Editing Turoa (section)

== Features ==
There are two beginner areas, and many intermediate and advanced trails. The upper field is a mix of natural pipes, steep drops, fast plains, and easier slopes, along with several terrain parks. The lower field contains the field's single narrow beginner trail, Clarry's Track, and a few other intermediate trails.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/contentassets/a23caa1ba6524e828417848508192e1e/pure-turoa-application-form.pdf|title=Pure Tūroa Limited Tūroa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu Application for Licence and Lease Proposal Outline and Environmental Impact Assessment. Form 1a :Appendix 1 License and Lease Area Plans|date=8 December 2023|publisher=Department of Conservation (Te Papa Atawhai) |location=Wellington, New Zealand|access-date=19 October 2024|pages=1-13}}</ref> They also serve as access to the base area from the upper mountain, and are often crowded.<ref name=PTL>{{cite web|url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/contentassets/a23caa1ba6524e828417848508192e1e/pure-turoa-application-form.pdf|title=Pure Tūroa Limited Tūroa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu Application for Licence and Lease Proposal Outline and Environmental Impact Assessment. Form 1a:Appendix 9 Draft Indicative Development Plan|date=8 December 2023|pages=1–32|publisher=Department of Conservation (Te Papa Atawhai) |location=Wellington, New Zealand|access-date=19 October 2024}}</ref>{{rp|25}} The field is {{convert|496|ha|acre|abbr=off}} and has about a {{convert|690|m|ft|abbr=off}} vertical drop from the top chair to the skifield base.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.doc.govt.nz/contentassets/a23caa1ba6524e828417848508192e1e/pure-turoa-application-form.pdf|title=Pure Tūroa Limited Tūroa Ski Area, Mt Ruapehu Application for Licence and Lease Proposal Outline and Environmental Impact Assessment. Form 1a:Appendix 3 Assessment of Landscape and Visual Effects -LA4|date=8 December 2023|publisher=Department of Conservation (Te Papa Atawhai) |location=Wellington, New Zealand|access-date=19 October 2024|pages=1-25}}</ref>{{rp|5}}

On a good day, it is possible to hike to the top of the mountain with skis or snowboard in hand, view the [[Volcanic crater lake|Crater Lake]], and then ski back down to the field, or to Whakapapa. Also on a clear day [[Mount Taranaki]] can be seen.<!--left in as unreferenced as these are true statements by someone and only the last statement might have a source somewhere --->