Mt Ruapehu has a reputation for throwing the worst weather conditions at its ski fields of almost any mountain area in the world. High winds and ice cause recurring headaches for the ski field workers, at Whakapapa, Turoa and Tukino. The problems the Ruapehu fields face were highlighted a few years ago when ice build up and high winds folded towers on a new T bar in half like cardboard tubes. The weather conditions are associated with the Tongariro Mountains being isolated peaks, relatively close to temperate seas. On Northern Hemisphere ski fields, with their predominantly dry snow, ice build up of the type seen at Ruapehu is virtually unknown. This story, written by RAL's Scott Lee, gives an insight into the regular problems faced by the de-icing crews.
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Waimarino Bulletin, Issue 6, 26 August 1988, Page 21
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129Untitled Waimarino Bulletin, Issue 6, 26 August 1988, Page 21
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