Bikini Downhill Raies nearly $3000 for Breast Cancer Research
28th September 2009
Over 150 (around 1/3 being males) competitors took part in yesterdays Rip Curl and K2 Bikini Downhill simultaneously at Whakapapa and Turoa.
This is the fourth year the event has been run and the first time at both Ski Areas. All proceeds from event entry fees and spectator donations go to the Breast Cancer Foundation and just on $3000 was raised.
Whakapapa definitely had the better conditions with blue skies and warm spring temperatures while a cool southerly and passing clouds meant Turoa competitors were very hardy indeed.
The picture is of Ykari Takeyama who works at Whakapapa at the start of her run.
Both Ski Areas still have good snow cover and will be open until Labour Weekend.
LINK: www.mtruapehu.com
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