Ski One 50

03/06/2026

Our AGM is on this month and we can't wait to see as many lodgies there as possible!

14/05/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who helped out at the 2026 Ski One 50 Working Bee. From tackling the giant log pile in the carpark to painting, cleaning, sorting, splitting firewood, and feeding the crew — so much was achieved thanks to an awesome team effort.

The lodge is looking fantastic and ready for another great season on the mountain ❄️🏔️

There was plenty of hard work, lots of laughs, and a good reminder of what makes our club so special. Thanks again to everyone who pitched in!

23/04/2026

You know what cooling temperatures means... ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

Yesterday was a reminder that snow shows up whenever it feels like it, including a random Tuesday! ❄️😏

Our Weekday Season Passes are easier on the wallet, a bit more breathing room in the lift line, and you can catch one for $499 (but only until 17 May with our Early Bird sales!)

Get your Weekday Season Pass (and all other Season Passes!) now at whakapapa.com/season-26.

23/04/2026

Check this new pass out from Whakapapa

Discover Whakapapa during summer or winter! Ride the country's most advanced gondola, Sky Waka, high above the beautiful world-heritage-listed mountain area all year round. Ski or Snowboard one of NZ's largest Ski areas, Whakapapa and all winter long for action packed family fun all year.

08/04/2026

Painting, cleaning, gardening, chainsaw pros – we need you!

Petrol ✅
Accommodation ✅
Saturday night dinner ✅

All that’s missing is you. Come for the mahi, stay for the laughs, and be part of what keeps Ski One 50 ticking. Just get in touch with Greg or comment below if you are keen to come along :)

04/03/2026

Would you like one of your awesome retro ski outfits to shine?

One of our members is looking for a male outfit size L for a photo shoot to encourage people to take in their ski gear for the upcoming winter season.

If you have something tucked in the back of your wardrobe and keen to lend it out, put a comment below and we can get you in touch!

23/02/2026

We're updating our constitution and need members to be at our SGM. Check your inbox and let us know if you can make it!

🗓️ Monday 9 March
🕖 7pm
📍 The Raft Sports & Cafe Bar

Come along, grab a drink, catch up with lodge mates. See you there!

23/10/2025

A great read of the 2025 ski season at whakapapa...

Also don't forget to buy your early bird season passes by 14 November for 2026 ⛷️🏂🎿

An update from Travis, CEO Whakapapa:
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Kia ora,

Spring has sprung a leak…so we are going to go ahead and call last ride this Saturday 25th! Please dig out your favourite Hawaiian shirt and join us for last laps on Saturday as Whakapapa closes out the Southern Hemisphere season.

Winter 2025…what a ride. This season was a story of new momentum. From sunset DJ sessions through to inclusive celebrations and legacy-events returning, this season saw Whakapapa back in business, with a new energy.

A real highlight: the return of the North Island Primary & Intermediate Schools Ski Championships ‘NIPS’ after a six-year hiatus, here at Whakapapa from 25-27 August. This wasn’t just a race it was our signal that Whakapapa is re-investing in youth, community and development. Schools across years 1-8 travelled in to compete and after a successful programme we are confident numbers will build for 2026 and beyond.

As the winter matured, the snowmaking, grooming teams, and mother nature all played their parts. Coverage held, then eventually opened up to let us ski in the western terrain for the first time since 2023.

Perhaps a favourite chapter was the inaugural Whakapapa Adaptive Festival, held 26-28 September. This was more than another snowy weekend. It was an inclusive experience designed for adaptive skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Tailored lessons, volunteers, community, and smiles in abundance. A morning sled-session, group lessons, a fancy-dress race, even evening socials, every detail seemed aimed at belonging on the mountain.

From the first lifts spinning to the last events winding down, Winter 2025 at Whakapapa felt like a full-body embrace of what a mountain can give to its families, racers, clubbies, newcomers and experts. We’re thankful to our entire community and the Whakapapa whānau for being part of it.

My final acknowledgment must go to the staff of 25, you were something special, something that needs to be bottled! Your energy and welcome was next level and we owe you so many thanks for your effort through the ride.

Nga manaakitanga,

Travis



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24/09/2025

Does anyone have any spare buddy passes that they aren't planning on using this season? If so, comment below or get in touch with Blair as he'd love to use them with some lodgie mates.

Also, check out what's on this weekend!

23/09/2025

The weather isn't stopping the adventures, with trout fishing, bike riding and the puzzle completed!