The Remarkables, NZ Conditions Report + Photo Tour: Conditions are beginning to be a little spring-like at the Remarks with a few warm days in a row this week. There’s been no fresh snow for a few days now but the snow is still great overall. The main Curvy Basin is quite firm in the morning but softens nicely on the groomers by about 10, the off-piste takes […] Marian Krogh | August 17, 2016 0 Comments
Treble Cone, NZ Conditions Report + Photo Tour: It Just Keeps Getting Better! Treble Cone woke up to a surprise snowfall on Thursday morning. The small storm ended up being a huge storm leaving between 50 and 100cm across the mountain.ย Locals headed up to eagerly wait in line while avalanche control was done in the Home Basin and at about 10.30 the crowd cheered when the lift started running. The Home Basin was […] Marian Krogh | July 30, 2016 0 Comments
Treble Cone, NZ Conditions Report & Photo Tour: Phenominal Skiing + Big Snow on the Way Treble Cone has been fully open for a few days now and the skiing has been phenomenal. A big storm a week ago left about 70 centimetres on the upper mountain and about 30 centimetres on the lower mountain. A second storm on Wednesday topped things up nicely with another 15cm. The Home Basin and the Saddle Basin opened initially […] Conditions Report Marian Krogh | July 21, 2016 0 Comments
All 4 Resorts Now Open in Southern New Zealand Cardrona continues to have the best conditions right now in the South Island. They have been making snow most days and about 80% of their runs are open. The coverage is almost entirely man-made snow and heavy traffic means conditions have become very icy in places. ย Race Course, All Nations and Gold Rush are especially icy at the moment. Captains […] Conditions Report Marian Krogh | July 12, 2016 0 Comments
Cardrona, NZ Early Season Conditions Report Conditions have improved significantly over the week at Cardrona. Temperatures dropped below freezing for several days allowing for snow to be made day and night. All main runs now have very good coverage and all lifts are operating. No natural snow however means that off-piste skiing is limited. Captainโs Basin which typically would have many natural features and fun mini […] Conditions Report Marian Krogh | July 3, 2016 0 Comments
Cardrona, NZ Early Season Conditions Report: Cardrona Ski resort has been open for two weeks now. The season started off very well with all lifts running on opening day but unseasonably warm temperatures and some rain has resulted in thin coverage. Several trails are currently closed and Valley view chairlift has also closed until there is more snow. The groomers have been working hard moving snow […] Marian Krogh | June 26, 2016 0 Comments
New Zealand South Island Early Season Conditions Report: The South Island of New Zealand was hit with massive amounts of snow in May. Early season ski touring was on with many backcountry areas skiable ย that normally wouldn’t have enough snow until August. The season got off to a great start. Snow in May melts away however and warmer temperatures over the past few weeks have unfortunately seen the […] Conditions Report Marian Krogh | June 18, 2016 0 Comments
Treble Cone, NZ Conditions Report: Tussock Ski Season Spring skiing is at it’s finest right now at Treble Cone. Snow is softening usually by about 10.30 – 11.00 in the morning and remains in good shape all day. Conditions are especially good for Tussock skiing! For those unfamiliar with tussock is it a native New Zealand grass that grows in larger clumps in the high alpine. For those looking for an adventure it’s awesome fun to ski and/or jump over (and won’t damage your skis). Conditions Report Marian Krogh | September 21, 2015 0 Comments