There is no joining fee for SMC, just annual subs. Seasons passes are optional but represent outstanding value for money, especially if purchased at the ‘discounted’ rate. All season passes are due by 31 May.

SMC is again imposing a $30 levy to family/couple/senior memberships on this years seasons' subs, to help cover our insurance premiums, which have increased exponentially over the last few years; a result of, amongst other cost increases, the Whakapapa Knoll Ridge Cafe arson/fire of Feb 2009, the Christchurch Earthquakes of 2010/2011, and the Tongariro Eruptions of 2012.

Note :

• a working bee qualifier is now applied to 'discounted' season passes. Working bees are required to be completed by 31 May to qualify for the 'discounted' season pass rate, otherwise full price season pass rate applies.

• 1 member working bee still qualifies for 1 free nights accommodation at SMC Lodge, or 1 free days skiing, whichever you chose.

Season Pass holders still need to get a lift pass on T-bar operational days from the canteen. You will need to show the canteen staff you membership id card that is avalible on the Mountain Club App.  

Lockers are free.

Lockers that do not have a current member’s name, the current date, and a padlock will be considered available for use.

Membership stickers are available from the canteen by showing your digital card and can be placed on your locker to show that it belongs to a current financial member.

Please note that any locker not clearly labelled with a current financial member’s name and the current date may be emptied, and any items inside removed, to make the locker available for another member.

As a member of the Stratford Mountain Club (SMC), your ID Card incorporates your Membership and Season Pass status. This will be available via the Stratford Mountain Club App. https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/stratford-mountain-club/id6783516839

The facilities will be locked 24/7 (even during operations), therefore you will need your personal PIN code  to access the lodge.

Further clarification can be made to info@skitaranaki.co.nz the request will be processed at the committee’s discretion. To get a 6 digit pin Code please email info@skitaranaki.co.nz.