Earliest Opening in 16 Years Planned for NZ Ski Resort

A few days ago, Mt. Hutt, a ski resort in New Zealand, hinted that thanks to several feet of early-season snowfall, it might begin running its chairlifts earlier than usual.
 Now, those plans are becoming more concrete. In a social media post, the ski resort announced that, for the first time since 2009, it should be open in May.“If the weather plays ball, we’re dropping ropes on Saturday, 31 May,” Mt. Hutt wrote.Want to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing?