Snow Camp Report

On Monday 19th of August Te-Kinga & Kotuku drove to Arthurs Pass.  As we reached our destination we unloaded all our luggage and parked it inside the Aurthurs Pass "lodge".  Gemma ( The Host ) gave us a safety lecture.  We then split into two groups that were divided between Te-Kinga & Kotuku.  Te-Kinga went to Temple Basin and Kotuku went to do a mini bird orienteering thing.  We learnt  more about the South Island, we went on a mini track loop which involved people throwing snow at one another.  Once we were all done with our activities, which took about 2 hours.  We then had lunch.  Lunch was what we had packed in our bags.  Those who wanted to could swap activities.  Kotuku didn't want to, some wanted to o the squawk squad.  Some Te-Kinga didn't particapate with the squawk squad, whereas there were only a little group remaining.  The two groups split into two.  I was in a small group consisting Cameron, Toby, Mackenzie, Abhi, Paul (Toby's Dad) & Daniel (Grace's Step-dad).   For dinner we had pizzas made by the parent helpers.  Dessert was it was self - sauced pudding.

Day 2 Highlights: We arrived at Cheeseman.  As we were waiting for the parents putting their chains on, some kids went outside to have a mini snow fight.  When we arrived at the Cheeseman day room, we hanged out there a bit.  We technically were on MT Cockayne, MT Cheesman was beside us.  Some of us hung out in the day room and just chilled there.  After fun and games Sam (Cheeseman Host) called us inside.

Day 3 Highlights:  Skiing and failing was really fun.  Saying goodbye to Cheeseman was sad-ish, but the views on the way back were gorgeous.  Car ride was energetic & fun.

P.M.I 

Positives: Snow fights, skiing, hanging out with friends, dessert.

Minuses: When I went up the T-Bar to atempt skiing down the slopes I couldn't stop myself or slow myself down, so my only option was to fall and land having my skis come off.
Interesting:  When I fell down pretty hard and my skis came off it didn't hurt one bit.