KiwiBirkin Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 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. http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/P1030398.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/P1030386.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/P1030381.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/P1030395.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automoda Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) 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 http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-201113.jpg Edited August 21, 2011 by KiwiBirkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Lake Pearson area http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20119.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20118.jpg http://i660.photobucket.com/albums/uu326/Hotdognz/Christchurch%20Snow/Snow-run-August-20117.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxologist Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 looks like some fine blatting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 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:)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Beautiful photos - thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86Sebring Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 very nice pics, reminds me of switzerland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 very nice pics, reminds me of switzerland Yes but the Kiwi's are much more fun than the Swiss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locost7018 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow, great vid!!!! Beautiful country, too. Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiBirkin Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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