STATS & MAP:

STATISTICS

Four tow ropes will lift you 680 vertical metres (2230ft) up the mountain giving access to a huge uncrowded ski area (500 hectares skiable area) on which you can ski your heart out without having to spend precious time waiting in lift queues.

SKID ROW

Skid Row (Learners Tow) situated a few steps from the car park. This is for beginners young and old. A gentle slope to gain confidence on. It is also an excellent tow for the uninitiated to try out their nutcracker (i.e. the device used to attach to the rope for the upward pull). If help is needed just ask at the canteen. There is no charge for using this tow.

MEADOW TOW

Suitable for both learner and intermediate skiers as the slope is both gentle and wide but with ample challenge for those who wish to improve their standard for the steeper slopes above.

TASMAN TOW

Tasman Tow travels up the field’s shirt front giving access to some steeper runs either side of the towline while a short traverse to the right will bring you to the Happy Valley which consistently has great snow conditions to compliment its splendid terrain.

APEX TOW

Apex Tow, the jewel of the Fox Peak Ski Area, takes the lucky skier to the fields top station at 1850 metres (6080ft) and opens up one of the largest skiable areas from any lift in New Zealand. Off to the north lie the rolling slopes of the North basin, easily managed by skiers of all levels, while to the south is our best kept secret, the beautiful South basin. From the top station a number of steeper routes, which because they face away from the direct rays of the sun often retain consistent powder snow for long periods, will entice you to the base of the valley. Once there the full magnificence of this solitary mountain place will become apparent. It is a vast ski area with some great ski trails but most of all its awesome silent beauty will beckon you back again and again.

SAFETY AND HINTS

• All tows have a safety wire running parallel to the ropeway, a quick pull on this wire will stop the tow immediately if necessary. Safety gates are situated at the top of each tow line which will also stop the tow if they are activated by a skier moving through them.
• Should the tow you are riding stop for any reason please detach yourself from the rope and move away from it so that ski patrol can see if anyone needs assistance.
• ALWAYS TIE UP ANY LOOSE HAIR OR CLOTHING BEFORE RIDING A ROPE TOW.
• Obey all signs and directions from the ski patrol.
• Never ski alone in the North or South basin areas, they are not sighted from the base facility and it may be some time before anyone else ventures there.
• Glove protectors (available from canteen) are recommended to be worn over your ski gloves to reduce wear and tear and to help in grasping the rope.