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Why Join a Lodge?
- Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, ski down to the lifts and get the first chair up.
- Save yourself a long journey up and down the mountain each day.
- You and your children will make friends with a great bunch of like-minded people. -You'll always have someone to ski and board with.
- Learn to race! Take part in the club's annual competition and hone your skills.
- Enjoy a dose of apres ski without another long car journey.
- Dodgy weather? Avoid the guess work and see what its really like on the mountain of the lodge and ski the minute the mood takes you.
- Enjoy watching the snow fall at night knowing you won't have to put on chains to get up the hill the next morning.
- Avoid having to park a long way down the hill and having to walk a long way up.
- If you get cold wet or hungry just ski back to the lodge for a break.
- Wet ski gear hassles disappear in the clubs warm drying room.
- Travel light, leave most of your families gear in your locker for next time.
- The forecast looks good and you deserve a break from work. Log on to make a booking and you're on your way.
- Bad weather days are still fun. Watch your kids play in the snow outside or in the games room.
- Its a safe party venue for adults and teenagers alike.
Why Join Te Horonuku?
- We're a family orientated club, giving you and your children a new circle of friends to spend time with during your holiday.
- The club has a warm welcoming for skiers and boarders of all ages.
- The pine- interior, clean modern bathrooms and comfortable lounge reflects the clubs focus on comfort.
- Meals and duties are allocated for maximum enjoyment and minimal fuss.
- A well thought out and fully road-tested menu takes the stress out of cooking for a group -even for the first time cook.
- Kids share in the duties to learn responsibility (and cut down on the work for the adults).
- Enjoy a drink on the balcony watching the sun set o on the quiet earth below -the perfect end to a day on the mountain.
What do we need to bring?
Bring sheets, pillow cases and towel (duvets, blankets and pillows are provided). Your own skiing and boarding equipment, although if you join, you could get a locker and leave some gear at the club.
What about food and drink?
You don't need to bring anything, but most members and guests bring snack foods and beer and wine, often welcome after a day on the slopes. The pantry is kept well stocked, and lodge officers take responsibility for replacing provisions. They are delivered to the Iwikau Shelter and when necessary, club members can be assigned to carry them up.
What meals are provided?
Cereals and a cooked breakfast and a two course evening meal are catered every day as part of the club duty rota. You can also prepare a packed lunch if you wish. Lunch in the lodge is organised as necessary on the day.
Is there a games room?
Yes, downstairs. It has a table tennis table, foosball and a pool table. The kids love to hang out here
Tell me more about the race programme.
The club runs a junior race weekend and a senior race weekend every season. For some this is a fun day out with club members and for others it is serious stuff!
Aren't ski clubs very cliquey?
You must be talking about some other club! Te Horonuku has a proud tradition of being a club for families. As children grow into young adults, the club seeks more young families to take their place. Members past and present have always run the club expressly to help new generations.
Can I try before I buy?
Certainly! We advise anyone interested on joining to come down as a guest to experience what the club has to offer and meet some members. And if you decide to join the same season, the additional tariff you paid for staying as a guest will be subtracted from the joining fee.
Do you have to do work parties?
Yes. To become a full senior member you need to come to one of two or three work party weekends held between February and May - after the peak summer holiday period. The dates are advertised to members in advance. The aim of the work party is to set up the club for the coming season. The work is mostly cleaning and pr