The inaugural MONTANA Ohakune Spring Ski Fest '94.

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 12, Issue 553, 13 September 1994, Page 8 (Supplement)

The inaugural MONTANA Ohakune Spring Ski Fest '94.

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Turoa's mountain events

3-4pm Carrot cavalcade parade From Junction to Downtown Ohakune, floats and contributors to meet in Rimu Street and Railway Station at 3pm to travel down Thames and Goldfinch Streets to Downtown Ohakune. Contact Glenys Shepherd at Beedees 3859 252, or Brian Wilson, 3858 551. At 5pm there will be a draw of the monster retail give-a-way. Drop your name in the barrel at every shop you purchase at throughout the week. Be there on the day to be part of this morister draw for $1000 worth of retail prizes. Drawn with support of community police constable Brian Wilson. 5.30 - 9pm Ski FM Montana Junction Mardi Gras. Live music, street performance, clowns, dress-up, fun and party for all the family. Decorated streets created by Murray Swan and Snowbird Lodge assisted by Ohakune Raetihi Scouts, Cubs and Venturers, sponsored by Ohakune accommodation and ski shops. All broadcast live by Ski FM. Contact Sue Allomes, Ph 385-8799.

24 September Mumm Champagne Celebritv Dav Thrills and spills with some of your favourite TV, radio and sporting celebrities. They will be letting their hair down in a fun obstacle race so come along and cheer them on. They'll need all the help they can get! Up for grabs is a pair of Head skis, Geze bindings, Mumm Champagne, ski accessories, ski passes and most importantly lessons! 25 September Brightstone Cider Horizontal Bungy Decidedly different bungy jumping ! T ake a plungein the snow for some great prizes from Brightstone. 1 1am Top of the Giant. Mumm Champagne Ski Displavs T uroa ski and snowboard instructors will be strutting their stuff with a great display of formation skiing to music. The odd uninvited guest may try and wreak havoc but the guys and girls are too good for that. 1pm Top of the Giant - a superb show and great way to spend your lunch time. 26 September Peak to Powderkeg The buzz of the year and it's all downhill! A ski (4km), run (5km) and bike (12km) from the top of the Bacardi Highnoon to the Powderkeg at the base of the mountain road. Great winners and spot prizes including a Scott Mountain Bike and a 1995 Turoa Season Pass and Powderzone vouchers. Heaps of other prizes but you have to be in to win. Entry fee: $30 per individual of $60 per team of three and includes lift passes and a well earned BBQ and beer at the Powderkeg. 27 September Montana Wine Waiters' Race One for the restaurants and bars. Support your favourite establishment as they compete in a fun obstacle race of their own. We know they're great with a pile.of plates or drinks but let's see how they perform with a pair of skis attached to their feet as well. To compete you '11 need a team of four restaurant/bar staff. 1pm 'Fun for All' Race Course. Montana Snow Sculpting Competition One for the whole family to enjoy . Just roll up your sleeves and get your creative thinking cap on. The best, weirdest, funniest sculptures will be in to win some great prizes. 10am midfield, near the Snowflake Cafe.

28 September This one's just for the kids. Find the treasure in the mountain of snow - and the prize is yours. Local Ski FM personalities will be there to give you a hand and there'll be Tip Top ice creams, Moro bars and Pepsi products for everyone. Ilam at the Base Area - meet at the Information Centre. Export Drv Bouncv Boxing Ne w to T uroa this year, Bouncy Boxing is sure to get the crowd going. Get into the ring with our BIG gloves and have some fantastic fun on us. There'll be great prizes from Export Dry and heaps of laughs for everyone. 1 1am - 2pm Top of the Giant. 29 September Brightstone Cider Snow Rafting Rafting with a decidedly different feel ! A new event specially for festival week - heaps of fun and a great spectator sport. Get a team together and paddle your way down the slopes. Starts at noon. 29 - 30 September National Firefighters Champs This annual event is a great one for the spectators. Firefighters from all over New Zealand compete in their own national ski race so come and see the calendar boys in the flesh! 30 September Export Drv Sumo in the Snow This hugely popular event from last year is back - and the Sumo suits are bigger and badder than ever. T ake a break from the slopes and wrestle a mate in Sumo Kiwi style. Great prizes from Export Dry. llam-2pm Top of the Giant. 1 - 2 October That'sright— it's golfin the snow — come and show us your drive and be in to win a 1995 Season .Pass with the first hole-in-one. Don'tworry you won'tlose your balls- they're conveniently fluro coloured. From 1 lam-2pm Top of the High Flyer Quad. Diet Pepsi .Tunior Race Final Open to all juniors 14 years and under - you don't have to be affiliated to a club or association to have a go. It's a dual slalom event and gives our top juniors a chance to show their colours. Entry forms and details from Ski School Race Department.