New Zealand Ski Areas Closing Tomorrow Because of Resurgence in COVID-19 Cases New Zealand was COVID-free for 102 days. That was, until four new cases of the deadly respiratory illness were reported this week in Auckland, prompting several ski areas to close so that they can prepare to operate under Level 2 COVID restrictions. Related: Against All Odds, New Zealand Ski Resorts See Record Number of Visitors New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2020 2 Comments
COVID-Free: New Zealand Declares Nation Free of Coronavirus, Lifts Restrictions New Zealand has lifted almost all of its coronavirus restrictions after reporting no active cases in the country — just in time for winter. Related: New Zealand Ski Area Announces They’re Confident of Opening This Season The nation has declared itself “COVID-Free” which is excellent news for the island nation’s ski season which is due to kick-off at the end […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 12, 2020 0 Comments
‘Absolutely Historic’ First Descent of Caroline Face on Mount Aoraki in New Zealand On October 27th, 2017, Italian mountaineer Enrick Mosetti and British mountaineers Ben Briggs and Tom Grant completed the first ski descent of the Caroline Face – the extremely challenging and dangerous southeast face of Mount Aoraki/Mount Cook (12,217′) in New Zealand. Local media in New Zealand has labeled the feat as “historic.” Mount Aoraki, commonly known as Mount Cook, is […] Climbing Martin Kuprianowicz | November 29, 2019 1 Comment
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