ONE PERFECT . . . POWDER RUN
Mt Ruapehu’s Tūroa ski field isn’t known for its endless powder days l i ke other fields in cooler climates — but when it happens, it’s pure bliss. If there’s enough base snow coverage, and a fresh dumping overnight, one of the most glorious runs down Tūroa is the Triangle.
It’s not for the beginner or even the intermediate skier or boarder — it’s an advanced run that’s not always open, due to a lack of snow. Sometimes, towards the end, it requires a bit of hiking, dodging rocks, avoiding skiing off a cliff and, depending on the day, sliding down a precarious edge on your backside. But it’s the type of run that on a powder day, there’s no better feeling than skiing or boarding through the untracked wideopen bowls filled with the soft stuff and lips just begging for your attention. Falling over is practically a delight, although expect to emerge like a snowman if you take a tumble in the pow.