Cardrona ski field, near Wanaka, is one of New Zealand's biggest and best areas, with a wide variety of terrain for experts down to the somewhat more challenged (I won't mention where my skills fall on this scale). This photo shows the main gate up to the quad chairlift which provides access for the easiest runs on the mountain.
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