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 Ski Area Owner Fined $600,000 For Fence Post Death of Woman Skier NZSki, the operator of Coronet Peak Ski Area in New Zealand, has been fined $600,000 NZD ($362,000 USD) following the tragic death of skier Anita Graf in 2019. The maximum fine possible was $1.5 million. The company has been fined $440,000, and must pay emotional harm reparation of $130,000 to the victim’s family, and prosecution costs of $28,000. NZSki was […] Kiwi Brains | October 10, 2023 0 Comments
Ski Boot Warmer Triggers Bomb Evacuation at New Zealand Airport At 8:40 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, a bomb evacuation was triggered at Queenstown Airport in New Zealand. On closer inspection the offending item turned out to be a ski boot warmer. Glen Sowry, CEO of Queenstown Airport, said a suspicious electrical device was spotted during screening of checked luggage. Police examined the image and contacted the New Zealand […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 7, 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
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
Another U.S. Alpine Athlete Will Miss the Upcoming FIS Season Due to Injury U.S. ski racer Ava Sunshine shared today that she too got injured during the race camp in New Zealand. The 21-year-old tore her right anterior cruciate knee ligament (‘ACL’) just days after teammate Nina O’Brien suffered a broken leg, benching her for the 23/24 race season as well. Related: U.S. Ski Racer Nina O’Brien Re-Fractures Leg During Training in New […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 15, 2023 0 Comments