Rocky Mountain Freestyle

This fun-filled event will see skiers from the Rocky Mountain Division taking part in a mogul and dual mogul competition. Skiers will be gliding down the Ambush mogul course, which can be seen from the Derailer deck and base.

Team Europe Wins Swatch Skiers Cup

The first ever Swatch Skiers Cup freeski competition was held in Chile, with Team Europe beating Team Americas 14-10 on 12 September 2011. Even though Team Americas’ freestylers were thought to be ones who would take home the title, Kaj Zackrisson and his team showed everyone what they’re made of.

2011 Burton New Zealand Open

Every snowboarder looks forward to the Burton Global Open Series that was established by Jake Burton, as it not only allows professional snowboarders to show off their skills but it also draws thousands of snowboarding enthusiasts to come support their favorite competitors. The Burton Global Open Series takes place across Europe, the United States, in Canada and in New Zealand. On the 12th and 13th of August the 2011 Burton New Zealand Open will be hosted at the Cardona Alpine Ski Resort, located between the Crown Range and nearby cities of Wanaka and Queenstown, kicking of the Burton Global Open Series.

Snowboard Big Air New Zealand

As the name of the event suggests, snowboarders launch into the air from a massive jump, and while airborne attempt to perform tricks of varying degrees of difficulty, before landing safely. The action takes place in front of the base building at Cardrona, offering spectators an excellent vantage point. Date: Wed 24 August 2011 Venue: [...]

Ski Cross at Cardrona New Zealand

Tackling a series of jumps, turns and other challenging terrain features, competitors in this event race in groups of four, with the top two moving onto the next round, eliminating competitors until the winner is declared. Ski cross provides a test of endurance and skill for the most accomplished skier, and spectators are sure to [...]

Freeski Big Air New Zealand

With the goal of attaining maximum height and difficulty, while at the same time ensuring a safe landing, competitors in this event launch off a massive jump and perform breathtaking aerobatic tricks. The venue is a permanent site at Cardona and facilities at the base building ensure that spectators have an unhampered view of all [...]

Freeski Half Pipe New Zealand

With the objective of performing difficult tricks with perfect form, competitors will be showcasing their skills on the 22 ft Olympic-standard half pipe at Cardrona. This popular venue has its half pipe course burrowed deep into the hill. Propelled by the speed gained on the slope, skiers perform some amazing maneuvers as they leave the [...]

Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under

The Toyota One Hit Wonder Down Under is an extremely popular snowboarding and skiing big-air event taking place in Autralia. Audition videos must be submitted prior to the event and those who make it will be competing from 14 to 18 September on the jump built by Charles Beckinsale. The tricks will be filmed and [...]

The Skill of Ski-Archery

Historically used as a weapon for hunting or in combat, today archery is primarily a recreational activity. Archery is sometimes referred to as an art, rather than a sport, and it certainly takes a lot of skill to propel an arrow, by means of a bow, with the accuracy required to hit a target, whether stationary or in motion. Ski-archery, also known as ski-arc, combines the skill of the archer, with the strength and endurance of cross-country skiing in a sport that is gaining quite a following.

Parklife Youth Mini Shred 2010

On the 19th of September 2010, the mini terrain park at the The Remarkables will transform into a day of fun, competitions and entertainment. The competition is exclusively for children who are sixteen years and younger, and parents and friends are encouraged to support the younger competitors from the side lines. Helmets are a compulsory [...]

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