BIVOUAC FREERIDE

& UNI SKI WEEK

29th-30th August

BIVOUAC FREERIDE

Get ready to drop into the madness that is the Bivouac Freeride. Once again we're teaming up with the legends from OUSSC, UASC, VUSSC, and LSD to bring you Bivouac Freeride. It’s going to be more chaotic than a yard sale on a double black diamond. Expect epic lines, questionable decisions, and stories you’ll never forget. It’s not just about skiing - this is about bragging rights, new scars, and the kind of fun that makes you wonder why we ever do anything else. So wax those skis, and get ready for a weekend that’s going to be as loose as your bindings on a powder day!!

Bivouac Freeride Competition will take place on Saturday (Aug 29th) and has a range of categories open to all candidates from top skiers, all the way to first-time skiers! EVERYONE IS WELCOME NO MATTER THEIR ABILITY, and it's a guaranteed ball of a time with prizes for all. Last year we gave out over $9k (!!!) in prizes thanks to our awesome sponsors - and this year will be much the same. We don't care if it's a triple cork melon blunt, or the world's most uncoordinated hockey stop. We want to see it all!

Weather and snow permitting, this year’s Freeride comp will return to the mighty Temple Basin WOOP WOOP. In the event of poor weather or snow conditions, the comp will be held at another mountain.

Ticket Release Order:

Ski Week - $180 - 7 pm Monday 17th August
6 Day Soldier - $300 - 7 pm Monday 17th August
36 Hrs of Pleasure - $75 - 7 pm Wednesday 19th August
Freeride Plus - $160 - 7 pm Wednesday 19th August
Freeride - $85 - 7 pm Friday 21st August
Please Note Freeride ticket availability is subject to Freeride Plus ticket sales

31st AUG- 3rd SEPT

UNI SKI WEEK

Ski week will continue from the Monday (31st Aug) morning until Thursday evening (3rd Sept) so the fun can continue. There will be plenty of friends to make and drops to send over the week. Hydration funnels will be had, powder will be slayed, beer will be consumed, and endless hours of skiing to be had.

Please also note:

Lift passes and gear hire are not included in any ticket type, so please organise these in advance.
We don’t organise transport - Please budget fuel $$ for your drivers.

If you need to hire equipment, head down to McEwings Ski Hire on Yaldhurst Road and enjoy a 20% discount with your CUSSC sticker.

Ski Week 31st August- 3rd September

For those who are committed but have a 21st to go to in the weekend. Come from Monday-Thursday.

Includes meals, accomodation, access to our geothermal hot pools, and stories to hide from your parents.

Six Day Soldier 29th August - 4th September

For the most diehard CUSSC huas out there. Come up Saturday, leave Thursday. Woah, 6 whole days at Da Basin!!!

Includes meals, accommodation, access to our geothermal hot pools, and stories to hide from your parents.

36 Hours of Pleasure

36 hours of pleasure gets you one night during ski week. You get lunch and dinner on the day you arrive, one night of accommodation, and breakfast the day you leave.

This can only be redeemed Monday-Wednesday nights.

Freeride + 29th - 31st August

Freeride+ gives you food from Saturday to Monday, two nights' accommodation (Saturday and Sunday night), and entry to the Bivouac Freeride Comp.

Freeride 29th - 30th August

Only around for the weekend? No stress! Come up Saturday, leave Sunday arvo and catch the best day and night of the entire event.

Freeride includes lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast and lunch Sunday, Saturday night accomodation, 2 wicked DJS and a live band on Saturday night as well as entry to the Bivouac Freeride comp

Goods lift Access

Approximately 800 meters west of the car park you’ll find the Goods Lift which can send your bags directly to the upper mountain. The goods lift operates 9-11.30 Monday to Friday and 9-12 & 4-6 on weekends

*If Temple Basin does not open and we decide to cancel ski week, we will refund those tickets.

We are super stoked to have these awesome bands & DJ’S playing at Bivouac Freeride weekend this year!

RABBITS

BANNED

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Banned is a high energy 6 piece, newly formed genre fluid band performing a range of covers and original music across Christchurch. Originating from the University of Canterbury, Banned explores breakbeats, Jazz, and soul, while featuring original songs written by Rhythm Guitarist/vocalist Cam Heaphy (ok cam). Banned features Freya Mckeich (Lead Vocals, Synth and Cello), Will Lynch (Vocals, Keyboard) Cam Heaphy (Rhythm Guitar, Vocals) Black Brown (Bass Guitar) Jamie Larking (Drums and Percussion), and Joe Brownlie (Lead Guitar). Banned is looking to play a wide range of gigs this summer, including originals gigs, as well as cover sets at local venues. Banned took out 3rd place in the Dig the Gig contest, this being their debut performance in July. They play from a wide range of genre influences in their sets including Raye, beabadoobee, and Boys go to Jupiter. @banned_from_christchurch on instagram

DJ BLOOD AND GORE

DJ FORDIE

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