Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand—Alpine Spirit And Family Charm Report from June 25, 202 An absolute legend among New Zealand ski areas, Ohau Snow Fields is a cultural fixture of Kiwi high country and is known widely for outstanding winter terrain. About the skiing and snowboarding, specifically, Ohau impresses with a savvy blend of top-tier amenities and family ski club feel, making the snow field as a ‘must-hit’ locale […] Paulie | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
New Zealand Report: Mild Temperatures Affecting Resort Opening Report from 14 June, 2024 New Zealand Resorts are wrangling warmer than hoped-for temperatures as opening dates for skiing and snowboarding inch nearer. Mount Hutt, intending to open for operations today, opted to instead to look to tomorrow—which allows snowmaking experts to continue to work their magic. To the south, Cardrona Alpine Resort reports intention to open a portion of […] Conditions Report Paulie | June 13, 2024 0 Comments
Resorts on the South Island of New Zealand See Early-Season Snow Report from 19 May, 2024 A recent overnight snowstorm has served a hearty helping of stoke to the snow-hopeful of New Zealand’s South Island. In the Mackenzie District, several inches of hallowed white gold made its merry way to base elevation, with more significant accumulations piling up farther into the valleys. The recent plop of powder is a bit […] Industry News Paulie | May 19, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Dubai, UAE, Report: Chill Vibes and Hot Laps on a Sensory Quest in the Middle East Trip report from March 2024 The slopes stir to life with a welcoming blend of relaxation-plus-readiness. Tip-to-tail and side-to-side, their morning-fresh groom is clean, precise, and waiting. Wide grins say more than words in moments of anticipation and several are shared here, as First Chair opens another day at Ski Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Exploration and creativity are […] Trip Report Paulie | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Weeks To Last A Lifetime At Taos Ski Valley, NM Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley An all-time winter skiing or snowboarding getaway is waiting for you at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Home to North America’s sole full-immersion camp, Ski Week at Taos is a standout program at a premier mountain paradise where you’ll cultivate the skills to slide right into skiing like an absolute legend. Taos founder […] Featured Article Paulie | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
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Freehold Creek, New Zealand, Hike/Scout Report: In Search Of Secret Spaces Report from November 16, 2023 New Zealand’s Southern Alps are radical regardless of season. With snow retreating to summit line, the ‘green light’ is bright for hiking or climbing in search of New Zealand’s secret spaces—and Freehold Creek is a goodie. Found in the knife-sharp high country of New Zealand’s Mackenzie District, Freehold is a glacial moraine terrace […] Trip Report Paulie | November 19, 2023 0 Comments
Ben Ohau, New Zealand Hike/Bike Report: Up For The Downhill (And Vice-Versa) Report from October 31, 2023 Ben Ohau; a fixture summit with an undeniable natural magic. For decades, or longer, the enchanting summit has grabbed the admiration of artists, hikers, and now bikers. In a New Zealand nation of seriously stunner settings, Ben Ohau is easily among the most painted, photographed, and generally popular geographic elements. A old […] Trip Report Paulie | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Hiking Temple Valley, New Zealand – a Wild Pilgrimage Report from October 28, 2023 This one’s a jump (with two feet) into true New Zealand ‘bush’ trek. Temple Valley has been on the radar for a long-long while, and a weather window arrived as if on special order. Temple enjoys a bit of a cult-ish following. First off, the valley is set amongst a vast geographic family […] Trip Report Paulie | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Mount Cook, New Zealand, Trip Report: Befriending The Hooker October 24, 2023 A straight-laced outdoor option—and insta-classic New Zealand trek. A roundly approachable and oh-so-popular track in Aoraki / Mt. Cook National Park, Hooker Valley offers a full menu of all-ages fun at only sample platter effort. With an aim to continue trail training the micro-groms in our number, the group decided to knock out this picturesque icon […] Trip Report Paulie | October 26, 2023 0 Comments
Hut Of The Monument, New Zealand Report: Bunk Life Takes The Stage Report from October 8th thru 10th, 2023 As this is typed, the snow lines of New Zealand’s High Country are scampering uphill at a rate to rival the country’s famed Nor’Wester wind. (and that’s saying something) It’s thanks to this season-changing tumble cycle that keen, savvy eyes inevitably turn toward the “Huts.” And great news, rather than slug-like gangsters, […] Trip Report Paulie | October 12, 2023 0 Comments
New Zealand Report: Windy, Wonderful Closing Laps To Winter ’23 Report from October 4, 2023 These opening weeks of October mark the final ‘bow’ for many of New Zealand’s ski areas. Cardrona NZ closes operations on October 15, and the conclusion of the esteemed Remarkables Ski Area is only days away, while Treble Cone, as well as Ohau Snowfields, just shut shop during the recent week of dazzling, wind-whirled days […] Conditions Report Paulie | October 6, 2023 0 Comments
Snowy Range: A Local’s Gem At Lovable Laramie, WY Brought to you by Visit Laramie A healthy winter has transformed Wyoming into a winter playground, and the locals around Laramie love the good times at their lovable ski area, Snowy Range. A quiet ski area with a genuine community feel, Snowy Range will likely rise quickly among your favorite places for skiing or snowboarding. -Slopes Style- A hometown gem […] Featured Article Paulie | October 1, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Gallery: A Meter-Deep (Over 3-Feet) POW Blast! Report from September 23, 2023 Mighty Ohau Snowfields, nestled within New Zealand’s striking Mackenzie High Country just got a huge fresh shot of wintery life. The family owned and operated mountain hideaway, received one meter (over three feet) of powder snow, in one day–and we were there. Yeehaw, what a difference 24hrs can make! We’re amping for plenty of […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 23, 2023 1 Comment
Mackenzie Country, New Zealand Report: Wind-Whipped To Fiery, Then Flooding…While Nuking Report from September 22, 2023 Far out, totally gnarly (& kinda dangerous) weather. As a result, there’s been zero shredding going on. If we left it there, that would say it all for the Mackenzie this past couple days. It started with gales to rip down power poles, actually a dozen of ’em. Later that night; flames, and a whole […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 22, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Sassy Weather…And Pirate Smiles Report from September 11th thru 13th, 2023 Brilliant then windy, balmy but sudden squalls, a maelstrom yet unshakably chill; the days at Ohau Snowfields have been a confetti burst of eclectic weather. Like the snow which brightens the Mackenzie’s majestic hills, a whole heap of rowdy smiles are holding fast above the shores of Lake Ohau–proving good vibes are indeed […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Sun-Kissed Cloud Surfing Report from September 8th & 9th, 2023 Brilliant conditions have been the backdrop to recent stunner days at beautiful Ohau Snowfields in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Sky has been clear, with winds placid as you please, equating to a soft sun-kissed snowpack from one end of Ohau to the other. And as a result, the rippin’ has been super grand. […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 9, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Chasing The Highs Report from September 2nd thru 4th, 2023 Ohau Snowfields, nestled within New Zealand’s striking Mackenzie Country, has enjoyed a recent special span of bright, calm, and absolutely rip-able days. The gem-esque skiing window gracing this fair high country is a welcome up-side to the somewhat fickle presence of Old Man Winter along the South Island. But fear not, one of […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 5, 2023 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand, Report: Hits, Hijinks, and All Ages Fun Rolled Into One Report from August 23, 2023 A mainstay of New Zealand mountain culture, Cardrona Alpine Resort, outside sun-kissed Wanaka blends seamlessly the full spectrum of an experience on snow. From beginner lessons to family picnics, hiking lines, or hot laps before work, Cardrona (Cardy’s to its friends) offers razzle-dazzle to suit any interest. From its starburst start in 1980, the dynamic […] Trip Report Paulie | August 29, 2023 1 Comment
Treble Cone Ski Resort, New Zealand Trip Report: Ripper Terrain With Family Feel Trip report from August 22, 2023 Legit and Lovable; two fantastic words that spring to mind as cornerstones of the community and snow scene at Treble Cone Ski Resort, above Wanaka, New Zealand. Treble Cone, known locally as ‘TC’, is home to the longest vert rise in the Queenstown Southern Lakes District, tops out at a delightful 6,850 feet of […] Trip Report Paulie | August 27, 2023 4 Comments