2010 Ski Season Begins in Queenstown!

The first day of the 2010 ski season went off with a pop this morning, with Coronet Peak opening with some bubblies and smiles all round. The new anticipated lift system which brings the area on par with european resorts worked perfectly all day. It was a busy day on the mountain, with only a few runs opened this early in the season, but the snow conditions were great, I think the only issues were peoples legs giving out on them after not skiing for so long!
I got a few snaps from the front of the cue this morning, and on my way up the lift for my first run of the season. It was a beautiful morning, with a glorious sunrise, and the Wakatipu basin had never looked better!
The Browns staff were there in force to enjoy their first few turns together for the season. Fantastic day all round.