Snow Camp 2018
In the last week of Term Three, 29 students and four teachers left for the Snow Experience camp. We arrived on a sunny afternoon and walked to the lodge. Some students played in the snow behind the lodge before dinner. On Monday we woke to snow falling and a misty mountain. Not to be daunted, we rented gear and arrived for lessons in the morning and afternoon. Students were placed into ability groups, though most students were beginners. On Tuesday, despite our high hopes, the weather had not improved so the group spent the day on the Happy Valley slopes (the only area that was open). On Wednesday everything was on hold due to the declining weather so the decision was made to catch a shuttle down the mountain and return early. We certainly had a snow experience as the snow around the lodge was now nearly half a metre deep. Despite the weather, the students had a great time and experienced the magic mountain of Ruapehu in all her moods. Roll on next year, and let’s hope for better weather!
