Carpool to Broken River
- Date Leaving
- Wednesday, August 06
- Date Returning
- Saturday, August 09
- Spaces Wanted
- 1 (looking for a lift)
- Name
- Libby Powell
- Driven here before
- no
- Telephone
- Old data not shown
- City you are leaving from
- Christchurch airport
- Notes
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I've booked BR for Thursday but arrive at 9am on Wednesday and would love to go Wednesday if anyone is going up after 9am!
- Edit: It looks like it's not possible to go later, but leaving this here in case I'm wrong :)
Broken River Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
10cm — 60cm
Road info
No campervans, trailers, or long vehicles past the tractor shed. Chains required for all vehicles from the tractor shed.
Weather Comment
Check out the BR weather station for live info: https://irrigation.niwa.co.nz/BRSC/met_summary.html Take a look through our window via our webcams: https://www.brokenriver.co.nz/about-br/mountain/snow-report-and-webcam/
Information
We are open today with about 4 cm of fresh snow and likely more around the ridge. Tows may be affected by wind today. We aim to have Rugby Tow going first thing. We will also be running the Main Tow and the Ridge Tow weather permitting. The snow coverage is really good in the upper basin. Coverage is improving through the thinly-covered tussock, but you will still have to ski carefully as you approach Palmer Lodge. It should be a fun day out there! PLEASE NOTE- the towlines are narrow and thin. We cannot accomodate beginner nutcracker riders at this time. It is not fun for beginners to learn in these conditions. Please, experienced tow riders and advanced skiers/boarders only! Thank you- BR Staff Spaces are filling up quickly for the weekend and beyond, so make sure you get your spot as several storms approach. Check out your options on our website and email us at bookings@brokenriver.co.nz Access to the field is a 20 minute walk from the top of the tram to Palmer Lodge. The tram hours are 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Updated
2025-08-29 at 05:32