What a Season!
With just days left of our 2011 winter remaining, it's a little crazy to take a break from the springy goodness on the chair and look across at the now tussocky wonderland of Sundance. Last time it looked like this was around the 7th of July, then just days later it got lashed with the most delicious bottomless wintery pow that Mother Nature could shake out of that season saving front! I think it's fair to say that for both the long time TC campaigner and the new to town seasonair-the 2011 Opening Day was historic!

It also set us up with a great base for the rest of the season, saving us between the small top up's we received and holding tight during the winds that lashed all the ski areas in August. The Home Basin proved it's worth this season, not only with great coverage allowing all the exciting terrain to be explored but also a sheltered spot to still enjoy the snow in those windy periods. Thanks to our Treble Cone pioneers for choosing so wisely!

So we just want to say a big THANKS to all those familiar faces, new visitors and staff for choosing Treble Cone, showing patience and understanding when needed, offering a smiling face and helping hand to those who were new and overall injecting a passion for the snow that seems to be unique and treasured at our mountain.

Closing Day
And....it's here! Closing Day at TC on Sunday October 2nd. Never attended this awesome festive day? Come one and all! Dress ups are key! They can be as slick or as old as you like, general silly garb is the name of the day. Check out this great intro to Closing Day from local skier Fraser McDougall. We have The Slush Cup which will kick off at noon to entertain with rescue kindly provided by Scuba Tim from Rentals. Be prepared - bring a towel. The plaza and deck will be pumping from 11-4pm with the help of the Wanaka Beats DJ's and you can enjoy a bucket of 4x SOL for just $20 in the sunshine (hopefully with some fluro zinc on your nose!)

The bar will close at 5pm and we ask that all customers respect the fact that the plaza, deck and cafe is a licensed area. So please no BYO in these areas.

A reminder to Season Pass holders that on Closing Day you can again bring a friend up with you and they only pay half price. You must accompany them to ticketing please.

TC Charity day
Saturday 8th October. After a few days natural smoothing out and potentially a natural top up this day has often offered a great last blast in the Home basin. This years beneficiaries are the Wanaka Rowing Club and Aspiring Search Dogs.

Tickets are $40 and limited to the first 250 people. These can be purchased online or at Racers Edge. There will be no door sales. Children U12 are Free. Lastly, there is no alternate day, and no refunds should nature intervene.

The gates to access the area will be open 8.30-10.30am. The Rowing club will be running a BBQ and sausage sizzle on the plaza, cash only please. There will be no rental services available.

Cheers and look forward to seeing you up at TC soon. Continue to reminisce on your 2011 season with our Vimeo channel and Facebook page and great stories on The TC Blog.

The Treble Cone team

ENDS

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