2025 Opening Dates for Ski Resorts in New Zealand New Zealand’s ski season typically begins in mid-June and extends into early October, though specific opening dates vary significantly by resort. Currently, Mt. Hutt is aiming to be the first resort in New Zealand to open for skiing and snowboarding, after receiving a nice 1.2-meter early May snowfall. Here are the opening dates for New Zealand’s ski resorts in chronological […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
First Avalanche of the Season Reported in New Zealand On July 5, a two-person avalanche involvement was reported in the Ohau backcountry in New Zealand. From the limited information available it seems to have occurred on a steep, wind affected aspect with ongoing wind loading. Out of the group of three, two people were buried but survived as the runout of the avalanche was into open terrain with no […] Avalanche Nathaniel Lewis | July 8, 2024 1 Comment
Slow Start For Ski Resorts in New Zealand Over the last seven days, various ski fields have opened around New Zealand. As it is early season, limited terrain is open with currently still minimal snow coverage. There was a large gap in cold weather systems bringing snow to New Zealand’s resorts between May and June which has caused a slower start. As the season moves forward from here, […] Industry News Nathaniel Lewis | June 21, 2024 1 Comment
Ohau, New Zealand Conditions Report & Photo Tour – One Chair Wonder We made a last minute decision to ski a day at Ohau on our way up to the club fields and boy are we glad we did. This is a smaller ski field that’s located about 2 hours northeast of Wanaka. It really has a small town, locals feel, with a cute lodge and just one slow double chair. There […] Conditions Report Guy LaDouche | August 30, 2016 0 Comments
Surfer Severely Injured After Shark Attack in Hawaii Today A 25-year-old man is reported to be in critical condition after a shark attacked him on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii today. The man was surfing at a break called Leftovers, located between Laniakea and Waimea Bay, when a shark bit his left leg at about 10:30am this morning. According to Honolulu Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, the injured […] Industry News SwellBrains | October 9, 2015 0 Comments
Ohau, NZ Conditions Report: Fresh Lines All Day Ohau I love to ski! Ohau, New Zealand is a skiers/snowboarders paradise that most of the world hasn’t found yet. Ohau has been hit by several storms this season depositing lots of snow but unfortunately high winds have followed most of those storms and re-deposited that snow elsewhere. The snow that is around is fresh for days but watch out for lots of hidden sharks just under the surface in more exposed areas. The summit currently has the best snow on the mountain with smooth consistent powder, it’s well worth the short hike. Conditions Report Marian Krogh | August 1, 2015 0 Comments
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