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Skiing 11:48AM

Whakapapa Holdings Ltd is delighted to be confirmed as the preferred bidder for Whakapapa Ski Area.

By Whakapapa Holdings
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Skiing 1:50AM

Queenstown expecting an epic ski season after biggest snowfall in years

Queenstown — Queenstown received its biggest snowfall in years over the weekend, with the mountains surrounding the alpine town blanketed in over 1.5m of snow in places.

The Remarkables Ski Area Manager Ross Lawrence

By Destination Queenstown
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Skiing 3:11PM

Snowplanet have extended their ‘Hot Summer Nights’ offer to include Saturdays, so they now run from Saturday to Thursday for the rest of summer. This is their most popular night special ever at $29 for a 4hr pass including equipment hire.

By Beckie Wright
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Skiing 12:22PM

Snowplanet Has Great Christmas Holiday Programmes With Even More Events Planned For 2016

It is starting to look a lot like Christmas here at Snowplanet! Santa has taken up residency in his Magic Castle and is here to stay until Christmas Eve, when he departs to deliver presents! Bring the kids along to see Santa every day from 10am.

By Beckie Wright
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Skiing 10:05AM

Christmastime At Snowplanet

By Beckie Wright
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Skiing 4:38PM

Family launches online NZ Cowhide Rug business to fund New Zealand's top Alpine Ski Racer

Havelock North — Piera Hudson is New Zealands #1 Female Alpine Ski Racer.

By SocialKiwi
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Skiing 2:56PM

Amped 4 Ski

New website launching soon!

By Forge Media
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Skiing 3:39PM

Smoothy Moves to Fifth Place on Freeride World Tour Rankings

The second stop of the 2014 SWATCH FREERIDE WORLD TOUR BY THE NORTH FACE® (FWT) took place at Chamonix, France on Saturday.

By Snow Sports NZ
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Skiing 12:32PM

US Ski Team coach brings legendary skills to Queenstown club

Queenstown — Young Queenstown ski racers will benefit from the best coaching advice in the world following an exclusive clinic held recently at Coronet Peak.

Group shot - [L-R] Igor Stros, Celine Arnold, Tim Cafe, Sasha Rearick, Meghan Barber, Giulia Faggian and Karolina Klimek after a great coaching session at Coronet Peak.

Discussing technique after a run down Hurdle to the T-Bar. (L-R) Igor Stros, Sasha Rearick facing Celine Arnold, Tim Cafe and Meghan Berber.

Head coach of the US men's alpine ski team, Sasha Rearick (centre front), in coaching session on Coronet Peak with (L-R) Celine Arnold, Tim Cafe, Giulia Faggian, Meghan Berber and Igor Stros.

By NZSki
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Skiing 2:57PM

Freeskiing World Champ Gus Kenworthy defending Parklife Invitational title

2013 Freeskiing World Champion Gus Kenworthy is back to defend his title for the third year running at tomorrow’s (Saturday August 17) 11th annual Parklife Invitational.

Gus Kenworthy on the podium at the 2012 Parklife Invitational.

By NZSki
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Skiing 5:37PM

Coronet Peak ski gun info now online; free WiFi launches for Queenstown ski areas

Queenstown

Snow guns blasting at Coronet Peak – Photo credit Miles Holden

Alan Pitfield and Narelle Dancey use the free WiFi at Coronet Peak – Photo credit Morgan McFie

By NZSki
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Skiing 5:22PM

Mt Hutt to re-open tomorrow after record snow fall

Mt Hutt — A very tired Mt Hutt crew are looking forward to a good night’s sleep before welcoming skiers and boarders back onto the slopes tomorrow (Tuesday June 25).

By NZSki
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Skiing 4:30PM

Mt Hutt celebrates opening day

Mt Hutt — Around 1300 keen skiers and snowboarders helped Canterbury’s Mt Hutt celebrate its scheduled opening today (June 15).

First on the Quad were (L to R) Jesse Thompson, Steven Hall, David Douglas and Mike Yorston.

Celebrating Mt Hutt's opening were (L to R) Mathieu Renisio (France), Spike, Nicolas Tresfield (France), Jasmine Maxwell (Christchurch), Enzo Fitzgerald (NZ/France), Shred, Antoine Fitzgerald (NZ/France).

Ready for the off at Mt Hutt's Summit 6 lift were (L to R) Simon Yorston, Tom Fisher, Ben Yorston, Annabelle Fisher, Harry Fisher, and Kris Ward, all from Christchurch

By NZSki
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Skiing 4:00PM

Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area first to open in Australasia

Queenstown — Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area today (June 8) celebrated in style as the first Australasian ski field to open for winter, with all signs pointing to a "fantastic" season ahead.

Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Ross Copland celebrates the start of the 2013 season with Amisfield bubbles as a cheeky Tristan Bryant tries to lap some up.

First on the chairlift for 2013 at Coronet Peak were (L to R) Tania Bryant, Cougar Bryant (10), Tristan Bryant (6) (obscured) and Tallulah Bryant (8).

Queenstown girls celebrating the snow (L to R) Chloe Barry, Kate O'Flynn and Bridget Judd.

Mascots Spike and Shred with Tristan (left) and Tallulah Bryant.

By NZSki
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Skiing 4:09PM

Coronet Peak first ski area in Australasia to open on Saturday

Queenstown — Queenstown is officially open for winter as the 2013 season kicks off at Coronet Peak on Saturday (June 8). Coronet Peak will be the first ski area to open in Australasia, boasting some of the best opening day snow cover seen in recent years.

Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Ross Copland can't wait to welcome skiers and boarders to the mountain on Saturday.

Liftees L to R Amy Somerville, Maddie Wells, Robyn Bowie

First hike of the season-Queenstown's Jamie Dalziel from K2 Snowboards "warming up the legs before Saturday".

By NZSki
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Skiing 9:17PM

First snow blankets Mt Ruapehu

Mt Ruapehu is blanketed in snow following the recent wild weather that has hit the country.

By PPR New Zealand
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Skiing 9:06PM

Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area counts down to opening with new snow

Queenstown — Staff at Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area are buzzing with excitement following two days of snowfalls and perfect snowmaking conditions.

Coronet Peak mascots Shred (L) and Spike (R ) celebrate new snow with ski area manager Ross Copland.

Snow gun blasting near the Coronet Peak base building.

Nice day for lunch on the deck at The Remarkables – (L to R) staff Mo Rush Jill Leake, Tanya Papandrea, Masa Oda and Will Curnow.

By NZSki
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Skiing 11:02PM

Queenstown's Coronet Peak celebrates second snowfall within a week in build up to opening

Queenstown — The weather gods have been smiling on Queenstown's Coronet Peak as a second snowfall within a week puts the mountain on track for its early June scheduled opening.

Coronet Peak base building received 9cm of snow on tables on the deck.

Twenty-one-year-old Brazilian Toni Maffra enjoying the new snow at Coronet Peak.

Chris Walker from the Coronet Peak maintenance department reveling in the snow.

By NZSki
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Skiing 2:49PM

Snow and more snow at New Zealand's Mt Hutt

Mt Hutt — Winter has ‘officially’ arrived at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area in New Zealand’s South Island as it celebrates its second major snowfall in two weeks.

Blair James, Head of Snowmaking at Mt Hutt, putting in some product testing.

Maintenance crew walking the 2.5km into the ski area from the Rakaia Saddle

By NZSki
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Skiing 7:21PM

New snow in Queenstown good omen for winter season

Queenstown — A dusting of new snow on the mountain tops around Queenstown is a timely reminder of the countdown to the 2013 winter season.

NZSki heads of department enjoy the new snow at The Remarkables today (Monday May 6). Image by Ross Lawrence.

Visitors from Bangkok, Thailand revel in the new snow at Coronet Peak. Left to right are Tassanee Ratanaruangrai (41), Jutamas Kasemkulsiri (42) and Pongthorn Thapanangkum (36)

By NZSki
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Skiing 5:02PM

New Zealand's Mt Hutt celebrates first major snow fall

Mt Hutt — Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area in the South Island of New Zealand is celebrating its first major snowfall – two months before its official scheduled opening on June 15.

Mt Hutt electrician Rob Nesbitt jumps for joy in snow at the top of the Quad Chair.

Father and son (L to R) Paul and Jason Collins used their snowmobile to access 'first tracks' at Mt Hutt today (Monday April 22).

Jason Collins makes the most of the snow on his snowmobile.

By NZSki
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Skiing 3:27PM

Jossi Wells Take Silver at X Games Tignes

Jossi Wells has claimed the silver medal at the 2013 X Games in front of an exuberant French crowd.

By Snow Sports NZ
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