Coronet Peak opens for night skiing
Wednesday June 30, 2010 - Email this article to a friend

The New Zealand resort turns on its lights this Sunday. The lifts are open until 9pm and it is aiming for family business.

The floodlights come on at 4pm and skiers and snowboarders can use the M1, Shirtfront, Big Easy trails and some of the beginner ski areas after dark.

"It's a great opportunity for families to have a night out together. Head up around 4pm, ski or board until dinner time and then hit the slopes again before a hot chocolate and home. It's a pretty magical family experience," says Ski area manager, Hamish McCrostie, on the resort's web site.

"It's also mind blowing for many visitors and holiday-makers. It's a whole different atmosphere at night - skiing under the stars then enjoying music and hot mulled wine on the deck, all with views over a sparkling valley - it's very special."

A few resorts in the Alps offer night skiing and snowboarding but it is more popular in North America and now, apparently, Down Under under too.

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