End of another Opening Weekend

While we arrived with only one or two centimetres of snow on the ground, it didn’t damper the party spirit around the APEA lodge. Saturday nights party saw all the girls dressed up as pirates and all the boys dressed as fairys. The Pirates and Fairys theme continued with the games and then with the movies, not to mention all the great decorations throughout the lodge. It may be the end of the long weekend, and there may not be that much snow left on the ground, but everyone is enthused about the start of the season and the promise of snowfalls in the near...
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2016 Opening Weekend Snow Report

“Tracks,” said Piglet. “Paw-marks.” He gave a little squeak of excitement. “Oh, Pooh! Do you think it’s a—a—a...
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Opening Weekend 2015, two lifts open.

With some snowfalls earlier in the week, and some icy cold temperatures, the 2015 opening of the  snow season kicked off with two lifts open, Big D and Playground offering a small taste of things to come. Visibility was poor and winds were strong, but for some it was worth it to be rewarded with short lift queues, even if the snow coverage wasn’t complete. For those who didn’t want to brave those conditions, there were plenty of activities and partying on Saturday night. A great weekend was had by all who attended.    ...
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Winter of 2014. Opening w/e

No snow, however we have a hardy crew at APEA determined to usher in winter of 2014. Watch this space for some shots of tonights celebratory slap up dinner, the kids are currently in the kitchen peeling spuds.
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2013 Opening weekend – YEAH BABY

The President has done it again, this time he’s put the GRRRR back into “Groovey”. With another night of no snowfall, and none on the ground, you haven’t missed out on the snow, but if you weren’t there for the opening of the 2013 Ski Season, you would have missed out on all the fun. For even more photos, click...
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