Remarkables, NZ Conditions Report: Corn, Chalk, & Big Terrain The Remarkables is one of two ski resorts in the Queenstown area of New Zealand’s South Island. They’ve opened with a great base after several large early season storms. The storms have eased now and milder temperatures and sunny days have resulted in some great spring-like conditions on sunnier slopes but chalky snow remains in shaded areas such as the Alta Chutes. The Remarkables will host the Big Mountain portion of the NZ […] Conditions Report Guest Author | July 27, 2015 1 Comment
Chuting for Kiwi Spring Slayage @ The Remarkables, NZ September 8th – 12th, 2013 Oh September…the perfect time to sleep on a plane and wake up in New Zealand! Its hard not to love the South Island of New Zealand. Good coffee, friendly people, crystal clear lakes, stunning vistas and of course, the Remarkables. You see, not only does this ski field cater to families but it has some seriously addicting ‘hike to’ terrain […] Casey Cane | September 19, 2013 0 Comments
Climber Hero Killed in Avalanche Near Remarkables Ski Resort, New Zealand Yesterday 30-year old Jamie Vinton-Boot was known in New Zealand as a hero as well as an impressive alpinist. “When he [Jamie Vinton-Boot] was 21, he was part of a daring rescue in which he, his younger brother and a friend swum 300m out to sea in a strong rip to save a drowning man. The trio were alerted to the […] Avalanche SnowBrains | August 13, 2013 3 Comments
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