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22nd April 2008

 
Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts have only one week to pick up an early bird Mt Ruapehu Season Pass, with the sale ending on 30 April 2008.
 
Mt Ruapehus Season Pass offers unlimited skiing for the entire 2008 season and costs $419 for adults, $369 for students and $249 for youths (aged 18 and under), during the month of April. Mt Ruapehu is also offering an additional $10 discount on Season Passes to those who purchase online at www.mtruapehu.com.
 
Purchasers also receive a voucher book with great discounts on Snow School, rentals, workshop, retail and food and beverage, valued at more than $100.
 
Mt Ruapehu marketing manager, Mike Smith encourages skiers and snowboarders to get in quick to take advantage of the great savings on offer during April
 
The Early-bird Season Passs offer fantastic value. In 2008, an Adult All-Lifts Day Pass at Mt Ruapehu will cost $83, so purchasers will cover the cost of a Season Pass in less than five days on the slopes. From 1 May Season Passes will return to the regular price of $719 for adults, so it really does pay to get in early.
 
Season Pass holders can take advantage of the $35 million in developments made on the mountain over the past five years, including: the opening of the high speed, six-seater High Noon Express chairlift at Turoa; expansion of the snow making system; and a major redevelopment of the Alpine Caf and Vertical retail store in the base area at Turoa.
 
The latest developments at Mt Ruapehu, which will be complete for the 2008 season, include a 50 metre long moving carpet in the Turoa Alpine Meadow beginners area, and a kids centre for 2-5 year olds at Turoa Ski Area.
Early-bird Season Passes can be purchased until 30 April 2008 online at www.mtruapehu.com, or by phoning 0508 Ruapehu (782 734) from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

 
ENDS
 
For further information, please contact:
Mike Smith, Mt Ruapehu Marketing Manager, Phone: 021 224 2100