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Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 291, 8 September 1928, Page 24

The full extent to which the accommodation nt Tongariro National Park is now being made use of is indicated in letters which are reaching Auckland (says the Auckland “Star”). 7 Many of those now indulging in what they believe to be the king of winter pastimes are members of the teaching profession. They state that conditions for climbing are good, and that in every way the sport this year is excellent. The annua] winter sports meeting of the Ruapehu Ski Club was to have been held at a certain time, but when the committee made application a year in advance they found that, the accommodation in the huts at Whakapapa had already been booked by two other chibs with smaller parties. The Ruapehu Club will therefore hold its winter sports meeting later. Tn future the allotment of accommodation will be by ballot, The club has approached the National Park Board for permission to construct a ski course, commencing near Ghwier Hut and finishing on Lower Scoria Flat. As the coursi will be available to the public, other clubs are being asked to assist with the project.