"BE THE MOUNTAIN"
Grant, Liam, Paraone, Ngahuia, Auntie Hopey and Uncle Matty spent 3 days Snowboarding at Whakapapa Ski-fields.
They all stayed in a rented 2 bedroom and 1 Bathroom bach named Koomalah (the meeting place) on Taupehi St. in Turangi
No ski or snowboard trip is complete without the thermals photo. Liam Hopey (Notice the toed socks)Paraone and Ngahuia
Hopey Liam and Paraone jump for joy outside the "Chateau Tongariro" over the weather and snow conditions
Aunti Hopey and the kids attempt to build a pyramid at the Chateau
Oh No! Where is everyone? Another one of Hopeys ideas for a photo. Your the best Auntie Hopey.
Paraone gets air in "Happy Valley"
Ngahuia shows Grant how it's done
Hopey and Ngahuia exhausted after the first day of boarding
P about to get more air
Ngahuia and her instructor Richard above the rope tow
Always time to eat between runs. P enjoying his ham and chip sandwich
Grant and Ngahuia rest between runs on the rope tow
Yeah what a great day its been. The jump above the clouds
In the back of "Blue Belle" thinking of the pre-prepared Lasagne waiting for them at "Koomalah"
