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
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: When Fresh Snow and Sunshine Align Report from August 21, 2023 From the start, word from the ‘weather watch’ camps around Ohau Snowfields had been promising: fresh snow expected, clear sky to follow. It’s worth recognizing the power of those seven little words. In this case, they packed a joy punch that was off the charts. We arrived at picturesque Ohau Snowfields at the pace of a […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 22, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Dobson Ski Field, New Zealand Report: Enter The Dobo Trip report from August 18, 2023 Powder stashes and space for slashes; Mt. Dobson makes an impression measured in ear-to-ear grins. Roosted conveniently in-between the South Island mountain communities of Fairlie and Lake Tekapo, Mt. Dobson (‘Dobo’ to its faithful) is a respected fixture on the New Zealand snow map. Its earned a solid rep for focus upon […] Trip Report Paulie | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Fresh And Playful With Promise Of More Report from August 16, 2023 A delectable dollop of mighty fine fresh snow has put a jig in the step of those staunchly skillful skiers & riders cruising Ohau Snowfields and the surrounding Mackenzie District. The region enjoyed as much as 40 centimeters of much-celebrated white stuff, 10 of those blanketing Ohau, specifically. One small part of what makes a New […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Winter Comes To Call In High Country Report from August 12 & 13, 2023 It’s been a lively game of storm cloud cat & mouse above the jagged peaks of Otago’s majestic high country and revered Ohau Snowfields. And patience has won the day. Ohau’s been in the newsreels recently, as the magical place is up for sale. But today all attention is on the forecast. Broody […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand Report: Good Cover And Great Times Served Daily A leader among the New Zealand recreation community, Cardrona Alpine Resort (Cardy’s for short) is a go-to epicenter for awesomeness this winter season. With its lofty roost above picturesque Wanaka, NZ, Cardrona is chilling comfortably upon a reliable snowpack thanks to periodic but tenacious snowfalls. It’s offered-up good cover across the resort’s ruffly 1800 feet of vertical rise. Its seven […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Ear-To-Ear Storm Smiles A healthy wallop of long-awaited new snow has brought a shot of life to the Otago region of New Zealand and beloved Ohau Snowfields. An 8″ (20cm) dose of dry, beautiful powder snow swirled in at Ohau. Moderate squalls (quite common to the region) have followed the most recent front. They’ve done a fantastic job of pushing accumulation onto most […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 4, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Hutt, New Zealand, Photo Essay: Classic Turns With a Moon Twist Through the windshield, the color stack of Canterbury’s Mt. Hutt resembles a cappuccino, rich browns below a snow-frothed top. At just under 7,200 feet of elevation and rocking the largest skiable area of the South Island, Mt. Hutt has earned its stripes as one of New Zealand’s top ski fields. Related: Mount Hutt, New Zealand, Finally Gets Big Snow Dump […] Conditions Report Paulie | July 31, 2023 0 Comments
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