Don McInnes (61) rushes through the gates in the 23rd New Zealand Ski Masters. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Walter Unterberger (73) said snow conditions were good and fast for the competitors. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Valerie Miller (left), Felicity Oxnevad (50) and Fiona Stevens (49) (right) all had a good time competing in the Masters downhill race. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

After the racing: Liz Wallace, of Queenstown, Cynthia Balfour, of Dunedin and Don McInnes, of Queenstown. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Jenny Cochrane and Erith Boyd, both of Christchurch, and Jane Todd of Queenstown. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Walter Unterberger, of Wanaka, with Philippa Askew and Garry Askew, of Nelson. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Paul Bush (81) and Nicky Bush, both of North Canterbury, with Betty Strain, of Queenstown and Kate Rattray, of Christchurch. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers

Andy Murray (39) takes a high-speed turn on the downhill course. : Ultra-fast conditions for veteran skiers