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The Whakapapa lodge, or Ruapehu lodge, is near the top of the National Downhill Chairlift. From the lodge it is a 6 minute walk to the West Ridge chairlift. Live in the snow. Internet access from Vodems and T sticks work well from here.
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Ruapehu lodge layout.
See our check list of what to take.