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
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