Freehold Creek, New Zealand, Hike/Scout Report: In Search Of Secret Spaces Report from November 16, 2023 New Zealand’s Southern Alps are radical regardless of season. With snow retreating to summit line, the ‘green light’ is bright for hiking or climbing in search of New Zealand’s secret spaces—and Freehold Creek is a goodie. Found in the knife-sharp high country of New Zealand’s Mackenzie District, Freehold is a glacial moraine terrace […] Trip Report Paulie | November 19, 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 Report: Sun-Kissed Cloud Surfing Report from September 8th & 9th, 2023 Brilliant conditions have been the backdrop to recent stunner days at beautiful Ohau Snowfields in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Sky has been clear, with winds placid as you please, equating to a soft sun-kissed snowpack from one end of Ohau to the other. And as a result, the rippin’ has been super grand. […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 9, 2023 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand, Report: Hits, Hijinks, and All Ages Fun Rolled Into One Report from August 23, 2023 A mainstay of New Zealand mountain culture, Cardrona Alpine Resort, outside sun-kissed Wanaka blends seamlessly the full spectrum of an experience on snow. From beginner lessons to family picnics, hiking lines, or hot laps before work, Cardrona (Cardy’s to its friends) offers razzle-dazzle to suit any interest. From its starburst start in 1980, the dynamic […] Trip Report Paulie | August 29, 2023 1 Comment
Treble Cone Ski Resort, New Zealand Trip Report: Ripper Terrain With Family Feel Trip report from August 22, 2023 Legit and Lovable; two fantastic words that spring to mind as cornerstones of the community and snow scene at Treble Cone Ski Resort, above Wanaka, New Zealand. Treble Cone, known locally as ‘TC’, is home to the longest vert rise in the Queenstown Southern Lakes District, tops out at a delightful 6,850 feet of […] Trip Report Paulie | August 27, 2023 4 Comments
Mt. Dobson Ski Field, New Zealand Report: Enter The Dobo Trip report from August 18, 2023 Powder stashes and space for slashes; Mt. Dobson makes an impression measured in ear-to-ear grins. Roosted conveniently in-between the South Island mountain communities of Fairlie and Lake Tekapo, Mt. Dobson (‘Dobo’ to its faithful) is a respected fixture on the New Zealand snow map. Its earned a solid rep for focus upon […] Trip Report Paulie | August 19, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Winter Comes To Call In High Country Report from August 12 & 13, 2023 It’s been a lively game of storm cloud cat & mouse above the jagged peaks of Otago’s majestic high country and revered Ohau Snowfields. And patience has won the day. Ohau’s been in the newsreels recently, as the magical place is up for sale. But today all attention is on the forecast. Broody […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand Report: Good Cover And Great Times Served Daily A leader among the New Zealand recreation community, Cardrona Alpine Resort (Cardy’s for short) is a go-to epicenter for awesomeness this winter season. With its lofty roost above picturesque Wanaka, NZ, Cardrona is chilling comfortably upon a reliable snowpack thanks to periodic but tenacious snowfalls. It’s offered-up good cover across the resort’s ruffly 1800 feet of vertical rise. Its seven […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 10, 2023 0 Comments