Coronet Peak ski area in New Zealand has launched a set of black and white skis which it is renting out in support of home team the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup.
The all black skis will be available to rent at the bottom of the Coronet Express chairlift for guests to ski a run or two this Saturday (October 3).
This weekend is the last of the season for the area near Queenstown and it will be showing the All Black’s game live against Georgia from 8am local time on the big screen with a special ‘All Blacks Breakfast’ on offer for $15 including a coffee.
The all black skis proudly bear the distinctive Silver Fern at their tip, giving skiers the perfect photo opportunity for what’s bound to be a celebratory day on the snow.
Ski area manager Ross Copland says there’s no reason to miss out on a final ‘snow hit’ this week.
“It’s been a cracker of a season and we’ve smashed our previous snowfall record so we’re going out on a high,” he says. “It’s a long countdown to next year.”
Sunday’s closing day celebrations will include a dress-up Beach Party and Pond Skim with all welcome to enter or come along to watch the fun.
