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ISSUE # 26<br />
WINTER 2021<br />
$9.90 INC GST<br />
CUTTING EDGE SINCE 1998
PHOTO : ©Blake JORGENSON
6: NICO PORTEOUS<br />
12: OUR BEAUTIFUL BACKYARD<br />
CONTENTS<br />
20: FINN BILOUS 24: OBSIDIAN<br />
COVER PHOTO:<br />
Lexi-du Pont, deep in pow, Engelberg, Switzerland<br />
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it’s cold...<br />
I am writing this on the 1st of June, and it is cold; we go to print in a week<br />
and the only word that comes to mind is anticipation. The winter salivation<br />
has begun, like a dog waiting for dinner you start dribbling for snow, you<br />
start looking at the weather, storms coming, temperature dropping, the odd<br />
dump of snow. Then all of a sudden, a big storm hits, and some areas, like Mt<br />
Dobson get over 2m in one night.<br />
Each year we go through this same process wishing for an early season but<br />
knowing regardless it will come. Putting <strong>Ski</strong> and <strong>Snow</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong> together<br />
you get to see what’s new, what is hot and what is the same. But it is all part<br />
of building that anticipation which in reality is a major part of any ski season.<br />
This season, all being well, will go down in history as one of the biggest. We<br />
know of hotels in some areas that are completely booked out already for the<br />
season, some took more bookings in one day when the bubble opened with<br />
Australia than from records began. The likes of Bachcare are up a staggering<br />
85%. That will put a lot more people on the slopes, which is great for the<br />
resorts (but possibly not the kiwi locals).<br />
But stores will sell more, restaurants will cook more, bars will serve and...<br />
money will flow and with that input of currency things will slowly start to get<br />
back to normal. It would be foolish to think that it we are back to ‘normal’, that<br />
will take years if ever. But it is a start, and we know those seeds are sown<br />
because we can see the pre- booking, so baring a massive covid explosion or<br />
some other zombie apocalypse. We are on the right track.<br />
Cheers, Steve Dickinson (Editor)<br />
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Winter Games NZ / Ross Mackay - Remarkables<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> field Mountain Shred video shoot in action<br />
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iding high with<br />
nico porteous<br />
If Nico Porteous was a rugby player or if he hit a golf ball, he would be on the front<br />
and centre of the sporting pages throughout New Zealand. But Nico is a halfpipe<br />
skier, not a main stream sport, so despite being one of the best in the world, little is<br />
known about Nico outside of the world of skiing.<br />
Nico is an Olympic bronze medallist, an X Games gold medallist in freeski<br />
halfpipe and current freeski halfpipe World Champion. He made history at the<br />
PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, becoming NZ's youngest Olympic<br />
medallist when he was just 16 years old. He is New Zealand's first freeskier to earn<br />
an Olympic medal and the first male New Zealand athlete to medal at the Olympic<br />
Winter Games. He made history again when he won New Zealand's first Freeski<br />
SuperPipe X Games gold medal in 2021.<br />
So we thought we’d find out a little more about Nico, and caught up with him to<br />
have a chat about life, the pandemic, training, and even his tinder profile!<br />
Nico in action at the X Games - image compliments of ESPN<br />
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2020-2021 has been unique in terms of covid, how has the pandemic<br />
affected you personally and professionally?<br />
2021 and 2020 have definitely been unique in terms of Covid, you know.<br />
With there being a global pandemic going on it was a tough decision in<br />
the first place to even leave home morally. Travelling around where you<br />
make the problem a lot worse and by doing that it doesn’t really help it, so<br />
personally that was really tough to make that decision to come overseas<br />
and to compete. But in terms of professionally, I’ve actually had one of the<br />
best years of my life. It’s been amazing, I’ve learnt so much about myself<br />
and my skiing and experienced so many cool things, and in a way it’s been<br />
really nice staying in places longer than we normally would due to Covid<br />
travel restrictions.<br />
X Games in Aspen you won Gold running the right 16 then the left<br />
how much time and effort had gone into that, can you explain how<br />
you get to that level – I have watched it several times and still can’t<br />
get my head around it?<br />
X-Games was crazy, winning gold was something I’ll never forget, and was<br />
definitely one of the proudest moments of my life. The right 16 took a lot<br />
of work, you know, the time and energy that not only myself put into it but<br />
Tommy, my coach and Cardrona building facilities ,and travelling the world<br />
chasing this one trick, was definitely tough at times. We did lots of bag<br />
training, lots of trampoline training, 4 times a week on the trampoline. We<br />
were lucky to have a bag at Cardrona so we were on that at least 4 times<br />
a week, and so I learnt it for the first time in Sept 2020 and did it again two<br />
weeks before X-Games, I guess it just all worked out. There was definitely<br />
a bit of luck to that but that’s all part of the game. A lot of time and effort went<br />
into it, around a year and a half.<br />
When throwing down the right 16 and then the left how much of that<br />
movement is simply muscle memory and how much is cognitive<br />
adjustment on the snow and in the air?<br />
When I do the right 16, a lot of it is definitely muscle memory, at this stage<br />
at least. I’ve probably only done maybe 20 in my life. So a lot of it is relying<br />
on muscle memory that I’ve built up. But every single half pipe is different<br />
and so I have to make minor adjustments from half pipe to half pipe and<br />
it takes time and sometimes you get it wrong, but the times that you get it<br />
right it pays off.<br />
Image courtesy of ESPN<br />
“X-Games was crazy,<br />
winning gold was<br />
something I’ll never forget,<br />
and was definitely one of<br />
the proudest moments of<br />
my life.”<br />
How did it feel with no crowds there?<br />
No crowds is such a blessing in disguise cause I’m not someone who<br />
feeds off the crowds. I kind of like to get into my own zone, so no crowds<br />
made it feel like another training day which made it easier for sure not<br />
having 10,000 people screaming their heads off. Na but it was really cool.<br />
I think it was Tommy who said that he felt it was an advantage in that<br />
the lack of crowds as it lowered the nerves – is that true?<br />
100% I definitely felt like it was a positive, and advantage with no crowds<br />
because it definitely lowered the nerves. Like I said it felt like another<br />
training day.<br />
In terms of fear – a lot of that above the lip stuff if it goes wrong could<br />
end badly does that factor in, do you train that out or simply deal<br />
with it?<br />
Fear is a massive thing for me as a pipe skier, obviously it’s present and<br />
stuff can go really really wrong. But I just kinda trust myself and trust<br />
my ability and trust all the hard work I’ve put into preparing for that one<br />
moment. Obviously we’re human and we make mistakes but I just try to<br />
factor that out and just calculate ever risk as much as I can so we can lower<br />
the potential of injury.<br />
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In action at the X Games - Image by Tommy Pyatt
I can’t recall the year, but one year at <strong>Snow</strong> Park Tavis Rice pulled off an amazing<br />
jump, it was so much more than anyone had done before. I was surprised at his<br />
fellow athletes’ response; it was not one of appreciation it was ‘now the bar is set way<br />
too high’. When you pull something together that one else has done – how do others<br />
respond?<br />
Yeah, like with the sport progressing so fast these days, all my fellow competitors have been<br />
super positive and stoked for me and it goes both ways, I’m like as stoked for them that they<br />
are pushing the limits in different ways. When you pull something together that no one has<br />
ever done, everyone was just super stoked, we’re a tight knit family as pipe skiers and we’re<br />
all really good mates.<br />
In terms of sporting achievement this year X Games and the 1620s was off the scale.<br />
It did get some coverage in the media – but in my opinion nowhere near enough. Do<br />
you feel the sport is under represented in mainstream media?<br />
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate that. In my opinion, this is s such a hard question,<br />
cause in my situation I’m not in it for the media or the fame, I’m in it just to be myself and to ski<br />
as best as I possibly can. So I don’t let it phase me if it doesn’t get the media. I just go out there<br />
and ski and iIf people want to watch it and if they don’t they don’t. Like I said, for me it’s just<br />
about me going out there and trying to better myself rather than impress someone on media.<br />
Nearly every professional skier I know carries injuries. Is that an issue for you, is it<br />
something you are aware of?<br />
Injuries is a big part of our sport, we’re in a risky sport and we’re putting our bodies on the line<br />
on a day to day basis, but touch wood, I’m pretty lucky in the fact that I haven’t had anything<br />
too bad. I broke my foot atter X-Games and made it back just in time for the World Champs,<br />
Tthat was one of the most stressful injuries I’ve had to deal with in my career. I’m super super<br />
lucky. I realise it’s something that happens but I just weight up the risks and live my life pretty<br />
much.<br />
I asked Tommy if he had any good questions this is what he came up with...<br />
Have any of the dating apps been working out for you?<br />
Tommy’s questions – crack up… Dating apps… hmmm don’t really know how to answer this.<br />
Yeah they haven’t been working out, I’m not really someone who does that. I am on tinder!<br />
They definitely don’t work out but I’m on there.<br />
“When you pull something<br />
together that no one has<br />
ever done, everyone was<br />
just super stoked, we’re a<br />
tight knit family as pipe<br />
skiers and we’re all really<br />
good mates.”<br />
What’s been going on with your hair this season?<br />
I kind of just thought when I left NZ I knew I was going into lockdown and wouldn’t be able<br />
to get a haircut for a while so I said, stuff it, you know hair grows back so I thought I’d have a<br />
bit of fun with it. Something to do while I was sitting at hime. it started off with a red mohawk,<br />
ran that through X-Games then after Xgames I was sitting at home with a broken foot and I<br />
thought to shave my head completely with a razor and shaving foam and had a bowling ball<br />
for a bit. When that grew out I did cheetah print and now I’ve just let the cheetah print grow<br />
out, not too sure what’s next on the cards, we’ll see.<br />
You have some new artwork to share? What are these and who did them. (tattoos)<br />
I got a few tattoos recently this season. While I was sitting at home I did a couple on myself<br />
with a stick and poke using Indian ink. I got like a lightning, I call it lightning juice, just a cool<br />
drawing that I did , it’s just a little doodle and a knife on my leg. Another one is a prison bar on<br />
my ribs done by a friend of mine in Laaks, I was there on a two week free ski break. I had the<br />
design in mind and he was like, yeah sweet come round. I really like that one. And another<br />
one on my chest that I drew myself, it’s just a smiling face with a scribble as a brain cause for<br />
me it represents how sometimes you go through stuff that leaves your brain in a bit of a clutter.<br />
So I just drew it an now it’s on me for the rest of my life. I’m super stoked with my new tattoos.<br />
How is Uni going?<br />
Unis going alright. It’s very hard to juggle training, competing, travelling then sit down on your<br />
laptop for 5 hours a week and bang out a uni assignment. No slowly ticking along, just doing<br />
an accounting paper right now. It’s one of those things that it’s definitely hard to juggle but we<br />
make it work.<br />
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It’s not all work being on the competitive road - Image by Tommy Pyatt
our beautiful<br />
backyard<br />
Words by Janina Kuzma<br />
Let's rewind to early 2020, when flying<br />
internationally was a regular part of my<br />
skiing life. I boarded a flight to the capital<br />
of Indonesia, Jakarta, to meet with the<br />
Indonesian Government, Minister of<br />
Tourism, to propose a project to get funding<br />
for a film project that was in the works to ski<br />
the last remaining tropical glacier in West<br />
Papua. I then flew back to Canada for a<br />
couple of weeks to shoot some ski photos<br />
before boarding a plane back home to NZ to<br />
complete my <strong>Snow</strong> and Ice Training Course<br />
(Part of the NZMGA ski guide pathway).<br />
After ten days, I once again boarded a plane<br />
back to my base in Canada to finish the<br />
Northern Hemisphere winter.<br />
During this time, I must say I was pretty<br />
naive about COVID and thought nothing of<br />
it. Though I do remember arriving back in<br />
NZ for the SIG course, there was a separate<br />
line through immigration for people arriving<br />
from China due to COVID and thought that<br />
coming home going through immigration<br />
was taking longer than usual. Who would<br />
have thought six weeks later, the whole<br />
world would come to a standstill.<br />
The lockdowns happened sooner in<br />
Canada. RCR <strong>Ski</strong> Resorts closed on the<br />
16th of March. The day before Sunday<br />
the 15th, we had the most epic day skiing<br />
powder, had made plans to meet up with<br />
friends the following day, only to receive an<br />
email just after midnight that the mountain<br />
would shut for the next week. Receiving<br />
this email was a massive shock as it was<br />
without warning (the ski hill would shut for<br />
the remainder of the season due to COVID).<br />
Things moved fast in BC with COVID fears.<br />
Schools closed down immediately, and bars<br />
and restaurants closed down. Still naive<br />
with the whole situation and not wanting<br />
my season to come to an end so abruptly<br />
left us with only the choice to ski tour. We<br />
only got in one week of ski touring before<br />
the BC government closed down National<br />
Parks, and restrictions were put in place<br />
Exploring terrain around Muller Hut - Monika Bischof<br />
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to fine people who were caught backcountry<br />
skiing. The season had come to an end,<br />
and we changed our flights and flew home a<br />
month and a half earlier. Upon arriving home, I<br />
received a message to turn on the TV to a live<br />
announcement of an NZ nationwide lockdown<br />
and MIQ hotel quarantines. Phew, we dodged<br />
a bullet on the MIQ hotel quarantine and were<br />
lucky to do this at home in the comfort of our<br />
own home. With the COVID-19 pandemic<br />
forcing us to quickly adapt to a new world, it<br />
opened up an opportunity for me to explore<br />
my backyard at home in NZ more than ever.<br />
This has brought a sense of comfort and<br />
grounding in a way that I never expected.<br />
At the end of the New Zealand winter, I<br />
realised that I would have my first ever kiwi<br />
summer since I started my ski career (34<br />
back-to-back winters). With restrictions on<br />
international air travel and the continuous<br />
border closers meant I couldn't travel back<br />
to my usual Northern Hemisphere based in<br />
Canada. It was disappointing to know all my<br />
film projects were postposed for the upcoming<br />
winter, and with the added fear of COVID-19, I<br />
knew it was now time to explore my backyard<br />
and take a journey of self-discovery in a<br />
newfound manner of reconnecting with<br />
summer (it had been a while) and to start to<br />
tick off my bucket list of backyard adventures.<br />
But I didn't get too hung up on getting these<br />
objectives done as I kept my options open to<br />
all missions this summer. As far as places to<br />
be, when the whole world is closed off and<br />
most borders shut, I've lucked out to be home<br />
in New Zealand.<br />
The highlight of being home has made me<br />
realise that we can have quite a long ski<br />
season here in NZ if you are willing to get out<br />
there and work for your turns. Yes, there may<br />
be a bit of bush bashing involved, and it may<br />
also be a suffer-fest but all character-building<br />
experiences. It also made me realise that the<br />
weather can be very tricky. It was especially<br />
tough last winter, following into spring. Trying to<br />
organise ski missions was at times frustrating<br />
and impossible. As quoted from Mark Seddon<br />
after a failed attempt for a film project, "Dam<br />
the weather, this spring SUCKS more than<br />
usual." In saying that, it wasn't all bad. I<br />
managed to stretch my season out to last<br />
seven months from June to December, ending<br />
with a ski mountaineering trip in high summer<br />
on the West Coast exploring Westland Tai<br />
Poutini National park.<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>ing down Christopher Johnson Glacier, Mt Aspiring National Park - Ross Mackay<br />
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Down climbing Mt Liverpool ridge - Ross Mackay<br />
Dealing with the weather on the West Coast last<br />
spring was extremely difficult. We were lucky to land at<br />
Centennial Hut with wind gusts, almost forcing us to land<br />
with all our equipment low on the Davis Glacier, which<br />
would not have been ideal. Lucky as we circled the hut, we<br />
had one window to land, and our pilot gave us the thumbs<br />
up. Once at Centennial Hut, we had the whole area to<br />
ourselves. We could still enjoy some epic corn skiing in<br />
mid-December, tick off some classic ski touring routes,<br />
and summit some classic peaks. At the same time, we<br />
enjoyed the long summer days, watching the west coast<br />
glaciers and views out to the ocean with the most fantastic<br />
backdrop of a sunset.<br />
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SKI.<br />
REPEAT.<br />
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Exploring Mt Aspiring National Park from my doorstep, to<br />
climbing the North West face of Mt Aspiring and enjoying<br />
high summer skiing on the West Coast made me realise<br />
that in today's world, we don't often get a chance to<br />
discover something new. Exploring our backyard yard this<br />
summer was the prescribed ointment to cure my travel itch<br />
that I feared I would miss, dreaming of faces of untouched<br />
powder, spines, and pillows. There was no Northern<br />
Hemisphere winter for me. Still, it was the best summer of<br />
my life with so many new experiences at home.<br />
Jim Young, Gamack Range,<br />
Aoraki Mount Cook<br />
Transfer 3<br />
Shovel<br />
Navigating through boulders Mt Aspiring National park- Ross Mackay<br />
This season was about connecting and rejoicing with<br />
summer, knowing that there is much to explore and many<br />
adventures to be done right here at home in NZ. COVID<br />
allowed me to explore New Zealand's unique untamed<br />
wilderness and national parks. On top of that, I hugely<br />
minimised my environmental footprint while doing what I<br />
love the most, fulfilling my adventurous spirit, exploring our<br />
beautiful backyard.<br />
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finn bilous<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>ing in New Zealand is a relatively small sport at the<br />
professional and semi-professional level, and it does not take<br />
long to know pretty much everyone. Four or five years ago we<br />
started working with Finn. He is one of the real characters of<br />
New Zealand skiing and a really great guy to work with. But<br />
more than that he is a huge talent. In 2016, at the age of 16,<br />
Finn won two medals for NZ at the Youth Olympic Winter<br />
Games in Oslo. Finn won the Breakthrough Season category<br />
at the 2016 <strong>Snow</strong> Sports NZ Annual Awards and was a finalist<br />
for the Emerging Talent award at the 2017 Hallberg Awards.<br />
Finn was then named to the NZ team to compete at the 2018<br />
Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang. In 2019 Finn finished<br />
fifth in Big Air at the Utah 2019 FIS <strong>Snow</strong>board, Freestyle, and<br />
Freeski World Championships. Rather than do another wordy<br />
exposure on Finn we decided to let him choose some very cool<br />
images and just explain what was going on in each.<br />
“Arriving to fresh corduroy on a takeoff of a perfect jump, with<br />
some magical morning light is every park skiers dream. The<br />
jibber’s equivalent to a bluebird powder day...”<br />
Image by Troy Tanner<br />
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“This image was meant to be my brother, Hank...<br />
However, after falling off his skateboard in the middle<br />
of the winter last year, he injured himself and wasn’t<br />
able to ski. I was lucky enough to get the call up to<br />
replace his spot on this heli-day. What are brothers for<br />
aye? Shot bro.”<br />
Image by Troy Tanner<br />
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“After getting up before the lifts were turning for a<br />
sunrise shoot, Hunter and I found ourselves still on<br />
the hill for the last lift. As we were grabbing our kit<br />
to head down, Hunter spotted this finger of light that<br />
was peeping through the summit rocks. Knowing I<br />
was knackered from the day of riding, he insisted<br />
on me hiking up to ‘get the shot’. I’m sure glad I did<br />
as this might be one of my favourite images that I’ve<br />
ever had taken of me skiing. Cheers Hunter.”
obsidian<br />
What is Obsidian? We hear you ask! Well it was<br />
the biggest snow sports event of 2020, with the<br />
finest kiwi talent competing in five epic challenges.<br />
The challenges were a mix of showing off their<br />
sporting steeze, as well as their film making<br />
talents!<br />
But how did we get here? The Winter Games<br />
NZ was founded in 2009 and since then there<br />
has been 8 editions of this snow sports jewel in<br />
the Southern Hemisphere’s crown. The event<br />
normally hosts the World Cup events in Park and<br />
Pipe and is the first event of the FIS calendar.<br />
But when Covid hit and international travel dried<br />
up, New Zealand was in a unique position to still<br />
host a world class event with homegrown talent.<br />
The Winter Games NZ team realised they could<br />
not only showcase the kiwi athletes but also<br />
the amazing New Zealand snow industry and<br />
stunning backdrop. So Obsidian was born!<br />
Winter Games NZ / Neil Kerr - Freeride World Tour competitor Blake Marshall showing off his Freeski credentials at the Big Air<br />
event at Cardrona Alpine Resort
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Winter Games NZ / Camilla Rutherford - JJ Rayward at the Obsidian Park Jam at Cardrona Alpine Resort<br />
Winter Games NZ / Neil Kerr - Team Smoothy on the Summit Rocks at Treble Cone on their Mountain Shred video shoot day<br />
21 of New Zealand's best athletes, from Olympic<br />
medallists through to Freeride World Tour winners, skiers<br />
versus snowboarders, women versus men and freeride<br />
versus park athletes were chosen to collaborate in<br />
creating the event.<br />
Over the ten-day weather window, three mixed teams<br />
battled it out to win the Edgar Challenge Trophy and be<br />
the overall winners of the Obsidian. Each team comprised<br />
of seven elite athletes and two world class embedded<br />
videographers capturing the vibe.<br />
We had three snow sports legends as team leaders, with<br />
New Zealand’s most well-known snow sports athlete<br />
Jossi Wells being joined by one of the most versatile<br />
female freeskiers in the world Janina Kuzma and freeride<br />
pro Sam Smoothy, as the third Team Captain.<br />
The first challenge was a Big Air competition up at the<br />
world class park at Cardrona Alpine resort. COVID-19<br />
restrictions unfortunately came into force the night before<br />
the event which forced everyone into a last minute<br />
reorganisation. Yet the silver lining turned out to be that<br />
the Big Air comp was held in blue bird conditions on an<br />
empty ski field making for some slightly eerie yet beautiful<br />
images and video.<br />
Team Jossi took out the top spot in each of the three<br />
categories Men’s <strong>Ski</strong>, Men’s <strong>Snow</strong>board and Women’s,<br />
with Nico Porteous, Margaux Hackett and Carlos Garcia<br />
Knight’s strong performances.<br />
Nico Porteous, bronze medallist at PyeongChang 2018<br />
Olympic Winter Games, was crowned overall Men’s<br />
Freeski Big Air Champion. “My day was off the charts. I<br />
haven’t had a day like this for so long. It was unbelievable,”<br />
said Porteous. “I ended up coming out and doing tricks I<br />
have only done twice before in my life. Beyond stoked to<br />
be standing on that top podium.”<br />
This stunning day was backed up with a classic freeride<br />
competition held out at the Minaret Range, in the<br />
stunning backcountry of Wānaka, which could only be<br />
heli accessed by the amped athletes, some of which had<br />
never had such an opportunity.<br />
The venue tested the 21 athletes, with Janina Kuzma<br />
showing her experience in the women’s category. The<br />
2014 Halfpipe skier from the Sochi Olympics and the<br />
Freeride World Tour veteran was strong and smooth<br />
on the face in difficult conditions. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott,<br />
Olympic Bronze Medallist snowboarder and multiple<br />
X-Games medallist claimed second place in her first<br />
top-level freeride contest but you wouldn’t have known it<br />
watching her. She took one of the harder lines on one of<br />
the more exposed sections of the face and managed to<br />
pull off a very clean line.<br />
“Really stoked to be back in the yellow bib today as<br />
it’s been nearly two years,’ said an excited Kuzma.<br />
“Especially doing a freeride event! I’m just super happy to<br />
pick a line skiable to the conditions today. It was awesome<br />
to see all the girls putting great lines down as well and just<br />
stoked to take out the win.”<br />
In first place for the men’s ski category was Craig Murray,<br />
who is unquestionably one of the best freeride skiers in<br />
the world and he didn’t disappoint at Obsidian. His run<br />
was almost fall line from the top to the bottom of the face,<br />
which was incredibly exposed and difficult terrain. There<br />
was no question in the judge’s minds who would win the<br />
Freeride Obsidian men’s ski.<br />
Murray was stoked, “The comp was super fun up here<br />
today, with a full kiwi crew full of amazing talent in ski and<br />
snowboard. It was so cool to see different disciplined<br />
athletes competing here. I’m super happy to stay on my<br />
feet and come away with the win!”<br />
Next up was the Park Jam up at Cardrona Park, where<br />
the build team had crafted the most insane set of park<br />
jumps, hips, rails and stylish features for the athletes<br />
to show off their talents. The Park Jam was all about<br />
expression and creativity and it didn’t disappoint.<br />
“The athletes and organisers wanted to keep the Park<br />
Jam true to an old school jam format, which meant the<br />
judging criteria was around the vibe of an athlete’s run,”<br />
explained Head Judge, Tori Beattie. “And it came out<br />
strong in the athletes, it was great to see.”<br />
The men’s ski was the biggest category and at the end<br />
of the semi-finals it was hard for the judges to pick only<br />
three to go through. It ended up with Finn Bilous grabbing<br />
first, Jackson Wells in second and Beau-James Wells<br />
rounding out in third. Bilous emerged on top for the judges<br />
due to him hitting every single feature on the course,<br />
every run had a different line through, all tricks were<br />
landed and grabbed perfectly. He showed his variety and<br />
technical strength to come out on top. Jackson Wells took<br />
the vibe criteria seriously and probably got the most laps<br />
out of anyone. Running uphill at one point and showing<br />
his incredible skateboarding background and creativity.<br />
“It was full-on, even the qualifying rounds were pretty<br />
intense, then it just turned up a notch in the finals,”<br />
explained Bilous. “I had a few tricks in mind. I saw the<br />
course set up yesterday and did a few of those tricks that<br />
I wanted to do. I didn’t get the results I wanted earlier in<br />
the week so I put everything I could into this comp, so I’m<br />
stoked it worked out”<br />
It was a similar story for the men’s snowboard category<br />
with the judges wanting to take four athletes through<br />
to the finals but could only take three. Tiarn Collins, JJ<br />
Rayward and Ronan Thompson made it through with<br />
big sends and technical rail tricks. The quarter pipe<br />
became a key feature on the course and landing tricks<br />
on it became important as the competition went through.<br />
Tiarn Collins rose to the top with some technical tricks<br />
and really impressed the judges. JJ Rayward displayed<br />
his creativity and jumped into second, with Freeride<br />
athlete Ronan Thompson showing he was not just a big<br />
mountain athlete.<br />
“It was fun today, I was able to put down a few things<br />
so I am so happy,” said a stoked Collins. “It was sick<br />
with the set up, you could see all the different types of<br />
snowboarding - it wasn’t just a rail jam, it was more of a<br />
park which is awesome, I loved it.”<br />
Olympic bronze medallist Zoi Sadowski-Synnott was<br />
stand out with her technical prowess on the rails and was<br />
above all others out there. Christy Prior’s experience in<br />
the park also shone through and she was definitely in<br />
her comfort zone. Young Ruby Andrews managed to pip<br />
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Team Captain Janina Kuzma to the third spot with a couple<br />
of technical rail tricks, where Kuzma showed her pipe skills.<br />
“I’m pretty stoked and the whole week has just been so fun,<br />
everyone has just been so happy to be here so good vibes<br />
all around,” said Sadowski-Synnott.<br />
Team Kuzma came out on top for the event followed by<br />
Team Smoothy and Team Wells. This performance from<br />
Kuzma's team was still not enough though to topple Team<br />
Smoothy off the top of the overall leaderboard.<br />
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone were<br />
the hosts for the fourth Obsidian challenge, the Mountain<br />
Shred. Each of our three teams visited a different ski<br />
resort where they built and sessioned various lines around<br />
the mountain. The embedded videographers filmed the<br />
action and created a three-minute edit from which they<br />
were judged 80% by the sports panel on the athletes<br />
tricks and execution and 20% by the media panel on the<br />
cinematography of the edit. Team Wells with Two Bearded<br />
Men came out on top, followed by Team Smoothy with<br />
videographers Diaries Downunder in second and Team<br />
Kuzma and Jase Hancox Film in third.<br />
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Winter Games NZ / Neil Kerr - Ronan Thompson sending it off the Summit Rocks at Treble Cone
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M-LINE FREE RANGE<br />
Dynastar continues to make freeride a part of its<br />
history: a legend that this winter is developing into<br />
M-Pro… making it even better. Freeride adventurers<br />
will have new weapons on their feet, with an instinct<br />
sure to turn heads on the powder. Incisive, fast and<br />
powerful, the M-Pro range will withstand high-speed<br />
curves and committed landings on any kind of snow…<br />
You can see all of the edits on the Winter Games NZ Vimeo or YouTube channels<br />
for free.<br />
The final competition was the Obsidian Overall edit. Team Kuzma and Jase Hancox<br />
Film took the top spot on the Edit Podium with their 7-minute epic movie featuring<br />
The Remarkables and Mother Nature herself. This art-house film won the hearts<br />
of the media panel with its expansive cinematography and crafted narrative. This<br />
win meant Team Kuzma seized second place overall in the Obsidian, narrowly<br />
beating an extremely competitive Team Smoothy.<br />
After an epic ten days of competition on the slope as well as the edit suite, Team<br />
Wells was crowned victorious at the Obsidian 2020 after a tight race which came<br />
down to the wire. After five challenges Team Wells snatched the win by only 20<br />
points ahead of their rivals Team Kuzma and Team Smoothy, who were tied on<br />
500 points each on the overall leaderboard.<br />
Look out for the latest news on www.wintergamesnz.kiwi!<br />
Winter Games NZ / Neil Kerr - Sam Smoothy ripping it up at Treble Cone on the Mountain Shred day<br />
w w w . b o b o . c o . n z
Roundhill <strong>Ski</strong> Field - Image supplied<br />
skiing in<br />
new zealand<br />
If covid has taught us anything good, it has taught us to realise<br />
how lucky we are. Not just in how we have been able to handle the<br />
virus with limited lockdowns, but it made us more introspective.<br />
Instead of looking offshore we looked at what was at home, and<br />
I have not met anyone who has not seen the real value in that.<br />
manganui<br />
turoa<br />
whakapapa<br />
tukino<br />
As winter draws in, and we begin to explore our own backyard,<br />
we can appreciate that its not only the major resorts that offer<br />
great skiing but there is also an abundance of club fields (open to<br />
the public) just waiting to be explored. Whilst the majority of these<br />
ski club fields are quite small, they all offer unique experiences.<br />
The next few pages are all about what New Zealand has on<br />
offer, commercial and club fields. If you reach out to any of the<br />
club fields, you will find them really helpful and welcoming, try<br />
adding something new to your winter this year.<br />
treble cone<br />
rainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
fox peak<br />
mt potts<br />
roundhill<br />
mt dobson<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
mt hutt<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
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coronet peak • the remarkables<br />
regions: southern lakes<br />
We’ve got you covered when the snow is epic<br />
and when you’re wanting some backcountry adventure!<br />
the remarkables<br />
The Remarkables are one of the most photographed ranges<br />
in the world due to their jagged peaks, so it’s surprising to find<br />
a ski field well suited to the intermediate skier, nestled in its’<br />
grandeur.<br />
Locale: A 35 minute drive from Queenstown will have you at The<br />
Remarkables.<br />
Season: June 26 – Oct 17 2021<br />
0800 GO SNOW +64 3 442 5958<br />
37 Shotover Street infosnow.co.nz<br />
The field has seven parks and a massive learner’s area, 385<br />
hectares and a vertical drop of 468m. The ski area has 4<br />
chairlifts, and 4 conveyor lifts as well as a range of parks; 3 for<br />
beginners, 2 for intermediates and 3 advanced.<br />
NZ Superpass<br />
For 2021, all adult, child and senior full-day lift passes are<br />
Superpasses. Your Superpass gives you access to ski at<br />
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Mt Hutt ski areas. Or if<br />
you want to take a day out from skiing you can exchange a<br />
single day lift pass for credit towards an off-mountain activity,<br />
dining out or retail therapy during the ski season.<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $139.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $74.00<br />
Night pass (4-9pm): $64.00<br />
Kids under 7 ski for free<br />
Terrain: Beginner 30%<br />
Intermediate 40%<br />
Advanced 30%<br />
On Mountain Facilities: Restaurant, café, 2 bars, rental,<br />
Tobogganing, ski and board lessons, sightseeing.<br />
Insider scoop: One of the most impressive drives up any<br />
mountain, so take your time and soak in the views.<br />
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ainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
mt lyford<br />
Mountain View<br />
Lodge Queenstown<br />
treble cone<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
broken river<br />
mt olympus<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
porters<br />
mt hutt<br />
fox peak<br />
mt potts<br />
roundhill<br />
mt dobson<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
Sleeps 12 comfortably<br />
Warm Fire On<br />
10 minutes to Queenstown,<br />
Frankton, Arrowtown<br />
Situated below Coronet Peak<br />
For bookings contact Jan on 021684811<br />
Jan@stylegrace.co.nz<br />
coronet peak<br />
New Zealand’s first commercial ski area was established in<br />
1947 and is the closest ski field to Queenstown. With 462m<br />
vertical drop and 280 hectares of terrain it is not a large ski<br />
field, however the longest run is 2.4km and it was rated one<br />
of the best areas for intermediate skiing due to its high-quality<br />
grooming.<br />
Locale: Situated only 16km from downtown Queenstown, getting<br />
up the hill is easy. The <strong>Ski</strong> Bus operates from central Queenstown<br />
and is a great way to get up the hill if you don’t have your own<br />
transport. The access road to Coronet is sealed, making it a rarity<br />
in New Zealand.<br />
Season: June 19 - September 26 2021 | Night skiing available<br />
Wed, Fridays and some Saturdays in July and August<br />
Coronet Peak also offers night skiing on set days and snow<br />
making facilities means there’s always a good coverage of<br />
snow.<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $139.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $74.00<br />
Night pass (4-9pm): $64.00<br />
Kids under 7 ski for free<br />
Located 15 minutes just outside of<br />
Queenstown in the scenic Bob’s Cove lays<br />
our purpose built house and property<br />
designed to host the most romantic,<br />
unique and truly memorable weddings<br />
for you and your group of up to 60 with<br />
competitively priced all-inclusive<br />
packages, taking care of everything<br />
for you.<br />
Wikki Wikki offers a complete wedding<br />
location from start to finish – enjoy the<br />
ceremony, photographs, reception,<br />
dancing and 18-bed accommodation<br />
all within our beautiful property.<br />
Terrain: Beginner 14%<br />
Intermediate 34%<br />
Advanced 25%<br />
Expert 27%<br />
On Mountain Facilities: 2 restaurants, 2 bars, café, rental<br />
department, <strong>Ski</strong>ing, boarding, learn to ski, sledding, Peak Gondola<br />
sight-seeing, mountain biking and disc golf in summer.<br />
Insider scoop: Heidi’s Hut, located at the base of the Rocky Gully<br />
T-Bar is a favourite with locals. You can grab breakfast, pizzas,<br />
pastas and soups as well as local Amisfield wine and craft beer.<br />
Open daily.<br />
With unique features such as the vintage<br />
Ford Fairlane GT, a funky caravan and<br />
a massive spread-winged Eagle this<br />
unique location is the perfect spot for<br />
your special day. With a rustic design and<br />
country feel, this property captures that<br />
special Queenstown flavour in a way that<br />
no other property does.<br />
We also cater to a wide range of other<br />
functions and hire options.<br />
Tui Drive, Bobs Cove, Mount Creighton,<br />
Queenstown, NZ<br />
Tel: +64 3 442 8337 | Mob: +64 21 657 262<br />
Weddings & Accommodation:<br />
mark@wikkiwikki.co.nz<br />
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Capital of New Zealand’.<br />
At Alexis Queenstown<br />
they can organize any<br />
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Alexis Queenstown is a motel and apartment complex offering guests a high standard of<br />
accommodation with the aim to make your stay at Alexis Queenstown a memorable experience.<br />
Located at 69 Frankton Road, just a few minutes walk to the center of Queenstown's amazing range<br />
of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops.<br />
RESERVATIONS & INFORMATION<br />
0800 STAY ALEXIS (782 925) (NZ Only) TEL: +64 3 409 0052 (International)<br />
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These recently renovated central Queenstown lakeview motel and apartments offer Studios, One and<br />
Two Bedroom Apartments that are self-contained, stylishly appointed and all fitted with the latest<br />
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manganui<br />
turoa<br />
whakapapa<br />
tukino<br />
rainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
mt hutt<br />
fox peak<br />
mt potts<br />
roundhill<br />
treble cone<br />
mt dobson<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
snow farm<br />
<strong>Snow</strong> Farm is the only non-profit ski area in the Southern Lakes region. Founded<br />
in 1986, <strong>Snow</strong> Farm was the first cross-country ski area to be developed in<br />
New Zealand. With 55km of groomed trails, for both skating and classic crosscountry<br />
skiing, from first timers to seasoned cross-country racers. You can also<br />
take your dog with you on the trails, but they will need a pass!<br />
Locale: Situated opposite Cardrona <strong>Ski</strong> Resort, only 20 minutes from<br />
Wanaka and 50 minutes from Queenstown<br />
Season: <strong>Snow</strong> Farm is open for skiing from late June to late<br />
September and open all year round for hiking and to access back<br />
country huts.<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $45.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $25.00<br />
Dog Day pass: $20.00<br />
On Mountain Facilities: Rental, retail store, café, restaurant, bar,<br />
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, backcountry huts, hiking,<br />
ski school.<br />
Image compliments snowfarm<br />
Insider scoop: The cross-country skiing trails turn into mountain bike<br />
trails in the summer, and you can access the back country huts by<br />
bike. An incredible way to explore the region during the winter months.<br />
cardrona<br />
Founded in 1980, Cardrona Alpine Resort is open for both winter and<br />
summer activities. Cardrona averages 2.7m snowfall each year and is<br />
relatively dry by NZ standards. <strong>Snow</strong>making is also used in high traffic areas<br />
to supplement natural snow cover.<br />
Spread across three bowls, the 400 hectares consists of a variety of groomed<br />
slopes and off-piste options. The groomed areas are more suitable for<br />
intermediate riders and when the snow is good, the off-piste offers excellent<br />
riding for advanced skiers and boarders. A very user-friendly mountain with<br />
exceptional views. It also has NZ most extensive terrain park facilities, with<br />
four parks and two half pipes.<br />
Cardrona Alpine Resort also boasts NZ highest mountain bike park. In the<br />
summer, the ski field is transported into a mountain bike playground with<br />
some of the longest vertical descents in the country.<br />
Locale: A 20 minute drive from Wanaka, 50 minutes from<br />
Queenstown. Coach transfers available from Wanaka and<br />
Queenstown if you do not have your own transport.<br />
Season: June 12 until October 17 2021<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $140.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: (6-17yrs $70.00)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 25% - Intermediate 25%<br />
Advanced 30% - Expert 20%<br />
On Mountain Facilities: <strong>Ski</strong> school, sightseeing, retail<br />
shop, rental, workshop, 8 on-mountain cafes, kids club,<br />
childcare, lift access mountain biking and hiking in summer<br />
Insider scoop: Stop at the Cardrona Pub at the end of the<br />
day. It’s the local hangout and the atmosphere is excellent,<br />
as is their mulled wine. Just make sure you have a sober<br />
driver to get you safely home.<br />
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making change<br />
HAVE IT<br />
All!<br />
Access NZ’s best in-bounds big mountain<br />
terrain and the Southern Hemisphere’s most<br />
extensive terrain parks all on one lift pass at<br />
Treble Cone and Cardrona this winter.<br />
cardrona.com<br />
treblecone.com<br />
Cardrona and Treble Cone are two of the<br />
South’s favourite ski areas, well-known<br />
for Cardrona’s terrain parks and Treble<br />
Cone’s legendary steeps and iconic views.<br />
Now the two resorts are asking skiers and<br />
snowboarders to change their behaviour as<br />
Cardrona and Treble Cone continue to take<br />
sustainability to new heights for the snow<br />
sports industry.<br />
Back in 2016, Cardrona Alpine Resort<br />
stopped buying single use takeaway coffee<br />
cups. Visitors to the ski area and staff alike<br />
were asked to either bring in their own keep<br />
cups, or sit down to enjoy their coffee. It’s<br />
become a part of the Cardrona way of life;<br />
bring a cup, or have a seat.<br />
Over the next few years, the team have<br />
made decisions to reduce their impact on the<br />
mountain. Today you won’t find any single use<br />
crockery, single serves of tomato sauce, or<br />
even any PET plastic bottles for sale at either<br />
Cardrona or Treble Cone (since the purchase<br />
of TC by Cardrona in January, 2020).<br />
They’ve challenged suppliers to change their<br />
processes and product offerings by simply<br />
refusing to stock their products unless they<br />
met their requirements. In 2020, Coke sent<br />
a post-mix machine for the Cardrona team<br />
to serve Powerade from. This year, Cookie<br />
Time cookies at Cardrona and Treble Cone<br />
will come in compostable packaging.<br />
Sustainability efforts aren’t limited to food<br />
and beverage offerings. When Cardrona’s<br />
McDougall’s Quad was removed to make way<br />
for New Zealand’s first “chondola” lift in 2017,<br />
the old lift was sent away to be upcycled to<br />
modern standards so it could be re-installed in<br />
the “Pringles” terrain below Captain’s Basin.<br />
In 2019, the Pringles lift project was set aside<br />
to protect nationally vulnerable lizards that<br />
were discovered during the early stages of<br />
construction. The lift was repurposed yet<br />
again and has been installed for Winter 2021<br />
as the Willow’s Quad, opening up 65ha<br />
of intermediate terrain in Soho <strong>Ski</strong> Area.<br />
It seemed like it was meant to be – the lift<br />
and new towers fit almost perfectly into the<br />
Willow’s terrain. As an ode to their slippery<br />
friends, the new trails in Willow’s have been<br />
aptly named “Gecko’s Chase” and “<strong>Ski</strong>nks”.<br />
The launch of the Cardrona Foundation saw<br />
major replanting projects begin and become<br />
part of Cardrona’s business-as-usual. Other<br />
projects as part of the Foundation have<br />
included introducing disadvantaged kids to<br />
skiing and snowboarding, and scientific study<br />
of native birds like the karearea (NZ Falcon)<br />
in the Cardrona Valley, and the kea at Treble<br />
Cone.<br />
This winter, Cardrona and Treble Cone are<br />
asking skiers and snowboarders to think<br />
about what they bring to the mountains,<br />
and how they get there. They’re introducing<br />
major initiatives from Winter 2021 onwards to<br />
address major issues they see in waste, and<br />
emissions from transport.<br />
This winter neither mountain will sell any<br />
items in their food and beverage outlets that<br />
have packaging that needs to go to landfill.<br />
Rubbish bins will be replaced by recycling and<br />
compost stations, with signage explaining the<br />
changes and staff members on hand to help<br />
visitors sort through their waste.<br />
“If you need to bring single use packaging,<br />
you will need to take that off the mountain<br />
with you – but that doesn’t really help,” says<br />
Cardrona/Treble Cone General Manager,<br />
Bridget Legnavsky. “We’re asking everyone<br />
to think really deeply about what they buy in<br />
the first place, the packaging it comes in, and<br />
the packaging you choose to bring up our<br />
mountains.”<br />
To address transport emissions, both<br />
Cardrona and Treble Cone have made their<br />
access road shuttles (from the bottom of<br />
each mountain) free of charge for the winter<br />
season.<br />
The resorts are also encouraging carpooling<br />
by reserving the parking spaces closest to<br />
each mountain’s Base facilities for vehicles<br />
with three occupants or more until the<br />
carparks are filled. Designated hitch-hiking<br />
spots will be set up at both mountains and use<br />
of the snowriders.nz carpooling app is being<br />
encouraged.<br />
The most recent changes have been<br />
sparked by guest and staff feedback from<br />
the last couple of years, which has called for<br />
changes to shuttle buses, priority parking for<br />
carpoolers, and more concerted efforts to<br />
minimise waste.<br />
“We love that our guests keep challenging<br />
us to do and be better, and we want to<br />
keep encouraging that feedback. So to all<br />
our people we say – please keep asking<br />
us questions, and keep challenging us to<br />
improve on this sustainability journey,” says<br />
Legnavsky.<br />
This is just the beginning for Cardrona<br />
and Treble Cone – the two resorts plan<br />
to continue paving the way for ski areas,<br />
skiers and snowboarders to change their<br />
habits for a better future. You can find out<br />
more about Cardrona and Treble Cone’s<br />
sustainability initiatives for 2021 and answers<br />
to frequently asked questions at cardrona.<br />
com/sustainability.<br />
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treble cone<br />
The largest ski areas in New Zealand, Treble Cone<br />
is known for its incredible terrain and awesome<br />
views over Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps.<br />
The gnarly road leads to NZ’s longest vertical drop<br />
of 700m and uncrowded groomed runs, the longest<br />
being 4km (huge by NZ standards) and the skiable<br />
area is 550 hectares.<br />
This mountain is all about skiing and boarding, with<br />
day lessons available as well as coaching sessions<br />
and camp-based training for free-ride and racing<br />
throughout the season.<br />
Locale: Only a 30minute drive from Wanaka<br />
Season: 25 June – 26 September 2021<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $140.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: (6-17yrs $70.00)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 10% - Intermediate 45%<br />
Advanced 45%<br />
On Mountain Facilities: Retail store, medical centre, rental,<br />
snow lessons, cafes and bars,<br />
Insider scoop: If you have a day where you are not skiing, then<br />
check out Wild Wire via ferrata, just before the turnoff to Treble<br />
Cone. One of the best day’s adventure activities you’ll find<br />
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ainbow<br />
regions: mackenzie region<br />
ohau<br />
fox peak<br />
Ohau <strong>Ski</strong> field is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away at the<br />
end of Lake Ohau. The crowds are minimal and the vibe<br />
social, possibly due to it’s secluded location and the fact that<br />
it is a fairly small field, only 125 hectares. Don’t’ be put off by<br />
its small size, as the lack of crowds means there’s plenty of<br />
space for all abilities. They have two terrain parks, one for<br />
beginners, one intermediate/advanced.<br />
Locale: The closest airport to Ohau <strong>Ski</strong> Fields is<br />
Queenstown and the field is a three hour drive north<br />
to the field overlooking Lake Ohau. You can catch a<br />
bus from Lake Ohau Lodge or drive yourself.<br />
Season: 27 June – 4 October 2021<br />
Uncrowded, or some have even described it as deserted, the 500 hectare<br />
terrain is one of NZ’s club fields, established in 1929, situated on a wide<br />
steep face that drops off into chutes ad bowls. If you are happy traversing,<br />
there’s heaps of accessible terrain and the basins off to either side of the<br />
main face offer gullies and chutes that open into large bowls.<br />
There is no restaurant or hot food on the mountain so bring your own food<br />
and drink for the day.<br />
Locale: 2.5 hours south of Christchurch, Fox Peak is 37km from<br />
the town of Fairlie. The drive up is best taken in a 4WD.<br />
treble cone<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
hamner springs<br />
mt lyford<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
broken river<br />
mt olympus<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
porters<br />
mt hutt<br />
fox peak<br />
roundhill<br />
mt dobson<br />
lake ohau<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $113.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $46.00<br />
Terrain: Beginner 20%<br />
Intermediate 50%<br />
Advanced 30%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Snow</strong> school, ski and board<br />
hire, day lodge<br />
Insider scoop: Stay at Lake Ohau Lodge, only 20<br />
minutes from the fields and catch the bus up each<br />
morning and relax in a hot spa at the end of each day.<br />
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Season: Mid July – late September<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $70.00 ($30.00 member)<br />
Full day child lift pass: $20.00 ($10.00 member)<br />
Terrain: 15% beginner - 40% intermediate - 30% advanced<br />
15% expert<br />
On mountain facilities: Fox Lodge on-mountain<br />
accommodation, day shelter, toilet facilities.<br />
Insider scoop: Hike up to Fox Peak for plenty of touring options.<br />
roundhill<br />
With breathtaking views of Aoraki Mt Cook, the Southern Alps and<br />
Lake Tekapo, Roundhill ski area offers an impressive backdrop. The<br />
locally owned field has a very relaxed, family atmosphere, and offers<br />
over 550 hectares of skiable terrain.<br />
There is a large beginners area, with three surface lifts, plus two<br />
t-bars give access to plenty of wide open groomed intermediate trails.<br />
For the more adventurous, head up the worlds longest and steepest<br />
rope tow to access super long natural half-pipes and chutes.<br />
Locale: Almost halfway between Christchurch and<br />
Queenstown, Roundhill is 32km from the town of Lake<br />
Tekapo, which offers excellent accommodation options.<br />
Season: July 2 – September 19<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $95.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $45.00<br />
Terrain: Beginner 20% - Intermediate 45% - Advanced 25%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Ski</strong> and <strong>Snow</strong>board rental, licensed<br />
café, ski patrol, first aid, guest services.<br />
Insider scoop: Check out von Brown Hut at the top of the<br />
T1 T-Bar, offering one of the best views in the country. For<br />
brown-baggers, you can also park your car right next to the<br />
slopes and set up a BBQ and deck chairs for the day.<br />
mt dobson<br />
The relaxed and friendly vibe<br />
of Mt Dobson’s 160+ hectare<br />
ski area offers a good balance<br />
of groomed and off-piste trails.<br />
Mt Dobson is a bit of a suntrap<br />
but the snow quality remains as<br />
it’s elevation (which boasts the<br />
highest car park in NZ at 1725m)<br />
maintains cool temperatures to<br />
keep good snow conditions.<br />
Offers one triple chairlift, a T-bar,<br />
a platter lift and a beginner tow.<br />
Locale: Situated around 2.5 hours drive<br />
south west from Christchurch and 40<br />
minutes from the town of Fairlie, where you’ll<br />
find accommodation and a local mountain<br />
shuttle.<br />
Season: Mid June – early October.<br />
Prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $90.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $45.00<br />
Terrain: Beginner 25%<br />
Intermediate 50%<br />
Advanced 25%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Snow</strong> school, café,<br />
equipment rental.<br />
Insider scoop: For the more adventurous,<br />
you can climb to the peak of Mt Dobson<br />
and ski/ride down from the top, taking in the<br />
impressive views along the way.
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mt hutt<br />
With a new 8 seater planned for this year, you will now have<br />
greater access to the wide open terrain of Mt Hutt. With three<br />
chairlifts and two surface lifts covering the 365 hectares,<br />
there’s loads of accessible terrain for all levels and plenty of<br />
off-piste lines for advanced skiiers. Mt Hutt has been voted<br />
NZ’s best ski resort six years running at the World <strong>Ski</strong> Awards.<br />
There are multiple terrain parks for different ability levels.<br />
Part of the Superpass which gives you access to ski at<br />
Coronet Peak, The Remarkables or Mt Hutt ski areas.<br />
Locale: One of the closest ski fields to Christchurch<br />
airport, only an hour and a half drive away and only half<br />
an hour from Methven.<br />
Season: June 11th – October 17th<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $139.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $74.00<br />
Terrain: 11% beginner - 37% intermediate<br />
32% advanced - 20% expert<br />
On mountain facilities: Two restaurants, café, two bars,<br />
rental department, ski and board lessons, toboggans,<br />
sightseeing, snow shop,<br />
Insider scoop: Don’t forget your togs so you can soak<br />
up the views from the highest altitude Alpine spa in NZ.<br />
Accessible from the Summit Six Chairlift.<br />
mt olympus<br />
Set in a high, south-facing basin at the southern end of<br />
Craigieburn Range, Mt Olympus club field is named for the<br />
2096m peak that overlooks the ski area. Four high-capacity<br />
rope tows access 60 hectares of skiable terrain and if you are<br />
willing to hike there’s plenty more area available, and this is<br />
where some of the best skiing can be found.<br />
The crowds are minimal due to the location, and this is a<br />
proud groomer-free zone, so it’s all about embracing what<br />
mother nature provides.<br />
Locale: Situated one and a half - two hours west of<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Season: Early July – sometime in October.<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $80.00 (members $40.00)<br />
Full day child lift pass: $40.00 (members $20.00)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 10% - Intermediate 55%<br />
Advanced/expert 45%<br />
On mountain facilities: Day lodge at Top hut, with<br />
kitchen and dining area. Shop selling basics such as<br />
lift passes, sun-screen and drinks.<br />
Insider scoop: You can stay at the Top Hut, one of the<br />
highest accommodation places in NZ with the highest<br />
hot tup in the country.<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
broken<br />
river<br />
Founded in 1929, this is the closest ski club<br />
field to Christchurch, this friendly ski area<br />
promotes fun, family environment with both<br />
groomed and off-piste terrain for all ability<br />
levels.<br />
With a rope tow and two T bars to access infield<br />
runs, you can also hike to get to some<br />
adventurous backcountry terrain.<br />
treble cone<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
Locale: Only 90 minutes drive from<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Season: Early July - October<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing<br />
(May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE for 10<br />
years and under<br />
Terrain: Beginner 15% - Intermediate<br />
50% - Advanced/expert 35%<br />
On mountain facilities: Day lodge, Full<br />
rental, ski and board instruction, licensed<br />
café and on mountain accommodation<br />
options.<br />
Insider scoop: Kids under 10 ski for<br />
free!<br />
rainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
fox peak<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
roundhill<br />
manganui<br />
mt dobson<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
mt hutt<br />
turoa<br />
SNOWPLANET<br />
whakapapa<br />
tukino<br />
A club field for the adventurous with a remote<br />
backcountry feel and great ski terrain.<br />
Serviced by three high capacity rope-tows<br />
and two learner rope tows, the 175 hectares<br />
offers excellent hiking and touring options.<br />
There are two main basins, one offering more<br />
of a variety of terrain, the other for the more<br />
advanced rider.<br />
It has excellent powder, varied terrain and a<br />
laid-back social community atmosphere. It<br />
also offers night skiing which is scheduled<br />
regularly.<br />
Locale: In the Craigieburn Range,<br />
adjacent to the Craigieburn Valley<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> area, 90 minutes north-west of<br />
Christchurch. Park your car and get the<br />
Tyndall Tram to the ticket office.<br />
Season: Late June to early October<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May<br />
2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00 (members<br />
get discounted rates)<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE for under<br />
13s.<br />
Terrain: Beginner 5% - Intermediate<br />
50% - Advanced/expert 45%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Ski</strong> and board<br />
lessons, accommodation, Kitchen<br />
facilities and BBQ at Palmer Lodge,<br />
craft-brewed beer and cider on tap at<br />
Palmer Lodge.<br />
Insider scoop: Catch the alpine rail up<br />
through picturesque beech forest for an<br />
unusual access to the mountain.<br />
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porters<br />
Formerly known as Porter Heights, this former<br />
club field has become a commercial ski resort<br />
and the 285 hectares offers a cozy feel. There<br />
are plenty of easily accessed out of bounds<br />
bowls that extend the playground further.<br />
Porters offers one quad chair, 3 T-Bars and<br />
one platter.<br />
Leftover from the club field days is the club-run<br />
accommodation half-way down the access<br />
road. From here excellent mountain bike flow<br />
trails are accessible during the summer.<br />
Locale: The closest ski field to<br />
Christchurch, only 99km to the<br />
northwest. The closest town is<br />
Springfield, only 33km away.<br />
Season: Late June to early October<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing<br />
(May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $99.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE! Youth<br />
pass $89.00<br />
Terrain: Beginner 15% - Intermediate<br />
40% - Advanced/expert 45%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Ski</strong> hire, ski<br />
school, café, shop, day lodge<br />
Insider scoop: Kids under 11 ski free!<br />
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SNOWPLANET<br />
hamner springs<br />
manganui<br />
turoa<br />
whakapapa<br />
tukino<br />
Amuri <strong>Ski</strong> Club<br />
A friendly, fun ski area with great views of<br />
the surrounding mountains. Hamner offers a<br />
variety of groomed runs and off piste to choose<br />
from. There are three lifts, a poma, a rope tow<br />
and a fixed grip tow to access the 52 hectares.<br />
Although a small field, the lack of crowds<br />
means there’s plenty of chutes and some<br />
steep terrain for the more advanced skier and<br />
accessible backcountry skiing available.<br />
Locale: Only 17km from Hamner<br />
Springs which is an hour or so north of<br />
Christchurch.<br />
Season: July to October<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing<br />
(May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $60.00 (members<br />
$30)<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE for under<br />
10s with paying skiing adult.<br />
Terrain: Beginner 10% - Intermediate<br />
60% - Advanced/expert 30%<br />
On mountain facilities: Day lodge<br />
with gas stoves and ovens, ski and<br />
snowboard instructors, on-mountain<br />
lodge,<br />
Insider scoop: The hotpools, which<br />
Hamner Springs is famous for, are a<br />
great way to relax at the end of the day.<br />
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mt lyford<br />
The family field offers a great learners area<br />
as well as challenging runs for intermediate to<br />
advanced skiers. The T-bar, two platters and<br />
rope tow offer access to the natural terrain<br />
park that is Mt Terako Basin. There is also a<br />
dedicated Wild Ride Terrain Park with jumps,<br />
kickers and rails for the park enthusiast.<br />
Mt Lyford <strong>Ski</strong> area is relatively unknown<br />
and as a result does not suffer crowds. The<br />
views are fantastic and the vibe, laid back,<br />
reminiscent of one of the club fields.<br />
Locale: Closest town is Waiau, only<br />
26km away. Christchurch is around 2<br />
hours away to the South.<br />
Season: Opening June/July<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing<br />
(May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00<br />
Full day child lift pass: $45.00 (FREE<br />
for under 6s)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 30% - Intermediate<br />
40% - Advanced/expert 30%<br />
On mountain facilities: Day lodge,<br />
café, ticket office, first aid, ski and<br />
board hire<br />
Insider scoop: Although there’s no<br />
ski-in ski-out accommodation, not<br />
far from the hill are some funky ecofriendly<br />
cabins or stay at Mt Lyford<br />
Lodge, NZ largest log building.<br />
treble cone<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
rainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
fox peak<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
roundhill<br />
mt dobson<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
mt hutt<br />
rainbow<br />
Rainbow <strong>Ski</strong> Area is high in the north of<br />
this great mountain chain within the world<br />
famous Nelson/Marlborough lifestyle region.<br />
Reaching a height of over 1760 metres,<br />
Rainbow captures regular winter snow,<br />
complemented by extensive snow making, all<br />
superbly groomed to create a stunning winter<br />
playground.<br />
The wide uncrowded slopes and well<br />
groomed trails provide superb terrain for<br />
beginners and intermediates while advanced<br />
skiers can challenge themselves in the high<br />
powder runs and chutes. <strong>Snow</strong>boarders love<br />
the varied terrain, jumps, bumps and drops.<br />
A terrain park has been developed, offering<br />
more thrills & spills for adventurous boarders<br />
and skiers.<br />
Locale: Located in the Nelson Lakes<br />
area, 35km from the village of St<br />
Arnaud and 2 hours south of Nelson<br />
and 2 hours south-west of Blenheim<br />
Season: July 10 – October 10 2021<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May<br />
2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $90.00<br />
Full day youth lift pass: $45.00 (FREE<br />
for under 7s)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 25% - Intermediate<br />
55% - Advanced/expert 20%<br />
temple basin<br />
This club field in Arthurs Pass is large and raw. Most of the terrain<br />
off the lifts is suitable for intermediate to advanced skiers and<br />
boarders with extra terrain in abundance for those who are happy<br />
to hike. In saying that, there is no road up to the lifts, but instead a<br />
400m vertical climb. A goods lift takes up all your gear but you still<br />
have to do the walk.<br />
The 320 hectares is rope tow serviced and provides an excellent<br />
gateway to ski touring.<br />
The field has a rich history and has been around since 1929.<br />
They also run many great courses for those wishing to get into<br />
backcountry skiing or boarding. The best way to enjoy the field is<br />
to stay, relax, enjoy some live music we often have up there and<br />
ski hard in and out between meals!<br />
Locale: In Arthur's Pass, next to the Aicken and Polar<br />
ranges and directly on the Southern Alps. Perfect for<br />
Coasters and East Coasters alike! 2 hour drive north<br />
west of Christchurch. Then it’s a 30 – 60 minute hike up<br />
to the ski area (depending on your level of fitness).<br />
Season: July to late September<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Season pass: $200 ($300 from July onwards)<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $65.00 (members $45) weekends,<br />
$55.00 midweek<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE for under 13s.<br />
craigieburn<br />
Powderhounds describes Craigieburn as steep, deep and<br />
cheap. This clubfield is located in the heart of the Southern<br />
Alps. It’s a non-profit charitable organization which exists<br />
solely for the purpose of skiing and snowboarding. There are<br />
two large basins with plenty of the intermediate to advanced<br />
terrain.<br />
There are three high capacity rope tows that service a vertical<br />
rise of 500m and with an easy traverse you can reach the<br />
infamous 600m vertical descent of middle basin.<br />
It is famous for its hiking and ski-touring opportunities beyond<br />
the patrolled areas.<br />
Locale: Around 1.5 hours north-west of Christchurch.<br />
Season: 17 July – 2 October<br />
Ticket prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $85.00 (members get discounted<br />
rates)<br />
Full day child lift pass: FREE for under 13s.<br />
Terrain: Beginner 0%<br />
Intermediate 55%<br />
Advanced/expert 55%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Ski</strong> lessons, Day Lodge café<br />
and Koroheke bar.<br />
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Rainbow Springs - Facebook<br />
On mountain facilities: Café, ski<br />
and board rental, shuttle service,<br />
tobogganing<br />
Insider scoop: This is wine region,<br />
make sure you take some time to<br />
enjoy the wineries during your stay.<br />
Terrain: Beginner 25% - Intermediate 50%<br />
Advanced/expert 25%<br />
On mountain facilities: Bar, ski in and ski out lodges.<br />
Insider scoop: This mountain is not for the fainthearted.<br />
Some consider the blue runs underrated so only<br />
worth visiting if you love ungroomed snow and are an<br />
advanced skier.<br />
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whakapapa<br />
regions: central plateau<br />
SNEAKDAY<br />
#sneakaweekday with all-mountain lift<br />
passes for just $74 an adult and $49 a<br />
youth (5-17 year olds).<br />
Book ahead at www.mtruapehu.com or<br />
contact the team on 0800 468 235<br />
mt ruapehu<br />
Combined, both Whakapapa and Tūroa comprise the largest ski area in New Zealand,<br />
totalling approx. 1500ha. Given the fields’ natural occurrence on a volcano – and an<br />
active one at that – and that it is formed by solidified lava, the terrain is like no other<br />
and lends itself perfectly to natural bowls, wind lips and half pipes, with a vast number<br />
of cliffs and drop offs. This makes skiing and boarding across both Whakapapa and<br />
Tūroa ski fields some of the most exhilarating the Southern Hemisphere has to offer.<br />
Mt Ruapehu itself rises from the Central Plateau alongside neighbouring peaks of Mt<br />
Ngauruhoe and Mt Tongariro. It is topped by three peaks, with a volcanic crater nestled<br />
amongst them. The crater, filled with water, remains active, releasing puffs of sulphur<br />
and steam. Hikers and skiers alike can ascent the peak from either Whakapapa or<br />
Tūroa ski fields and view the crater lake. The 360-degree views from the top are worth<br />
every ounce of sweat, never mind the ride down. On Tūroa that’s a whopping 1200m<br />
+ vertical run back to base. Just don’t get too close to the crater lake! It is a natural<br />
cauldron and you wouldn’t want to find yourself in a very uncomfortable hot spot.<br />
Whakapapa is the slightly larger of the two ski fields and is positioned on Mt<br />
Ruapehu’s north-western side, accessible via State Highway 48. Whakapapa boasts<br />
the country’s premier beginner facility, Happy Valley, where you can learn to ski and<br />
ride in the fully self-contained learners’ area, free of advanced skiers and riders. On<br />
the nice and long gentle slope, you can really get the hang of turning and stopping<br />
with the aid of covered carpet lifts, taking your time, and progressing your skills.<br />
While many Kiwis have discovered their first love of snow in Happy Valley, more<br />
advanced skiers and riders explore everything from cruisy groomers to exhilarating<br />
chutes, bumps and drops, made even more exciting by the natural volcanic terrain.<br />
Installed in 2019, the Sky Waka – Whakapapa’s iconic gondola – is the hero of the ski<br />
field and arguably the best lift in New Zealand. It has been a very welcome addition<br />
to the slopes, notorious for wild winter storms, travelling from 1630m to 2020m in<br />
relevant luxury. It is also luxe journey for any who want to simply see the sights that<br />
Whakapapa has to offer, particularly over the summer months.<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>ing Whakapapa: Image compliments of mtruapehu.com<br />
whakapapa<br />
Locale: Situated on the northern slopes of<br />
Mt Ruapehu, ten minutes from Whakapapa<br />
Village, 20 minutes from National Park<br />
Season: 5 June - 4 October (Happy Valley)<br />
3 July - 25 October (Whakapapa)<br />
Prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $149.00 ($74 mid-week)<br />
Full day youth lift pass: $99.00 ($49 mid-week)<br />
(under 5 free)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 30%<br />
Intermediate 45%<br />
Advanced 25%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Snow</strong> school, rental,<br />
four cafes, retail store, Sky Waka gondola<br />
Insider scoop: Night skiing in back in 2021!<br />
Kicking off Saturday 7 August<br />
and across eight consecutive<br />
Saturdays. Live entertainment,<br />
fun activations, and a super<br />
sharp lift price to come.<br />
manganui<br />
turoa<br />
tukino<br />
rainbow
tukino<br />
Nestled on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand’s North Island,<br />
the Tukino <strong>Ski</strong>field offers the rare combination of adventure and lack of crowds.<br />
Tukino is a family friendly ski field with heaps of activities for everyone, with the<br />
friendliness and camaraderie that’s only found on club-operated fields. Tukino<br />
has 170 hectares of ski area, over 300m of vertical drop, and great conditions<br />
sheltered from the prevailing Westerly winds.<br />
Locale: Situated on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu, one and a half<br />
hours from Taupo, 40km south of Turangi and 22km north of Waiuru.<br />
Season: 10 July - end of the snow<br />
Prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $75.00 ($50 club members)<br />
Full day youth lift pass: $40.00 ($25 club members)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 35%<br />
Intermediate 30%<br />
Advanced 35%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Snow</strong> school, ticket office, on-mountain<br />
lodges, cat skiing<br />
tūroa<br />
Locale: Situated on the southern slopes of Mt<br />
Ruapehu, fifteen minutes from Ohakune, two<br />
hours from Taupo.<br />
Season: 3 July - 25 October<br />
Prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $149.00 ($74 mid-week)<br />
Full day youth lift pass: $99.00 ($49 mid-week)<br />
(under 5 free)<br />
Terrain: Beginner 20%<br />
Intermediate 55%<br />
Advanced 25%<br />
On mountain facilities: <strong>Snow</strong> school, rental,<br />
three cafes, retail store, terrain park<br />
Insider scoop: 2021 will see the return of<br />
the Tom Campbell Big Air. On 25 September<br />
we will see world-class professional athletes<br />
come together and showcase their skills, all in<br />
memory of the humble legend, Tom Campbell.<br />
Slightly smaller than Whakapapa, Tūroa has<br />
historically been referred to as the ‘dark side’<br />
of the mountain. Tūroa sits on the southwest<br />
side neighbouring Ohakune just over 20km<br />
away. Tūroa has a more wide-open feel<br />
to it, with eight lifts and a bigger vertical at<br />
720m. The High Noon Express takes you to<br />
the highest lifted point in New Zealand with<br />
panoramic views of the North Island. Tūroa<br />
is also famous for its natural features, which<br />
include long halfpipe-like bowls, sweet<br />
kickers, and smooth, wide-open slopes.<br />
Those who frequent Tūroa know to dress<br />
warm in the mornings as the first rays of light<br />
that appear around the mountain summit will<br />
not touch the slopes until mid-late morning.<br />
Operating quite literally on the ‘dark side’<br />
of the mountain, Tūroa loyalists rejoice as<br />
much of the landscape resembles frozen<br />
waves that last well into the spring, making<br />
for epic freeride skiing and riding, ripping up<br />
plenty of gullies, drops, and natural hits.<br />
Tūroa is also well known for its slopestyle<br />
park offering, with the Tūroa Parks crew<br />
developing a solid reputation within the<br />
industry, solidified when they took home the<br />
coveted ‘Battle of the Parks’ title two years<br />
in a row. The crew offer world class terrain<br />
parks from the top of the mountain to the<br />
bottom, catering for all levels, from easy<br />
flat boxes to big kickers and rails. There is<br />
something for everyone and a clear path of<br />
progression for all levels. The jewel to their<br />
already illustrious crown was the addition<br />
of a mini-pip cutter, allowing for skiers<br />
and riders in the north to cut their teeth or<br />
progress their pipe riding skills. These guys<br />
never disappoint and always bring their A<br />
game every season.<br />
Getting there<br />
Mt Ruapehu is an easy drive from the<br />
nation’s main centres of Auckland and<br />
Wellington, with Ohakune being roughly<br />
four hours’ drive from either city. Taupō is<br />
the closest domestic airport, a scenic onehour<br />
30 drive to Whakapapa and two hours<br />
to Tūroa. Tourist hotspots of Tauranga and<br />
Rotorua are also not far away.<br />
Alternatively, Ohakune and National Park<br />
are both main stops on the Northern<br />
Explorer train journey which adds another<br />
dimension to an exciting adventure. Sit back<br />
and relax while you take in the panoramic views along<br />
the way.<br />
Ruapehu gets busier on weekends with city visitors<br />
and driving up the mountain roads can be intimidating<br />
for the inexperienced driver. Luckily there are plenty of<br />
local businesses that provide shuttle services or ride<br />
shares up to the ski field. We also encourage carpooling<br />
through the <strong>Snow</strong> Riders NZ – a free social carpooling<br />
network for skiers and snowboarders. Locally focused,<br />
there is also the great Ruapehu Rideshare Facebook<br />
group.<br />
Where to stay<br />
Ohakune is the closest town to Tūroa and has a<br />
multitude of great accommodation options for travellers.<br />
Coupled with the lively nightlife, boutique shops and a<br />
micro-brewery, Ohakune provides the quintessential<br />
ski town experience and is not to be missed.<br />
Likewise, National Park Village is the close to<br />
Whakapapa and is not to be overlooked. Here you<br />
will find great accommodation options for the budget<br />
conscious traveller and friendly local pubs with warm<br />
fireplaces ready for après. If you feel like treating<br />
yourself the Chateau Tongariro stands at the foot of<br />
Mt Ruapehu in Whakapapa village and offers a vibrant<br />
vintage charm to your trip.<br />
Mt Ruapehu: Image compliments of mtruapehu.com<br />
Insider scoop: A great way to explore more terrain is to go cat skiing.<br />
Get dropped at the top by the groomers, no need to book (cost $40<br />
single trip, $35 for members).<br />
As above, Taupō is also a reasonable drive from each ski<br />
field and ‘big town’ accommodation can be readily sought<br />
there.<br />
Sneak a Weekday<br />
While all this sounds great, isn’t everyone queuing up to<br />
get a piece of Whakapapa and Tūroa? If you look back on<br />
the last three years – ignoring the anomaly that was 2020<br />
– close to half of all guests at Mt Ruapehu visited over the<br />
weekend, meaning that weekends are on average over<br />
twice as busy as weekdays. That leaves wide open spaces<br />
on the weekdays to enjoy. Better still, it’s not just the side<br />
country that is more accessible come weekdays, lift passes<br />
are also financially more accessible too. #sneakaweekday<br />
and enjoy all mountain lift passes for just $74 an adult and<br />
$49 for youth (5-17-year olds) all winter long. That’s a 50%<br />
saving versus weekend day passes. Win – win!<br />
manganui<br />
turoa<br />
Tukino <strong>Ski</strong> Field: Image compliments of Tukino.org<br />
whakapapa<br />
tukino<br />
rainbow<br />
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hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
fox peak<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
mt hutt
national park<br />
National Park Village is a small town enjoying close<br />
proximity to both Whakapapa <strong>Ski</strong> Area and the start<br />
of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The village has the<br />
most breathtaking panoramic view of the volcanoes:<br />
Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu. With<br />
the village being just a 15 minute drive to Whakapapa<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> Area, The Sky waka Gondola and Happy Valley<br />
Beginners <strong>Ski</strong> Area, and just 45 minutes to Turoa <strong>Ski</strong><br />
Area there is no better a place to base yourself for a<br />
winter adventure.<br />
The village offers a vast selection of accommodation<br />
options to suit all pockets and there are several<br />
choices of cafes and bars for your après-ski time. A <strong>Ski</strong><br />
shop and rentals, 4Square and Fuel Service Centre<br />
cater for all your needs. An evening walk around the<br />
village is a great way to get between your restaurant<br />
Dual Heritage Tongariro<br />
National Park<br />
cafes - accommodation - activities<br />
www.nationalpark.co.nz<br />
www.tongariroalpinecrossing.co.nz<br />
Terrace Restaurant & Bar Open daily<br />
5 minutes from Whakapapa <strong>Ski</strong> field<br />
Backpacker to Superior Family Accommodation<br />
On-Site <strong>Ski</strong> & <strong>Snow</strong>board gear hire<br />
Skotel Alpine Resort | SkotelAlpineResort<br />
Ngauruhoe Place | Whakapapa Village, SH 48<br />
www.skotel.co.nz | info@skotel.co.nz<br />
+64 7 892 3719 | 0800 756 875<br />
and accommodation and showcases one of NZs most<br />
incredible night skies that will leave you wondering why<br />
you have never seen so many stars before.<br />
During your stay here take a change from skiing every<br />
day: there are many choices of alternative activities from<br />
4-wheeler adventures; mountain bike hire and a choice of<br />
bike trails; winter guiding options including the Tongariro<br />
Alpine Crossing; Mini Golf; a climbing wall and many<br />
shorter alpine hikes that are still very accessible and<br />
enjoyable in winter. Located in our brand new Park and<br />
Ride near the Railway/Bus station is a Mobile I site which<br />
can book your next adventure.<br />
Raurimu Village is the site of the famous Raurimu Spiral,<br />
and is located just 6km north of National Park Village. The<br />
village offers additional accommodation options such as<br />
charming rural cottages, boutique accommodations in<br />
private bushlands and a large ski lodge.<br />
Whakapapa Village is at the base of Mt Ruapehu and just<br />
a 10 minute drive to Whakapapa <strong>Ski</strong> Area. As you arrive at<br />
the village you are welcomed by the view of the majestic<br />
Tongariro Chateau and Mt Ruapehu a stunning backdrop.<br />
Boasting several eating and accommodation options,<br />
the start of several shorter walks and the Department of<br />
Conservation Visitor and Information Centre, Whakapapa<br />
Village is also a great location for a quick visit or longer<br />
stay.<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>, Play, Explore, Eat/Drink, Sleep… Our villages have<br />
everything you’ll need for a winter getaway and adventure<br />
Find it all at: www.nationalpark.co.nz<br />
www.tongariroalpinecrossing.org.nz<br />
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whakapapa<br />
THE ALPINE CENTRE<br />
Expert advice and service | <strong>Ski</strong> & snowboard hire | <strong>Ski</strong> & board tuning | Shop online<br />
Rental<br />
• All our skis and boards are tuned after every rental so the customer<br />
always has gear that slides and turns like it should.<br />
• We replace some of our rental gear every year to ensure we have<br />
the most have up to date technology and functioning equipment,<br />
for instance this year we have about 100 new skis and boards,<br />
120 new rental pants, 50 new Jackets, 80 Helmets, 80 pairs new<br />
snowboard and ski boots, plus goggles, snowboard bindings and<br />
ski poles.<br />
• All snowboard boots have Boa Fit Lace systems, we use Burton<br />
rental bindings and have a range of boards from K2, Never<br />
Summer, Rossignol, Burton, and Arbour<br />
• We do cater for everyone from beginners - Intermediate to<br />
Advanced <strong>Ski</strong>ers, and tiny tots to …..<br />
• New for this season - A targeted intermediate skier rental program,<br />
with a range of Intermediate performance rental skis which can<br />
also be purchased through the shop for special discounted prices.<br />
• Our extensive opening hours ensure you have time to get rentals<br />
without wasting valuable mountain time. We are open till 7pm<br />
every day, till midnight on Fridays, and open at 7am Sat-Sun,<br />
7.30am Mon-Fri<br />
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5 Days<br />
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$90<br />
Youth $65<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>s, Boots, Poles<br />
Shop<br />
• Our shop is stocked with all the snow store essentials.<br />
• Products are competitively priced, and the selection is vast with<br />
goggles ranging from $40-$500, helmets from $89 and waterproof<br />
snow gloves starting at only $20<br />
• Our professional boot fitters will ensure you are fitted in the right<br />
boot for your ability, fitness and physique, and we have all the boot<br />
fitting tools and tricks like customer foot beds, heat mouldable<br />
liners and shells, boot shell stretching<br />
• We have ski packages including boots starting from $999<br />
Workshop<br />
• Our Wintersteiger tuning centre has all the machinery to ensure<br />
your skis or boards are serviced to such a high standard they are<br />
like new again.<br />
• Our experienced ski technician has been tuning equipment for<br />
more than 10 years and will be providing overnight tuning for skis<br />
and snowboards on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.<br />
• Drop your gear in any day for Edging and Waxing.<br />
The Alpine Centre team all share a passion for having fun on the snow, and are keen to help and ensure everyone who comes into our stores is<br />
equipped with the gear they need to have the best possible and memorable snow experience! Our motto is Providing Friendly and Helpful Service!<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> Biz and <strong>Snow</strong>zone @ The Alpine Centre | 10 Carroll Street, National Park Village<br />
Ph 07 892 2717 | www.thealpinecentre.co.nz<br />
manganui<br />
Prices at time of printing (May 2021):<br />
Full day adult lift pass: $50.00 / Youth: $35.00<br />
Manganui <strong>Ski</strong> Area consists of gentle intermediate runs and open<br />
bowls. Manganui is family friendly, while also having outstanding<br />
steep runs for skiers and snowboarders.<br />
Locale: Situated on the eastern slopes of Mt Taranaki,<br />
approximatelty 45 minutes drive from New Plymouth<br />
Season: While there is enough snow.<br />
COMFORTABLE<br />
ACCOMMATION<br />
FROM DORM BEDS<br />
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ENSUITE ROOMS<br />
CHALLENGING<br />
INDOOR<br />
CLIMBING HALL<br />
OPEN DAILY 9AM - 8PM<br />
TONGARIRO<br />
VOLCANIC<br />
ADVENTURES<br />
BUS TO WHAKAPAPA<br />
SKI FIELD AND<br />
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS<br />
4 4 Findlay Street, Street, National Park Park 3948<br />
nat.park.backpackers@xtra.co.nz<br />
07 892 2870 www.npbp.co.nz<br />
Terrain: Beginner 5% - Intermediate 35%<br />
Advanced 65%<br />
On mountain facilities: Tuck shop, on mountain<br />
accommodation<br />
Insider scoop: It’s a 25-30min walk from<br />
car park to ski area, with goods lift<br />
halfway, so bring your hiking shoes.<br />
treble cone<br />
cardrona<br />
coronet peak<br />
rainbow<br />
hamner springs<br />
temple basin<br />
craigieburn<br />
mt olympus<br />
porters<br />
fox peak<br />
snow farm<br />
the remarkables<br />
roundhill<br />
manganui<br />
mt dobson<br />
mt lyford<br />
broken river<br />
mt cheeseman<br />
TONGARIRO CROSSING SHUTTLES<br />
mt hutt<br />
-let’s wonder where the wifi is weak-<br />
6am-7am-8am-9am-10am departures<br />
$40pp round-trip - 100% refundable<br />
www.tongarirocrossingshuttles.co.nz<br />
Dual Heritage Tongariro National Park<br />
Image compliments of www.facebook.com/Manganui<br />
turoa<br />
tukino
ski<br />
for trees<br />
Words by Pete Oswald<br />
Images by Sean Beale and Pete Oswald<br />
In May 2020 I presented an ambitious idea to a crowd<br />
of about 300 enthusiastic Queenstown based ski tourers.<br />
That idea was to plant 20,000 trees by climbing 20,000<br />
vertical metres in the pursuit of skiing.<br />
By the end of the 2020 New Zealand winter <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees,<br />
and the projects’ generous donators, had funded the<br />
planting of over 100,000 native trees towards permanent<br />
reforestation in Madagascar where they are desperately<br />
needed - 5 times the initial goal, creating over 1000 fair<br />
wage employment days which has helped to save lives<br />
and break the poverty cycle that drives the deforestation.<br />
So to achieve this I just setup a donation page, went skiing,<br />
and triumphantly posted on social media about saving the<br />
world whilst righteously dodging my responsibilities as a<br />
new parent, right…? If only that was how it went.<br />
Upon presenting my idea back in May 2020 the crowd<br />
of scroggin munchers stared back at me with 300 blank<br />
faces. The silence of their zero response between me<br />
making each point was disturbing. It was 9.30pm and<br />
the outdoors focused scroggers had been sat inside<br />
listening to various speakers of varying entertainment<br />
levels since 6.30pm, of which I was the last. This restless<br />
crowd appeared drained. However, when I explained my<br />
way around a circular flow diagram demonstrating how<br />
planting trees “over there” helps our glaciers, snowfall<br />
and future of shredding “here”, a murmur started which<br />
amplified into a cheer – the idea appeared to resonate<br />
and have legs.<br />
I first had this idea 5 months earlier in January 2020.<br />
Then COVID hit, lockdown happened and apparently<br />
the financial fallout would see our societies very survival<br />
threatened… or brawling in Pac N Save over toilet paper<br />
as it turns out. So the idea was suppressed until it was<br />
clear that NZ society was going to stay largely intact and<br />
someone was still producing enough paper with which we<br />
could all wipe our bums – which was about early May.<br />
By then the idea had crept back into my head as<br />
something that I had the power to do… and should do. My<br />
wife Sophie and I were not new to charitable tree planting<br />
– our business, Little Difference partnered with Eden<br />
Reforestation Projects plant one tree for every single<br />
product sold, and had just surpassed 100,000 trees. We<br />
had been to planting sites in Madagascar to see the effect<br />
of the tree planting for ourselves and we were blown<br />
away by the environmental and social impact of even a<br />
small investment. So, I had the infrastructure, connections<br />
and confidence of the plan in place, as well as a bit of<br />
an audience. I was sitting on an idea to help people and<br />
planet and in a unique position to make it work. I felt if I<br />
didn't sack up and give it a crack then I would forever feel<br />
like a dreamer, rather than a doer.<br />
Jeremy Lyttle and Summit the dog, two of my common touring buddies<br />
near the summit of Coronet Peak.<br />
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So I presented my idea to the bored and<br />
hungry scroggin munching ski tourers - the<br />
audience seemed to like it, I said I would do<br />
it – so I was committed.<br />
But will people part with their cash I<br />
wondered? The original plan was to get<br />
donations from my connections to the<br />
ski and outdoor industry businesses but<br />
the business sector in early COVID times<br />
turned out to be tighter than a downhill<br />
racers din settings, apart from a couple of<br />
anomalies like Sportive NZ Distribution,<br />
Small Planet Sports and Ecoski.co.uk.<br />
So to the general public I focused my<br />
plundering for the plantations. But with<br />
our business, Little Difference, customers<br />
actually got a physical product as well as<br />
a tree planted. With <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees I was<br />
relying on donators being content<br />
with only receiving warm fuzzies for<br />
helping people they will never meet<br />
and plant trees in a place they will<br />
probably never visit. Would it work?<br />
At the end of that presentation in<br />
May I had collected contact email<br />
addresses from people I identified<br />
as potential donators and who<br />
expressed interest. This, as well<br />
as pressuring my good friends<br />
and family to donate as a personal<br />
favour to me, I had a starting point<br />
on which to try to build momentum.<br />
The <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees concept was 1<br />
metre climbed = 1 tree planted, so I needed<br />
some vert under my belt to inspire people to<br />
give. From early winter the day usually went<br />
like this… my alarm sounded at 5.15am, I<br />
lit the fire in our tiny house to get it cosy for<br />
Soph and Tula, if Tula was awake I would<br />
take her down stairs to change her nappy<br />
and then Tula and I would make tea and<br />
breakfast for Soph. Then I was out the door<br />
by 5.50am (ish) with all my gear that I had<br />
usually prepped the night before.<br />
At the time we our tiny house was located<br />
right at the bottom of the Coronet Peak<br />
access road and early morning touring<br />
up the peak is a popular thing, some<br />
mornings there would be thirty cars parked<br />
at the base building of just keen scroggin<br />
munchers. So to get up the access road I<br />
would either catch a ride with other keen<br />
mates, pick people up, hitch hike, wave<br />
down the Coronet Peak staff van or, on<br />
a few occasions, I biked from home with<br />
my skis, boots and poles on my back.<br />
I avoided driving our car solo up the<br />
mountain as much as possible. This was<br />
an environmentally focused project, it’s<br />
not a great look to lazily fly solo up the hill<br />
in our gas-guzzler and I was aware of the<br />
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possibility of getting called out which could<br />
threaten the success of the project. Plus<br />
I wanted to set an example. But, some<br />
mornings there were just no keen beans to<br />
go with and biking up 800 vertical metres<br />
in the dark with skis on my back before<br />
starting to ski tour up the resort is hard, so<br />
yeah I admit, on the odd occasion I bloody<br />
well drove solo.<br />
Anyway, I tried to make my way to the<br />
base of the resort in the most ethical way I<br />
could. Once up there I thought I may as well<br />
get all the vert I could, one lap up is about<br />
450 vertical metres so I would often do a<br />
second lap to the top. Sometimes when I<br />
had another frothing scrog dog with me and<br />
the conditions were good we would tour to<br />
the top of the resort then out the back to<br />
do a few laps harvesting fresh pow lines<br />
in the slack country. There was usually no<br />
shortage of frothing scrog dog ski tourers<br />
to persuade, sometimes there were even<br />
fresh scrog converts who came for their first<br />
ever day touring on one of those mornings<br />
after seeing my onslaught of social<br />
media posts. Sharing their stoke and the<br />
splendour of early morning alpine sunrises<br />
fed my froth even more. Once the metres<br />
were climbed and the froth subsided I could<br />
usually be back at the tiny house to resume<br />
work and/or parental duties by 9.30am.<br />
Of course we often we went skiing as a<br />
family too. By the time Tula was 3 months<br />
old she had come up more days skiing than<br />
weeks she had been alive. These days we<br />
normally went to the The Remarkables<br />
and we had a system. Tula usually woke<br />
at about 5 am so rather snoozing back to<br />
sleep we just got up, got ready and went<br />
skiing – what ever the weather. Quite often<br />
we were the very first car up there, we got<br />
settled at our usual table in the café and I<br />
completed a climbing lap to the top of the<br />
resort gaining vertical metres before the lifts<br />
even started to turn. Upon my return Soph<br />
and I did a switch-a-roo, daddy looked after<br />
Tula and Soph lined up for first lift before<br />
9am. I often got a few extra bonus metres<br />
later in the day by hiking ‘the chutes’ or<br />
other hike access lines that looked ripe for<br />
ripping - if I’m going to climb something in<br />
the name of trees then I may as well climb<br />
something worth shredding.<br />
The 2020 ski season lacked multi-day<br />
adventures such as an ascent and ski<br />
descent of Aoraki/Mt Cook that 3 friends<br />
and I had done just the previous spring. But<br />
Soph and I were new parents and we were<br />
learning on the job, routine was important to<br />
attempt but seldom achieved. Nonetheless<br />
it was a team effort and I needed to be<br />
around.<br />
As new parents, though, we managed to<br />
get a lot of skiing done, but one thing<br />
was very apparent; <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees was<br />
in no way possible with out Soph.<br />
The project took a lot of my time but<br />
also put more pressure on Sophie<br />
as a mum. Any new mum knows the<br />
immense struggles they face that the<br />
rest us will never properly be able to<br />
appreciate. It takes a certain type of<br />
mum of a newborn baby who, while<br />
living in an uncompleted tiny house<br />
with uncertain and limited financial<br />
circumstances of a new business<br />
in the fallout of a global pandemic,<br />
would be willing to take on the extra<br />
stresses of a disconnected idea of<br />
raising money for people and planet<br />
a world away. But Soph did just that.<br />
I was well aware <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees would<br />
demand a considerable time commitment<br />
from us as new parents in order to make<br />
it work but one thing I dramatically under<br />
estimated was the digital grind of a fund<br />
raising project. Climbing 30,000 vertical<br />
metres over several months accumulates<br />
to many hours of time investment. Don't<br />
get me wrong; I loved this part of it, and<br />
every metre suffered climbing up got to<br />
be savoured whilst shredding back down.<br />
But, for every hour I spent in the hills<br />
accumulating metres I spent two hours<br />
bound to a screen grinding out digital<br />
information. It wasn’t a case of setting it<br />
up and letting the donations roll in. In order<br />
to convince people of the purpose it was<br />
a relentless and repetitive daily process<br />
of recording, publishing, researching,<br />
updating, processing imagery and<br />
communicating.<br />
Most of that admin stuff I had prepared<br />
to do and part of it, like recording the<br />
accumulation of metres climbed and<br />
trees planted, was motivating. But a lot<br />
of the digital workload, which I had not<br />
Flow chart showing how planting trees in developing countries helps climate change in mountain environments.<br />
Pete Oswald reaping the benefits of climbing metres at The Remarkables. Image by Sean Beale
Ragnor the metre smashing mutt, Willhe Walker and Geordie Wilson. This was Geordie on his first ever day touring.<br />
Pete Oswald shot by Sophie Stevens at Mackenzie Country, NZ<br />
really considered, was giving assurance<br />
to donators. With charitable fund raising<br />
comes scrutiny and scepticism. People<br />
want to know that what I’m saying is<br />
happening - is actually happening, that the<br />
trees are being planted and they want to<br />
know I’m not taking a cut of their generosity.<br />
So, displaying data, providing transparency,<br />
asserting assurance and validating the tree<br />
planting became much of my digital grind<br />
routine.<br />
And there was one question that was<br />
always asked. “Where are the trees<br />
planted?” My answer is “Madagascar”, you<br />
know that massive African island?<br />
Then they’re like “yeah from the self-titled<br />
animated movie, why there? Why not<br />
plant them here in Aotearoa?” Some other<br />
people would say “I would rather support a<br />
tree planting project in New Zealand”.<br />
Then I would ask them why they would<br />
rather plant trees in NZ. This was often met<br />
with surprise and a blank face. I get it though,<br />
this is our home, we want to plant native<br />
trees here to help our local eco-systems,<br />
increase habitat for our endangered wildlife<br />
and make it look all nice and pretty to be<br />
true to our global reputation as clean and<br />
green.<br />
Here’s the thing about Madagascar<br />
though. It is not covered in lush forest like<br />
the animated movie depicts or what the<br />
imagery from wildlife docos suggests. 90%<br />
of all the forest has been destroyed. What<br />
remains are loosely protected tiny isolated<br />
pockets of forests left to support the most<br />
diverse population of endemic life, 75%<br />
of Madagascan plant and wildlife species<br />
are not found anywhere else in the world<br />
and many of these are quickly becoming<br />
extinct.<br />
The deforestation leaves a vast landscape<br />
of desertification – with the forest gone<br />
rainfall decreases, with no vegetation<br />
to bind and hold the fertile soil, any rain<br />
that does fall washes the top soil to the<br />
ocean leaving the land to turn to desert<br />
and destroying ecosystems in the shallow<br />
seas. Both land and sea are then far less<br />
productive as a food source for the human<br />
population. This drives poverty of the local<br />
Malagasy people, which drives desperate<br />
and destructive farming methods like<br />
slash and burn which further fuels the<br />
deforestation.<br />
Jamie Shattenberg the director of the<br />
reforestation in Madagascar helped me put<br />
myself in their shoes. If there is one tree left<br />
standing in my village and cutting that last<br />
tree down means my baby daughter, Tula,<br />
will survive another day. That tree does not<br />
stand a chance.<br />
Employing the poorest and most<br />
impoverished of the local population to<br />
replant and protect their forests puts this<br />
process in reverse. Many of us also want<br />
to plant trees in order to sequester carbon<br />
dioxide to reduce global warming to avoid<br />
a massive range of global problems, and<br />
as privileged skiers, snowboarders and<br />
mountain lovers one of these reasons is to<br />
save our glaciers and curb the decline of<br />
annual snowfall.<br />
The Tasman Glacier in Aoraki National<br />
Park doesn't care where you plant trees<br />
and sequester that CO2 from, just like<br />
CO2 emissions are not patriotic to the<br />
country they are emitted from, they make<br />
their merry way around the whole globe<br />
warming everything up. The Tasman<br />
Glacier cares that we pull those gases<br />
down (from anywhere in the world) to<br />
restore environmental balance that will stop<br />
the Earth warming - the whole Earth.<br />
To plant a native tree in Aotearoa costs<br />
about $10, and often a bit more than that<br />
to ensure it survives. $10 USD donated<br />
with <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees plants at least 100 native<br />
trees towards permanent reforestation<br />
in Madagascar, which are protected to<br />
maturity.<br />
Neither method is right or wrong, both<br />
have many unique benefits, I am simply<br />
challenging our sometimes blind New<br />
Zullond patriotism. I don't have any<br />
credentials to preach this by the way, I can<br />
only put together what I have researched<br />
and what I have seen and this is what I can<br />
say.<br />
The <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees project of the 2020 New<br />
Zealand winter planted just over 100,000<br />
trees. Those 100,000 trees sequester<br />
and average of 1,230 tonnes of CO2 per<br />
year, enough to offset 160 kiwis CO2<br />
emissions… every year for the life of those<br />
trees.<br />
100,000 trees is a forest and if protected,<br />
which they are, the trees will self-seed,<br />
regenerate and expend. That forest will<br />
be there, self perpetuating and expanding,<br />
sequestering C02 and giving us oxygen for<br />
as long as we as humans will let it.<br />
The funds donated by the generous <strong>Ski</strong> for<br />
Trees donators provided over 1,000 days<br />
of fair wage employment to local Malagasy<br />
people who were previously stuck in<br />
systemic, intergenerational poverty.<br />
The social aspect is something we did not<br />
fully understand or appreciate properly<br />
until going to Madagascar and seeing it<br />
for ourselves. The employees who plant<br />
these trees, who before struggled to feed<br />
themselves and their family, can now plan<br />
past trying to find the next meal. They can<br />
nourish their family, get access to medicine,<br />
adequate shelter and clean water. They can<br />
get education for them and their children.<br />
Their focus shifts from survival today to<br />
prosperity and a better life for them and<br />
their children in the future. These people,<br />
who were once the source of destruction of<br />
the forest, are now the ones regenerating<br />
and protecting it. The shackles of systemic<br />
intergenerational poverty are broken.<br />
These people know the value of these<br />
forests because they are aware that their<br />
well being as well as their children’s future<br />
depend on it – a concept that we in the<br />
developed world have distanced ourselves<br />
from.<br />
Perhaps the people who asked “so where<br />
are the trees planted?” weren’t always<br />
prepared for the detailed response they<br />
got, but it seemed to make sense to most.<br />
These were the ideas I was pushing,<br />
posting and publishing while climbing<br />
metres each day. The concept was 1 metre<br />
climbed = 1 tree planted, climbing many<br />
metres was how I grab peoples attention.<br />
However, on the 19th September 2020,<br />
on the same day as climbing my 30,000th<br />
metre I under rotated a back flip and tore<br />
my calf muscle. I thought this could threaten<br />
the potential of the tree planting. But the<br />
seed was sewn, the idea had germinated<br />
and the momentum provided by the metres<br />
already climbed was perpetuating. No<br />
more metres were needed; I just needed to<br />
spread this idea into numerous more fertile<br />
minds. So with my injured leg elevated I set<br />
about as a tree-hugging keyboard warrior<br />
– social posting, writing newsletters and<br />
pestering anyone I could think of who might<br />
resonate with this idea.<br />
During the course of the project <strong>Ski</strong> for<br />
Trees was gradually published in the<br />
media on websites, newspapers, TV sport<br />
shows and the 6pm prime time Channel<br />
One News. When the founders of other<br />
tree planting fundraisers around the world<br />
reached out for information and told me <strong>Ski</strong><br />
for Trees was their inspiration, I felt I was<br />
finally doing justice to the idea that I had<br />
committed to.<br />
The point of the project was to use the<br />
privilege of skiing to make a positive<br />
environmental and social impact in<br />
developing countries where the privilege<br />
of skiing is a world away. I like the concept<br />
of acting together as a planet, not just a<br />
country. David Attenborough says we need<br />
to lift up our most vulnerable of the world in<br />
order to make the environmental changes<br />
we need. As citizens of developed nations<br />
should we be looking more to developing<br />
nations to progress our collective<br />
environment as a planet?<br />
During this project a friend of mine pointed<br />
me to this quote by Hyacinthe Loyson,<br />
which I think says it best -<br />
“Plant trees under whose shade<br />
you may never sit”.<br />
Thank you so much to the past present<br />
and future supporters of <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees.<br />
<strong>Ski</strong> for Trees can be found at this link<br />
where donations can be made, 100% of<br />
which goes directly to planting trees in<br />
Madagascar.<br />
www.peteoswald.co.nz/ski-for-trees<br />
Pete has a fresh concept for <strong>Ski</strong> for Trees<br />
for this coming 2021 New Zealand winter,<br />
see the link above find out more and to<br />
receive updates.<br />
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Auckland: <strong>Snow</strong>centre<br />
Taupo: Gordons<br />
Wellington: Boardroom<br />
Canterbury: Gnomes<br />
Dunedin: Beggs <strong>Ski</strong> Shop<br />
Wanaka: MT Outdoors<br />
Queenstown: Small Planet<br />
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0800 021732<br />
www.black-crows.com<br />
sauvage, welcome<br />
to ski sauvage<br />
when the borders open<br />
Instead of sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves because we could not get to our summer<br />
skiing destination, we filled the void of a lack of ski travel this year with going to the Warren<br />
Miller movie. New Zealand has great skiing, but you forget how good it gets offshore. In<br />
this year’s Warren Miller movie we got to travel to Switzerland with big-mountain skiers<br />
Lexi duPont (as seen on the cover) and Amie Engerbreston. They explored Iceland with<br />
Aspen locals Victor Major and Baker Boyd and even flew to Antarctica to examine the<br />
impact of climate change, plus there was a lot of skiing in between.<br />
Warren Miller has been making movies to inspire us for as long as I can remember.<br />
Warren passed away in 2018 but his legacy remains and each year we get this new shot<br />
of motivation. In a Warren Miller movie you know what you are going to get; a certain<br />
amount of wow, a certain amount of humour, a certain amount of envy and an awful lot of<br />
snow. You can still get tickets - check out www.warrenmiller.co.nz for dates and venues.<br />
With Covid restrictions still in place as we go to print, we are hoping that in 2022 will be able<br />
to revisit Canada, USA, and Japan. And in case that happens, see the next few pages as<br />
a reminder of the beauty that awaits as soon as we can put our skies in a bag and travel<br />
again. It is easy to forget how good skiing is in Canada when you have not been able to go<br />
for a while, but this is a healthy reminder of what awaits once the borders open.<br />
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TOBY CREEK ADVENTURES<br />
SNOWMOBILE<br />
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DISCOVERY<br />
ZONE<br />
FOUNDER’S<br />
RIDGE<br />
CENTRAL<br />
CHECK-IN<br />
GOLDIE PLATEAU<br />
2,450 m / 8,038 ft<br />
STASH<br />
MADSON’S MILE<br />
CAMPBELL’S CANYON<br />
ME SERLI’S MILE<br />
SKI PATROL<br />
CLINIC<br />
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DECK’S CRO S<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
TAYNTON<br />
BOWL<br />
2 TOBY<br />
RK HELISKI<br />
MT. GOLDIE<br />
EXTREME<br />
DREAM ZONE<br />
MILE 1 HUT<br />
SURF<br />
SECRET<br />
FOREST<br />
OVER EASY<br />
PANORAMA MOUNTAIN<br />
2,365 m / 7,759 ft<br />
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HLH<br />
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CLIFFHANGER RESTAURANT<br />
LI TLE DI PER<br />
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access to Ktunaxa<br />
SUN BOWL<br />
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CFI<br />
LOWER BOWL<br />
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TRAVEL//BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA<br />
panorama<br />
mountain resort<br />
At Panorama, every day is a ski day, that’s why<br />
the resort has quickly become a favourite for New<br />
Zealanders who head north between December<br />
and April.<br />
Surrounded by the endless mountain peaks of the<br />
Canadian Rockies, Panorama offers 1,300 metres<br />
of vertical with terrain for those seeking something<br />
a little out of the ordinary. Lift lines are almost<br />
nonexistent; on many days runs like View of 1000<br />
Peaks, Rollercoaster and Top of the World feel like<br />
a private ski resort. Join the Mountain Friends for<br />
a free tour of the mountain, likely with other Kiwis<br />
seeking secret stashes. Meet up with new friends<br />
when it’s time for après.<br />
Kia ora, koutou<br />
The ski-in / ski-out village offers apartment-style<br />
accommodation right beside the lifts. Everything<br />
you’d expect of a first-rate resort is at your doorstep.<br />
Then, there’s Canada’s largest slopeside hot pools<br />
at Panorama Springs. And RK Heliski, right in the<br />
heart of the village, flying to the sort of snow seen<br />
in all the best ski movies.<br />
Up for an incredible Canadian road trip? How<br />
about the Mountain Collective’s Order of the True<br />
North? Get a pass, ski Coronet Peak and the<br />
Remarkables this Kiwi winter, then hit Panorama<br />
and other leading destinations in British Columbia<br />
and Alberta.<br />
The snow fell deep at Panorama Mountain Resort this past winter, but something was missing…<br />
If you were looking at Instagram or Facebook, we’re sure that everything appeared to be in order. Fluffy white<br />
flakes falling on the Panorama Springs Pools. Tasty raclette at the Elkhorn Cabin. Monster-X rumbling to the top<br />
of powder filled leg burners. The sun setting on the lofty summit of Mt. Nelson.<br />
So, what wasn’t quite right? It’s easy to answer. We missed the hundreds and hundreds of Kiwis that make<br />
Panorama Mountain Resort their Canadian playground each winter. Ash from Horopito didn’t fly off on his<br />
annual pilgrimage. Taynton Bowl never saw the tracks of Gav and Lorraine from Te Puke. Liz and Piha didn’t stop<br />
by to tell us about their latest North American resort mission. We’re sorry we couldn’t catch up with Mike and<br />
Ange from Christchurch in the T-Bar.<br />
While Mother Nature was as amazing as ever, our resort just wasn’t the same without our friends from<br />
Aotearoa. We know you made the best of things by catching a tonne of snapper or tramping tracks that felt like<br />
they did back in the 70s, but don’t make a habit of staying home. The mountains miss you and the Panorama<br />
team does too. Please come back and see us soon!<br />
Cheers,<br />
Marke Dickson<br />
PS: Panorama must be one of the few international resorts where Kiwis usually outnumber Aussies. Although<br />
I’m a dyed-in-the-wool Southlander, I’m not afraid to say that we missed our Australian friends too.<br />
Don’t forget, 2021 Whakapapa and Turoa season<br />
passholders are VIPs at Panorama. Stay slopeside<br />
and ski free in the 2021/22 Northern Hemisphere<br />
season! Conditions do apply so talk to a preferred<br />
New Zealand snow travel partner.<br />
There’s more to the mountains.+<br />
trail map<br />
stats<br />
Season dates: December 10, 2021 to April 17, 2022<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>able Area: 1,204 hectares<br />
Elevation of summit and village: 1,150 metres to 2,450 metres<br />
Vertical drop: 1,300 metres. Top 10 in North America!<br />
Longest Run: 6.5km<br />
Number of trails and glades: 134<br />
WILD THING<br />
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BOUNDARY<br />
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GET OUT!<br />
SPECTRE<br />
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JEKYLL & HYDE<br />
NEVER NEVER LAND<br />
STINGER<br />
SIDEWINDER GLADES<br />
WHITETAIL<br />
KTUNAXA<br />
KINBASKET<br />
C-SPINE<br />
STUMBOCK’S<br />
VIEW OF 1000 PEAKS<br />
LARE SER LANE<br />
DONNY B’S<br />
LAST CHANCE<br />
DEVIL’S DROP<br />
FAT CHANCE<br />
ELMO<br />
DUNES<br />
VIEW OF 1000 PEAKS<br />
ORCA<br />
FIRST CHANCE<br />
TOADSTOOL<br />
TRIGGER<br />
MOCHA<br />
LA TE<br />
GUN BARREL<br />
ZONE 2<br />
CHAMPAGNE<br />
WORLD CUP WAY<br />
TOP OF THE WORLD<br />
PICTURE PERFECT<br />
SKYWAY<br />
GRICE PADDY<br />
RO LER COASTER<br />
CHUTE<br />
GETMEDOWN<br />
TR E TIME<br />
TIGHT SPOTS<br />
GETMEDOWN<br />
U PER CANADIAN WAY<br />
ROY’S RUN<br />
OUTER LIMITS<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
SUMMIT QUAD<br />
HIDEAWAY<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
Terrain Type: 20% Beginner. 55% Intermediate / Advanced.<br />
25% Expert.<br />
Terrain Park: Yes (S-M and M-XL)<br />
SCHOBER’S DREAM<br />
SCHOBER’S GLADE<br />
MI LENNIUM<br />
WILD THING<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
TURNPIKE 1<br />
POD’S<br />
LIFTLINE<br />
SKYLINE<br />
RO LER COASTER<br />
ALIVE GLADES<br />
LOWER CANADIAN WAY<br />
SUNSHINE<br />
Number of lifts: 10<br />
TAYNTON TRAIL<br />
SUNBURST<br />
SUNDOG<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
TRA PER'S LYNX<br />
MADSON’S MILE<br />
TRA PER’S RIDGE<br />
MCINTOSH WAY<br />
CANADIAN DISCOVERY<br />
STROBL STRA SE<br />
BEGINNER<br />
SILVER PLA TER<br />
STRINGER<br />
ZEHNDER WAY<br />
DISCOVERY QUAD<br />
HIGHWAY 1<br />
RED CARPET<br />
OSTRANDER A LEY<br />
LOOSE MOOSE<br />
DELESALLE<br />
POWDER TRAIL<br />
LI TLE RI PER<br />
CARPET<br />
VI LAGE GONDOLA<br />
POWDER TRAIL<br />
SHOWO F<br />
MILE 1 EXPRESS<br />
HOGGSFLATS<br />
HORSESHOE<br />
NEW TIMER<br />
TOBY CHAIR<br />
EAGLE GLIDE<br />
MOOSE<br />
TRAIL<br />
SHOWOFF<br />
DOWNHILL<br />
OLD TIMER<br />
HAY FEVER<br />
TACKY<br />
COW’S FACE<br />
CLI F GLADES<br />
CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS<br />
LOWER VI LAGE WAY<br />
SUNBIRD<br />
FRITZ’S<br />
WHISKEY JACK<br />
CHICKEN’S<br />
CHOICE<br />
HEAVEN CAN WAIT<br />
SUNBIRD CHAIR<br />
MI LENNIUM<br />
DETOUR<br />
BOOMERANG<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
OUT RIDER<br />
SCHOBER’S DREAM<br />
DRAINO<br />
MARSHA L<br />
SUN BOWL TRAIL<br />
STUMP FARM<br />
MARKER'S MARK<br />
SUNS EKER<br />
SUNNA<br />
SUNSET<br />
BOUNDARY<br />
Annual <strong>Snow</strong>fall: 520cm<br />
Average Temperature: -5C<br />
Other activities available: Heliskiing, snowmobile tours, Nordic skiing,<br />
ice skating, snowshoeing, fat tire mountain biking, and shopping and<br />
TO INVERMERE<br />
dining in nearby Invermere.<br />
Web and booking details: www.panoramaresort.com.<br />
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Aunt Gladys<br />
Kassanova<br />
x4<br />
Paradise<br />
Glades<br />
Head Wa l<br />
SILVER QU EN<br />
VILLAGE<br />
x6<br />
x4<br />
1609m<br />
x8<br />
Canntastic<br />
Black Bear<br />
NEW<br />
silverstar<br />
mountain resort<br />
Part of British Columbia’s Monashee Mountain range<br />
SilverStar is a mountain resort unlike any other. Up<br />
here the snow is natural and abundant, and the<br />
terrain is vast and varied. It’s the perfect playground<br />
for those who love winter sports or those that just love<br />
winter. With activities both on and off the slopes, our<br />
welcoming ski-in/ski-out village is the perfect place for<br />
the ultimate mountain escape. And while we may be<br />
a big mountain with a tonne of fun things to do, it’s our<br />
welcoming, friendly nature that keeps guests smiling.<br />
It’s real... And it’s magnificent! 100% all-natural snow<br />
that comes down in light, fluffy flakes to the tune of 7<br />
metres or 23 feet of annual snowfall. All this makes for<br />
incredible skiing and riding. Combined with a lack of<br />
crowds you will find yourself cruising down wide-open<br />
trails, weaving through the glades or charging down<br />
double blacks. A feeling of escape where you think<br />
you have the whole mountain to yourself.<br />
A cheerful village nestled on the shoulder of a big<br />
mountain.<br />
With everything so close and ski-in, ski-out lodging,<br />
you will love the access to the amazing terrain and<br />
cozy mountain village. While our charming midmountain<br />
village and friendly locals may give us a<br />
small-town feel, our mountain is big enough that you’ll<br />
never run out of things to do. Whether you’re looking<br />
for the best powder, to skate the pond, or even just to<br />
relax with a hot chocolate, SilverStar has everything<br />
you are looking for.<br />
Come to SilverStar for the run less travelled.<br />
Search for your moment of tranquility, or reconnect<br />
with others on a new level. We think it might be a bit<br />
easier at SilverStar if you have some room to breathe.<br />
Find some peace away from the crowds, away from<br />
the hectic and be alone, or be closer to others.<br />
trail map<br />
Just Dandy<br />
Davidson's<br />
Delight<br />
Wee Wi lie<br />
Uncle Buck<br />
Hurtzwinkle’s<br />
Delight<br />
Cat Man Do<br />
Pipeline<br />
Monty's Matrix<br />
Fearn Gu ly<br />
Gong Show<br />
U2<br />
Quicksilver<br />
High Lead<br />
Aunt Gladys<br />
Gypsy Queen<br />
SILVER WOODS<br />
Chute 5<br />
SILVER WOODS EXPRE S<br />
Russty Whistle<br />
Judd's Run<br />
Aabye Road<br />
Nirvana<br />
Last Chance<br />
Three Wise Men<br />
Normania<br />
POWDER GULCH EXPRESS<br />
COMET EXPRESS<br />
Doognog<br />
Caliper Ridge<br />
Raven<br />
Hinky Heights<br />
Sunny Glades<br />
ATTRIDGE<br />
ALPINE MEADOWS<br />
DES SCHUMANN SUMMIT EXPRE S<br />
Northern Lights<br />
Gowabunga<br />
Campbe l's<br />
Loop<br />
HOME RUN TEE<br />
Larch<br />
Summit 1915m|6283ft<br />
VANCE CREEK<br />
25 North<br />
Sunny Ridge<br />
Minerva<br />
Bergerstrasse<br />
Sunny High<br />
Holy Smokes<br />
Spirit Bowl<br />
Robson Street<br />
Kirkenheimer<br />
Bon Diablo<br />
Where's Bob<br />
White Elephant<br />
Free Fa l<br />
Eldorado<br />
Stardust<br />
Here's Joe<br />
Black Pine<br />
Robi liard's Rush<br />
Eldorado Bumps<br />
Alder Point Access<br />
Eldorado<br />
Sunny Ridge<br />
Eldorado<br />
stats<br />
Season dates: Late November – Early April<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>able Area: 3,282 skiable acres<br />
Elevation of summit and village: Summit: 1,915m. Village: 1,609 meters<br />
Vertical drop: 760m<br />
Longest Run: 8km<br />
Number of trails and glades: 132 marked runs.<br />
Terrain Type: Vast and Varied, ski-in-ski-out.<br />
Terrain Park: SilverStar’s terrain park consists of an extensive rail garden and also has an assortment of tabletop<br />
and step-up jumps for all abilities. Silver Star also has an Aerial Training Site, a Dual Moguls Race Course, and a<br />
race center which hosted the 2005 Canadian Masters Slalom Championships.<br />
Number of lifts: 10<br />
Annual <strong>Snow</strong>fall: 7m<br />
Average Temperature: -5°c (Winter)<br />
Other activities : <strong>Ski</strong>ing, <strong>Snow</strong>boarding, Cross Country <strong>Ski</strong>ing, Horse Sleigh Rides, <strong>Snow</strong>shoeing, Fat Biking,<br />
Winter Tubing, Mini <strong>Snow</strong>mobiles, <strong>Snow</strong> Bike Tours, <strong>Snow</strong>mobile Tours, Ice Skating, Bowling, Night <strong>Ski</strong>ing, <strong>Snow</strong><br />
Cat Dinner Tours<br />
Web and booking details: www.skisilverstar.com book online or with your tour operator<br />
Bucked Off<br />
No Knees<br />
Blue Moon<br />
Zypper<br />
Alder Point<br />
frontside<br />
backside<br />
PUTNAM CREEK<br />
1155m | 3789ft<br />
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sun peaks resort<br />
The year-round, mountain community<br />
of Sun Peaks is situated in the interior<br />
region of British Columbia and is known<br />
for its vast terrain, legendary light,<br />
dry powder, mild temperatures and<br />
intimate ski-through village. Getting<br />
there is easy. Fly into Kamloops Airport<br />
(YKA) after connecting from Vancouver<br />
International Airport (YVR), and enjoy a<br />
quick 45-minute transfer to mountain.<br />
through village is located at the base<br />
of all three mountains, which makes<br />
accessing the lifts quick and easy or<br />
popping into your accommodation<br />
throughout the day. Each of the chairlifts<br />
offer a trail for every ability, so everyone<br />
can enjoy their day on the mountain.<br />
Plus, the lack of crowds combined with<br />
wide open spaces means you’ll love<br />
getting fresh turns all day long!<br />
Once you arrive in Sun Peaks you’ll<br />
be greeted by the European inspired,<br />
pedestrian only village. There’s no<br />
shortage of beautiful places to stay with<br />
9 hotels and lodges in the village and<br />
100’s of larger units just a short walk or<br />
ski away. The 20+ restaurants are busy<br />
serving up fresh coffee and eclectic<br />
culinary spreads while you’ll find local<br />
art and souvenirs and must-have gear in<br />
the 20+ shops. Most of the businesses<br />
are independently owned and operated<br />
meaning it won’t take long for you to feel<br />
the sense of community. Bonus: you can<br />
continue to soak in the fresh mountain<br />
air on one of Sun Peaks’ many outdoor<br />
winter patios.<br />
When it comes to skiable terrain, you’ll be<br />
spoiled for choice at Sun Peaks. Being<br />
the second largest ski area in Canada,<br />
Sun Peaks is known for 360 degrees<br />
of skiing & boarding that expands over<br />
three mountains, offering up a 4,270-<br />
acre playground. From steep and deep<br />
powder, to long cruisy groomers, there<br />
is truly something for everyone. The ski-<br />
You don’t have to be an avid skier or<br />
snowboarder to visit Sun Peaks; there’s<br />
an abundance of things you can check<br />
off your winter bucket list at the resort.<br />
Join a snowshoe tour or craft your own<br />
adventure, enjoy a European alpine<br />
fondue and starlight descent, try your<br />
hand at ice fishing, ride a horse-drawn<br />
sleigh ride, glide along the pristine<br />
Nordic ski trails, go off-road with a fat<br />
bike, and embrace the true wonder of<br />
the season during a magical dog sled<br />
tour, the possibilities are endless!<br />
Although Sun Peaks Resort is the<br />
second largest ski area in Canada, it<br />
still has an intimate village, wide open<br />
spaces, no crowds, and no lift lines.<br />
Who could ask for more?<br />
trail map<br />
stats<br />
Season dates: Nov 20, 2021 – April 3, 2022<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>able Area: 4,270 acres<br />
Elevation of summit and village: Summit 2,152m & Village 1,255m<br />
Vertical drop: 882m<br />
Longest Run: 8 km’s<br />
Number of trails and glades: 138 trails, including 19 glades areas<br />
Terrain Type: 10% beginner, 58% intermediate, 32% advanced<br />
Terrain Park: 10 acre top-to-bottom terrain park<br />
Number of lifts: 13<br />
Annual <strong>Snow</strong>fall: 6m<br />
Average Temperature: December -9.5ºC / 15ºF January -6.7ºC / 20ºF<br />
February -6.1ºC / 21ºF March -3.9ºC / 25ºF April -1.1ºC / 30ºF<br />
Other activities: Dog Sled Tours, <strong>Snow</strong>shoeing, <strong>Snow</strong>mobiling, Horse Drawn<br />
Sleigh Rides, Guided Ice Fishing, Fat Biking, Ice Skating, <strong>Ski</strong> Biking, <strong>Snow</strong><br />
Limo Tours, Cat Trax Groomer Rides, First Tracks Breakfast, Alpine Fondue &<br />
Starlight Descent, Tube Park, Kamloops Blazers Hockey Game<br />
Web and booking details: www.SunPeaksResort.com
sego skis<br />
an expose<br />
Words by Paul Fadden<br />
In anecdote as in life, it pays to keep<br />
an eye out for the ‘little fella,’ which<br />
goes for the ski maker as well. Those<br />
dedicated craftsman & woman<br />
represent the root of snow industry,<br />
work to a personalized scale, and<br />
likely produce gear that changes the<br />
game.<br />
SEGO SKI, born in the bosom of<br />
little Victor, Idaho is one such artisan<br />
firm. From the Alaska Range to the<br />
Southern Alps and <strong>Snow</strong>y Mountains,<br />
they’re carving deep tracks upon the<br />
world’s biggest winter stages, while<br />
remembering it’s really all about fun.<br />
These days there are upward of a<br />
dozen boutique ski manufacturers<br />
scattered across the globe, and each<br />
strives mightily to create a fine product.<br />
Where SEGO seemingly stands apart<br />
is the company’s priority upon fine<br />
experience, thanks to quality product.<br />
This is where the brothers Wells come<br />
in, two outside-the-box siblings with<br />
a vision to create planks inspired by<br />
the ski day itself. Better still, Peter and<br />
Tim Wells had the foresight (as well as<br />
good fortune) to cultivate a team which,<br />
collectively, turned that founding vision<br />
into the ski that’s topped the podium of<br />
the Freeride World Tour.<br />
Where each SEGO SKI is born is<br />
a manufacturing facility that’s all inhouse.<br />
A visit there finds the crew<br />
assembled and hard at work, but<br />
never too busy to roll out the welcome<br />
mat--which is a solid indicator that their<br />
emphasis is indeed upon experience.<br />
Inspired, designed, and manufactured<br />
among the natural architecture of<br />
the Teton Mountains, each SEGO<br />
model is example of the possibilities<br />
in sustainable, affordable, communityconscious<br />
skiing. And it certainly<br />
can’t hurt that SEGO’s QC lab is the<br />
staggering terrain waiting just beyond<br />
the factory door. To wit, the SEGO’s<br />
game plan is to put knowledgeable<br />
people in-country and allow skiing in<br />
the name of fun to do the rest.<br />
“It’s a magic mix, one that combines<br />
an artist’s attention to detail with<br />
a manufacturer’s work ethic for<br />
repetition.” These words roll from<br />
behind the beard of Ronald A.<br />
Murray Jr, SEGO’s lead when it<br />
comes to Technician of equipment,<br />
Production…or Introspection.<br />
Ron moves amongst the machines<br />
of the shop floor with accustomed<br />
patience and a practiced hand which<br />
is rivaled only by his ear—the guy’s<br />
playlists are killer.<br />
“In SEGO’s case, the magic is parts<br />
refined design and incorporating topshelf<br />
everything to construct a quality<br />
ski--by hand--with only a few people,”<br />
he said.<br />
Ron’s words are bold. But the proof is<br />
in the product. Australia’s Blackbird-<br />
Bespoke noticed early on. The South<br />
Melbourne firm is a centerpiece for<br />
the indie ski movement growing<br />
across Australasia. And they carry<br />
SEGO. The Bespoke founders, like<br />
SEGO’s own athletes, have described<br />
themselves to be seeking the pinnacle<br />
ski experience across the breadth of<br />
the sport’s disciplines. And feel that<br />
they’ve found it in a down-home ski<br />
hub straight outta the Tetons.<br />
“A few years back, I tried SEGO at<br />
an Alta demo,” said Clare Chapman,<br />
lady ripper for the SEGO squad, “I<br />
immediately fell in love with the way<br />
that it skied.”<br />
Between her ‘<strong>Ski</strong> the East’ root and<br />
her current residence among the<br />
mountains of Utah, Clare’s seen more<br />
of shred culture than her 24 years<br />
might suggest. She says she trusts<br />
SEGO to value people--and skiing—<br />
whatever the conditions.<br />
“I’m on the Big Horn. I trust them off<br />
cliffs, in fresh pow, in chopped-up<br />
crud, and everything in between. And<br />
on top of having loved their skis from<br />
the beginning, SEGO speaks to one of<br />
my favorite aspects of skiing: giving off<br />
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Mark Ortiz in the Grand Targhee, Wyoming backcountry - Image by Jedd Mumm<br />
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strong vibes of fun, family, and embracing<br />
community.”<br />
What Clare’s talking about is a downhill<br />
line-dance between snow, gravity, and<br />
people—on what SEGO SKI CO. intends<br />
to be the industry’s longest-living product.<br />
It’s a goal that likely has no ‘endpoint’ yet<br />
the company strives for it in every step (or<br />
steep) along the journey.<br />
Sourcing materials to meet the highest<br />
possible standard, each and every ski the<br />
company manufactures is a 100% in-house<br />
labor of love.<br />
SEGO keys upon in-destruct-O sidewalls<br />
of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene,<br />
vertical lamination, acclaimed ‘freeride<br />
base structure pattern.’ and tip-to-tail poplar<br />
core. Their method even factors-in waste<br />
reduction techniques—and the result is<br />
tangible. The scrap footprint from SEGO is<br />
reduced to a minimum. In fact, it’s likely that<br />
the deepest trace a ski leaves is the track<br />
trailing behind.<br />
“<strong>Ski</strong>ing fast downhill is where it all starts—I<br />
mean, that’s not a scenario where you’re<br />
having a bad time.” Peter Wells enters<br />
the conversation in a congenial cloud of<br />
sawdust and rumination. As Founder,<br />
Designer, and Production Lead at SEGO,<br />
Peter—like his brother Tim--is joyfully<br />
immersed in his work and happy to share it.<br />
“We’re working in the minutia of details to<br />
find how to make going fast downhill more<br />
fun,” he said. Shape plays a big part in<br />
that quest. And this too is 100% in-house.<br />
Central to the process is the notion of<br />
creative progression—daydream, tinker,<br />
and (of course) keep it fun.<br />
“We’re big on inspiration,” Peter said. “What<br />
are we doing now? What ideas do we have;<br />
what are our peers doing?”<br />
“It’s so important (& awesome) to get out<br />
and test, take notes, and then bring all that<br />
back to design.”<br />
Hallmarks of a SEGO experience are<br />
rocker’d profiles, camber underfoots, and<br />
wide shovels that pair well powder grins.<br />
The Big Horn, specifically, balances an<br />
obliging soft, nearly-symmetrical tip/tail with<br />
bow-taunt power that strengthens toward<br />
the Underfoot, and all in a delightfully<br />
lightweight package.<br />
As a representation of the SEGO cadre,<br />
Big Horns are playful—bordering on<br />
mischievous—but best believe they snapto<br />
when it’s time to fire.<br />
Flex like you mean it, and the Big Horn<br />
turns on a knife-sharp dime. Find yourself<br />
reclined in the fat, floaty deep and their<br />
poplar core responds with the support of a<br />
bucket seat. The Big Horn’s reduced weight<br />
and versatile profile adds extra spice to any<br />
given sequence as a matter of course. If<br />
its bumps, you’ll likely find yourself airing<br />
them. If it’s a straight, then that line begins<br />
and ends ‘tips down.’ Even noodling the<br />
beginner’s slope with the micro-groms<br />
evolves naturally into butters and hijinks,<br />
switch.<br />
Grabin’ It By The Big Horns:<br />
-6.5cm tip/tail height with 35cm tip/tail<br />
Rocker<br />
-4mm Camber underfoot<br />
-length range: 139cm to 193cm<br />
-grams per ski scale: 1000 to 2275<br />
-turn radii from 9 to 23<br />
“As an example from our line, Big Horn<br />
is an athlete-driven ski,” Peter said. “It<br />
balances customization of what’s working<br />
for our athletes yet making it relatable and<br />
functional for your skiing public—which<br />
usually doesn’t take away from that top end<br />
of it.”<br />
“As the ski has evolved, it’s really become<br />
a quiver-killer; easy to edge, really fun in<br />
the air, and a natural fit for an aggressive or<br />
relaxed style... They’re kinda just a chooseyour-own-adventure<br />
ski,” he said.<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>ers around the world have quickly<br />
turned-on to this la carte SEGO plank. The<br />
Big Horn is the best-selling model in the<br />
company stable, the ski that according to<br />
SEGO’s market spin doctor, Abbot Gilbane<br />
was a “game changer” for the delightfully<br />
disruptive slider inside all of us.<br />
The sky’s the limit regarding where things<br />
could go from here yet, despite all the<br />
details, what still pleases SEGO SKI CO<br />
most is to simply carve one line more.<br />
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THE HAND-MADE SKI PEOPLE<br />
BLACKBIRD BESPOKE SKI CO: BEYOND THE NORM. BUT TOTALLY WITHIN REACH.<br />
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VICTOR DE LE RUE<br />
Freeride World Tour Champion<br />
2015 Myoko, Japan: somewhere in the remote backcountry Toby<br />
had an idea. Although loving the abundance of fresh powder, he<br />
felt that the skis he was ripping on were good… but could be so<br />
much better.<br />
"Don't get me wrong. The well-known ski brands are awesome.<br />
They're what most of us grow up on, learn on and build our love<br />
of skiing on. They’re absolutely great – but there’s more on offer."<br />
Once home, Toby started researching alternatives and soon<br />
discovered a number of micro-ski companies he wanted to talk<br />
to. He began making contact with them and was quickly swept<br />
up with their shared enthusiasm and passion for making skis.<br />
These skis were different though – they had a soul, much like their<br />
makers, and have been attracting attention for their short runs of<br />
quality product, sustainable practices, advanced technologies,<br />
empathetic engineering and superior performances.<br />
"The big difference with artisan ski makers is: they are usually<br />
founded by skiers, run by skiers, offering great skis designed and<br />
crafted by skiers. Who better to understand what we live for?"<br />
Handmade skis have unique characteristics that can better suit a<br />
skiers profile, the terrains they favour and conditions they're likely<br />
to ski in. They're well balanced, designed, and feel 'right' from<br />
the very first turn – endless smiles are included. They bond with<br />
you, not the other way around. They're an extension of you. A<br />
controllable, reactive, responsive extension that carves, turns and<br />
performs in sync with you; they're built to last longer, go further<br />
and increase your endorphin rush. They make skiing better.<br />
"They're built with passion and an R.O.H. (Return Of Happiness).<br />
Blackbird can deliver handmade skis for a price better than you’d<br />
expect (with FREE delivery in Australia, and not much more to get<br />
them over the ditch)."<br />
Today, Blackbird HQ, Australia: Blackbird Bespoke <strong>Ski</strong> Co has<br />
been appointed Australian Distributor for such iconic brands as<br />
Rocky Mountain Underground, Sego <strong>Ski</strong> Co., Fat-ypus <strong>Ski</strong>s,<br />
Coalition <strong>Snow</strong>, Skevic and more coming. Plus there’s options<br />
for completely custom made skis, creating the full ‘Bespoke’<br />
experience. While the skis all forge their own trail, they do share<br />
some common characteristics: they're made by innovators trying<br />
to craft a better ski to provide a better experience.<br />
It’s not just about the skis, but the customer’s experience also.<br />
They encourage you to make contact, to learn about your skiing,<br />
so they can provide a selection to choose from that are better<br />
suited to you. Want to talk to a human? Give Toby a call… he<br />
loves to talk about skis! "We have skied all our brands here in<br />
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HEAD//KORE 93<br />
RRP:$ 1,799.00 (with bindings)<br />
Category: Freeride<br />
Lengths: 156, 163, 170, 177, 184, 191cm<br />
Widths: 133-93-125mm @177<br />
An all-mountain specialist, the<br />
KORE 93 can carve up corduroy or<br />
conquer tough snow conditions.<br />
HEAD’s new KORE construction<br />
creates a more nimble freeride<br />
ski thanks to the combination<br />
of Graphene, Karuba wood, and<br />
carbon, which adds strength and<br />
performance without extra weight.<br />
Topless Tech carbon weave adds<br />
torsional rigidity where needed,<br />
while a new top sheet shape<br />
increases durability. A sandwich<br />
sidewall construction and tip and<br />
tail rocker round out the KORE 93’s<br />
ability to perform well on hard snow,<br />
powder, and everything in between.<br />
HEAD//WOMEN’S KORE 85<br />
RRP:$1699.00 (with bindings)<br />
Category: Freeride<br />
Lengths: 149, 156, 163, 170cm<br />
Widths: 127 - 85 - 108 @ 170<br />
The KORE 85 W is a top-class,<br />
frontside-oriented ski in a<br />
lightweight package. HEAD’s<br />
weight-saving focus does not<br />
mean soft: A blend of materials<br />
reduces weight without sacrificing<br />
performance. HEAD fuses light<br />
Graphene into the tip and tail for<br />
feathery swing weight. Light and<br />
stiff Karuba wood in the core is<br />
sandwiched by a triaxle weave<br />
carbon layer adding responsiveness.<br />
A new top sheet shape gives the<br />
nimble KORE 85 W more durability.<br />
HEAD//TOTAL JOY<br />
RRP:$1599.00 (with bindings)<br />
Category: All mountain<br />
Lengths: 148, 153, 158, 163cm<br />
Widths: 134 - 85 - 113 @ 163<br />
The perfect all-mountain allrounder<br />
for confident and good skiers. Super<br />
light and in a sporty design.<br />
HEAD introduces LYT Tech into the<br />
JOY line, creating all new women’s<br />
models. Each ski in the range has<br />
been individually designed for<br />
maximum versatility meeting a<br />
range of abilities from beginners all<br />
the way to experts across both on<br />
and off-piste terrain. With lightness<br />
and performance, this is LYT done<br />
right.<br />
HEAD//SUPERSHAPE E-TITAN<br />
SW SF-PR<br />
RRP:$1799.00 (with bindings)<br />
Category: Performance<br />
Lengths: 163, 170, 177cm<br />
Widths: 133 - 84 - 115 @170<br />
Wider footprint, longer radius, for<br />
off piste and slushy conditions,<br />
freeride oriented, better<br />
floatation due to higher shovel,<br />
longer woodcore provides super<br />
stability and less vibrations; 70%<br />
on piste, 30% off piste.<br />
SEGO//COMP<br />
RRP:$1239.00<br />
Category: Big Mountain<br />
Lengths: 1 67, 175, 181, 187,<br />
192cm<br />
Widths: 1 04, 110, 118<br />
Weight: 2295 g /ski at 187/110<br />
A new generation of big<br />
mountain comp ski for a new<br />
generation of big mountain<br />
skiers. These chargers were<br />
designed as Isaac Freeland’s<br />
FWT ski and they trick as well<br />
as they charge.<br />
SEGO//BIG HORN<br />
RRP:$963.00 - $1156.00<br />
Category: All-Mountain<br />
Freestyle<br />
Lengths: 1 39, 147, 158, 167, 176,<br />
181, 187, 193cm<br />
Widths: 96, 106, 114<br />
Weight: 2000 g / ski at 181 / 106<br />
The Big Horns make the whole<br />
mountain your playground.<br />
They are the perfect balance<br />
between the confidence<br />
to shred anything and the<br />
playfulness to jib and butter to<br />
your heart’s content.<br />
SEGO//CONDOR<br />
RRP:$1156.00<br />
Category: Backcountry<br />
Lengths: 175, 181, 187, 192cm<br />
Widths: 1 08, 116<br />
Weight: 1896 grams / ski at<br />
187 / 108<br />
The Condor was developed<br />
with Dorian Densmore as a<br />
modern one ski quiver. It is<br />
as comfortable spinning laps<br />
in the backcountry as it is as<br />
the resort.<br />
SEGO//LUPINE<br />
RRP:$963.00 - $1032.00<br />
Category: All-Mountain<br />
Lengths: 1 39, 147, 153, 157, 165,<br />
172, 179cm<br />
Widths: 92, 100, 108<br />
Weight: 1550 grams / ski at<br />
165 / 100<br />
These beauties thrive and<br />
inspire confidence in all<br />
terrain types and conditions.<br />
Ice, powder, corn, and looking<br />
good in the parking lot – the<br />
Lupine has you covered.<br />
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BLACK CROW//CAMOX<br />
RRP:$1399.95<br />
Category: Big Mountain<br />
Lengths: 168.1, 174.2, 180.4, 186.5cm<br />
Widths: Slightly stretched rib lines<br />
(20 m radius): stability at high<br />
speed, balance between firmness<br />
and manoeuvrability.<br />
This unrivalled mid-fat off-roader<br />
is renowned for its tolerance and<br />
playfulness. Its progressive flex<br />
makes it a ski very suitable for<br />
progression, confirming its player<br />
DNA derived from freestyle. Its long<br />
effective edge allows it to have<br />
good stability and a big grip at high<br />
speed. Creativity for all types of<br />
terrain.<br />
BLACK CROW//ATRIS<br />
RRP:$1399.95<br />
Category: Big Mountain<br />
Lengths: 178.3, 184.2, 189.7cm<br />
Widths: Slightly stretched rib lines<br />
(20 m radius): more stability at high<br />
speeds, better balance between<br />
firmness and manoeuvrability.<br />
A flagship model of the squadron,<br />
the atris is a unanimous success on<br />
all the snows of the globe.<br />
Stable and fast skiing in edge<br />
grip, with a progressive heel and<br />
a tolerant flex, it is very efficient<br />
at high speed without altering<br />
its handling and its very playful<br />
character. Atris is big mountain<br />
skiing for all snows and every day it<br />
opens new worlds with the panache<br />
of a great ski.<br />
BLACK CROW//SERPO NEW 93MM<br />
SKI<br />
RRP:$1499.95<br />
Category: Carver<br />
Lengths: 168.2, 174.1, 180.1, 186.3cm<br />
Widths: Radius: 20 meters for an<br />
attacking soul.<br />
A newcomer in all-terrain skiing,<br />
the Serpo is designed for the piste<br />
and partially for off-piste. With<br />
93mm at the waist, it’s a good<br />
carver, it’s there to really play with<br />
the terrain with its good flex and<br />
responsiveness together thanks<br />
to its layer of metal for grip and<br />
stability. This works to increase the<br />
ease and pleasure of the game.<br />
BLACK CROW//MIRUS COR NEW<br />
87MM SKI<br />
RRP:$1499.95<br />
Category: All mountain<br />
Lengths: 149, 157, 164, 171cm<br />
Widths: 87mm at the waist, super<br />
responsive, very short radius<br />
(13m)<br />
A brand new UFO, the Mirus’<br />
Cor is a ski for performance and<br />
design, to achieve an alliance<br />
between two worlds: freestyle<br />
and the most angular curves<br />
of today. Built with a fairly long<br />
rocker and a split tail, it allows<br />
short curves for playing, for piste,<br />
and for the side of the ski run,<br />
it is carving in a black crows<br />
approach and/or all terrain<br />
freestyle. Accessible, well-built,<br />
and creative from any point of<br />
view.<br />
DYNASTAR//E 4X4 5 XPRESS<br />
RRP:$1199.00 (includes<br />
binding)<br />
Category: All Terrain<br />
(women’s specific)<br />
Lengths:156-164-171cm<br />
Widths: 130-82-110 mm<br />
Weight: 3500g/pair (156cm)<br />
This across resort ski will<br />
give you all you need to lap<br />
the groomers “first tracks”<br />
then go out in seek of powder<br />
pockets all day and on the<br />
return to base you have the<br />
full benefit of these light agile<br />
and extremely maneuverable<br />
skis. Rediscover that<br />
Dynastar feeling in all<br />
conditions promising fun with<br />
comfort.<br />
DYNASTAR//INTENSE 12<br />
RRP:$1,299.00 (includes<br />
binding)<br />
Category: Groomer (women’s<br />
specific)<br />
Lengths: 149-158-166cm<br />
Widths: 121-72-106<br />
Weight: 3800g / pair (Konect)<br />
The perfect blend of<br />
performance and style, light<br />
in weight with the Active<br />
Air Core but with plenty of<br />
power, precision and edge<br />
grip delivered by the Titanal<br />
construction and Powerdrive<br />
sidewall technology.<br />
DYNASTAR//M FREE 108<br />
RRP:$1399.00 (ski only)<br />
Category: Freeride/Big<br />
Mountain<br />
Lengths: 172-182-192cm<br />
Widths: 138-108-128<br />
Weight: 4400g /pair (182)<br />
M-FREE range is meant for<br />
creative skiers searching for<br />
a playful, powerful and agile<br />
ski to get you away from the<br />
resort and into virgin terrain<br />
to express your creativity with<br />
complete confidence. Hunt<br />
your Line!<br />
DYNASTAR// SPEED 763<br />
RRP:$1499.00 (includes Look<br />
NX 12 binding)<br />
Category: Groomer<br />
Lengths: 158-166-174-182cm<br />
Widths: 121-72-106<br />
Weight: 3900g/pair (166cm)<br />
Feed your Speed. The skiers<br />
body works to generate<br />
energy and accelerate.<br />
The 763 uses the latest<br />
technology from the Dynastar<br />
race room to deliver precise<br />
carved turns for those<br />
obsessed with speed. This<br />
ski packs in the new V Tech<br />
Titanal insert, Active Air Core,<br />
sandwich construction and<br />
full sidewall and thanks<br />
to Powerdrive ensuring a<br />
unique gliding experience and<br />
excellent edge grip.<br />
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ARMADA//STRANGER<br />
RRP: $1299.99<br />
Category: All-Mountain<br />
Everything<br />
Lengths: 172, 180cm<br />
Width: 138 - 100 - 120<br />
Weight: 2100g (180)<br />
A ski that you can take to the<br />
groomers on an average day<br />
with friends, carve hard, trick<br />
around on, laugh and have a<br />
good time.<br />
AR75 Sidewall, Poplar Ash<br />
Core, AR Freestyle Rocker,<br />
S7 Base, 2.2 Im-pact Edge,<br />
Springboard Tail, Edgeless Tip.<br />
ARMADA//DECLIVITY 102<br />
RRP: $1349.99<br />
Category: Freeride, All-<br />
Mountain<br />
Lengths:172, 180, 188cm<br />
Width: 135 - 102 - 125<br />
Weight: 1950g (180<br />
A hard-charging all-mtn ski,<br />
the Declivity 102Ti took the<br />
full-throttle thought process<br />
of the Declivity X and applied<br />
it to a versatile chassis,<br />
specifically built to conquer<br />
mixed conditions.<br />
AR100 Sidewall, Caruba Core,<br />
EST Freeride Rocker, Comp<br />
Series Base, 2.5 Impact Edge,<br />
Articulated Titanal Banding..<br />
ARMADA//ARV 106<br />
RRP: $1299.99<br />
Category: Freestyle - All<br />
Mountain<br />
Lengths: 180, 188cm<br />
Width: 135 - 201 - 125<br />
Weight: 2125g (182)<br />
One of the most versatile<br />
all-mountain freestyle skis,<br />
period. The ARV 106 is as at<br />
home surfing the white wave<br />
as it is thrashing the park.<br />
Smear Tec, AR75 Sidewall,<br />
Poplar Ash Core, AR Freestyle<br />
Rocker, S7 Base, 2.2 Impact<br />
Edge.<br />
ARMADA//ARW 96<br />
RRP: $1099.99<br />
Category: All Mountain<br />
Freestyle<br />
Lengths: 156, 163, 170cm<br />
Width: 123 - 96 - 115<br />
Weight: 1650g (163)<br />
The marquee women’s all<br />
mountain freestyle ski. It’s<br />
unique construction reduces<br />
weight while adding pop for<br />
a stable yet responsive feel.<br />
From jumps to jibs let your<br />
style do the talking.<br />
AR75 Sidewall, Poplar Ash<br />
Core, AR Freestyle Rocker, S7<br />
Base, 2.0 Impact Edge<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS SENDER<br />
RRP: $ 1349.99 ski only<br />
Category: All-Mountain, Freeride<br />
Lengths: 172, 178, 186cm<br />
Width: 138-104-127 (178)<br />
Weight: 3.8kg/pair (178)<br />
Blending some of the nimble, easily<br />
accessible characteristics of the old<br />
Soul 7 into BlackOps performance<br />
tech like Dual LCT and Damp Tech,<br />
the Sender is ready for absolutely<br />
anything.<br />
Recycled materials: Topsheet-15%,<br />
Edges-100%, Base-30%<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS ESCAPER<br />
RRP: $ 1199.99<br />
Category: All-Mountain<br />
Lengths: 164, 172, 178, 186cm<br />
Width: 128-94-118 (178)<br />
Weight: 3.6kg/pair (178)<br />
If you’re looking for a one<br />
ski quiver, look no further.<br />
Encompassing fea-tures like<br />
Rossi’s new Damp Tech and Diago<br />
Fibre on a 94mm waist, you can<br />
trust the Escaper anywhere,<br />
anytime.<br />
Recycled materials: Topsheet-15%,<br />
Edges-100%, Base-30%<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS HOLYSHRED<br />
RRP: $1249.99<br />
Category: All-Mountain, Freestyle<br />
Lengths: 182, 192cm<br />
Width: 127 - 88 - 117<br />
Weight: 4.0kg/pair (182)<br />
A true all-rounder, the Holyshred<br />
loves smearing and slashing off-piste,<br />
carving hard turns on the hard pack,<br />
and popping off sidehits or park<br />
jumps. A long-time team favourite.<br />
Recycled materials: Topsheet-15%,<br />
Edges-100%<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS<br />
STARGAZER<br />
RRP: $1199.99<br />
Category: All-Mountain<br />
Lengths: 154, 162, 170cm<br />
Width: 127/92/117 (162)<br />
Weight: 3.2kg/pair (162)<br />
Playful, stable and confidenceinspiring,<br />
the Stargazer is an allmountain<br />
asset for those looking<br />
for a ski equally at home carving<br />
turns on trail as it is blasting<br />
off-piste.<br />
Recycled materials:<br />
Topsheet-15%, Edges-100%,<br />
Base-30%<br />
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LANGE//RX 80<br />
RRP: $699.00<br />
Category: All Mountain/Groomers<br />
Length: 22.0 – 27.5<br />
Width: L.V 97mm / 100mm<br />
Arguably the best-selling women’s boot on<br />
the market just got more comfortable with<br />
the addition of “Shin Control” and Thinsulate<br />
insulation for extra warmth. Grip Walk<br />
compatible.<br />
LANGE//LX 120<br />
RRP: $799.00<br />
Category: Groomers/All Mountain<br />
Length: 24.0 – 31.5.<br />
Width: 102mm<br />
All New LX series with the lighter weight<br />
“Dual Core” is the upper recreational end<br />
of boot for the person with a higher volume<br />
foot. The range is available to Men and<br />
Women. All day comfort with no sacrifice on<br />
performance. Grip Walk Compatible.<br />
LANGE//RS 130<br />
RRP: $1099.00<br />
Category: Groomers/Race<br />
Length: 24.0 – 31.5.<br />
Width: L.V 97mm / Wide 100mm<br />
Race heritage and the collaboration with the<br />
best boot fitters in the racing and retail world<br />
has delivered the boot for the highest level<br />
of recreational skiing. Next step up is the full<br />
World Cup level. Dual Core delivers explosive<br />
power, snap and rebound.<br />
LANGE//XT3 130<br />
RRP: $1299.00<br />
Category: Freeride/Tour<br />
Length: 24.0 – 29.5<br />
Last: L.V 97mm Wide 100mm<br />
The all new XT3 is designed on the law<br />
“what goes down, must come up”. Purpose<br />
built for the modern freeride skier, the<br />
XT3 is effortless on the ascent, (53º range<br />
of movement) so you can enjoy the trill<br />
of the descent. Grip Walk mounted soles.<br />
Dynafit® Inserts. Dual Core.<br />
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PATAGONIA//W’S INSULATED POWDER<br />
BOWL PANTS<br />
RRP: $629.99<br />
Designed from the inside out with 100%<br />
recycled GORE-TEX® face and 60-g<br />
Thermogreen® insulation for warmth, they<br />
provide tough, long-wearing waterproof/<br />
breathable and windproof protection for<br />
all conditions.<br />
PATAGONIA//W’S DEPARTER JACKET<br />
RRP: $569.99<br />
A highly versatile mountain-to-town<br />
jacket, with durable 2-layer GORE-TEX®<br />
face, mesh lining to wick moisture, and<br />
all the critical snow features to keep you<br />
comfortable and moving freely.<br />
PATAGONIA//M’S POWSLAYER JACKET<br />
RRP: $1,149.99<br />
Featuring the highly durable 3-layer nylon<br />
ripstop GORE-TEX® Pro shell, helmetcompatible<br />
hood, watertight slim zippers,<br />
adjustable powder gasket and concealed<br />
RECCO® reflector, it is also Fair Trade<br />
Certified sewn.<br />
PATAGONIA//M’S POWSLAYER BIBS<br />
RRP: $899.99<br />
Lightweight and optimised for<br />
backcountry touring, the GORE-TEX®<br />
Pro fabric package includes the first<br />
ever 100% recycled nylon face fabric,<br />
delivering the highest level of durable<br />
waterproof/breathable and windproof<br />
protection available.<br />
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MERRELL //MIDWEIGHT SYNTHETIC<br />
INSULATED PARKA MEN’S<br />
RRP: $499.00<br />
Taking Cues from Japanese streetwear,<br />
this parka is both toasty warm and brings<br />
a stylish look that will work as an everyday<br />
winter coat, whether you’re on the side of<br />
rugby field or in the city.<br />
MERRELL //MOAB ADVENTURE CHELSEA<br />
POLAR WATERPROOF MEN’S<br />
RRP: $299.00<br />
Get all-day comfort with the same outof-the-box<br />
fit you expect from Moab. This<br />
chelsea delivers a lifestyle look, insulated<br />
layer for winter warmth, waterproofing,<br />
and traction you can trust.<br />
MERRELL //TREMBLANT EZRA LACE<br />
POLAR WATERPROOF WOMEN’S<br />
RRP: $329.00<br />
Step outside this winter in style and<br />
confidence with a winter boot that is<br />
equipped to keep you going. 200g of<br />
insulation combined with a waterproof liner<br />
will keep your feet warm and dry during the<br />
cold weather.<br />
MERRELL //RIDGEVENT HYBRID PARKA<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
RRP: $549.00<br />
Stay warm and comfortable in a go-to<br />
parka you won’t want to take off this winter.<br />
Blending responsibly sourced waterproof<br />
goose down and Primaloft synthetic<br />
insulation with a BackVent technology<br />
to provide warmth even when wet and<br />
breathability when it matters.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//WINGMAN 86CTI $1599.00 INC ATTACK 14 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 130/86/115. The closest bridge into the Ripstick collection. The<br />
86CTI is wide enough to explore off piste but crushes groomers all day<br />
long.<br />
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DYNASTAR//SPEED 563 KONECT (GROOMERS) $1399.00 (BINDING<br />
INCLUDED)<br />
FEATURES: S.C 125-74-106. R14m (170cm) Hybrid Poplar / PU Core,<br />
V-Tech, Fiberglass sandwich, Full Sidewall.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//WINGMAN 86TI $1399.00 INC ATTACK 14 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 130/86/115. Capable of making the perfect tun across all terrain<br />
and any speed.<br />
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DYNASTAR//963 KONECT (GROOMERS) $1699.00 (BINDING INCLUDED)<br />
FEATURES: S.C122-68-104. R12m (162cm) Hybrid Poplar / PU Core,<br />
V-Tech, Fiberglass sandwich, Full Sidewall.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//WINGMAN 82CTI $1499.00 INC ATTACK 14 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 129/82/112. The 82CTI is a dynamic ski that boosts power into<br />
every turn and finishes smooth run after run.<br />
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DYNASTAR//M FREE 99 (PROGRESSIVE FREERIDE) $1299.00 (SKI ONLY)<br />
FEATURES: S.C 128-99-120. R17m (179) Hybrid poplar / PU core,<br />
Fiberglass Torsion box, Sandwich, Full Sidewall.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//WINGMAN 82TI $1299.00 INC BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 129/82/112. If you like cruising all day the 82Ti – guaranteed to be<br />
your best all mountain buddy.<br />
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DYNASTAR//M PRO 90 (FREERIDE) $1199.00 (SKI ONLY)<br />
FEATURES: S.C 118-90-108. R18m (178), Hybrid Poplar / PU core, Titanal<br />
Rocket Frame, Fiberglass torsion box, Sandwich, full Sidewall.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//WILDCAT 82 C $1199.00 INC BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 129/82/112. Stays in control. Gives you confidence. Turns with<br />
ease and makes you look good.<br />
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DYNASTAR//M PRO 84 (ALL MOUNTAIN) $999.00 (SKI ONLY)<br />
SPECS: 122-84-105. R15m (170), Poplar Core, Tip and Tail Rocker,<br />
5 Point Sidecut, Fiberglass Sandwich, Full Sidewall.<br />
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ<br />
2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS<br />
ELAN SKIS//BLACK EDITION RIPSTICK 96 $1899.00 INC ATTACK 14 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 134/96/113. Add extra carbon, shave some weight and you have<br />
the ultimate all round weapon for all types of skiing.<br />
WWW.ELANSKIS.COM<br />
ELAN SKIS//RIPSTICK 96 MENS $1699.00 INC ATTACK 14 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 134/96/113. This ski has proven to be the ultimate freeride ski of<br />
choice for skiers looking for a lightweight and versatile stick in all conditions.<br />
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ELAN SKIS//RIPSTICK 94 WOMENS $1499.00 INC ATTACK 11 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 136/94/111. Light, fun, playful and stable. This is a ladies swiss<br />
army knife.<br />
WWW.ELANSKIS.COM<br />
DYNASTAR//INTENSE 4X4 78 (ALL MOUNTAIN / WOMEN’S SPECIFIC)<br />
$999.00 (BINDING INCLUDED)<br />
SPECS: 122-78-106. R13m (158). Hybrid Sapelli / PU core. 3D Profile,<br />
Central Sidewall, Tip Rocker.<br />
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ<br />
SEGO//BIG HORN 106 $ 963.00 TO $1156.00<br />
SPECS: The Big Horns make the whole mountain your playground. They are<br />
the perfect balance between the confidence to shred anything and the<br />
playfulness to jib and butter to your heart’s content. WWW.SEGOSKIS.COM<br />
SEGO//CONDOR 108 $1156.00<br />
SPECS: The Condor was developed with Dorian Densmore as a modern one<br />
ski quiver. It is as comfortable spinning laps in the backcountry as it is as the<br />
resort. WWW.SEGOSKIS.COM<br />
2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS<br />
ELAN SKIS//RIPSTICK 88 MENS $1399.00 INC ATTACK 11 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 130/88/105. The all mountain fun machine is more forgiving but<br />
just as adventurous as the 96.<br />
WWW.ELANSKIS.COM<br />
ARMADA//DECLIVITY 92TI $1249.99<br />
FEATURES: Taking inspirations from big mountain and racing in construction,<br />
the Declivity series is for serious all-mountain charging.<br />
WWW.ARMADASKIS.COM<br />
ELAN SKIS//RIPSTICK 88 WOMENS $1399.00 INC ATTACK 11 BINDING.<br />
FEATURES: 130/88/105. Wide enough to handle whatever the mountain<br />
dishes out and light enough to make any condition look easy.<br />
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ARMADA//ARV 96 $1099.99<br />
FEATURES: The ultimate all-rounder, there isn’t a part of the mountain this ski<br />
isn’t happy in. WWW.ARMADASKIS.COM<br />
BLACK CROWS//CAMOX BIRDIE $1399.95<br />
FEATURES: A womens specific, incomparable mid-fat all terrain ski reputed<br />
for its tolerance and playfulness. The association of a very progressive flex<br />
and good length side lines brings great manoeuvrability and strong hold at<br />
high speed. With a DNA derived from freestyle, the progressive and supple<br />
flex makes it easy to handle and adapted to progression; whereas its side<br />
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ROSSIGNOL//HERO ELITE PLUS TI $1749.99<br />
SPECS: Race ski construction on a wider body, this is a stable short radius<br />
weapon with just a hint of forgiveness.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM<br />
BLACK CROWS//NAVIS FREEBIRD $1599.95<br />
FEATURES: 102 mm dedicated to the spirit of adventure and touring. A<br />
beautiful balance between lift and skiability, alpine driving and progressive<br />
front rocker, the navis freebrid is cut for distant or everyday quests. Your<br />
ideal companion for a days touring and a days piste.<br />
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ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS STARGAZER $1199.99 SKI ONLY<br />
SPECS: Confidence-inspiring stability at speed and nimble when you want to<br />
relax, delivered in a versatile width.<br />
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SEGO//COMP $1239.00<br />
SPECS: A new generation of big mountain comp ski for a new generation<br />
of big mountain skiers.<br />
These chargers were designed as Isaac Freeland’s FWT ski and they trick<br />
as well as they charge.<br />
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ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS RALLYBIRD $1299.99 (SKI ONLY)<br />
SPECS: Effortless performance for the off-piste inclined, the Rallybird<br />
delivers smooth control at all speeds.<br />
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SEGO//LUPINE $963.00 TO $1032.00<br />
SPECS: These beauties thrive and inspire confidence in all terrain types and<br />
conditions. Ice, powder, corn, and looking good in the parking lot – the Lupine<br />
has you covered. WWW.SEGOSKIS.COM<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS ESCAPER $1199.99 (SKI ONLY)<br />
SPECS: Built for all-mountain versatility, take the Escaper into any and all<br />
conditions with confidence.<br />
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SEGO//WAVE $1533.00<br />
SPECS: The Waves have been tested by mountain guides and yahoos in<br />
the high peaks of the Tetons and are a one ski quiver for the backcountry<br />
skier with big goals. WWW.SEGOSKIS.COM<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS SENDER $ 1349.99 SKI ONLY<br />
SPECS: The characteristics of the Soul 7 with a much higher performance<br />
ceiling and edge grip in mind.<br />
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SEGO//MBZ PRO $585.00<br />
SPECS: Mario Balzano’s pro model blade. “Tips up, it’s time to send” - Mario<br />
Balzano, the world’s greatest snowblader. WWW.SEGOSKIS.COM<br />
ROSSIGNOL//BLACKOPS SENDER TI $1449.99 SKI ONLY<br />
SPECS: Unbridled freeride performance with a playful personality, the<br />
Sender Ti is here to satiate the shredders.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
HEAD//WOMEN’S KORE 2<br />
RRP:$1199.00<br />
The combination of lightweight and<br />
performance meets your freeskiing needs.<br />
The new Superleggera buckles give your<br />
feet a precise and comfortable fit. The<br />
<strong>Ski</strong>-Hike mechanism provides a strong<br />
connection between cuff and shell.<br />
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HEAD//EDGE LYT 130<br />
RRP:$899.00<br />
Enjoy better skiing with less effort. The<br />
power-efficient design of the new Edge LYT<br />
features Graphene infused plastic combined<br />
with the new Smart Frame shell delivers<br />
the perfect balance between performance,<br />
comfort, and lightweight design.<br />
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HEAD//WM’S EDGE LYT 90 W<br />
RRP:$799.00<br />
Customisation, comfort and ease of<br />
use define the easy entry all-ride EDGE<br />
LYT 90 W, providing comfortable all-day<br />
performance to experienced skiers.<br />
Featuring revolutionary EDGE LYT design,<br />
which provides direct skier to ski power<br />
transfer, supreme balance and control<br />
through turns and enhanced<br />
customisation, rear support<br />
and energy transmission.<br />
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HEAD//WOMEN’S NEXO LYT 100<br />
RRP:$1099.00<br />
LAST: RS 1850cc FLEX: 100/90<br />
The revolutionary Liquid Fit Technology provides<br />
you with the maximum level of comfort and fit.<br />
The customisation process is fast, easy and can<br />
be done anytime. Moreover, to improve comfort<br />
you have more space in the toe box. With Duo<br />
Flex, you experience precise ski control<br />
through all levels of your turns.<br />
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LANGE//RSJ60<br />
RRP:$289.90<br />
LAST: Junior FLEX: 60<br />
The easy flexing boot for junior racers and<br />
all-mountain skiers, the RSJ 60 offers the perfect<br />
blend of comfort and performance for skiers ages<br />
12 and under.<br />
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HEAD//KORE 1<br />
RRP:$1299.00<br />
LAST: S 1850cc FLEX: 130<br />
With the KORE 1, you follow your own<br />
paths. The combination of lightweight,<br />
performance, ski-hike mechanism and<br />
Dynafit tech insert meets your freeskiing<br />
needs. The new Superleggera<br />
buckles give your feet a precise<br />
and comfortable fit.<br />
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ<br />
ROSSIGNOL//SPEED 120<br />
RRP:$699.99<br />
LAST: 104 FLEX: 120<br />
A performance downhill boot with a wider<br />
fit and custom moldable liners for feet<br />
needing a bit of breathing space.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM<br />
LANGE//STARLET<br />
RRP:$289.90<br />
LAST: Junior FLEX: 60<br />
The easy flexing boot for junior girl skiers, the<br />
Starlet 60 offers the perfect blend of comfort<br />
and performance for skiers ages 10 and under.<br />
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ROSSIGNOL//ALLTRACK PRO 130 GW<br />
RRP:$1099.99<br />
LAST: 100 FLEX: 130<br />
A trustworthy workhorse, designed to<br />
hold you properly for morning resort laps<br />
followed by afternoon tour laps.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM<br />
2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//BOOTS<br />
LANGE//RX 120<br />
RRP:$899.00<br />
Flex 120, Last 100mm & LV 97mm. Gripwalk®<br />
compatible.<br />
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ<br />
ROSSIGNOL//PURE PRO<br />
100 W<br />
RRP:$799.99<br />
LAST: 100 FLEX: 100<br />
A performance boot with custom<br />
moldable liners for unsurpassed<br />
comfort. Combine that with Merino wool<br />
insulation and you’ll have the warmth to<br />
stay out all day.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM<br />
ROSSIGNOL//ALL TRACK ELITE 120 W<br />
RRP:$999.99<br />
LAST: 98 FLEX: 120<br />
Narrower fitting, high performance<br />
all-rounder with tech compatibility.<br />
Touring function without compromising<br />
the descent.<br />
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM<br />
WITH US THIS<br />
WINTER.<br />
LANGE//LX 80W<br />
RRP:$699.00<br />
Flex 80, Last 102mm. Gripwalk® compatible.<br />
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LANGE//RX 110 W<br />
RRP:$899.00<br />
Flex110, Last 100mm & LV 97mm.<br />
Gripwalk® compatible.<br />
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LANGE//XT3 80 WIDE S.C (YOUTH<br />
FREERIDE)<br />
RRP:$699.00<br />
Flex 80, Last 100mm.Shoet Cuff. Gripwalk®<br />
compatible, Dynafit® Tech Insert. Active<br />
Power V Lock.<br />
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2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING<br />
SMARTWOOL//WOMEN’S INTRAKNIT MERINO 200 CREW<br />
RRP: $220.00 SPECS: This minimalist-style crew is anything<br />
but insignificant. It is a lightweight, super-moveable top,<br />
perfect for all of your sweatiest cold-weather activities. With<br />
Merino blend yarns and gender-specific ventilation perfectly<br />
placed to maximize thermoregulation and breathability<br />
in high-intensity activities, it helps amplify moisture<br />
management, movement, and comfort.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//MEN’S INTRAKNIT MERINO 200 CREW<br />
RRP: $220.00 SPECS: Smartwool Men’s Intraknit Merino<br />
200 Crew is a lightweight, super-moveable top, made<br />
for all of your most extreme cold-weather activities.<br />
With Merino blend yarns and gender-specific ventilation<br />
perfectly placed to maximize thermoregulation and<br />
breathability in high-intensity activities, it helps amplify<br />
moisture management, movement, and comfort.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//WOMEN’S SMARTLOFT -X 60 HOODIE FULL ZIP<br />
RRP: $430.00 SPECS: Smartloft-X 60 Hoodie Full Zip was designed<br />
to be breathable while helping block out the elements. Fully<br />
lined with Merino blend fabric, this midlayer helps keep you<br />
temperature-regulated and dry while the outer material helps<br />
blocks out harsh winds. No matter if you’re out skate-skiing or<br />
skinning in for your favorite side-country line, this piece is a great<br />
addition to any kit. WWW.SMARTWOOL.CO.NZ<br />
MERRELL//WHISPER RAIN JACKET MEN’S (POLAR)<br />
RRP:$399.00 SPECS: 100% waterproof, soft 4-way stretch<br />
jacket that breathes and feels as comfortable and<br />
quiet as a soft-shell.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//MEN’S SMARTLOFT 120 JACKET<br />
RRP: $350.00 SPECS: Our Men’s Smartloft 120 Jacket is<br />
performance up front and breathability in the back. The<br />
front of the jacket features our 120g proprietary 50%<br />
recycled wool insulation, giving you breathable, lightweight,<br />
packable warmth. The back panel is our Sport Fleece fabric<br />
with a DWR finish, perfect for high-intensity workouts.<br />
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MERRELL//RIDGEVENT HYBRID JACKET WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$399.00 SPECS: Blending responsibly sourced<br />
goose down with synthetic fibres in a jacket that stays<br />
warm when wet and features innovative BackVent<br />
technology.<br />
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MERRELL//TERRAIN GEOTEX FULL ZIP HOODY MEN’S & WOMENS<br />
RRP:$169.00 SPECS: Layer up this winter with a grid backed fleece full zip<br />
that wicks moisture.<br />
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2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING<br />
RAB//KHROMA KINETIC PANTS – MEN’S &<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$599.95 SPECS: Our Khroma Kinetic Pant is<br />
purpose-built for uphill practicality as well as downhill<br />
protection. It uses new three-layer Proflex fabric,<br />
with a moisture-wicking inner knit and a DWR-treated<br />
20D stretch-woven outer for the ideal combination<br />
of extreme mountain waterproofing and sweat-free<br />
dryness on gruelling ascents. With integrated elastane,<br />
the ‘soft’ hardshell texture offers outstanding mobility<br />
for technical climbs and, for extra mountain utility,<br />
the Women’s Khroma Kinetic Pant also features an<br />
adjustable waist, side-venting zips and removable<br />
braces. In addition to reinforcement patches for ski<br />
buckles and edges, there are easy-access pockets for<br />
every quick-grab item the ski mountaineer might need.<br />
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MERRELL//RIDGEVENT HYBRID ANORAK MEN’S<br />
RRP:$449.00 SPECS: Blending responsibly sourced goose<br />
down with synthetic fibres in a jacket that stays warm<br />
when wet and features innovative BackVent technology.<br />
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RAB//KHROMA GTX JACKET – MEN’S & WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$1099.95 SPECS: The Khroma GTX ski jacket is<br />
designed for cold, deep winter powder. Constructed<br />
from a hybrid of hardwearing, fully recycled 70D<br />
GORE-TEX® Pro fabrics, it combines durable<br />
waterproof performance with extreme breathability<br />
for outstanding weather protection and comfort. A<br />
fully adjustable hem and cuffs promote a secure fit<br />
and there is also a pair of deep two-way pit zips for<br />
increased ventilation.<br />
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RAB//KHROMA KINETIC JACKET – MEN’S & WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$599.95 SPECS: Stretchy, breathable and waterproof, the<br />
Khroma Kinetic Jacket is as comfortable with steep, rocky<br />
ascents as it is with backcountry ski tours. Built from new<br />
20D Proflex fabric, it comprises a wicking polyester inner<br />
and a woven DWR-coated polyamide outer for an extreme<br />
20,000mm waterproof rating and outstanding moisture<br />
management during tough physical work.<br />
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MERRELL//WHISPER RAIN INSULATED PARKA WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$599.00 SPECS: 100% waterproof stylish long coat,<br />
comfortable 4-way stretch and warm DownPlus+ insulation.<br />
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RAB//KHROMA GTX BIB – MEN’S & WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$999.95 SPECS: TThe Khroma GTX Bib is all about<br />
protection, toughness and Big Mountain practicality. It<br />
uses new recycled GORE-TEX® Pro Most Breathable,<br />
reinforced with GORE-TEX® Pro Most Rugged<br />
for 28,000mm waterproofing alongside extreme<br />
breathability to skin up, to bootpack and to embrace<br />
deep-powder descents in complete comfort. The fit<br />
is also highly tailored, thanks to an adjustable waist,<br />
articulated knee darts, removable braces and a<br />
removable Matrix softshell bib.<br />
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PRET//CYNIC X<br />
RRP:$279.00 SPECS: Mips. In Mold Shell, Low profile /<br />
Light Weight. X-Static linner, Fidlock magnetic buckle,<br />
Audio ready.<br />
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PRET//LYRIC X<br />
RRP:$279.00 SPECS: Mips. In Mold Shell, Low profile /<br />
Light Weight. X-Static liner, Fidlock magnetic buckle,<br />
Audio ready.<br />
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POW//STEALTH GORE-TEX GLOVE<br />
RRP:$209.99 SPECS: If you’re gonna do it, do<br />
it properly. All the best materials without<br />
emptying your wallet. www.POWGLOVES.COM<br />
POW//EMPRESS GORE-TEX GLOVE<br />
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HEAD//RADAR HELMET<br />
RRP: $429.00 SPECS: Form follows function in its best<br />
execution. The perfect combination between lens<br />
and helmet, integrated in a way which sets new<br />
standards in helmet construction. Taking the best of<br />
both worlds, this helmet combines the advantages<br />
of wearing a goggle with those of wearing a visor.<br />
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HEAD//RACHEL HELMET<br />
RRP: $429.00 SPECS: With its revolutionary<br />
construction, this new helmet heralds the start of<br />
a paradigm shift in head protection. The innovative<br />
combination of a visor helmet with the advantages<br />
of wearing a goggle are integrated into a product<br />
which is outstanding in terms of fit, style and<br />
performance. WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ<br />
2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS<br />
2021 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING<br />
MERRELL//TREMBLANT EZRA TALL WATERPROOF<br />
RRP:$349.00 SPECS: With style and warmth mixed into<br />
one, this is a tall and insulated winter boot that will<br />
keep you dry all winter long.<br />
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ<br />
MERRELL//MOAB ADVENTURE MID WATERPROOF<br />
RRP:$299.00 SPECS: Get all-day comfort with the same<br />
out-of-the-box fit you expect from Moab.<br />
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MERRELL//TREMBLANT MID POLAR WATERPROOF<br />
WOMEN’S<br />
RRP:$349.00 SPECS: Designed for frozen winters. This mid cut<br />
boot takes on the cold with warm insulation, waterproof lining<br />
and traction for icy conditions.<br />
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BLACK DIAMOND //DAWN PATROL 32 BACKPACK<br />
RRP:279.99 SPECS: A mid-sized lightweight ski pack<br />
designed for maximum versatility, the Dawn Patrol 32<br />
accommodates either skis or a snowboard.<br />
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BLACK DIAMOND //CIRQUE 45 BACKPACK<br />
RRP:329.99 SPECS: A technical ski mountaineering pack<br />
with a large-sized capacity for big missions and overnight<br />
trips.<br />
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ALECK//006 TM UNIVERSAL WIRELESS HELMET<br />
AUDIO & COMMUNICATION<br />
SPECS: The Aleck 006 is a Bluetooth® 5 enabled<br />
water resistant audio system that fits perfectly in<br />
your ski or snowboard helmet. It connects you to<br />
your group via glove-friendly, one-touch walkietalkie<br />
connectivity directly from your lid!<br />
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SMARTWOOL//WOMEN’S PHD® PRO FREESKI SOCKS<br />
RRP: $60.00 SPECS: Performing like the pros begins with<br />
wearing Angel Collinson’s signature sock, the Smartwool<br />
PhD® Pro Freeski. Using Collinson’s insight, these<br />
socks have been built to perform for steep descents<br />
and help lock feet into ski boots. They’re also made<br />
with Smartwool’s exclusive sock innovations including<br />
Indestructawool technology for enhanced durability;<br />
4 Degree elite fit system for a performance-oriented<br />
fit; and Shred Shield technology for reduced wear<br />
from toes. The design includes contoured shin and ankle<br />
cushioning with a flat knit toe box, as well as a wider welt<br />
for a secure fit and comfort.WWW.SMARTWOOL.CO.NZ<br />
SMARTWOOL//WOMEN’S PHD® SKI ULTRA LIGHT PRINT<br />
SOCKS<br />
RRP: $70.00 SPECS: Get the style you love and support you need<br />
with Smartwool’s thinnest ski socks. These lightweight over-thecalf<br />
ski socks feature Smartwool’s exclusive sock innovations<br />
including Indestructawool technology for enhanced durability,<br />
4 Degree elite fit system for a dialed, performance-oriented fit,<br />
and Shred Shield technology for reduced wear from toes. They<br />
are designed with a wider welt to help ensure the perfect fit and<br />
body-mapped mesh zones help keep things breathable.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//MEN’S ATHLETE EDITION SKI RACE SOCKS<br />
RRP: $60.00 SPECS: Using insights of pro skier and a gold<br />
medalist Mikaela Shiffrin, Smartwool has constructed the<br />
Athlete Edition <strong>Ski</strong> Race socks. These feature Smartwool’s<br />
exclusive sock innovations including Indestructawool<br />
technology for enhanced durability, 4 Degree elite fit system<br />
for a dialed, performance-oriented fit, and Shred Shield<br />
technology for reduced wear from toes. The design includes<br />
contoured shin cushioning, as well as a wider welt for a secure<br />
fit and comfort.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//MEN’S PHD® SNOW LIGHT ELITE<br />
PRINT SOCKS<br />
RRP: $60.00 SPECS: Smartwool PhD® <strong>Snow</strong> Light<br />
Elite Print socks combine the benefits of responsibly<br />
sourced Merino wool with unique Eric Jackson inspired<br />
artwork for a one-of-a-kind snow sock. These feature<br />
Smartwool’s exclusive sock technologies including<br />
Indestructawool for improved durability, Virtually<br />
Seamless toe for enhanced comfort, and 4 Degree<br />
elite fit system for a dialed, performance-oriented fit.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//PHD® SLOPESTYLE LIGHT ELITE VANS<br />
WOODLAND PRINT SOCKS<br />
RRP: $60.00 SPECS: Smartwool performance. Vans<br />
personality. The PhD® Slopestyle Light Elite Vans<br />
Woodland Print sock is made for long days and epic turns.<br />
These feature Smartwool’s exclusive technologies, like<br />
targeted cushioning in the shin and calf, body-mapped<br />
mesh zones, and 4 Degree elite fit system - making these<br />
socks stylish and performance-driven.<br />
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SMARTWOOL//WOMEN’S PHD® SKI MEDIUM FOX<br />
PATTERN SOCKS<br />
RRP: $60.00 SPECS: Foxy, fun, and functional, the<br />
Smartwool Women’s PhD® <strong>Ski</strong> Medium Fox Pattern socks<br />
use responsibly sourced Merino wool with a unique Iuna<br />
Tinta design. They are designed with a wider welt to help<br />
ensure the perfect fit and body-mapped mesh zones help<br />
keep things breathable.<br />
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BLACK DIAMOND //TRANSFER 3 SHOVEL<br />
RRP:$99.99 SPECS: Built with an extendable,<br />
removable handle and anodized high-volume<br />
blade profile to move more snow from the<br />
smallest footprint.<br />
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SUNSAVER //24K<br />
RRP:$199.00 SPECS: Built tough for the outdoors<br />
with a massive 24,000mAh capacity to charge all<br />
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SUNSAVER //SUPER-FLEX<br />
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BLACK DIAMOND //ASCENSION CLIMBING SKINS<br />
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LEKI//NEOLITE AIRFOIL – NON-<br />
TRIGGER ALPINE POLE<br />
RRP:$119.95 SPECS: Close grip between<br />
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Aerodynamic teardrop Airfoil shape<br />
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BLACK DIAMOND //QUICKDRAW<br />
PROBE TOUR 240<br />
RRP:$119.99 SPECS: A 240 cm probe for<br />
shallow snowpacks, lightweight tours<br />
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UNIVERSAL BLUETOOTH® HI-FI AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM<br />
FOR AUDIO-READY SKI AND SNOWBOARD HELMETS<br />
The first major snows are starting to fall across the Southern<br />
Hemisphere, and snow lovers are gearing up for the imminent<br />
resort openings. Of course, the usual pre-season rituals are being<br />
performed; watching videos, keeping tabs on the weather, getting an<br />
edge and wax… and searching for that amazing new piece of gear<br />
that will kick this season off right.<br />
Of all the exciting new technology available this season, now<br />
available to Kiwi and Aussie snowsports enthusiasts is a way to<br />
convert their snow helmet into an audio and communications marvel.<br />
THE ALECK 006 - UNIVERSAL WIRELESS HELMET<br />
AUDIO & COMMUNICATION<br />
Aleck 006 is the wireless audio system that brings premium sound<br />
and push-to-talk communication capability to any ski or snowboard<br />
helmet. With simple, glove-friendly controls for music and instant<br />
group communication from anywhere on the mountain, Aleck 006<br />
puts your playlist at your fingertips, keeps your squad in touch on<br />
storm days, and makes meeting up for aprés easy. Any day on the<br />
snow is a good one, but the Aleck 006 makes every run better.<br />
GROUP PUSH-TO-TALK COMMS<br />
We all know how to use a walkie-talkie, and that’s how Aleck 006<br />
works—just press and talk. The Aleck GO! app (iPhone and Android)<br />
lets you easily switch channels between single users and as many<br />
custom groups as you want to create. Keep a family group and a big<br />
friend group, and add friends and family members on the fly.<br />
HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO<br />
Aleck 006 is tuned for the optimal helmet audio experience right out<br />
of the box, with crisp highs and hard-hitting lows from its two 40mm<br />
titanium drivers. Need a more individual audio experience? The<br />
powerful in-app equalizer allows you to fine-tune the treble, bass, and<br />
midrange until you nail that signature sound.<br />
GROUP GPS MAPPING<br />
Losing touch on the mountain is all too easy, especially on storm days<br />
and among riders with different ability levels. With GPS tracking in the<br />
Aleck GO! app, you can map the location of everyone in your crew—<br />
whether you’re waiting at the lift for a friend or you’re the one who’s<br />
gone AWOL!<br />
UNIVERSAL FIT<br />
Aleck 006 features a low-profile, lightweight design that’s compatible<br />
with any audio-ready snow helmet—at least every one we could get<br />
our hands on.
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