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Fri, 28th Aug 2015
Wanaka Queenstown Sn…The last few weeks have been a cycle of snow and mostly sunshine here at the Wanaka and Queenstown ski resorts - of course there was the odd day of cloud, but w…
moreFri, 31st Jul 2015
Hamish McDougall - W…Hamish McDougall is another one of Wanaka's humble local talents. Not only is he one of New Zealand top skiers, he also has a double degree in Law and Finance, …
moreFri, 24th Jul 2015
Wanaka Queenstown Sn…It’s been a chilly few weeks here in Wanaka and Queenstown, with some ‘humdinger’ -7* frosts! The cold temperatures kept the snow in great con…
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Fri, 17th Jul 2015
Jane Sinclair - Wana…Wanaka is a town full of talent. It oozes people with excellence, flair and amazingness. It seems to be a mecca for not only your world-class winter sports athl…
moreFri, 10th Jul 2015
Winter Wonderland Wa…Wanaka is a wonderland right now! The local ski resorts are in immaculate condition, with snow covering just about everything! Treble Cone is wall to wal…
moreFri, 26th Jun 2015
Treble Cone UpdateThis week not only is Cardrona looking good, but it's good friend and neighbor Treble Cone is looking mighty fine also! Check out all that snow :) They have sno…
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Fri, 19th Jun 2015
Cardrona Opening Wee…Cardrona was a tad windy on opening day this Saturday, but the resort really turned on the goodness for Sunday! Sunday was an epic day, with Cardrona literally …
moreFri, 12th Jun 2015
Epic start to the Ne…Winter has arrived in New Zealand with the perfect polar blast! And better yet, this was promptly followed by a second polar blast, leaving ski resorts literall…
moreSat, 24th May 2014
Why People Love to S…Why do people love to snowboard? It is an interesting question and of course I know why I love to snowboard, but as everyone says you should never asumme. So, I…
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Sun, 11th May 2014
The Count Down is On…The 2014 New Zealand snow season is literally just around the corner! The clock is ticking and there is excitement in the air! The whole of New Zealand got a ni…
moreTue, 29th Apr 2014
5 Reasons to Try Ski…There are so many reasons to go skiing or snowboarding! But here are our top 5 reasons why we think you should give it a go, this New Zealand winter! #1 A New …
moreSat, 26th Apr 2014
People and their Pas…The passion people have for skiing has not changed much over the years. I hear my great aunt talk about the freedom, the excitement and the adventures she had, …
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Wed, 16th Apr 2014
New Website, New Loo…That’s right everyone, we have a jazzy flash new website! But not to worry, we are still the same sensational people! We just needed a fresh new look, to …
moreFri, 11th Apr 2014
Ski New Zealand Pack…The world of online researching and buying is growing faster than 2014 downhill Olympic gold medallist Matthias Mayer! That includes ski packages, snowboard pac…
moreFri, 7th Mar 2014
How Did Paula End up…Wait, so how did Paula end up in Russia at the Olympics? This has been the burning question of the month. Read on and all will be revealed… It was a sun…
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Mon, 24th Feb 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …The Olympic flame is out in Sochi and the athletes have headed home to catch the last of summer, or onwards to their next destination for more winter action. …
moreFri, 21st Feb 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …After 26 hours of flying and 15 hours of sitting around (rushing around lost in one) 5 different airports I had made it to Sochi, Russia! The Olympic hype was …
moreThu, 6th Feb 2014
Paula is off to Soch…It's a very long story and mostly top secret, but I am off to Russia. In fact I am currently on route as I type! I am headed for Sochi, Russia to get amongst so…
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Fri, 31st Jan 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …NZ Snow Tours sends out a HUGE congratulations to everyone who made the Australian Olympic Team! Australia has a much larger winter Olympic team for the Games …
moreWed, 22nd Jan 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …The New Zealand Winter Olympic team 2014 is now confirmed! These athletes have made enormous sacrifices to get where they are today – and we send out a HU…
moreWed, 15th Jan 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …There are so many events in the Winter Olympics to watch and follow. This blog will talk about a specific few that are our favourite ones to watch. You will be …
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Wed, 8th Jan 2014
Sochi Olympics 2014 …The Sochi Olympics are only 30 days away from commencing, and athletes from around the globe are now completing their final qualifying events. For some athletes…
moreFri, 20th Dec 2013
A Kiwi ChristmasThis blog post is especially for our foreign ski and snowboard friends, who reside north of the equator. It explains what Christmas is like here in New Zealand.…
moreTue, 10th Dec 2013
Christmas Gift Ideas…We are now well into December and Christmas is fast approaching – in fact its just around the corner! No need to stress though, as I have come up with som…
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Wed, 4th Dec 2013
What Happens in Wana…I know what you are thinking – Wanaka is a Winter town, one of the best in New Zealand for skiing and snowboarding, what can possibly happen in Wanaka ove…
moreWed, 27th Nov 2013
Janina Kuzma - Top K…Janina Kuzma is one talented Wanaka local girl! She absolutely rips on her skis, both in big mountain and half pipe. She hikes and skis mountain peaks that woul…
moreThu, 21st Nov 2013
Gigatown Wanaka - Wh…Gigatown is a competition. It’s a huge competition, between New Zealand towns. So big, that if Wanaka wins, it will open up huge possibilities to everyone…
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Thu, 31st Oct 2013
Happy Halloween Ever…Happy Halloween everyone! I hope you all have your candy bowls filled and ready for those ghosts, zombies, spiders and witches, who will come knocking tonight!…
moreThu, 24th Oct 2013
Waxing Skis or Snowb…Skis and snowboards need to be waxed regularly to keep them in top-notch condition. The base of your skis or snowboard can otherwise dry out, which causes them …
moreWed, 16th Oct 2013
What's Happening up …The end of the first week of October marks closing weekend for Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka, New Zealand. The lifts stop, and the front gates close. Not for…
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Thu, 3rd Oct 2013
Spring Skiing in New…Springtime in New Zealand is my favourite time of the year to ski or snowboard! There’s just something about it that screams fun, sun, snow and good times…
moreWed, 25th Sep 2013
Wanaka Must Dos afte…Rain or shine, summer or winter, ice-cream makes for the perfect finish to a day of skiing or snowboarding. It’s cold, creamy and just delicious. Wanaka h…
moreThu, 12th Sep 2013
Classic Kiwi Candy t…One of the most asked questions by our guests near the end of their New Zealand snow holidays is “What kiwi chocolate or candy (lollies/sweets) can I take…
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Wed, 28th Aug 2013
4 'Must Do' Stretche…When you don’t ski often, nothing is worse than that feeling when you wake up after your first day back on snow. You body doesn’t know what hit it -…
moreThu, 18th Jul 2013
The HalfpipeA halfpipe in snowboard and ski terms is literally a halfpipe cut out of the snow. You have likely seen them at resorts you’ve visited and wondered 'what …
moreThu, 4th Jul 2013
Kiwis and Their Weat…Kiwis just love talking about the weather, it’s ingrained in our nature. Whether we are ordering a coffee, greeting a friend, or debriefing from the day &…
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Thu, 27th Jun 2013
The Best Start to a …Warning: By continuing to read on, you're opening up your heart to potentially overwhelming snow envy... which may end up with you coming to New Zealand fo…
moreFri, 21st Jun 2013
Twas the Night Befor…‘Twas the night before opening and all through the house, Everyone was excited even the mouse.The skis and boards were waxed by the owners with care,In ho…
moreFri, 14th Jun 2013
5 Ways to Keep Warm …#1 Find a Good Fire PlaceStand up close and personal with a good fire place. Or pull up a chair, as close as you can. Watch out for nylon stocking – we do…
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Fri, 7th Jun 2013
The Ski Boot Fit Blo…Meet Kazu. Kazu is a ski boot guru. This guy knows his stuff inside out, and has enough experience to fill a million ski boots! (25 years to be exact!). He has …
moreWed, 29th May 2013
Boots Boots Boots, S…Boots can make or break your day. Yes - they are that important! This week I am talking all about the snowboard boot fit. Being a long time snowboarder, a…
moreThu, 16th May 2013
Amber Arazny Awesome…Amber Arazny is one of Australia’s top female snowboarders. She rides it all; jumps, rails and halfpipe. She has got it all really, she rips on a snowboar…
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Thu, 9th May 2013
Winter is Here and i…I am pleased to announce in this blog, that Mother Nature has snapped her fingers and winter has arrived to the New Zealand ski fields. Most ski resorts …
moreWed, 1st May 2013
The Ultimate Day off…Skiing and snowboarding is hands down the BEST thing to do during the winter in Wanaka! (Yes of course I am a little biased!). But reality says… most peo…
moreWed, 24th Apr 2013
Cheeky KeasA Kea is a native New Zealand alpine parrot, and is certainly a cheeky wee thing! They live in the South Island of New Zealand, and are often seen in ski resort…
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Thu, 18th Apr 2013
The Hot ChocolateHot chocolate is the best company to have in the ski lodge. It’s warm, it smells delicious and it tastes even better! I have to admit, I am quite a fan o…
moreSat, 13th Apr 2013
Ski and Snowboard Le…You see them everywhere on the mountain and they are ALL in matching outfits! Some have a trail of small children in tow. Some are busy holding up a balancing s…
moreThu, 4th Apr 2013
What on Earth Happen…You may not remember, but Rebecca “BEX” Sinclair was one of the first athlete profiles we did here at NZ Snow Tours. (You can see that interview by …
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Thu, 28th Mar 2013
What is Jibbing?Have you ever wondered what those young snowboard and ski kids are talking about when they say they are going 'jibbing'? Well after much research to make sure …
moreFri, 22nd Mar 2013
Lauren Staveley - Au…Lauren Staveley is taking on the world, and she is doing a fine job at it too! This young Australian girl is one to watch, at only 18 years old she is setting h…
moreWed, 13th Mar 2013
When is the Best Tim…I am often asked when is the best time to take a New Zealand ski holiday? Or when is the snow at it’s best in New Zealand? The answer to this is both simp…
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Wed, 6th Mar 2013
Taking Kids Skiing a…Have you ever wanted to take a family snow holiday? Or perhaps even just a day trip to the snow? But wonder if the kids will enjoy skiing or snowboarding?! With…
moreWed, 27th Feb 2013
Skiing for the First…As promised, following on from last week’s blog “Snowboarding for the First Time” this weeks blog is all about skiing for the first time.…
moreThu, 21st Feb 2013
Snowboarding for the…If you have never been on snow before the thought of a snowboard holiday can be quite daunting. To travel so far away for an activity such as snowboarding - tha…
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Fri, 15th Feb 2013
Our Travel TipsTravel is something I love to do, it’s exciting, it’s new and it’s unknown. I have been lucky enough, to have traveled the globe several times…
moreFri, 8th Feb 2013
The Art of Building …t is unclear as to where or why the snowman originated. However, the oldest evidence of the snowman has been traced all the way back to 1380, where a drawing of…
moreSun, 3rd Feb 2013
Girl's Snowboarding …Girls snowboarding history was made last week, when Elena Hight landed a double backside alley-oop rodeo at the X-Games Aspen. This was the first time a girl ha…
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Sat, 26th Jan 2013
What is a Freeskier?…Lyndon Sheehan is one of the worlds best freeskiers and he also calls Wanaka, New Zealand home. He has travelled the globe skiing for contests, filming, trainin…
moreThu, 17th Jan 2013
Can a Canadian be a …If you are looking for some inspiration this is your girl!! Katie maybe a Canadian, but she is pretty much just another local when it comes to winter in Wanaka…
moreSat, 12th Jan 2013
Snow + Music = Happi…Snow and Music – two of my favourite things (along with food and Nana naps of course!). I have never combined them though for some reason. I guess when lo…
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Thu, 3rd Jan 2013
Hannah Trigger Snowb…Hannah Trigger is one of Australia’s top snowboarders. Her extreme talent on both a snowboard and a surfboard has set her up to lead an incredible life. S…
moreThu, 20th Dec 2012
Rose Battersby - New…Rose Battersby is making her way towards the Russia 2014 Olympics. She is a rising star and she is only 19! Most other 19 year olds would be at home celebratin…
moreThu, 13th Dec 2012
Ski and Snowboard Ou…Accessories finish off your snow ensemble. They include such items as… hats, helmets, gloves, neck warmers, goggles and sunglasses. Having good quality i…
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Wed, 5th Dec 2012
What Makes good Ski …Can I wear my jeans under my ski or snowboard pants? What should I wear under my ski pants? Do I have to wear waterproof pants? What features should I look for?…
moreFri, 30th Nov 2012
What Makes a Good Sk…What should I look for in a ski or snowboard jacket? I’m a skier, can I wear a snowboard jacket? I’m a snowboarder so can I wear a ski jacket? Shoul…
moreFri, 23rd Nov 2012
Snow LoveI love the snow and you love the snow, we all LOVE the snow! So what is it about this white, shimmery, cold stuff that makes us love, smile and just feel so goo…
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Fri, 16th Nov 2012
What Does BEX Stand …Who is Rebecca Sinclair and what has she got to do with NZ Snow Tours?! Bex Sinclair loves a snowy Cardrona Rebecca Sinclair, a.k.a ‘BEX’, does not…
moreWed, 31st Oct 2012
Where in the World C…Happy Halloween NZ Snow Tours Fans, This week being Halloween, I thought I would do a spooky skiing and snowboarding special. Alot of you will be…
moreFri, 26th Oct 2012
Snowboarding in Wana…Hello skiers and riders! I thought I better sneak in a blog entry before that fluffy white stuff completely melts away… luckily for me, it seems to just…
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Fri, 11th Nov 2011
Thinking of Craigieb…Thinking of Craigieburn? NZ Snow Tours get a lot of inquiries from people wondering whether or not the Craigieburn Adventure is the right tour for them. Follow…
moreMon, 19th Sep 2011
And now we SleepWe would like to thank all of our awesome clients who came over to see us this year. Good time were had by all, and with some of the best (and worst) conditions…
moreTue, 12th Jul 2011
Feast or FamineIt has been on and off blizzard conditions in all of the Queenstown and Wanaka ski areas since Wednesday night last week…and in fact at ski areas all ove…
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Sun, 27th Mar 2011
It's all Angela's Fa…To be quite honest I think all the bad news that is happening around the world right now is Angela’s fault. Every place she has ever visited or had …
moreSun, 6th Feb 2011
Lake Ohau - Favourit…Ohau Snow Field is amazing. It consistently rates high on our guest's favourite EVER ski field and you can see why. The view is unbelievably ethereal. Oh…
moreMon, 17th Jan 2011
Winter Games 20112009 saw the inaugural Winter Games event held at venues in Wanaka, Queenstown and a number of other South Island towns in New Zealand. With events including sk…
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Wed, 22nd Dec 2010
Christmas Means Snow…Only a couple more days till Christmas and we are looking forward to spending the day in Wanaka on the deck in the sun, with a champagne brunch and BBQ for dinn…
moreWed, 15th Dec 2010
Cardrona - Favourite…We decided to cruise up to Cardrona for their opening day 2010 with our friend Tracey Barclay. As one of Groovstar's team riders, an ex-workmate from our Mt Rua…
moreTue, 7th Dec 2010
Whare Kea - Favourit…Last night I got to thinking (I sound like Carrie from Sex and the City!) about how it has almost been six months since winter hit Wanaka and Queenstown. Thinki…
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Mon, 29th Nov 2010
5 Great Reasons to V…Now that summer is here and we actually have time to blog, there is no snow to blog about! Our ski and snowboarding trips are done for another year and a lot of…
moreMon, 22nd Nov 2010
Wanaka WildflowersWhen the snow stops snowing and the sun starts shining it is usually time for us to head away for the summer. After doing back to back ski seasons between New Z…
moreSun, 19th Sep 2010
Time to hit the Beac…So our season has officially finished! We know this because there is no one at the house, I haven’t been to the airport for almost 2 weeks, and erm.…
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Mon, 5th Jul 2010
Treble ConeGo through the 'Welcome To Treble Cone' sign , and you are suddenly confronted with road that seems to go nowhere. In fact what lays ahead of you is a win…
moreSat, 26th Jun 2010
Cardrona and Treble …Finally - the long wait between winters is over! Over the last couple of days both of Wanaka's ski areas opened to bluebird skies and fresh powder - YES! With …
moreWed, 23rd Jun 2010
Club Fields - Snow E…Club Fields - Snow Everywhere and Not a Chairlift in Sight! If you have ever done any research into a snow holiday in New Zealand you will probably have heard o…
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Sat, 12th Jun 2010
Living Life through …Living Life Through a Fish Eye. One of the best things about being in the ski industry is the people you meet on the way. Everyone has got a story to tel…
moreWed, 26th May 2010
Severe Weather Warni…YES...here we go again! You know that winter has finally arrived when the 6 o’clock news devotes the first 20 minutes to the weather. Firstly we ha…
moreWed, 19th May 2010
Do I need New Snowbo…We asked Claire to give us some tips on what to look for when buying new boots. I was dismayed to find out that you need to have boots that fit! Also boot…
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Tue, 13th Apr 2010
Cardies - More than …Cardrona Ski Field is a big favourite among locals and international visitors alike. Known locally as Cardies, it is situated just 35 minutes outside Wana…
moreFri, 9th Apr 2010
New Zealand - Like E…With the Southern Alps running smack bang down the middle of the South Island, and a huge snow covered volcano in the North Island, New Zealand has no shortage …
moreFri, 2nd Apr 2010
Shopping - Not just …Sometimes you look at people on the hill and think man I really wanna be able to do that. We all watch in awe as guys and girls rip down the hill, kick it on ki…
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Wed, 24th Mar 2010
Winter's ComingSo finally after waiting for five months it looks like winter is on its way! Not that I don’t enjoy the sun but y'all know that winter is where it&r…
moreTue, 2nd Mar 2010
Back to WorkWell, the Olympics is over which means it is time to go back to work. Love the Olympics, always a good excuse to sit on your backside for two weeks and watch te…
moreMon, 1st Feb 2010
Things to do before …The big news this week besides the X-Games (more on that later), was the extension of the Cardrona ski area. They are building a new chair called The Vall…
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