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OUR 2023 Program
Day
Main focus
Description
Afternoon / evening
Monday 28 Aug
2023
Arrival
Pick up at 4PM from Queenstown Airport
Pick up at 4PM from Queenstown Airport
Pick up from down-town Queenstown or airport, transported in our bus to Wanaka and settle into your base for the week.
Meet and greet your fellow skiers and time permitting a gentle but spectacular walk to the lake front to admire the sunset
Tuesday 29 Aug
Familiarisation.
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
First day at Snow Farm, fit out those with hire skis and first lessons for novices. Lunch in Snow Farm Lodge. Local XC trail familiarisation with a possible ski to Meadow Hut. First filming of ski technique of experienced skiers.
Ski technique review (informal) and review of current ski techniques used by professionals. Massage for novices to relax those muscles!
Wednesday 30 Aug
Endurance
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
Long ski for experienced skiers - both Hanging valley and Meadow Hut loops. Group picnic lunch "on top of the world' at the amazing Bob Lee Hut. We'll bring the food!
Ski wax tutorial. Show you how to prepare your ski bases, apply wax and set structure ready for race day. Massage for those skiers who skied long distance!
Thursday 31 Aug
Build and technique
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 3PM
A higher intensity ski to practise your race technique. Lunch at Snow Farm lodge.
Pick up bibs in Wanaka (and confirm your race distance). Why not meet your fellow WorldLoppet competitors at the Lake Bar for a drink? Own choice for dinner.
Friday 1 Sep
Race strategy
Snow Farm
10AM - 12PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 12PM
A shorter day to practise the race start loops, and finishing climb. Conserve and recharge for tomorrow.
Plan your race strategy, make sure you know where to go, how to pace yourself and what to eat and drink. Our pre-race dinner - charging you up with plenty of energy.
Saturday 2 Sep
Race day
The race 10AM start. Either 42km, 21km or 7km. Afterwards - awards ceremony.
Celebration dinner post race in Wanaka with fellow competitors. A great way to revel in your race experience and enjoy the fantastic post race atmosphere.
Sunday 3 Sep
Recovery day
Active recovery; nordic walk : options Roys Peak, Millenium track, Outlet track.
Lunch on the gorgeous balcony of our base with a local glass of wine soaking up the sun. What better way to end the Wanaka XC luxury event stay!
Monday 4 Sep
Departure
Check out at 10AM
Drop off at Queenstown Airport @ 11AM
Check out at 10AM
Drop off at Queenstown Airport @ 11AM
We will take you to the Airport and make sure you're there by 11:30AM at the latest.
WHat We provide
Included in the price are the following:
- - Scheduled transport to and from Queenstown airport and our Base
- - Seven nights accommodation in a luxury private house in Wanaka
- - Daily breakfast provisions
- - Daily lunch provisions (Snow Farm lunches will be made by you from supplies at our accommodation in Wanaka)
- - Five nights of home cooked wholesome dinners
- - Saturday World Loppet evening meal in Wanaka
- - Daily transport to Snow Farm in our vehicle
- - Trail passes at Snow Farm (ordinarily $40 per day)
- - A sports massage from our professional masseuse (to be scheduled in during the week dependent on your needs)
- - Ski technique video and review sessions (1 on 1 reviews)
- - Ski waxing tutorials and race ski preparation
- - Entry into your choice of Merino Muster race (42km / 21km / 7km) (ordinarily $90 for 42km)
Please Note : we cannot provide single rooms due to accommodation limitations. We only have twin and double rooms. If you are travelling alone and are happy to share a twin room let us know and we will work it out with you.
Price (FULLY BOOKED for 2023)
All inclusive price of $2,495 NZD per person
Not included - but can be arranged at additional cost:
- - Lunch on transfer days to / from airport
- - Thursday night dinner
- - Ski and boot hire (an $135 additional for 5 days)
- Transport to/from QT if outside time of scheduled pick up / drop off.