PHOTO: KERRIE WATERWORTHPoor visibility, including almost white-out conditions, contributed to reduced numbers on the opening day of Cardrona Alpine Resort's winter season on Saturday. Cardrona general manager Bridget Legnavsky said the timing of the recent wintry weather was not ideal for attracting visitors but a good snow base was needed before the slopes could be groomed for skiing and snowboarding. It would be lovely to have a sunny day but we need snow more than sun right now," she said. Other new facilities Cardrona has opened this year include a new guest ticketing service at the front of the base building and a new retail shop. "Our focus this year was all about trying to get better flow and more space for the guests," Ms Legnavsky said.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 02, 2019 16:41 UTC