pm Mon 15th Jun 09:
Mmmm... carving

Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:08pm*

PXTed in by Tama at 2:08pm Mon 15th Jun 09:
I think I have a date with a snowboard the beginners slope, and a comfy cushion for my bum

Naff · *by **Naff** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:14pm*

I found snowboarding easier to learn than skiing.
my 2nd day on the slopes I think I only fell once and that was on the upper slopes too... lotsafun!

Tama · *by **Tama** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:20pm*

PXTed in by Tama at 2:20pm Mon 15th Jun 09:
Hmmm... not a bad deal. Oh well time to head for home. Bye bye mountains

scatter · *by **scatter** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:26pm*

I miss skiing

I should try snowboarding.....I used to surf so should pick it up relatively easy? :eh:

Scotty · *by **Scotty** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:29pm*

Tama wrote:However taking it up would involve paying for the privilege of falling on my arse for a few days -

Dude, it's the snow industry, NOT the bike industry. It's not run by a bunch of tight-arses.

You run what's gonna quite possibly be a massive snow site.

Hit them up for a free friggin' pass!

radiusq · *by **radiusq** on Mon 15/Jun/09 2:31pm*

That was short but sweet.

I love snowboarding even more than I love mountain biking. I can't recommend it enough. Very similar skills and fun IMO.

The way I compare it -

Snowboarding good conditions = 10
Snowboarding bad conditions = -10

Mountainbiking good conditions = usually 8/9
Mountain biking bad conditions = 6.

Barring rides where I've picked up injuries, I don't think I've ever had a really bad day out on the bike, even in the pissing cold and rain. On the other hand, snowboarding on ice with zero visibility is just horrible. I'm much more choosy these days though. I'm longing for powder days at the club fields this year. Be good to us gods of snow! I've got some floating holiday days booked and I'll be happy if I get 10 really good days this year.

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