Ever wondered why the lifts at Whakapapa aren’t always open at 9am? This video will help explain why…..So spare a thought for the crew of guys who have to go out sometimes day after day and beat ice all day long. All footage credit goes to Whakapapa de-icers.

Tim Konrad is the founder of Unofficial Networks and a passionate skier with over two decades of experience in the ski industry. In 2006, he launched the blog from Lake Tahoe with his brother John, evolving...