It's business as usual for our Wilderness base in Christchurch. Thankfully we escaped the major earthquake on September 4 with no ill affects. Both our premises and vehicles were unscathed. The earthquake has caused considerable damage to parts of Christchurch and the surrounding towns but the rest of the region is enjoying a beautiful spring. Most skifields are open and sporting new snow thanks to the Polar Vortex that has blasted in from Antarctica. So pack up your skis and head for the mountains. For an update on snow conditions, check out snow.co.nz