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                                    NZOE ALPINE GEAR LIST

BASIC CLOTHING AND GEAR LIST

Ski hat or beanie

Sunscreen

Sunglasses and or Snow goggles

Hair ties for long hair

Ski Jacket

Ski overalls

Thermal skivvies or warm Shirts

Woolen Jersey or polar fleeces

Woolen or thermal sox (several pairs)

Ski gloves

Small backpack for lunches and extra gear.

Winter weight sleeping bag 

pillow slip

Toilet bag

Towels X 2

Swimming gear

Quality sports shoes for alpine conditions

Casual wear for after skiing

Jeans

Track suit pants or similar

Wind and water proof coat

Torch and batteries

Drink bottle

Large plastic bag for dirty clothes

Own plates, cup and cutlery for weekend trips and school trips.

Optional

Extra blankets

Head bands

Thermal underwear

Bum bag for money and credit cards

Camera

Walkman

Personal spending money

Gumboots are very useful for outdoor activities.

Your own skis boots poles or snowboard.

Old hair drier for drying / warming up ski boots

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                         NZOE 2000 LTD. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

NZOE 2000 LTD does not accept any responsibility for any act or incident by those providing or undertaking the services, especially in regard to injury, loss, delay or irregularity. The company reserves the right to alter tours and prices as required.

1. A 20% non refundable deposit is required to confirm a booking. A booking is not confirmed until a deposit has been received by NZOE 2000 LTD.

Bookings for South Islands Ski trips need to be made at least 2 months in advance to ensure transport; ski packages and accommodation can be arranged.

2. Full payment is due 21 days prior to departure date.

3.Weather;No refunds will be given in the event of a mountain closure except for ski passes purchased through NZOE 2000 LTD.

4. Insurance; the loss of baggage and personal possessions is the responsibility of the individual.

5.If volcanic activity on Mt RUAPEHU means that a trip must be cancelled for the safety of students and staff ,all payments will be refunded ,LESS THE NON REFUNDABLE 20 % DEPOSIT. (See Term 1 above.)

6. SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.

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                     PARENT AND STUDENT INFORMATION PACK

NZOE is

NEW ZEALAND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES 2000 Ltd

NEW ZEALAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION

And

NEW ZEALAND OVERLAND EXPRESS

CHRIS AND JULIE SHIRLEY                                    FRANK AND MIRIAM REEVES

20 CARLTON CRES                                                     11 PAULETTE  PLACE

MARAETAI BEACH                                                      CHARTWELL

AUCKLAND                                                                HAMILTON

PH 09 536 5106                                                        PH   07 855 2601                                                   

MOB 0274,987857                                                     MOB 027,621 2688

chris@nzoe.co.nz,                                                      frank@nzoe.co.nz

                                              www.nzoe.co.nz

  General Information about North Island Ski Adventure Holidays

Dear Parents and Students,

The following is for your information;

All need to be quite clear that this is a Ski / Adventure Camp.

Weather conditions control activities on the mountain and it is not always possible to ski everyday. A range of other Adventure activities are planned, should we have weather or other problems.

We have the options of choosing: Whitewater Rafting, Paintball, Mountain biking, Abseiling, Blackwater rafting, Canal kayaking, Hot pool Swimming, Horseriding and Indoor Climbing walls.

The NZOE Team

Chris Shirley and Frank Reeves

Chris and Frank are responsible for the overall running and management of the Camps..

Chris Shirley,  Director of NZOE:- Dip T, TTC, Qualified Teacher, Outdoor Education Marine and Alpine Specialist, YNZ Instructor and Sailing Master.NZCLM . He is married to Julie ,the father of 3 x  adult sons, a very experienced Skier and Alpine Teacher and skis with the more skilled students, anywhere on the skifields.

Frank Reeves Director of  NZOE;-Is NZOE’s Company Accountant. He is married to Miriam and main job is to manage the budget on our adventure trips. On the ski fields, he works with the students at beginner level and is an excellent Teacher and leader.

Miriam Reeves ,Director of NZOE.:-Is the mother of x 2 adult daughters and is responsible as the Chaperone and Caterer on many of our camps. If we stay at  Turangi Camp, we may opt to  use their catering facilities.

Miriam is a wonderful cook, who has managed large hotel kitchens in the UK. Her interests are in providing plenty of healthy food for our Outdoor Adventure camps.

Youth Leaders

We are in the process of employing male and female youth leaders .These people are experienced and skilled skiers/snowboarders. Their job is to work directly with the students and to sort out teenage problems.

Julie Shirley, Director of NZOE

Depending on camp arrangements, she will be assisting Miriam.

Julie is the mother of 3 x adult sons and is an Associate Principal of an Auckland Primary School.

Group size 10-20 students

Week 1      Available for a small family, school or friends group only.

Week 2      Group 1 x 10   :10-12 years                  Group 2 x 10  :  13-17 years

Transport; 2 X Budget Rental Vans and trailers.

Driver; Chris Shirley .Registered under the Transport Service Licensing Act 1989 as a Certified Transport 0perator.Licence number 79240/01. Full C class licensed.

Driver; Frank Reeves Full C class licensed.

Dates/Times;

NB Subject to conditions and confirmation.

Trips leave on TUESDAYS at 9.00 am

From DENNYS FAMILY RESTAURANT,MANUKAU CITY.

Return on Friday at approx 10.30 pm

To DENNYS FAMILY RESTAURANT, MANUKAU CITY.

HAMILTON PICK UP TIMES

From Mc Donald’s, Chartwell Square at 10.30 am Tuesdays

Return Fridays at 8.30 pm 

NB;

PARENTS SHOULD CHECK;

BY CALLING MOBILE 0274 987857 ON FRIDAY EARLY EVENING regarding the estimated time of arrival back in Auckland. If the last day is excellent for skiing or other activities, then we may not leave from the mountain until late in the afternoon.

Arrival time in Auckland could be close to 2355 Fridays

Bus communications;

There will be mobile contact with the buses on the journey home, so parents may call 0274 987857 if they wish.

Please ensure your child knows how to contact you at anytime during the holiday.

Mountain Transport: If conditions are suitable the above vehicle will be used.

If severe, a 4 wheel drive commercial vehicle from will be hired AT THE BASE OF THE MOUNTAIN

Accommodation;-

Students will be staying at;

Turangi Cabins and Holiday Park

Ohuanga Rd

Turangi

Ph 07 386 8754

Facilities at Turangi camp are very basic but include a good drying room, electric cabin heating  ,plenty of hot water, a central location and all other amenities. Hot Pools at Tokaanu .Male and female rooms are separate with staff also having their own rooms.

Meals; Students will be expected to work with the staff in the preparation of meals and the general running of the camp.Full or self catering may be an option we choose to suit numbers.

Lunches;-Food will be provided each day for students to make up their own lunch

Food can be purchased on the mountain, but this is usually very expensive.

Security; the cabins will be locked when the group is away.

Phone Cards; you may like to include a Phone card with your child’s personal gear or a cell phone.

Spending Money;

A Maximum of $100.00 spending money please .Credit cards and large amounts of money can cause us major problems.

The programme for the week includes;

DAY1 Travel to accommodation, Proper boot, equipment, clothing and Ski/Snowboard fitting ..Hot Pool swimming in the evening

DAY 2; each day are up at 7.00 am, share cooking and cleaning duties and are on the mountain by 9.00 am. For beginners they must have a lesson in the learner’s area with a Ski Instructor.Ski Instruction and assessment for all students each morning. The afternoon is taken up with students practicing the skills taught in the morning session.

Evening activities depend on fitness levels. Hot Pool swimming in the evening

DAY 3; Depending on condition we have the option of indoor or outdoor activities such as tramping, caving, hot pools, indoor climbing walls and games. Hot Pool swimming in the evening.

DAY 4 Optional day for skiing/snowboarding or above then travel home.

Dinner on the last night at Tifany’s Restaurant. Te Kuiti .BYO burgers.

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SKIS BOOT AND POLES  can be hired at Turangi  

SKI CLOTHING

-some clothing is available from NZOE at only the dry cleaning cost of $35.00 pp.for a week. Please let us know what sizes are required. asap.

SNOWBOARDS

Students are welcome to bring Snowboards or hire these. The cost of snowboards and lessons is usually more than ski lessons.

Please check the websites for the latest prices www.whakapapa.co.nz

We would recommend that everyone gets organized in Auckland or Hamilton BEFORE they go. The option is available to get gear at the Camp or on the Mountain.

In Auckland we recommend;

SKI TRADING POST - Andrew  Farnell (Owner)

ph 279, 9185 Papatoetoe,       www.skitradingpost.co.nz

Tell these people you were sent by NZOE .  We know they will give you excellent service.

Medical forms/Disclaimers; Must be e mailed to me, chris @nzoe.co.nz before the trip. We need to be well prepared should there be medical problems.

A student will not be permitted to go unless we have these documents.          

                     SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY

All parents will be contacted directly by me, well before the departure date.

Regards

Chris Shirley

Managing Director

NZOE 2000 Ltd

www.nzoe.co.nz

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