Ski Weekend at Mt Raupehu

For his birthday Lucas wished for a ski weekend and he got it.  Mt Raupehu is a major destination for Kiwi's living in the North island.  We had an awesome time and got it some great time on the slopes.

When we approached the mountain I was in awe at just how huge it was.  Mount Ruapehu is actually a volcano.  Not only is it a volcano, it is one of the worlds most active volcanos - yes, this means there are plenty of signs at the ski resort warning of earthquake and avalanches due to volcano activity.

The ski resort was beautiful and unlike skiing I've done in the past.  Since we were on the side of a volcano, there were no large wide valleys and slopes to ski on, the areas were narrow and people were packed in.

Parking Lot of Mt Raupehu Ski Area

So Many Warm Layers

Small crater lake

Moving Carpet Ski Lift

Kick Ass Snowboarder

Amazing Skier Thanks to My Dad

Feet so tired

View of Mt Raupehu from Ohakune



Why Are Hotel Trashcans So Small? This one is the smallest I've ever seen

The Taihape Boot!