Remarkable Skiing!

Queenstown was our base for 3 days of skiing in the Remarkables mountain range.  It was given this name from the way it rises steeply from the shores of the lake next to Queenstown:

The Remarkables and Queenstown

We took a 3 day starter package, getting as many group lessons as possible to help us progress from being first time skiers. The first couple of days were spent learning how to put the skis on, to stand up and to stop!  By day three we were just getting the hang of it, and even managing to steer our way out of the way of the other beginners, and into the way of the experts!



View from the top of the beginners slopes

We spent out final afternoon attempting a long green run, and both felt exhilarated at the end, looking back up at the mountain and seeing what we'd done.  We had an amazing time, and are eagerly awaiting our next ski trip!


 



The beginners learning the ropes