This weekend it was off to Ohau for Eimear (Extreimear!)’s 30th Birthday party. Ohau is, I think, my favourite ski field. It’s a small field down towards Mt. Cook. With completely stunning views out over Lake Ohau and excellent off-piste runs (with a little walking) it really is a great place to go. I am, of course, slightly biased, as I had my first ever powder-day there (and it was amazing!).
Eimear had rented out a Bach (kiwi holiday home) for dinner on the Saturday night. It was the most amazing Bach I’ve ever ever seen. Really beautifully furnished inside (the owner had turned most of the wood himself). I’m definitely planning on having a party there sometime. Called “The Red Barn” you can see details by clicking that link.
The next day Extreamer got her first birthday present – which was a (double) paraglide flight out over the lake. Must have been simply incredible. She is lucky enough to have a friend who is rated to take these types of flights!
And a short video of them taking off.
Then it was on to boarding for the rest of the day. Great conditions – and we did a little hiking up the back of the field and found some reasonable snow for the descent! Fun.
And finally – a short video of me trying not to fall over on the way down.
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