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OUR 2024 Program
Day
Main focus
Description
Afternoon / evening
Monday 26 Aug
2024
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 27 Aug
Familiarisation.
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
First day at Snow Farm, fit out those with hire skis and first lessons for novices. Local XC trail familiarisation with lunch at 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 28 Aug
Endurance
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
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 29 Aug
Build and technique
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 2PM
A higher intensity ski to practice your race technique. Picnic lunch at Snow Farm.
Pick up bibs in Wanaka (and confirm your race distance). Attend the fantastic WorldLoppet Dinner at the Lake Wanaka Centre. Meet your fellow WorldLoppet competitors and enjoy a hearty meal of locally reared lamb (vegie options available)
Friday 30 Aug
Race strategy
Snow Farm
10AM - 12PM
Snow Farm
10AM - 12PM
A shorter day to practice the race start loops, and finishing climb. Home for lunch and to 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 31 Aug
Race day
9AM start. Either 42km, 21km or 7km. Afterwards - awards ceremony at Cardrona Village.
Celebrate the race with the Wanaka XC crew at dinner!
Sunday 1 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 2 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 11AM 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
- - Thursday World Loppet evening meal in Wanaka
- - Daily transport to Snow Farm in our vehicle
- - Trail passes at Snow Farm (ordinarily $54 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 help with your race ski preparation
- - Entry into your choice of Merino Muster race (42km / 21km / 7km) (ordinarily $140 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 $2,695 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 additional $210 for 5 days)
- Transport to/from Queenstown if outside time of scheduled pick up / drop off.