Four of us booked a ski in- ski out overnight package at the Callaghan Country Lodge for our start to the 2009 New Year. Overall we had a great trip. We enjoyed mostly amazing skiing on our first day with the beautiful sunny weather. Due to a mix up in communication at base camp we skied onto an un-groomed trail at the very end of the day and therefore had a bit of difficulty with the last leg of the ski in. The lodge staff were helpful and sent for someone to come to assist us, and they called us on our cel phones when we were late. They even saved "appys" for us as we ended up there two hours late due to skiing in on the difficult trail. Note: If you choose the "ski in" package it is a 14km uphill ski, but they will transfer all your luggage up for you. Plan on this taking 3-5 hours depending on your fitness level. For an additional fee you can also book a snow mobile or even helicopter ride up the mountain, which many guests do. Once at the lodge we were greeted... more