Broken River (July 25 - August 2)

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Broken River July 25 - August 2 After negotiating shipping strikes, the lack of waiting in queues that delayed plane flights, then lack of chains speed of runs was the practice rather for the combies, and misplaced skis, our than conserving of all height obtained finally arrived at Linden Hut and, after a queue wait = all day, every DReY packing the week's food and skis day, hard fast skiing, however we to White Star Lodge in readiness for were soon giving them a run for their the week, had an early night-only to money and I hope it was for this reabe disturbed later by strange creatures son that everyone collapsed into bed at in the night shouting Rugby scores, how- nights after dinner! ever, after much abuse these creatures For those people who have not yet subsided and peace was restored. been here skiing, this is one of the most Morning, the call of the snow above beautiful ski fields I have visited. The was received and breakfast was soon view from the top of the ridge (just a something of the past as we made our few steps from the top of the main tow) upward for the week, though the was of snow clad peaks in all direc- Maine in the main was rather erratic tions with green valleys below. On a for the first day whilst we found our fine day Christchurch can be picked feet, skis, arms, and balance in the out with the sea beyond. powder snow. Our honourable President The end of the week, and after being seemed to have particular difficulty in thoroughly spoiled by the good weather this procedure. However, after a cere- we decided to spend Saturday touring monious kissing of the skis he seemed the other ski fields in the area then a to fare better - thanks to all those con- trip down Broken River to where the cerned. Whilst on the ceremony subject river disappears underground for a our king trip. leader also performed his period. It is interesting to note that the much publicised demonstration of in- one spelcological club member on the stant garbage disposal. A great crowd trip had great difficulty in finding the appeared to witness the action and outlet cave. amid loud cheers, not to mention the A trip to "Springers" on Saturday jubilant screams of the Keas, away night was a highlight of the week, the rubbish bag swooped to destruction. especially when our crack snooker A first class act. players had the misfortune (not lack On to the business of the trip. Six of expertise) of being wiped off the days of non-stop skiing. No queues to table by - (I'm not allowed to say). worry about, good uncrowded slopes on Am I allowed to tell the name of the which to ski, our friend Kirtz to amuse express home after the party put on by or abuse us daily about our Kiwi turns, the locals? nothings, or long poles (carefully cen- All in all a very enjoyable week with sored). The North Canterbury Ski Club many thanks to our trip leader. members certainly set a high standard of fitness. It was perhaps consequent to - THE FEMALE REPRESENTATIVE