About the Club
About the Club
The Snowline Ski
Club was formed in 1966 principally by students of the
Auckland Technical Institute. The club was then aptly named the ATI Ski Club.
Within three years a lodge had been built on Mt Ruapehu on the Whakapapa side
of the mountain. The lodge itself was fabricated in Auckland by apprentices at
the Auckland Technical Institute, then dismantled and re-erected on site. The
club changed its name to the Snowline Ski Club in 1975.
The lodge
is the second-to-last building on the left as you travel downhill from the top
of the Bruce. The lodge can comfortably accommodate 32 people at any one time,
with bunkrooms made up of four or six bunks. There is a large kitchen, dining
and lounge area - complete with wood burner fire, which provides ample space
for relaxation and conversation, even when the lodge is full. Other facilities
available include a drying room, separate male and female bathrooms, lockers,
ski/snowboard racks, ski & snowboard-waxing equipment, an outdoor balcony,
and of course, many friendly and welcoming members.
The club
membership is made up of many families with age groups that
vary from 2 years to 82 years. Membership is limited to 250 members so that all
members have the opportunity to enjoy the club. Continuous regular maintenance
and upgrading is carried out, mainly by members on various work parties
throughout the year. All members are encouraged to participate in at least one
work party each year. Work parties are generally a lot of fun and a good way to
catch up with old friends or make new ones. Voluntary wardens are responsible
for organising the duty roster at the club each day, and ensuring the safety
and wellbeing of those staying at the club. The wardens test things such as
fire and evacuation procedures.
Snowline Ski Club
Incorporated is a legal entity under the Incorporated Society's
act and has a legal and formal constitution. Like any organisation there is a
requirement for all members to adhere to the constitution and the rules of the
club. An annually elected committee of 11 members manage the club. The committee
always welcome suggestions and feedback concerning the club.
During the ski
season a Custodian is employed to oversee the physical
running of the lodge. Usually the custodian will cook dinner and be present
during the week when a warden may not be available.
Social events
both on and off the mountain are organised regularly. During the season
"theme" weekends, such as an Italian or Greek night, are held at the
lodge and you are encouraged to become as involved as you feel comfortable.
Being a ski club there are of course a number of ski-related events, for
example races, held during the season. Members are also kept involved in the
club by way of regular newsletters, and once again, participation is
encouraged.
The Snowline Ski
Club is enthusiastic about encouraging new members to
join, and to actively participate in all aspects of the club. We usually
encourage prospective members to visit the lodge (if they haven't already) and
to become acquainted with those that are already members. Membership is applied
for by way of the enclosed application form and a referee is required. Upon
approval of probational membership the joining fee and annual subscription for
one year is required to be paid in full - see below for the current membership
fee’s and annual subscriptions. Once you are paid up you are welcome to enjoy
all the facilities and privileges that the Snowline Ski Club can offer.
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2016 Membership Joining Fee’s
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Family (2 Adults 2 children)
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$599.00
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Senior (Age 21+)
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$299.00
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Junior (Age 0-20)
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$50.00
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2016 Subscription Fees
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Senior (Age 21+)
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$220.00
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Junior (Age 0–20)
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$33.00
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Club Accommodation - Nightly Rates
(includes cooked breakfast, lunch making facilities, cooked evening meal)
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Members
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$33.00
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Non-Members , mid week
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$55.00
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Non-Members , weekend
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$75.00
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 5376
Wellesley Street
Auckland