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NZ and no snow.

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Isabelle
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Okay so I have a serious question,

My plan was to fly all the way to NZ, Queenstown tomorrow, but because of the vulcano as, they gave me the choice to cancel the whole thing and get full refund of my money.

With no snow there yet, and no snow comming in.

what would you do?

going over meant paying alot of money.

+k for help on my decision.

Jun 23 2011 7:07AM
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Skiing.Nz
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I live there and uh well its getting colder ( negatives now) but yeah it suck that the season has started so late but we might get some soon when were you supposed to leave?
Jun 23 2011 7:14AM
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Isabelle
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Uhm tomorrow night, ariving on 26th IF all the plains will fly.

Jun 23 2011 7:17AM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Id say dont go..I mean I am going to guess you want to ski right? If i were you, I would take back the money, hide it till next summer and go then. From what I hear NZ is dope..as long as there is snow.
Jun 23 2011 7:18AM
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AOTEAROA
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This happens every year. NZ is always a late starter when it comes to snow. I've learnt to not expect to be skiing properly atleast till mid july. as for coming over, get your refund and then just come later like in august, when there will be snow.
Jun 23 2011 7:25AM
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S.A.M.
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Amen. Its finally getting cold enough to make snow consistantly, but decent snowfall is still a while off yet.
Jun 23 2011 7:41AM
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LIL_WAT
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Hmmm, not sure if I fully agree with you there bro. Maybe it's because I used to ski Hutt, but every year since 06 (except 07) the Canterbury fields have opened on time, or even as early as May with decent coverage.

To isabelle, I am a Kiwi and I'd suggest coming over later in the year, or next year. You really want to make the most of the all the money you've spent on travel and there's little chance of that happening with the current snow conditions.

Jun 23 2011 8:10AM
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AOTEAROA
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yeah i suppose hutts normally first to open i guess.
Jun 23 2011 8:17AM
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kabozo101
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will there be decent snow by like July 20th?
Jun 23 2011 8:40AM
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Rosbif
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Not really true, the last 2 years Remarks has opened with everything open. That is a little unusual admittedly, but really all you can say about NZ snow is that it's unpredictable!

At OP, at least you only have no snow to deal with, I'm Bariloche, so I have no snow, and I have that volcano covering everything in ash!
Jun 23 2011 9:54AM
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Isabelle
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So we decided to go anyway, and just see what happends, we have been looking forward to this for damn to long to give up now.

So NZ here we come!

Jun 23 2011 10:29AM
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alexg1687
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I'll be in Queenstown from the 9th July for a week. Skiing Cardrona, snowpark and treble cone (could have stayed in Wanaka but staying in Queenstown for the partying). If you see me say hi. Light purple and black armada gear, white giro shiv.
Jun 23 2011 10:44AM
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Rosbif
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Good call, NZ is awesome even without snow, and who knows, all it takes is one storm.
Jun 23 2011 10:55AM
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H8CH
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I'd of sacked it and gone to South America.... 

Jun 23 2011 11:21AM
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Rosbif
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Maybe some of the Chilean resorts might be open, but here in Bariloche we have loads of ash, and not much snow.
Jun 23 2011 11:46AM
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Charlie_Kelly
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ash skiing. Now that would be cool, even if its bad for your lungs.
Jun 23 2011 12:27PM
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BIGben*
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Yea most def.
Jun 23 2011 12:31PM
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LIL_WAT
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Ballsy decision! At least there is slightly more snow at Mt Hutt since yesterday (mthutt.com), Snowpark shouldn't be tooo far away now either.
Jun 23 2011 9:14PM
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AOTEAROA
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good on ya! its always fun going to new countries anayway!
Jun 23 2011 9:20PM
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.skiperisher.
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come to australia. just got 60cms the other day. nearly everything is open
Jun 24 2011 4:17AM
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maximiliaan
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i think woure a little late with that..
Jun 24 2011 4:19AM
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.skiperisher.
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guess i should have read the whole thing before i posted
Jun 24 2011 4:27AM
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Bukkakeskitrip
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good stuff. its been said, but the snow's always a bit of a late bloomer...you'll get a good season, dont worry. have fun!
Jun 24 2011 4:37AM
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Isabelle
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Haha nice, yea its a little too late, but if thing don't open soon we can also take a plain to australia!
Jun 24 2011 5:52AM
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