Tag: new zealand

• Mount Ruapehu

  A ski vacation on New Zealand‘s North Island is an unforgettable experience. Mount Ruapehu is the largest of three magnificent volcanoes that make up the Tongariro National Park. This is a rare, dual World Heritage Park in recognition of Tongariro’s awesome natural beauty and cultural significance. Mt Ruapehu (rua = “pit”, pehu = “to explode”) […]

• Ohau

  Not many people know about Ohau ski resort that nestles in the slopes of Mount Sutton in the Ohau mountain range of New Zealand. Its fairly remote location, just off the Mackenzie Plains highway between Queenstown and Christchurch, has meant fewer people come here on a regular basis. Ohau Resort offers fabulous skiing on diverse […]

• Treble Cone

  Advanced skiers seeking new challenges cannot do better than Treble Cone ski resort in New Zealand. Over fifty percent of its runs are advanced and it offers high adventure with its steep runs, tight chutes and dramatic drop-offs, rightfully earning a reputation for being the most challenging ski area in New Zealand. Treble Cone is […]

• Rainbow Ski Area Brightens Winter in the South

  Situated in the beautiful Tasman District of New Zealand’s South Island, the Rainbow Ski Area is a key snow sport destination for snow skiing enthusiasts in the Nelson and Marlborough regions.

• New Zealand’s Snow-skiing Temple

  Temple Basin is one of the greatest places to go skiing in New Zealand. The ski area is situated at the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, which is at the heart of Arthur’s Pass National Park ...

• Nippon Open 2008, Japan

  The 2008 Nippon Open is set to take place from 26 February through to 2 March at Fukushima, ALTS Bandai in Japan. During the Nippon Open’s 14-year history, it has become Japan’s largest ...

• Upcoming Ski Events in New Zealand – 2007

  Snow skiing is a popular sport in New Zealand and can be enjoyed all year round. The weather conditions in New Zealand encourage all types of snow sport and snow skiing is especially popular. ...

• The Burton US Open

  There isn't much to say about the US Open that hasn’t already been said. It is one of the topsnowboarding competitions in the country and it’s taking place on Stratton Mountain in Vermont ...

• Jeep King of Mountain Skiing and Snowboarding

  The most prestigious professional skiing and snowboarding event, the Jeep King of the Mountain Series has the biggest prize money this season and will unfold at the country’s best ski vacation ...

• Rare Achievement does USA Proud

  Thirty-five year old Kit DesLauriers has created history by skiing down from the summit of Mt Everest, the highest mountain in the world. Not only is she the first American and the first woman ...

• Snowskiing: Latest Vacation Attraction at Cardrona Opens

  Visitors on vacation at the popular South Island resort of Cardrona in New Zealand have a new feature to experience. Cardrona has recently added an exciting terrain park to increase its ...

• Snowskiing: A Winter Vacation in New Zealand During Summer!

  Imagine taking a skiing vacation at the height of summer! The seasonal differences between the two hemispheres of our earth, offer this striking contrast for those who relish a vacation with a ...