If you had just one day to explore Cardrona Alpine Resort, where would you ride? Read on to find out what our ideal day would look like.
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Scott has contributed greatly to the snowboard industry - from teaching beginners how to link their first turns, to leading training and assessments for snowboard instructors, to coaching the AASI National Snowboard Team. Scott shares his journey and gives solid advice for anyone thinking about becoming a snowboard instructor.
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We’re getting off the beaten track to discover less known ski resorts around New Zealand. Here’s our inside scoop of Mt Dobson, located on the South Island, half way between Christchurch and Queenstown.
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Summer 2019 is set to be another busy one of developments up at Cardrona Alpine Resort, with today’s announcement of a new lift, accessing advanced terrain, to be installed in the “Pringles” area of the resort.
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We recently visited Treble Cone Ski Area for the first time in about 4 years. Biased towards the more experienced rider, the steep and challenging terrain made for an awesome day out on the snow. If you want a "bit more", Treble Cone needs to be on your list for any New Zealand snow holiday!
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Coronet Peak, Queenstown’s popular ski field, is amping up the snow magic opening a new interactive experience The Ice Slides by Ice Castles.
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A new partnership between Cardrona Alpine Resort and Queenstown businessman John Darby will lead to the development of New Zealand’s largest alpine resort, incorporating Cardrona and a new Soho Basin Ski Area.
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Maximise your time on the mountain by becoming a proficient winter driver and a snow chain fitting guru with our handy New Zealand winter driving guide!
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Treble Cone’s opening five days earlier than scheduled thanks to healthy pre-season snowfalls. And right on cue the mountain’s snowguns have been firing this week just as meteorologists are predicting “significant” natural snowfalls early next week.
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Have you thought about visiting Nozawa Onsen for your next snow holiday? If so, check out this handy guide. And if you haven’t, then you may want to visit after reading about it here!
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We interview ‘Crazy Carol’ from Cardrona Alpine Resort. Carol tells us all about how she started working for Cardrona and why she believes she is the luckiest person in the world.
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The great recent snowfall is not only allowing Coronet Peak to open early – albeit for one day – but across from the Wakatipu, The Remarkables is opening earlier than scheduled
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Coronet Peak is opening two weeks earlier, offering loyal customers and local Queenstowners, who see the Peak every day, a one-day taster ahead of the season.
The ski field, which is 20 minutes from downtown Queenstown, will be open on Saturday June 2nd on Queen’s birthday weekend. Its official opening day is Saturday June 16th.
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Travel is awesome. But sometimes it can also mean too many late nights, early mornings, overnight bus journeys and sweaty dorm rooms leading to constant tiredness. We share some great tips on how to make sure you’re better rested when away from home.
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A handy guide to all the Australian ski resorts and their opening dates for 2018.
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A handy guide of all New Zealand ski resorts and their opening dates for 2018. Because having it all in one place is way easier than having 20 tabs open in my browser. Hopefully, you'll find it handy too! Now get planning!
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Are you visiting Queenstown or Wanaka for your mountain biking holiday? Be sure to add riding at Cardrona Alpine Resort to your itinerary. With alpine riding and unique terrain, it's a favourite of mine whenever I'm heading out for some downhill MTB action!
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Queenstown is not just about skiing and snowboarding. There are many world-class mountain bike trails, and whether you're into downhill, enduro or cross country, you're going to be spoilt for choice!
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Rude Rock Downhill MTB track - a top to bottom run.
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