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Page updated: Friday 2 October 2009 - Final update for 09


This page is updated every Friday during the ski and ride season and earlier if some big news comes in such as a huge dump of freshies!

Final weekend for TC and Cardy this weekend and our final Friday update for 09



TC Triple Comp - Sept
Wanaka, New Zealand - September 16, 2009 - Snow conditions remain excellent at Treble Cone for the

Triple Comp which is back this year and better than ever. The two-day, three part ski and snowboard event taking place on September 26 and 27 at Treble Cone Alpine Resort aims to cover all major disciplines of skiing and snowboarding.

On day one, skiers and snowboarders will be split up to compete in the BASE Banked Slalom and the Harris Mountains Heli Expression Session. The Banked Slalom will run down the Gun Barrel and finish up around the Day Lodge where competitors will be greeted with the sweet smells of a barbeque and fresh tunes from Wanaka Beats.

The Expression Session will run at the same time through Super-Pipe in the Saddle. The TC Park Crew is shaping up the natural features through the venue and judges will be looking for creativity and skill as the top four competitors from each category will be invited to the finals the following day.

Saturday evening, the Mint After Party will kick off from 8:30 at Mint Bar with Dirty Ol� Knights providing the beats.

Day two will draw out the finalists of the Expression Session and the location will be announced at the riders briefing on Sunday morning. Three heli-trips are on the line, so the finals will see some heavy competition.

As the finals conclude, the Rossignol Big Air battle will just be heating up. Set in the Main Basin, the Big Air will be Sunday's main event. With Treble Cone's iconic background the event will allow for amazing photo opportunities and spectators are encouraged to watch.

The official prize giving and crowning of the Triple Comp King and Queen with Wanaka Waste Busters crowns will take place on Sunday afternoon on Treble Cone�s sunny deck. Miller Genuine Draft will keep competitors palates wet all weekend and the prize giving will be loaded thanks to event sponsors: BASE, Harris Mountains Heli Ski, Rossignol, MGD, Armada, POW, MINT Bar, Thunderboards, Adventure Outfitters, and Wanaka Waste Busters.

Event details are available on Treblecone.com or Facebook.

For more information please contact:

Antony Hansen
Media
021.340.373
Marketing@treblecone.com

Colin Boyd
Event Coordinator
021.126.1475
cboyd@treblecone.com

TC earlier in the season. Tough views at this field!

Local ski areas Cardy and TC closing this weekend! Cardrona - Renowned for Superb snow Depending on road conditions about 40 mins from Wanaka Status: Closing 4 October Snowbase: 0.65-1.35m ski vote & profile Snow report Treble Cone- Beeeg mountain 30 minutes from Wanaka Status: Closing 4 October Snowbase: 1.16-2.22m ski vote & profile Snow report SnowFarm- Cross country Nordic field 35 km from Wanaka and 55 km from Queenstown. Status: Open for 2009 season Snowbase: 0.2-1m ski vote & profile Snow report Snow Park- New School 35 km from Wanaka and 55 km from Queenstown. Status: Open for 2009 season Snowbase: New snow good base ski vote & profile Snow report Snow Park and Cardrona both offer excellent terrain features for the board heads

Wanaka paradise in central Otago Wanaka New Zealand is a picturesque holiday resort in the South Island of New Zealand. Its central Otago location make it an ideal place to base yourself as a less commercial alternative to Queenstown (although this is rapidly changing). If you want to ski or snowboard Wanaka you can enjoy some of New Zealand's best ski fields within a short driving distance. Including the world first Snow Park and snow area dedicated to the new school. Cardrona offers great snow and Treble Cone well there is some serious terrain up there. Get some amplitude at Snow Park!

Mt Aspiring near Wanaka is a spiritual place

Copyright Peter Laurenson.