Heli-ski Adventures in Queenstown: Home of Big Mountains

The raw, untouched beauty of the Southern Alps is something that very few people get to experience. What can be seen from town is essentially just the foothills, and beyond human infrastructure lies the true Alps. Think remote valleys, frozen landscapes, and world-class skiing terrain that can only…

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Queenstown Ski Guide: Pro-Tips for Advanced Riders

Queenstown's four ski fields regularly play host to internationally renowned competitions across freeride, freestyle and alpine racing. With a stacked calendar of events every winter, the world’s best skiers and snowboarders gravitate to this alpine mecca of the south. We’ve asked some of our local…

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Winter in Queenstown

June to August Temperatures between -4°C and 8°C Each year from early June onwards, the region transforms into a winter wonderland, attracting snow sports enthusiasts from around the world with its incredible lake and alpine scenery, crisp blue-sky days and easy access to some of New Zealand's…

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Blake Marshall's Guide to Skiing Queenstown

The prodigal child of two ski instructors, Blake grew up on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. Blake's first freeride competition was on home turf at The Remarkables where he won the 2* Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) competition: The North Face Frontier. Heartened by this, he went on…

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Why Queenstown is the Best Place to Ski in New Zealand

Four mountains The Remarkables One of Queenstown’s most recognisable ski fields is nestled into a mountain range known as The Remarkables. A pretty apt name for some spectacular mountains. If you’ve ever seen a picture-postcard photo of the town with some jagged, snow-covered peaks in the…

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Ski Queenstown 102: Tips to Progress

Get ski fit It is important to prepare physically for skiing as you will be engaging muscles rarely used in day-to-day life, especially if you're a desk worker. Your key focus should be on thighs and core. Strong legs and a strong core are going to help you on the mountain. To push yourself beyond…

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