Coronet Peak/The Remarkables

There will be more fun for novice skiers and riders on the slopes of Coronet Peak this winter thanks to a significant upgrade of the ‘Big Easy’ novice area which includes a bew state-of the art quad chairlift. The meadows double chairlift will be replaced with a new express quad chair which includes a range of safety features, including an automatic loading carpet – a first in the Southern Hemisphere.
New automated system to revolutionise lift pass checks
There will be no frustrating fishing around for passes tucked inside ski gear as skiers and boarders access the lifts at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables this year. NZSki is introducing a world leading, radio frequency ID system which includes microchips on all passes that can be read through clothing while safely stored in a ski jacket or pantspocket. 
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