Upper Mountain Music at Knoll Ridge Chalet
12 July & 4 October 2025
Soak up the panoramic views and alpine atmosphere with live music at New Zealand’s highest restaurant. A perfect après-ski vibe or scenic stop for all visitors.
Twilight Ski & Music
2 August & 23 August 2025
Make the most of the mountain with extra ski laps into the evening, then unwind with live music and a sundowner on the deck at Lorenz’s Bar & Café.
Weather permitting.
North Island Primary & Intermediate Schools Champs (NIPS)
24–27 August 2025
After a six-year break, NIPS is back! Join us for the return of the North Island Primary and Intermediate School Ski Champs, last held in 2019. This year marks a fresh chapter, with NIPS now officially sanctioned by Snowsports NZ.
This inclusive, team-based event welcomes all primary and intermediate students from across the North Island. Whether you're a seasoned racer or new to the sport, NIPS offers a fun, safe, and supportive environment to experience Alpine Ski Racing—where school spirit meets mountain adventure.
Event Schedule
Sunday 24 August – Training Day (Intermediate) / Training + Weather Day (Primary)
Monday 25 August – Day 1 | Giant Slalom (GS)
Tuesday 26 August – Day 2 | Dual Slalom
Wednesday 27 August – Weather Day (Primary only)
Get your school involved and be part of the first NIPS in over half a decade!
