Tag: Skiing & Snowboarding
Flatten The Hill: Alice Robinson and Jossi Wells
Olympic ski racer Alice Robinson from Queenstown and Wanaka freestyle legend Jossi Wells share some insider tips on how best to experience the local mountains on both sides of the hill.
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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.
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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.
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Best things to do this winter in Queenstown
Queenstown comes alive in winter. Ski and snow gear stores pop up around town, winter menus roll out at local restaurants, and excitement fills the air. Here are some of the best things to do in Queenstown this winter.
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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.
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Six things you didn't know about skiing in Queenstown
If you've skied in Queenstown before, you'll probably know the ins and outs of Queenstown's ski fields. You may have a favourite ski run, rental store and apres ski location. However, no matter how many times you've visited, there may be a thing or two only true locals know about skiing in Queenstown. Here's a list of six interesting things you might not know about skiing in Queenstown.
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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.
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