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
Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ, Opens for the 2024 Season Cardrona Alpine Resort, located in Cardrona, New Zealand, opened up for the 2024 ski season on Saturday, June 15. The resort has received 16 cm (6 inches) of snow in the last seven days. Currently, the resort has three lifts open, including McDougall’s Chondola, and both the Kindy and Learner Conveyors. The resort also currently has two terrain parks open, […] Industry News Jake Benton | June 18, 2024 0 Comments
160 Acres of New Skiable Terrain Opens at Cardrona, NZ One of New Zealand’s biggest ski resorts, Cardrona Alpine Resort, has added another chairlift to its network, giving skiers and snowboarders access to a major area of new skiable terrain. The Willow’s Quad chairlift, repurposed from the old McDougall’s Quad, opened on Thursday morning to the enjoyment of over 1000 people. The new chairlift allows access to the neighboring Soho Basin, […] Industry News Hannah | July 29, 2021 1 Comment
New Zealand Ski Resorts Left Struggling After Warmest June On Record The 2021 ski season in New Zealand was supposed to be a comeback after last winter’s challenges, but the industry is not having much luck so far. Firstly, fears amidst the corona pandemic led to extended shutdowns of international travel. These restrictions forced last-minute cancellations from Australian–school holidaymakers. This year’s June vacation time would be a major boost in morale […] Industry News Hannah | July 7, 2021 0 Comments
GM at Cardrona and Treble Cone, NZ Pens Open Letter Apologizing for Poor Guest Experience Ski resorts in New Zealand have been caught out these last couple of weeks by unexpectedly high skier numbers, so much so that the General Manager of Cardrona and Treble Cone, Bridget Legnavsky, was forced to pen an open letter of apology. Related: Against All Odds, New Zealand Ski Resorts See Record Number of Visitors Due to closed borders as […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, NZ Gets Approval for $7-Million Purchase of Treble Cone Ski Field Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand has been granted approval from the Commerce Commission to complete the acquisition of Treble Cone skifield near Wanaka. On Friday, chairwoman Anna Rawlings said in coming to its decision the commission had focused on whether the price of single-day, multi-day and season ski passes would increase with the acquisition. It also considered the extent to which […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | December 20, 2019 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand Agrees Deal to Purchase Nearby Treble Cone Ski Area Cardrona Alpine Resort. Credit: Cardrona In breaking news, Snowsbest is reporting that after persistent unconfirmed rumors, an official deal has now been agreed for Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand to purchase fellow Kiwi resort Treble Cone Ski Area. Related: BREAKING NEWS: 3 New Zealand Ski Resorts Added To The 2018/19 Ikon Pass “We are absolutely stoked to look at […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 18, 2019 0 Comments
Cardrona, New Zealand Opens for Summer Biking Season on 1st December… With Skiing and Tubing Two months since the end of the ski season, snow-lovers in Australia have been treated to some unseasonal snowfall. So much so, that Cardrona Alpine Resort will be opening on Saturday, December 1, with a slightly different offering to their planned operations of mountain biking, mountain carting and more. The recent significant snowfall means the resort will instead be initially […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | November 23, 2018 0 Comments
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