Lucie Tait-Jamieson, of Auckland, skis in after a run at Cardrona's opening day on Friday, June 26. Photos by Catherine Pattison.
The lower car park fills up.
The more daring venture off piste.
The more daring venture off piste.
Skiers and boarders take a break in the cafe.
Taking a coffee break are Cardrona staff (from left) Carol Little, Di Brown and Gini Rudhall.
Wanaka couple Jeny and Gavin Mackay arrive at Cardrona's car park on opening day.
Cardrona's opening day on Friday, June 26 dawned clear and sunny, enticing those living below - covered by the inversion layer of cloud - up for some skiing or riding.
Wanaka-based Otago Daily Times journalist Catherine Pattison packed her camera and skis then ventured out of the gloom and into the glory of a day on the slopes.