Quick Report

Ski Area Area Status Snow Base | New Snow 
THU FRI SAT SUN MON
Cloudy Mixed Mixed Cloudy Snow
Mixed Mixed Mixed Snow Snow
Whakapapa
Open
130cm | 0cm new 
Turoa
Open
171cm | 0cm new 

Safety

Find some great information about the unique alpine environment that is Mt Ruapehu and how to stay safe while you are on the mountain.

 

Snow User Responsibility

Find out the rules of the road before you go and how to use them to ensure you have a safe time on the hill.

 
 © Stephane Godin

Volcano Awareness

Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano. Find out what you need to know to stay safe in the event of a volcanic emergency.

 
 © Andy Hoyle

Where to Find Ski Patrol

If you are in need of help on the hill find out where to go and who to contact, or how to find the Ruapehu Rescue Dogs.

 
 © Lacey Poepping

Road Safety

Alpine driving is a lot different than how you handle things on the motorway, find out what you need to know before you go.

 
 © Lacey Poepping

Medical Centres

Help is never too far away with doctors, nurses and x-ray services based at Whakapapa AND Turoa over the winter.

 

 © Sarah Ivey

Out of Bounds

Taking care of yourself and your mates while skiing some of the best lift accessed back country terrain available

 © Andy Hoyle

General Mountain Safety

What to wear, what to bring, and why you need to.

 © Andy Hoyle

Mountain Signage

It never hurts to brush up on what sort of signs you will see and what they mean before you hit the slopes.

 AMI Avalanche Awareness Weekend 08

Ruapehu Rescue Dogs

 

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