been around for some time, but has been re-ignited recently due to the deaths of three young Australian skiers when they drove off the access road in 2004. The access road is under regular criticism from patrons because of its corrugations, steep incline with tight switchbacks and lack of safety barriers. It also coincides with other objectives for the ski field, said Treble Cone director, Richard Hanson. A increase in ticket prices in 2006 seems to be to help the funding of the building project. On good days the field is always short of car parking, and cars may be parked up to a kilometer down the access road. Because of these reasons the gondola is a very popular proposal with locals except for the likelihood of more overcrowding at the resort. References External links Official website Lake Wanaka, NZ Homepage New Zealand Ski Treble Cone page Ski areas and resorts in Otago