Smorgasboarder_11_May-2012

So much yet to do
and experience...
We can’t wait to get
back!
The hive of activity that is
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Conquer the cold
at Cardrona
From what we have heard around the
traps Cardona Alpine Resort may not
be the biggest resort but it presents
what is widely regarded as the best
value and well suited to families.
Regular comments from converts
relate to its value for money, variety of
terrain to play on, wide open spaces,
fantastic views and friendly staff.
Cardrona has also developed a
reputation as being the most reliable
in terms of snowfall and a bit of a
snowboarders paradise.
Nadia Ellis of Cardrona tells us the resort has opened up a
number of additional trails for intermediate and advanced
riders along with a new quad taking their lift-serviced
vertical to a total of 600m. They have also redeveloped their
learner slopes and a platter tow now services their renown
Olympic size halfpipe.
What it basically means is that snowboarders no longer
have to ‘hike the pipe’. That means more runs and more fun.
World Champion Halfpipe skier Jossi Wells and his family
officially opened the new dedicated ski lift. Nadia explained
the Wells Pipe Platter was named after the family in
recognition of their long history with Cardrona.
“Bruce and Stacy Wells (Jossi’s parents) met while they
were working here and consequently had four extremely
talented sons who learnt to ski at Cardrona. All of the Wells’
boys have potential to compete at the next Sochi Winter
Olympics.”
The new facilities serve to further cement Cardrona’s
credentials as a world-class training facility.
The 2012 season will also see Cardrona introduce a new
ticketing system that utilises smart card technology allowing
boarders direct access to the lifts, saving precious time.
www.cardrona.com
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