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Mike Madden Gives Us the Lowdown on Backcountry Skiing in Queenstown

Mike Madden, owner and chief guide at Queenstown Mountain Guides, spends his winters exploring Queenstown's snow-covered mountains. Originally from the North Island, Mike discovered his true passion for mountaineering and skiing when he moved to Queenstown at age 20. Since then, Mike's worked and lived in Mount Cook, Canada and Japan, before starting his own mountain guiding business in Queenstown four years ago.

An Insider's Guide to Queenstown's Ski Trails

Head ski patroller at Coronet Peak Alan Swann, aka Swanny, gives us the low down on skiing in Queenstown. Check out what he has to say.

How to make the most of a winter long weekend in Queenstown

Heading to Queenstown for a long weekend this winter? There are so many things to do and places to explore, it can be difficult to tick everything off over three days. Here are some top tips to make the most of a winter long weekend in Queenstown.

10 Ways to Unwind After a Day on the Slopes in Queenstown

The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the ski field in Queenstown. Here are some of the top ways to unwind after a day on the slopes in Queenstown.

Your local experts’ guide to the perfect girls’ ski weekend in Queenstown

Gather your BFFs and head south to Queenstown for an indulgent long weekend of midwinter fun. There’s never been a better time for skiing in Queenstown.

Your guide to an epic boys' ski trip to Queenstown

The Queenstown ski fields are open. So, muster your mates and jump on a plane to Queenstown. Or sling those boards in the back of the car. It’s time for a Queenstown road trip.