2011 Events

March 24-25: University of Canterbury’s Clubs DaySee you in the UCSA carpark to sign up to this epic club; we own a ski lodge! 

March 31: Foo Sans Dinner - Come along for dinner with other like minded skiers and boarders, eat from the renowned student friendly establishment and bring your own booze (you can even bring a keg!).

April 6: Annual General Meeting - Come along to see what happens within the club and out up your hand to join the 2011 committee if you’re keen to help out.

April 16-17: Initiation Weekend Work PartyThe first work party weekend of the year; we do some work on the lodge and skifield in exchange for work tickets, which can be used to pay for accommodation or lift passes. A great way to meet the new members and party at 1300meters

April – June: Other work parties - More chances to help out on the mountain and get more lift pass tickets. A good opportunity for any one keen to get more involved with the ski industry.

June 4-6: Queen’s Birthday Work PartyAnother huge party/work weekend where we set up the ski field for the season (in exchange for free skiing of course). Maybe get some lazy pre-season runs in if there’s an early snowfall.

July 3-9: Ski Week I – We offer a super cheap week package in the uni holidaays $505 for a whole week in the snow (lift passes, food, accommodation). Get your first runs for the season at Temple Basin!

July 9-10: Learners’ Weekend A casual weekend at the start of the season where more experience skiers and boarders will be there to help people with the basics and how to use the nutcracker tows.

July 16-17: Ladies’ Weekend – Finally! A chance to meet and enjoy the company of like minded females in the
prime location of an alpine lodge. The weekend will include New Zealands highest altitude yoga class as well as tips for skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry, ski tuning, wine and, of course, Temple Basin night skiing

July 23-24: 80′s Party WeekendStart the ski season in style by dressing in your retro one-piece suit/bright fluoros for an impressive weekend at Temple Basin – Get Excited.

August 13-14: Full Moon Party -Fire & Ice by a different name… It’s the biggest party on the mountin, with a DJ or band, fire juggling, a bonfire and to top it off, night skiing! All while drinking your favourite drop  (goon).

August 20-21: Gnomes Freeride WeekendBig mountain competition involving Canterbury, Lincoln and Otago students.

August 21-27: Ski week IIIn the university holidays we offer a super cheap week package at Temple, $505 for a whole week in the snow (lift passes, food, accommodation). Huge amounts of snow and partying for a low price!

September 10-11: Formal WeekendA night of formality… Temple Basin style. Suit up (or dress up) and hit the slopes.

October: End of Season JibGreat way to wrap up the ski season by showing off your newly learnt skills on the box, in front of your newly found ski mates, all while having a great party.


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