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Tue, 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 …
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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 …
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Fri, 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…
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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. …
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Fri, 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 …
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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 …
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Wed, 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…
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Wed, 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…
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Fri, 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.…
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Tue, 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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Thu, 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!…
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Thu, 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 …
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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…
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Thu, 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 -…
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Thu, 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 …
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Fri, 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 …
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Wed, 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…
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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…
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Sat, 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…
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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 …
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Wed, 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…
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Wed, 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.…
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Thu, 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…
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Fri, 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…
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Sun, 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, 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, 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?…
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Fri, 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…
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Fri, 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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Wed, 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…
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Mon, 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…
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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…
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Sun, 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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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…
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Wed, 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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Fri, 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 …
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Fri, 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…
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Tue, 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…
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Mon, 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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Destinations
NZ Snow Tours has four perfect locations in the Southern Alps, all of them ideally situated to give you easy access to the best ski areas in New Zealand!
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Tours & Packages
NZ Snow Tours has a number of exciting options to choose from, each designed so that you can experience the best snow in the Southern Alps.
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Meet Your Guides
NZ Snow Tours has a team of expertly skilled mountain professionals on hand who will ensure your trip is a safe and enjoyable one.
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