Hitting the slopes at Snowplanet

Last weekend, we hit the slopes at Snowplanet as part of our Auckland Youth Programme. With the support of Snow Sports New Zealand, Snowplanet instructors and skilled volunteers, eight participants took to the snow for a fun morning on the slopes.

For the majority of our participants, this was their first time learning to ski or snowboard, and for some, it was their first time seeing snow! Alongside their experienced guides, participants learned the basics of either skiing or snowboarding, and finished off with some tubing and tobogganing.

Check out some pictures from our morning of snow sports below! If you’re interested in coming along to any of our other sessions, head over to the Auckland Youth Programme page for more information.

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Tayla hits the slopes, with her guide Anna, and mum Gemma at her side

Tayla hits the slopes, with her guide Anna, and mum Gemma at her side

Participants and their guides line up to learn some skills before hitting the slope

Participants and their guides line up to learn some skills before hitting the slope

The participants and their guides learn some new skills

The participants and their guides learn some new skills

Renzo and his Snowplanet guide have a go at skiing

Renzo and his Snowplanet guide have a go at skiing

Participants on the slopes

Participants on the slopes

Blind Sport NZ’s Education and Programmes Manager Casey, and participant Zayland talk to the Kea Kids News Crew

Blind Sport NZ’s Education and Programmes Manager Casey, and participant Zayland talk to the Kea Kids News Crew

Renzo and his Snowplanet guide taking the magic carpet up the slope

Renzo and his Snowplanet guide taking the magic carpet up the slope

Riley with guide Hendrik and a Snowplanet instructor

Riley with guide Hendrik and a Snowplanet instructor

Snow Sports NZ’s Jane with participant Zayland

Snow Sports NZ’s Jane with participant Zayland

Joshua with his guide Cam after a fantastic run down the slope

Joshua with his guide Cam after a fantastic run down the slope