First snow in Christchurch since 1992

[KiwiBirkin]

Last time the snow fell in Christchurch NZ was in 1992 this year we have had 2 dumps of about 8-12 inches so far, it doesn't last long and is mostly gone within 2 days.

 

So with the snow melting away it was out with the car for a photo opportunity, pictures were taken on the day before a bigger 8" dump arrived overnight. I know you guys in the US get some really cold snowy weather here in NZ we expect it to stay up the mountains on the ski fields.

 

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[Croc]

Snow is a prime drifting opportunity! :jester: Did you have some fun while you were out taking a photo?

 

I assume they do not salt or grit your roads. Nothing starts rusting a seven quicker than salted roads.

[KiwiBirkin]

Croc I didn't take the opportunity to drift as it was damm cold -10 windchill. They only grit the roads here with very fine stone chips no salt is used at all in NZ.

[Automoda]

I swear. Your neighborhood looks like its right out of where I grew up in Utah. Other than the funny style of street light and the right-hand-drive, my guess on location would be on the wrong side of the planet.

[KiwiBirkin]

Hi guys this weekend we decided to head up to one of the alpine passes that connect the East Coast to the West Coast of NZ a place called Arthurs Pass, the snow had fallen right to see level so we knew once the roads had been give a week to clear of the grit it would be a fantastic drive if we could get a real clear day. What follows is my day out on Sunday with 2 fellow mates who own Seven replicas.

 

I headed up to Arthus Pass with Clive who drives a McGregor Mach 7 powered by a MX5 motor, we were also hooking up with his brother Don and his V8 McGregor at Sheffield the day was perfect no wind quite warm on the Canterbury plains and also quite warm in the alps too, we coverd just on 330kms all up and had one of the best driving days I have had in Grace since owning her.

 

Started off heading up South Eyre Rd following my mate Clive too hook up with his brother on the way to Arthurs Pass

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201111.jpg

 

Came across a rather large heard of cows.

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201112.jpg

 

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Edited August 21, 2011 by KiwiBirkin

[KiwiBirkin]

Washing cow shit of the car at Sheffield before it baked on

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201116.jpg

 

Heading towards Porters Pass

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201114.jpg

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201115.jpg

[KiwiBirkin]

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201117.jpg

 

Just before Porters Pass

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201118.jpg

 

By Porter Heights Skifield

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20111.jpg

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201119.jpg

[KiwiBirkin]

Cave Stream Picnic Area

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20113.jpg

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20112.jpg

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20114.jpg

[KiwiBirkin]

Craigieburn Forest Park

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20115.jpg

 

Castle Hill

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201110.jpg

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20118.jpg

[KiwiBirkin]

Lake Pearson area

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20119.jpg

 

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http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20117.jpg

[KiwiBirkin]

And the best pic of the day

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20116.jpg

 

Sorry for all the posts but was only able to add 3 or 4 pics per post.

[Croc]

Hi Kiwi - brilliant pics. Its been a long time but I can remember the roads you were driving, particularly that stretch around Porters Pass and the ski field. The scenery is still spectacular. One day I must get back there...

[Boxologist]

looks like some fine blatting.

[Kitcat]

Your photos are amazing! Lotta potential "screen savers". Loved the ones w/the herd of cows surrounding your cars. TG the side screens were in place:)!

[MightyMike]

Beautiful photos - thanks for sharing!

[86Sebring]

very nice pics, reminds me of switzerland

[Croc]

very nice pics, reminds me of switzerland

 

Yes but the Kiwi's are much more fun than the Swiss!

[KiwiBirkin]

Small 3 min preview video of a longer one im making from the 2 hrs of video footage I got on the blat from my GoPro HD

 

Edited August 29, 2011 by KiwiBirkin

[locost7018]

Wow, great vid!!!! Beautiful country, too. Russ

[KiwiBirkin]

Small video of what we came across on the way to the snow.

 

 

All up there were over 400 in the heard that we passed thru... well actually they passed us we only drove through the last few.

 

Clean the cow shit off before we hit the snow

 

http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/P1030477.jpg