Mt Hutt Ski Resort, New Zealand
Nestled in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, just west of the Canterbury Plains, stands Mt Hutt – home to NZ’s best ski resort for nine years running. Rising above sea level at 6844ft (2086m) elevation and featuring wide-open terrain, a 2241ft (683m) vertical drop, and 902 acres (365 hectares) of leg burning runs, this alpine playground relies on its radio communications to ensure that skiers, snowboarders, and other snow sightseers have an eventful visit for the right reasons.
"Radios for us are a critical form of communications. We use them in all aspects of our business... we use them every day. "
Solution
Mt Hutt uses a mixture of Tait Portable and Mobile radios across all areas of operation, from lift operators and ski patrollers on the slopes, to the snow groomers prepping runs overnight and road crews ensuring safe mountain access. During any given season the ski resort employs about 300 staff, of which 40-50 will be on the move and actively using radios.
In a challenging alpine environment where weather conditions can flip in an instant, clear and reliable radio communications are crucial for safety and smooth operations. A number of Mt Hutt's radio fleet have been in service for over a decade, but these radios have proven to be incredibly durable and continue to provide an effective lifeline for their users – a true testament to Tait Tough.
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