Small, Independent, Grassroots Ski Area is First to Open in New Zealand A small, independent ski area became the first in New Zealand to open for the season beating the major resorts by a whole week. Hanmer Springs Ski Area near Canterbury opened on Saturday the 11th of June 2022, following over three feet of fresh snow in the last week. Related: As Giant Snowstorm Dumps on New Zealand and Buries Several Ski […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 14, 2022 0 Comments
As Giant Snowstorm Dumps on New Zealand and Buries Several Ski Areas, Coronet Peak Announces Early Opening It’s snowing in New Zealand—heavy. Over three feet of new snow was reported at most New Zealand ski areas this past weekend, with more on the way. At Cardrona ski area there was so much wind-blown snow on the access road on Monday morning that resort staff couldn’t even get up there, according to Stuff, a New Zealand travel website. […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | June 13, 2022 1 Comment
New Zealand Ski Areas Begin Prepping Snow Guns as Winter Nears Winter in New Zealand is coming. A cold snap is expected to bring severe weather and possibly the first significant snowfall of the year for the South Island this weekend, The New Zealand Herald reports. Ski areas are getting ready. So far, May has been unusually warm. However, a puff of colder air will allow snow to fall over […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2022 0 Comments
New Zealand to Lift Travel Restrictions — Just in Time for Ski Season Two years ago when the coronavirus pandemic hit, New Zealand closed its borders to any foreign travel. Now the country has announced plans on lifting current restrictions on international travel. Just in time for the 2022 ski season. Related: Mt. Ruapehu Ski Resort, NZ, Threatened By Potential Volcanic Activity New Zealand was among the countries with the strictest policies when […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 19, 2022 1 Comment
First Snowflakes of the Year Allow Snowmaking to Begin in New Zealand Last Monday marked an exciting milestone in the countdown to Winter 2022 at Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, with the first snowflake falling on Happy Valley a month earlier than in previous years. Related: Top 5 Terrain Parks In Australia And New Zealand The Snow Factory, used exclusively to support snowmaking efforts in Whakapapa’s Happy Valley, is one of its kind […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | April 4, 2022 0 Comments
Mount Hutt Ski Area, New Zealand, Extends Season by a Week Great news for New Zealand skiers––after an on-and-off season due to covid-19 lockdowns, Mount Hutt ski area announced yesterday that it will be extending its season by a full week. They will now close on October 25th, 2021. Well, it’s rumour no more… it’s a fact! We are stoked to announce that we will be skiing and riding an extra […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | September 30, 2021 0 Comments
Record-Breaking Storm Forecasted to Hit New Zealand This Week | Almost 200″ in 24 Hours Possible Just as the news of lightened New Zealand restrictions came, another bundle of great news popped into the forecast for the Kiwis. A large spring storm is forecasted to hit both the North and South islands of New Zealand and will drop significant snow totals at resorts around the country from September 11th to the 14th. This storm could bring record-breaking […] Weather Clay Malott | September 8, 2021 0 Comments
New Zealand Ski Areas Will Reopen Tomorrow as Country Moves to Alert Level 2 Ski resorts in New Zealand will reopen tomorrow when the strict lockdown expires at midnight tonight. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that all of the country, with the exception of Auckland, will move to Alert Level Two. Related: New Zealand Ski Fields Forced to Close as Prime Minister Enforces Strict Lockdown After First Covid Case in 6-Months The […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | September 7, 2021 0 Comments
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