Cardrona Alpine Resort Leads New Zealand in Adaptive Snow Sports Most people are familiar with the pain of getting up to use the bathroom at night, and you can’t see anything while going down the hall. There is always a stubbed toe involved or a wall that wasn’t supposed to be there. Now replace the hall with a ski field and the lack of light for visual impairment—a frightening thought, isn’t […] Olympics Nathaniel Lewis | July 26, 2024 0 Comments
‘Snow Machine’ Music Festival Returns to Queenstown, New Zealand Snow Machine is returning to New Zealand for its second winter appearance. The four-day music festival takes place in Queenstown between September 3 and September 8, with day sessions at Coronet Peak and Remarkables. The event is already boasting to be 90% sold out, so grab your tickets fast if you want to get amongst the thrills and fun. This is a […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | July 21, 2024 0 Comments
Wanaka, New Zealand, Conditions Report: Making the Most of Mixed Conditions It has been three weeks since the last snowfall in Wanaka, New Zealand, which granted both Treble Cone and Cardrona half a meter of snow (19 inches). Unfortunately, the temperatures rose during that time, causing the snow to either be slick and firm or soft and slushy (not to mention slowly melting). On-piste skiing has been excellent, but off-piste skiing […] Conditions Report Nathaniel Lewis | July 19, 2024 0 Comments
First Avalanche of the Season Reported in New Zealand On July 5, a two-person avalanche involvement was reported in the Ohau backcountry in New Zealand. From the limited information available it seems to have occurred on a steep, wind affected aspect with ongoing wind loading. Out of the group of three, two people were buried but survived as the runout of the avalanche was into open terrain with no […] Avalanche Nathaniel Lewis | July 8, 2024 1 Comment
Woman Dies After Serious Climbing Accident at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand One person has died while climbing New Zealand’s Mount Ruapehu on June 29. At around 11 a.m., a group of people were climbing on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu, near Whangaehu Hut. During the climb, a woman in the group slipped and fell a significant distance, suffering serious injuries, police have said tonight. Emergency services, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, […] Climbing Nathaniel Lewis | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
New Zealand Winter: Treble Cone And Ohau Open New Zealand June 29 – Treble Cone and Ohau have opened for the season. Regardless of a thin snow cover, many people gathered to enjoy opening day at both fields. At Treble Cone the sun was out and there were barbecues throughout the carpark with the smell of bacon and eggs polluting the air. The current snow base at Treble […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | June 30, 2024 0 Comments
Slow Start For Ski Resorts in New Zealand Over the last seven days, various ski fields have opened around New Zealand. As it is early season, limited terrain is open with currently still minimal snow coverage. There was a large gap in cold weather systems bringing snow to New Zealand’s resorts between May and June which has caused a slower start. As the season moves forward from here, […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | June 21, 2024 1 Comment
Winter Games NZ 2024 at Cardrona, New Zealand, Are Upgraded To ‘ANC Premium Events’ The Winter Games NZ 2024 Freeski Slopestyle and Snowboard Halfpipe FIS Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) competitions have been upgraded to Australia New Zealand Cup Premium events. Winter Games NZ Park & Pipe Manager Carly Parker said, “I am excited that our FIS ANC Park & Pipe events have met the level required to be upgraded to a Premium event. […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | June 21, 2024 0 Comments
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