NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson said the celebratory mood was typical of a "really good vibe" at the ski area all season as the investments of the past few years in a new chairlift, base building and road sealing had enhanced the visitor experience.
Although snowfall had been well down on average, with half the normal level by the end of August, a well-timed dump of 75cm early last month set up the tail end of the season.
Inclement weather had forced the field to close for only one and a-half days, but power supply problems had prevented opening on three further days.
Mr Anderson said a generator had since been installed that was capable of running the Curvey Basin chairlift, Magic Carpet beginners lift and the base building operations in the event of a power cut.
A major upgrade of the power lines that fed the mountain could go ahead as soon as this summer, although the project was still being assessed.
A highlight of the year had been the success and popularity of the new Remarkables Snow Sports Academy, an all-mountain ski and snowboarding programme that nearly 100 local children had joined, he said.
"The feedback from parents makes us feel like we’ve hit a sweet spot with it."
The Remarkables sister ski area, Coronet Peak, closed on October 1.
