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they’re coming...
By the time you read this editorial, I think that we will have a clear idea of the
number of inbound tourists that will be flooding New Zealand this winter. We
have had two years of “quiet times’ and although it has been devasting on our
operators, businesses and tourism infrastructure, the upside is that it has been
uncrowded, quiet even.
We all need to look at the big picture, we enjoy such amazing snow-based
facilities here in New Zealand, not because of local skiers but because of
the number of inbound tourists. The operators, the hotels, the vineyards, the
restaurants, and even staffing are all linked to an inbound visitation. It will be
easy for us to throw up our hands and wish for those uncrowded days. But
we need to remember that with those uncrowded days goes unemployment,
closure, a complete lack of facilities and a restriction of everything that is
available.
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Really, we have a responsibility to welcome those returning to our shores, and
slopes, those who will spend and invest in New Zealand. We are no longer a
self-sufficient island but a hub for worldwide inbound tourism. Those arriving
first will be from Australia, but as of this July the doors are opened even wider
and as confidence grows so will the confidence of those travelling to our
shores whether that be in summer or winter.
In 2022, tourism will be back on track. We need to toughen up on concerns
about the numbers on the ski fields and collectively share a huge sigh of relief
that we are back on the tourism track. Tourism is New Zealand’s biggest
export industry, contributing 20.1% of total exports and it generated a direct
annual contribution to GDP of $16.4 billion, we need that!
I am not going to talk about the upside of covid because it is exceedingly
rare and bordering on insulting for those who have lost so much. But when
things change for the good (or the bad) it does bring into view our levels of
appreciation for how it is or once was.
It really is time for us to appreciate the season whatever it may offer and
simply make the very most out of what we have with whoever is here to share.
Cheers, Steve Dickinson (Editor)
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OLYMPIC
GLORY

ZOI SADOWSKI-SYNNOTT
&
NICO PORTEOUS
“They say it's not if you win or lose
but how you play the game.
It's only sport
And not important -
Observe the Olympic flame.
But every Aussie knows the score -
We all share that gut feeling.
As the medal count begins to mount...
Let us beat New Zealand!”
In 1991, in the lead up to the 1992 Summer
Olympics, Australian sports TV program, “Live
and Sweaty” released the song “I Don’t Care,
as Long as we Beat New Zealand.” It was a
parody, written by Andrew Denton, describing
the sporting rivalry between Australia and New
Zealand, and played homage to the fact that NZ
were outperforming Australia in almost every
sporting event...
However, despite our reputation as being a
“winning nation”, New Zealand had failed to clinch
a medal at any Winter Olympics. A year later, in
1992, Kiwi Annelise Coberger became the first
person from the Southern Hemisphere to win a
medal at the Winter Olympics, taking out Silver in
the slalom at Albertville in France.
Despite many talented athletes in the following
years, New Zealand was unable to recreate
Annalise’s Olympic success. The Wells brothers,
who dominated the skiing scene in the 2010’s,
were unable to attain medals at the Olympics
despite podium finishes and wins at the XGames.
Jossi came close in the 2014 Winter Olympics,
placing 4th in the halfpipe but Byron was forced
to withdraw due to injury which plagued both
athletes in the following Olympics in 2018.
So, it was an additional 26 years before New
Zealand broke the drought, when then 16-yearolds,
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Nico Porteous
won Bronze in South Korea in 2018. The win
made Zoi NZ’s youngest ever Olympic medalist
(at 16 years 353 days) before Nico won later the
same day at 16 years 91 days old. With both
competitors achieving well outside expectations
and at such young ages, NZ hopes were high
for the 2021/2022 Winter Olympics. Previously,
Zoi and Nico outperformed all other competitors
at the preceding X Games, a good litmus test for
what to except at the Winter Olympics, and we
were not disappointed.
The historic moment of winning NZ first Gold
medal at the Winter Olympics was achieved by
20 year old Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and a few days
later Nico Porteous won another.
For a country known for its exceptional Southern
Alps, a people known for their adventurous spirit
and incredible achievements in the mountains
by pioneers such as Sir Edmund Hillary, it’s
surprising that it took so long for New Zealand to
make its mark at the Winter Olympics. However,
whatever the reason for the drought, Zoi and Nico
have certainly made their mark and their names
are now firmly in NZ’s history books.
For more of an insight into what it takes to make
an Olympiad, we caught up with Tommy Pyatt,
Nico’s long-time coach, for a bit of insight into
what it has taken for Kiwis to strike gold.
How long have you been coaching Nico?
I started with Nico and his brother Miguel when
he was 6 years old and their first experience out
of ski racing and in the park. So about 14 years.
I was working at Cardrona as a Freestyle coach
at the High Performance Centre and they picked
my face off the website for not looking too scary
I guess.
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“Now there are so many
more elements to the role
and much less teaching. At
the start he would say, “Well
you show us first,” that’s
obviously not happening
now! He thinks it’s funny if I
even do a jump.”
Nico doing what he does best
Images Miles Holden/Red Bull

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Zoi Sadowski-Synnott during day 2 finals of the Natural Selection Tour at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming, USA,
Image by Chris Wellhausen / Red Bull Content Pool
“The historic moment of winning NZ first Gold
medal at the Winter Olympics was achieved
by 20 year old Zoi Sadowski-Synnott”
What does a coach actually do?
What I do with him has changed so much over the years.
At first there was a lot of the very basics. Teaching basic
stance on skis and off jumps or on rails for example. Also
having him ski full days. Time on skis was key then. Now
there are so many more elements to the role and much less
teaching. At the start he would say, “Well you show us first,”
that’s obviously not happening now! He thinks it’s funny if I
even do a jump.
I do much more checking he is on track each day and that,
what he is doing is safe to move on to the next step. For
example if he is doing a cork 9 in the pipe, I check that the
height was ok and the pop was safe to up that to a dub 12 or
16. Just an extra eye he trusts I guess. I do a lot of long term
planning for where his tricks should be in years to come and
where he should train and compete to match that plan. Lots
of time at the trampoline, halfpipe and some jumps too, in the
home season. In the away season its Pipe camps that have
airbags to learn new tricks or following the competitions.
There’s also so much normal living things to do over the
away season. Booking rental cars, food shops, entering
events and camps etc. Luckily these days there is a team at
home helping with that too.
How does a typical coaching day look?
I’ll split this in to home and away as they are so different. In
NZ I’ll head up Cardrona early and set up the airbag for the
quarter pipe and hope for not too much digging out of snow.
Nico will come up and use that for a bit before getting into
the pipe. I’ll be there to film it all and show him right there.
(We don’t do much video review after anymore) I’ll do what’s
needed to make a smooth training day. Sometimes that’s
driving a snowmobile for faster laps, sometimes slipping the
halfpipe to keep it smooth. After we will sometimes head to
the trampoline to get more reps of the bigger tricks.
The away season typical day would be the logistics of getting
to a camp or comp. Team captains meeting, rental cars,
accommodation, lift passes, waxing skis, then filming at the
camps and a small amount of tech ski talking. In comps it
would be helping with run planning as to the level we think
that the comp will be at due to weather or the condition of the
pipe etc. Being there to swap skis out, foggy goggles, hand
him warm layers for the lift.
The big question is after waiting so long how is it that
in 2022 we get two gold medals, when we have never
achieved that in the past? Is that luck?
I think the trend has been going this way since Mitch Brown
was in the Olympic pipe himself way back. Each Games
the results trend up. From just going to the event being the
achievement and pathing the way to making finals from the
Wells to 2 Bronze and then 2 Gold (and a silver) I think a
lot comes down to seeing something with your own eyes it
suddenly becomes possible. The program learns each year
what it takes to get better and in the end what it takes to win.
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Image compliments of Redbull / Photogapher Miles Holden
What is it that makes Nico so good?
Nico is a very hard worker on snow and a perfectionist - those
two things go well together. He also has taken part in many
sports at a young age and still does a wide range of sports
that compliment skiing. Like skating, surfing and mountain
biking. A major factor is having the full support of his family
and having Miguel to train alongside.
We all have road bumps regardless of what we do but
as a professional athlete what is it that Nico has to
overcome?
Well what he does is more often than not very scary and high
risk. So fear is the biggest work on.
Nervousness at competition, not just for injury risk but
fear of not performing. How do you help him overcome
that?
We try and be the best prepared we can for each step along
the way. More reps of tricks to the bag make them less risky
to snow and lowering the fear. The same for events, having
done lots of elements in practice builds his confidence for the
event or having done lots of events close to big ones helps
too. So we plan the schedule with that in mind.
16s back-to-back is impressive – bordering on
impossible – what’s next?
Double 18s will come soon. (Nico has tried one at a camp
and came very close to it even though it was not at all the
focus at the time) One skier has done a triple in pipe so there
will be more doing that soon. I hope to see it go in the direction
of slope style where unique spins come in more than ‘spin to
win’ like up the pipe dub cork 10, 16 etc Or whatever the next
generation think of really.
As a coach do you ever wonder if the extreme aspects
of the sport are going too far?
YES! It’s very scary to think about where the sport will be in
10 years and what the kids will have to learn at young ages
to be part of it.
How do you balance safety and the need to develop and
expand – push the envelope?
Even though the sport is pushing to bigger tricks I think its
possibly getting safer with air bags playing a big part and
teams with physios etc helping to prepare skiers for the big
landings. It’s still scary the first time a trick is tried to snow
though!
What do you think the future holds for Nico - where to
from here?
Well, some well-earned time off from pipe for now and
enjoying other parts of skiing. I think he will get back in to
another 4 year cycle for pipe now he has put in the work to
get to the top. I would like to see that.
To anyone reading this and has the desire to become a
professional skier what would your personal advice be?
5 year olds read this….?
Ha I just hope seeing the success Nico has had, others
can see the genuine enjoyment he gets from skiing and
that inspires them to try any sport that they enjoy. It’s not all
about getting to the top of one sport. But if they do want to
aim for the top of skiing, I would say it’s HARD! There are
many boxes that need to be ticked for it to work out. The time
and dedication to commit to skiing means giving up other
things along the way. The support from family or others and
of course a huge amount of talent.
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FINN
BILOUS
OVERACHIEVER
Kiwi Finn Bilous is an overachiever; he hails from Wanaka and his core focus
is slopestyle and big air.
He has represented New Zealand at Beijing 2022 and also the Pyeong
Chang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. That may have thrown him into the
spotlight recently but Finn has been overachieving for some time; starting
at only 13 years of age, he won the inaugural Junior World Heli Challenge.
Growing up in Wanaka with the Southern Alps as his backyard, Finn has
been skiing since he was a little kid. Not surprisingly both parents are keen
skiers and Finns father is a heli-ski guide and avalanche safety instructor.
Finn’s playground growing up was the mountains, but he is as comfortable
on the mountain, as he is on a bike or running a marathon, he is just one of
those guys that whatever he puts his mind to he gets good at!
Finn represented at both 2022 and 2018 Winter Olympics; plus earned a
Bronze medal at the World Cup Big Air held in Cardrona, 2018. In 2016 he
took out the Silver medal for Halfpipe and the bronze medal for Slopestyle, at
the Youth Olympic Winter Games held in Oslo, and took out 5th place at the
Freeski Big Air 2019 World Champs. So what does the future hold for Finn?
“
Contradictory to what some might expect, I honestly really
enjoyed the following month after the Olympics. As a team,
just to qualify for these Games meant constantly changing
plans, countless Covid tests, cancelled events, and MIQ Hotel
isolations, to name a few. It definitely wasn’t a smooth road to
Beijing, there were so many uncontrollable things that could
go wrong which could ultimately hinder your chances of even
making it to the start line.
To have made it through this one-of-a-kind Olympic cycle with
a successful outcome for the NZ team, made the simplicity
of enjoying every day and riding with close friends really
refreshing. I was also fortunate enough to receive a ‘Wildcard’
Invitation to The Freeride World Tour in Fieberbrunn, Austria
just a few weeks after the Olympics.
I’ve always been most inspired by skiers who ride a variety
of different terrain. However, as contest circuits have become
more specialized, it’s gotten harder and harder to compete
in multiple disciplines throughout the same season. So to
ski in an FWT Event in the same winter as competing in the
Olympics for Slopestyle & Big Air meant a lot to me and was
another big highlight of my Northern Hemisphere season.
Following on from the Olympic season, I really want to focus
my energy on more film projects, pushing the creativity of my
riding, and spend more time in the backcountry. I’ve always
tried to be multifaceted in my riding but having committed
myself to these past Olympics, I’ve found myself pushing only
certain aspects of my skiing. I’m stoked to have a change in the
schedule and I’m looking forward to what this year will bring!
“
Right: Finn competing at The Nines
competition, Image by Markus Fischer
Following page: Finn at the 2021 Quiksilver
event, Image by Matt Cherubino
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J U N E 2 022// 19

FOUR
WIDE
BACKCOUNTRY NZ
Words and images by Taj Juneau
Old Friends
“It's only about 3-4km. Should be at the hut
by about noon” said Nick.
“Sounds great, I am excited about a New
Zealand Hut trip” I reply.
“I am taking it easy on my ankle the physio
says to only go on even terrain and no
carrying weight,” says Nick. It has been a
long time since I had seen Nick and just
under a decade since we ski raced at
Coronet Peak together. The great thing
about old friends is that you pick up exactly
where you left off. It's like you never left
them. Nick and I both share a passion for
the mountains but little did we know how
much work we had set out in front of us.
Snow Capped Sunrises
The coffee is hot and after a ski-deprived
lockdown, everyone is raring to go. The
early 2000s Subaru station wagon is loaded
with ski equipment, tramping gear, and
boys, rolling four deep. We drive alongside
the lake soaking in the morning sunrise.
The clouds finally clear and colors light up
the surrounding snow-capped mountains.
We find our exit, divide up the supplies,
and before I know it we are heading up the
steep mountain track.
It Begins
The initial climb is steep, so steep that there
is a clear set of waterfalls tumbling down the
rocks. The 4wd switchback changes into a
narrowing trail which leads to the base of a
waterfall. Dead end. We backtrack onto a
faint, aggressive trail that involves a healthy
amount of bushwhacking. The debate
whether one should attach his ski boot
to the pin binding backward with the boot
hanging down or to click in the traditional
position to avoid sticks in your boots
becomes a hot topic. Boot shells downward
is the winner on the day.
The bush slowly thins and Otago's high
alpine tussic begins to show itself. As time
passes the climb becomes riskier as now
there are cliff bands below us with little to
no organic matter to latch onto. Not long
after we encounter an endless boulder
field. With a 20kg pack, each step must be
carefully chosen as a simple slip may lead
to a twisted ankle or a solid 2-3 metre fall
into a hole.
A Lonely River
Four hours pass and we find ourselves on a
plateau with spectacular views. The morning
light bounces off the mountain tops and
contrasts greatly with the glacier lake below.
Up ahead we get a clear view of a stunning
high alpine valley with a wandering river
leading to the waterfalls below. The terrain
here is flat and progress is quick. We leap
across the river and begin the climb towards
the saddle. The climb isn’t as steep but the
tussic is slippery. We slog upwards and the
four of us converge at the saddle. We cross
from the north aspect onto the south-facing
ridge which holds fresh snow. Great news, it
is finally time to ski!
Saddle Sores
Luckily for us, the snow stays cold and the
conditions are exceptional for skiing. Each
turn snaps around without much effort. On
the way down we spot our humble dwelling.
It is an old 1920’s stone hut with a door that
must be about 5ft tall. The luxuries of our
accommodation include a fireplace, a rock
table, and a single four mattresses sleeping
platform. What was supposed to take 3-4
hours to get here instead took 7½ hours.
Nothing a cheeky Parrotdog Beer and late
lunch cant fix.
We unload camping, cooking, and sleeping
supplies. The boys rally and we take off up
the hill looking to catch some sunset turns.
On our way down we observe the exposed
basin filled with rocks, chutes, couloirs, and
open faces. Our progress is much faster
with light packs. We scope out some long
lines above the saddle we had skied and
the snow looks phenomenal. We reach the
top before our shadows are too long and
the sunset is beginning to reach its peak.
Matt and Kit both scope a tasty-looking
chute that has gold rays dancing off the
center of it. It looks like a ripper. Nick as
per usual seeks more action up further in
seriously big terrain.
The golden hour passes as Matt pulls into
the chute creating a horizontal cut across
the top to mitigate possible avalanches.
We hear nothing but a scratch of edges.
This southwest-facing section has already
refrozen and the snow screeches underfoot.
Not the most favorable conditions, but Matt
skis it like a champ. He flows left to right
until he has completely exited the approx
300m of vertical. Nick seeks a different
chute which to get in requires passing over
a few rocks in a dangerous no-fall zone. He
tiptoes through the exposure and clips in on
top of a more forgiving and chalky southfacing
line. He rips long drawn-out turns
through great conditions. As the sun sets,
Kit and I begin to ski a south-facing slope
with chalky snow. Our smiles are big as we
ski down with the light dropping quickly. Our
next stop is dinner at the hut.
Checked-In Whenever
We were all feeling the solid 12 hour day of
slogging both on and off-snow, but each of
the few turns we had were worth it. Not long
after clicking out of our skis, we are sharing
our dehydrated meals, chicken curry has
never taste so good. Sneakily Nick cracks
open a mulled wine which managed to
sneak its way into his pack. After a cheeky
couple of wines, the boys are almost lights
out standing up. We jump into our beds
one at a time as there aren’t more than two
square metres of usable space inside the
hut. Once we are all in our sleeping bags
we are four wide packed like Weetbix in a
box, but never happier.
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Right: Nick Pascoe Cutting a Creamy Corner

Kit Pascoe harvesting late winter snow.
Round 2
In less than the blink of an eye, it's 6:00
am. We start the day with a quick round of
porridge, as the sunrise begins to peel down
the mountain tops. We set off deeper into
the basin with our eyes on a spiny-looking
couloir topped with ice-covered rocks.
The couloir from top to bottom is narrow,
steep, and has a huge overhanging rock
face on one side. Naturally, most people
are deterred when they see obstacles like
these, but not this group. Our adrenaline
begins to rise as the crampons and ice axes
come into play.
The Creepy Craggy Couloir
The group decides to boot pack up the guts
as there is no easy access into the couloir
from the top. Conditions seem stable with a
frozen layer underneath and about 20cm of
fresh snow on top. We transition quickly and
before long we enter the bottom section.
Looking up I can see the boys Nick, Kit, and
Matt creeping into the terrain one huff at a
time. The rock overhead feels like it nearly
spans the whole chute. The climb continues
to get steeper and steeper. Nearing the top,
the terrain is extremely steep but luckily
there is a wind lip that sits just below the top.
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The boys pull up.
At the peak the boys guess the slope angle
to be pushing 50-55 degrees. The transition
to ski at the top is careful and precise. One
mistake could mean a solid 300m tumble
down across a rock-ridden path to the
bottom of the couloir. Nick leads the charge.
Once clicked in he begins to slide towards
the center. Hop turns are the first choice for
turns when the terrain is this steep. The first
one always brings your heart rate up. You’re
wondering if your equipment is dialed in.
You hope that your skis will stay on, but you
never know.
Nick executes his first hop turn without
a hitch and quickly makes his way down
the guts. Next, Matt then followed by Kit.
Each has a slightly different technique but
manages to make easy work of the terrain.
We all agree the snow was perfect. It is
rare to find such favorable conditions in the
backcountry. The excitement from such a
feature has caused great curiosity about
the surrounding mountains. We transitioned
back towards the uphill gear and set off for
a final lap around the side of the peak we
had just skied.
Final Lap
We boot pack up another chute ensuring we
beat the spring thaw that was forecasted.
The top brings to a large outlook with the
surrounding mountains are towering over
the glacier lake below. Time to crack a
well-deserved cold one with the boys!. The
Parrotdog brews from Wellys have never
tasted so good.
At this point with great snow, extreme
steep skiing, and a few thousand metres of
vertical under our belts we all feel extremely
satisfied. The post lockdown jitters have
been given the boot and anything from here
is a bonus. For our last run, we scope a few
more features we want to ski on the way
down and are stunned as we find the best
snow yet. 30cm of straight beautiful cream.
We ski back to the hut and pack up. A fourhour
trek down the valley to the car and
we’re done. I bag on Nick telling him there is
no way that the hike was only 4km.
The trip couldn’t have gone better. We saw
wild landscapes, skied during sunset, found
fantastic snow, got our adrenaline pumping,
and had great yarns. I would just give
caution to the next guy for any trip with Nick
is likely to be twice as far as what he thinks,
but it will be worth it.

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HIPPIES
PUNKS & MISFITS
Words, P.M. Fadden | Photos, Jason Hummel, John Lichtwardt & P.M.Fadden
Like a banjo ‘twang’ in a string quartet, the Telemarker stands out on a mountain.
The curious technique is stylish, and iconic--as is their reverence for flex-y boots
and deep turns. But what really stands out is the go-lucky welcome which
somehow organically links each enthusiast to the next; hippies or punks, misfits
or socialites; man, woman, or child—perfect strangers form like family when the
heel is free.
The warm front porch ‘howdy’ of tele-society highlights a curiosity: its industry
is scarce. The principle manufacturers can be tallied on two hands. And it’s up
to those relative few to serve a global market, making telemark an apparent
small-world by necessity. But where there are mountains there is a way. And
prime example is an inconspicuous crew of quintessential misfits cranking-out
internationally acclaimed kit from the dead end of a little dirt road in the US
Mountain West.
Old mate, Adam Roberts bouncing along Kangaroo Ridge, Washington Pass.
Image by Jason Hummel

Skier, Adam U digging deep into 22 Design product testing at Revelstoke. Image by Jason Hummel
The company/facility known as 22 Designs is
the clubhouse Calvin & Hobbes would have built
had the comic book pair traded the toboggan for
skis. The shop floor is a craftsman’s combo of
Tech-meets-Tang, replete with a gigantic, stickerplastered
fridge stocked entirely with suds.
As luck would have it, the crew at 22 had offered to
lead an introductory course on telemark. But qualmark
of a dyed-in-the-wool ski hooligan is tardiness.
If They weren’t obsessive (about Turns, Product,
or Tom-Foolery) there’d be no problem being on
time, and thereby nothing separating Them from
the Average, so to watch the sun rise while waiting
forgotten in an icy carpark actually bodes well. It
indicates that whatever happens next, at the very
least it will be genuine.
The first of the day’s instructors to arrive is Devin.
He works Assembly at 22. But he’s not there not
for the article. In fact, he’s unaware of any article at
all. Rather, somewhere in the morning’s adventures
his truck had suffered a puncture so he’s grabbing
a couple tools. Devin opens the factory and,
inadvertently, the lesson too.
Slic Pins and Slide Plates, Bellows and Climbing
Bales; Heel Tubes, Tail Throws, Latches, and
Claws; the pieces of a Tele-Puzzle are many. Each
component can trace its origin to good old creative
necessity. And all of them come together thanks to
the innovation of engineered monkey business.
According to Devin, the core of telemark is inclusion.
Its culture and its industry are tight because, frankly,
everyone’s down to work their bum off in the name
of a bloody good time.
Behind the doors of 22 Designs 25,000 pairs of
bindings—built to the New Telemark Norm—were
produced by hand and shipped worldwide in the
last year alone. Zooming-outward to look at the
wider industry, Telemark products saw a 127%
percent growth rate over the prior year--a rather big
clue that what’s going down is far from ‘fringe.’
Sprung from the ready-fire-aim roots of 3-pin
bindings, leather boots, and loose living, Telemark
skiing, somehow, organically cultivates a garden in
which all varieties are welcome to grow. Add to that
the technological rigor brought by 22 Designs—plus
others like them--and Tele-Society has the healthy
sort of micro-climate that’s likely to stick around
awhile, as well as entice increasing numbers of
skiing public.
And the current main attraction is ‘New Telemark
Norm’—NTN for short.
As if adding punctuation to this juncture in the
lesson plan, the factory door suddenly bursts open
and in fires Jake—an ambassador of 22 Designs
and chief wild man to today’s foray into all that is
telemark. With practiced ease, he leads a brief
parade through the machinery which tools the NTN
tech about to be demo’d today.
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Forget dipping just a toe. Dip the knee...into the wild world of Tele. Image by Jason Hummel
“I got hooked on this thanks to a buddy,”
Jake smiles. “He gave me a set-up, then had
me skin up Mt. Hood in July—having never
before skied in my life,”
“It was 6,000 vert feet of face planting but still
I remember thinking immediately, this actually
feels good! I’m committing.”
And straight from ‘start,’ NTN does feel like
natural innovation, resulting from generations
of Dreamer/Tinker’ers who planted the seeds
of modern tele (while charging on early skis
like whaling harpoons). Better still the new
school approach of NTN still manages to stay
true to its roots.
Like underwear, the innovation behind NTN is
all about support and performance.
Adaptable to wide planks and increasingly
gnarly descents, NTN tech grabs hold of
the Underfoot as well as the Toe to achieve
maximum stability and precision. It’s an
elegant contraption. And field testing certainly
suggests NTN marks a next horizon in the
telemark discipline.
Once on-mountain, the downhill experience
is a dance between form and grace—with
a dash of woolly-bully throw-in for good
measure because mischief, of course, is a
mainstay from first chair to last call.
After fixing the tire, Devin has decided to
co-guide today’s tutorial. He and Jake head
straight to a wide rolling pitch where technique
can be put on full display. Arrived to the
summit there’s no need for more words. The
skiing will speak.
It’s a silent dialog between Ski and Skier; an
instinctive communication that feels-out both
the optimal descent and fastest route to fun.
From the moment the crew set to making their
turns, it’s apparent there’s boundless style to
the telemark method of falling downhill. Devin
and Jake are equally proficient, but hailing
from opposite coasts, and with entirely unique
iterations of the all-hallowed telemark turn.
The journey to find one’s ‘turn’ is also a
discovery that it’s less about lifting the heel
and more about ‘crushing the can.’ Under the
toe piece on every uphill, or inside ski, there’s
a pop-top vessel wishing with all its aluminum
might to be compressed. Hip and knee coil
in unison to form a piston firing smoothly
downward. It plants atop the can, presses it
flat, and locks-in the turn. But it’s easier written
than done.
Like most things, the first iterations are
awkward, even accident prone; but polish
comes with practice.
“It’s a feng-shui,” says Jake. “Terrain might
keep you on your toes, but when it’s groove
time, you put the pressure down, flex it, and
go,” he laughs.
Tight quick edgework marks Devin’s progress
down the mountain while Jake’s mechanics
are a more series of strides across the face.
Each style appears, somehow, effortless. And
both are clearly reveling in the time of their
lives yet perhaps most impressive is the vibe.
“This red-headed bastard of skiing, it’s
loveable as hell,” Jake shakes his head. “And
it’s growing,” he says.
As it happens, there’s a fair number of
Telemarkers in the hills today with Devin and
Jake. Even as strangers, it’s evident that
each is connected to the next by a friendly
playground atmosphere that’s practically
tangible. Jovial crassness or booming laughter
echo between the freeheelers; it takes on the
conversational flow of a recognized language.
The distinct impression is that of a community;
one that makes its happy way through a
snowy day on a mountain that doubles as a
neighborhood.
Indeed the simple, vital gravitas surrounding
Telemark feels especially natural when
realizing the social connection which binds its
people. It’s thrilling. It’s inclusive. And there’s
every reason to suspect that it just might save
skiing from itself.

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Combined, both Whakapapa and Tūroa comprise one of the largest ski areas in New Zealand, totalling approx.
1500ha. With terrain formed by solidified lava, the ski fields lend themselves perfectly to natural bowls, wind lips,
and half pipes, with a vast number of cliffs and drop offs. This makes skiing and boarding across both Whakapapa
and Tūroa some of the most exhilarating the Southern Hemisphere has to offer.
Mt Ruapehu itself rises from the Central Plateau alongside neighbouring peaks of Mt Ngāuruhoe and Mt Tongariro.
Listed for its cultural and geographical significance, the peaks form part of the UNESCO Dual World Heritage
Tongariro National Park, one of New Zealand’s premier outdoor destinations.
Just three hours from Hamilton, four from Wellington, and five hours from Auckland, getting far away, exploring
unique volcanic terrain on skis or board or on foot, is closer than you think.
TŪROA
Slightly smaller than Whakapapa, Tūroa has historically been referred
to as the ‘dark side’ of the mountain. Tūroa sits on the southwest side
neighbouring Ohakune just over 20km away. Tūroa has a more wideopen
feel to it, with eight lifts and a bigger vertical at 720m. The High
Noon Express takes you to the highest lifted point in New Zealand
with panoramic views of the North Island.
Tūroa is also famous for its natural features, which include long
halfpipe-like bowls, sweet kickers, and smooth, wide-open slopes.
Those who frequent Tūroa know to dress warm in the mornings as
the first rays of light that appear around the mountain summit will not
touch the slopes until mid-late morning. Operating quite literally on
the ‘dark side’ of the mountain, Tūroa loyalists rejoice as much of
the landscape resembles frozen waves that last well into the spring,
making for epic freeride skiing and riding, ripping up plenty of gullies,
drops, and natural hits.
Locale: Situated on the south-western slopes of
Mt Ruapehu, fifteen minutes’ drive from Ohakune,
two hours from Taupō.
Season: 8 July – 24 October
Prices at time of printing: Full day adult lift pass
$149 ($84 weekday). Full day youth lift pass $99
($54 weekday). Under 5 free.
Terrain: Beginner 20%, Intermediate 55%,
Advanced 25%.
On mountain facilities: Ski & ride school,
rentals, 4 eateries, retail store, terrain park
Insider scoop: 2022 will see the return of the
Tom Campbell Big Air. On 24 September we
will see world-class professional athletes come
together and showcase their skills, all in memory
of the humble legend, Tom Campbell.
Tūroa is also well known for its slopestyle park offering, with the Tūroa
Parks crew developing a solid reputation within the industry. The crew
offer world class terrain parks from the top of the mountain to the
bottom, catering for all levels, from easy flat boxes to big kickers and
rails. There is something for everyone and a clear path of progression
for all levels. The jewel to their already illustrious crown was the
addition of a mini-pip cutter, allowing for skiers and riders in the north
to cut their teeth or progress their pipe riding skills. These guys never
disappoint and always bring their A game every season.
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WHAKAPAPA
Whakapapa is the slightly larger of the two ski areas and is positioned
on Mt Ruapehu’s north-western side, accessible via State Highway 48.
Whakapapa boasts the country’s premier beginner facility, Happy Valley,
where you can learn to ski and ride in the fully self-contained learners’
area, free of advanced skiers and riders. On the nice and long gentle
slope, you can really get the hang of turning and stopping with the aid of
covered carpet lifts, taking your time, and progressing your skills.
While many Kiwis have discovered their first love of snow in Happy Valley,
more advanced skiers and riders explore everything from cruisy groomers
to exhilarating chutes, bumps and drops, made even more exciting by
the natural volcanic terrain. A Whakapapa classic is the Pinnacles, Ngā
Tohu, range, remnants of an ancient crater rim and within Whakapapa’s
ski area boundary, making it truly accessible, freeride terrain.
Installed in 2019, the Sky Waka – Whakapapa’s iconic gondola – is the
hero of the ski field and arguably the best lift in New Zealand. Giving
access to the upper lifts and runs of Whakapapa, it has been a very
welcome, warm addition to the slopes, travelling from 1630m to 2020m
above sea level in relative luxury. It is also a luxe journey for anyone who
wants to simply see the sights that Whakapapa has to offer, across the
Tongariro National Park and on a good day, out to Mt Taranaki, particularly
over the summer months.
Locale: Situated on the northwestern
slopes of Mt Ruapehu, ten
minutes’ drive from Whakapapa
Village, 20 minutes from National
Park
Season: 3 June – 2 October
(Happy Valley), 8 July – 24 October
(rest of Whakapapa)
Prices at time of printing: Full day
adult lift pass $149 ($84 weekday).
Full day youth lift pass $99 ($54
weekday). Under 5 free.
Terrain: Beginner 30%,
Intermediate 45%, Advanced 25%.
On mountain facilities: Ski & ride
school, rentals, 6 eateries, retail
store, Sky Waka gondola
Insider scoop: Night skiing is back
in 2022. Kicking off Saturday 13
August and across five consecutive
Saturdays. Live entertainment, fun
activations, and a super sharp lift
price.
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SNEAK A WEEKDAY
If you look back at recent years, close to half of all guests at Mt Ruapehu visited over the
weekend, meaning that weekends are on average over twice as busy as weekdays. That
leaves wide open spaces on the weekdays to enjoy. Better still, it’s not just the side country
that is more accessible come weekdays, lift passes are also financially more accessible too.
#sneakaweekday and enjoy all mountain lift passes for just $84 an adult and $54 for youth (5-
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GETTING THERE
Mt Ruapehu is an easy drive from the nation’s main centres of
Auckland and Wellington, with Ohakune being roughly four hours’
drive from either city. Taupō is the closest domestic airport, a
scenic one-hour 30 drive to Whakapapa and two hours to Tūroa.
Tourist hotspots of Tauranga and Rotorua are also not far away.
Alternatively, Ohakune and National Park are both main stops on
the Northern Explorer train journey which adds another dimension
to an exciting adventure. Sit back and relax while you take in
the panoramic views along the way. Ruapehu gets busier on
weekends with city visitors and driving up the mountain roads can
be intimidating for the inexperienced driver. Luckily there are plenty
of local businesses that provide shuttle services or ride shares
up to the ski field. We also encourage carpooling through the
Snow Riders NZ – a free social carpooling network for skiers and
snowboarders. Locally focused, there is also the great Ruapehu
Rideshare Facebook group.
WHERE TO STAY
Ohakune is the closest town to Tūroa and has a multitude of great
accommodation options for travellers. Coupled with the lively
nightlife, boutique shops and a micro-brewery, Ohakune provides
the quintessential ski town experience and is not to be missed.
Likewise, National Park Village is the closest to Whakapapa and
is not to be overlooked. Here you will find great accommodation
options for the budget conscious traveller and friendly local pubs
with warm fireplaces ready for après. If you feel like treating
yourself the Chateau Tongariro stands at the foot of Mt Ruapehu
in Whakapapa Village and offers a vibrant vintage charm to your
trip. As above, Taupō is also a reasonable drive from each ski field
and ‘big town’ accommodation can be readily sought there.
Terrace Restaurant & Bar Open daily
5 minutes from Whakapapa Ski field
Backpacker to Superior Family Accommodation
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Skotel Alpine Resort | SkotelAlpineResort
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park village... again
National Park Village has featured among the Lonely Planet’s Top worldwide
mecca for hiking and skiing…. did you know we are more than that, we are a
cycling destination too?
National Park Village is halfway between Auckland and Wellington and just
a short drive from the west coast and east coast too. The Dual Heritage
Tongariro National Park is the 4th oldest National Park on the globe, our
village is nestled in the foothills of the mighty volcanic terrain.
Our little village offers pretty much everything an outdoor enthusiast could
hope for. We are geared up with ski rental shops, bike rental, cafes, local kiwi
pub, mini mart, and transport for hikers-bikers-skiers.
The hills of Mt Ruapehu and Tongariro forests are a mountain bikers
dreamland and littered with superb mountain bike trails.
Our biking trails offer riders of all skill levels along back-country riding which
take you through history, alpine forest, ridges, grassy plains, largest swinging
bridges in Nz and jet boat rides back to civilization.
National Park is a vast and diverse area and we have endeavoured to show
you something for everyone, our bike rides are either on our doorstep or
a short 20-40min drive away. Our accommodation and activities will suit
anybody’s budget and anybody’s age. Base yourself with us pack your skis
pack your bike and tick off our biking bucket list.
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• We continuously replace our rental equipment, and have included
a new targeted Intermediate skier rental program, with a range of
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• All our snowboard boots have Boa Fit Lace systems, we use
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• Our professional boot fitters will ensure you are fitted in the right
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canterbury
exploring canterbury
By Sam Masters
Skiing in Canterbury rewards the
adventurous. Even a straight-out-of-thebox
ski week will throw enough curve balls
to let you know these are real mountains
with their own agenda.
The incredible variation in terrain, lift
access, grooming, dining options and
vibe ensure there is something for every
ski and snowboard tragic across the
Central South Island.
MACKENZIE
It’s not just real estate agents calling Tekapo the ‘new Wanaka’. The town
has more than just epic views across Lake Tekapo and has become a
destination in its own right – a perfect base to explore the local mountains.
You’d be forgiven for not expecting authentic Japanese food here, but
Kohan offers just that – bookings essential.
Catch a mid-week storm at the family friendly Roundhill for uncrowded
powder missions on the biggest vertical drop in Australasia. And the
von Brown Hut couldn’t be any more rustic chic when you need a quick
schnapps. Prost!
Fox Peak is a mysterious gem of a resort. The platter is great for the kids
but the real action is off the rope tows and in the surrounding backcountry.
Ōhau is the ideal stopover on a Central South Island roadie, and Lake
Ōhau Lodge offers some of the best value in the country. Gazing across
Lake Ōhau and sipping a coffee (before) or a gin-and-tonic (after), this Kiwi
classic is a bucket list essential.
Mt Dobson is another minor Kiwi classic in the key of ski. Easy day tripping
distance from either Tekapo or Fairle gets you to a juicy alpine bowl. It’s an
easy and accessible family snow sport experience.
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MID CANTERBURY
The recent opening of the Ōpuke Thermal Hot Pools
changed the perception of Methven from a sleepy
agricultural town to a genuine tourist destination.
Mt Hutt is the largest and best serviced resort in
Canterbury and has picked up best in NZ every year
since 2015. It’s easily the most convenient with a wellgroomed
road (and pistes), and huge lifting capacity. The
new eight-seater Norwest Express is superfast (a twominute
ride at top speed), comfy, and runs on all but the
windiest days.
The best days are mid-week in late September, when the
snow is piled high and the fashion victims have moved on
to whatever summer sport is hot right now. Pro tip: head
up when a heavy morning cloud is predicted to clear. It’ll
keep numbers down and pistes clear.
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Off-piste skiing at Broken River, looking back to the Craigieburn Valley. Credit Jim Henderson
SELWYN
The ‘Clubbies’ (Mt Olympus, Broken River, Cheeseman,
Craigieburn and Temple Basin) are widely regarded
as the soul of New Zealand freeride. On their day they
define a premium experience: unique, earned rather
than purchased, spectacular quality for cost, and is a little
unexpected.
Most skiers and snowboarders in New Zealand begin
their day with a drive. The early alarm, the race for the
mountain, and the wait for tickets can dampen spirits on
even the best of days. Bust out of the hamster wheel by
staying in the on-mountain accommodation available
at the clubbies. It’s even better if you can time it so that
you arrive just before a storm and get a “lock in”. Some
club fields will open the tows before they clear the road of
snow: surely this is winter’s best window of opportunity.

canterbury
Temple Basin is New Zealand’s most mythical ski resort. It is a place
of pilgrimage, a test of endurance, and lies as close to the sacred
heart of Kiwi freeride as you can get without skiing off Aoraki. Norwest
storm? It’s probably dumping. Take poles for the walk up.
When conditions are right snow gets sucked into the main bowl at
Broken River and conditions can be the best on the Range. The
Tyndall Tramway can bottleneck on a powder day. Walk up or get
there early. The BBQ on the Palmer Lodge deck - with kea lapping
the lard out of the fat reservoir - is quintessential New Zealand.
Head to the accessible backcountry options at Craigieburn Valley
for the more adventurous, including the sustained pitch to Big Bend
and Avalanche Corner; one of the best powder runs in New Zealand.
Craigieburn has some of the best freeride terrain in the country, with
more options than a Wall Street broker.
Mt Hutt off-piste
Porters is the closest ski resort to Christchurch (89km) for those
watching the clock and ‘Upper Leaper’ on the top T-Bar has chalky
mid-winter snow for most of the season.
Mt Cheeseman is Canterbury’s family resort secret. Avoid the
powder day frenzy elsewhere with easy backcountry laps in Tarn
Basin.
When conditions are perfect at Mt Olympus you’ll come to believe –
like the loyal club members – that this really is the playground of the
gods. Mt Olympus is both the proving and breeding ground of some
of the best Kiwi freeriders. Day trippers should book the excellent
lunch by phone before heading up (if you haven’t booked by 11am
you miss out).
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mackenzie
winter different in the mackenzie
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s the value in slowing
down, breathing deeper, and living a little simpler. Situated
halfway between Christchurch and Queenstown on ‘New
Zealand’s Powder Highway’, the Mackenzie Region offers a laid
back, uncrowded winter alternative to the hustle and bustle of its
neighbouring regions.
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You’ll find three family-owned and operated ski fields with
unbeatable views, unparalleled ‘bucket list’ ski adventures, epic offmountain
experiences and a more relaxed pace of winter life. You
can stay Twizel, Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook or Fairlie and easily
travel around the whole region, making the best of the conditions
that day.
Over the last couple of years, the region has enjoyed some of
the best powder conditions in the country with two of the fields
extending their season and many of the backcountry experiences
going right into November.
The region also boasts an array of incredible off-mountain nature
based experiences. From hot pools and tubs, to walking and cycle
trails, to ice skating and snow tubing, to stargazing and astronomy
experiences, you won’t be short of things to see and do. The region
is home to the world's largest dark sky reserve; winter is the best
time to discover the stars with long, clear nights and the galactic
core right above. A walk in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
should be on every Kiwi’s to do list, alongside a glacier experience
on New Zealand’s largest – the mighty Tasman Glacier.
It’s no wonder the Mackenzie is becoming the winter destination of
choice amongst families, ski enthusiasts and holidaymakers.
ROUNDHILL SKI AREA
Approximately 45 minutes drive from Tekapo, Roundhill Ski
Area has one of the country’s easiest access roads and offers
the most spectacular views overlooking Lake Tekapo and out to
Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Southern Alps.
Known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, Roundhill
offers plenty for skiers and boarders of all levels. The field
has a large learners area adjacent to the carpark – it’s not
uncommon for parents to be preparing the barbecue at their car
whilst watching the kids. There are plenty of intermediate runs,
including to the popular von Brown Bar which overlooks Lake
Tekapo and is the perfect retreat when the legs start tiring.
The more adventurous skier will love the world’s longest and
steepest rope to see what Australasia’s biggest vertical drop
(783m) is all about. With super long natural half-pipes and
chutes, this is skiing and riding at its best.
www.roundhill.co.nz
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MOUNT DOBSON
A favourite amongst Cantabrians, this field is nestled in a sun-soaked basin that gets fantastic powder conditions
and is a short drive from Fairlie and Lake Tekapo. Dobbo, as it’s affectionally known by locals, offers a big
learner’s area and wide-open, uncrowded runs with enough variety to keep any ability interested. Seasoned
shredders will love the expansive skiable terrain, impressive elevations and dry fluffy snow. The views are epic
and the relaxed atmosphere of the family owned and operated field makes this extra memorable.
We couldn’t recommend a trip to Dobson without stopping off at the Silverstream Heritage Pub in Kimbell.
Enjoy exceptional cuisine, great brews and true kiwi hospitality by the region’s favourite Australian. The country
pub pumps after a good day on the slopes, and the weekend bands will have you on the bopping in your
casuals in no time.
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ŌHAU SNOW FIELDS
Under an hours drive from Twizel and
you can be skiing at Ōhau Snow Field,
which overlooks the spectacular Lake
Ōhau and out to Aoraki / Mount Cook
and the Southern Alps.
The mountain caters for all abilities, with
dedicated areas where learners can
practices without the intimidation from
experienced riders whizzing past. The
double chair lift and the wide flat slopes
at the top of the mountain enables
most intermediates to cruise down the
Boulevard very comfortably.
Advanced and expert skiers will enjoy
the off-piste terrain that offer exceptional
views. There is some great hiking around
the tops for the more adventurous
accessing the best powder snow and
the views are simply magnificent.
At the bottom of the mountain, Ōhau Lodge is a must stop – even if not you’re not able to
stay. It’s relaxed, old-school ‘quintessentially skiwi’ charm takes you back in time but leaves
you wanting more (and booking ahead for next season… the lodge is popular!). Sit by the
fire, grab a pint, a meal and enjoy genuine kiwi hospitality from the owners and their team.
This place will leave a special place in your heart.
www.ohau.co.nz
snowfields | lake Ōhau lodge
reservations@ohau.co.nz or (03) 4389 885 | www.ohau.co.nz

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SKI THE TASMAN GLACIER
Accessible to virtually any level of skier,
Ski The Tasman is the ultimate entry-level
backcountry ski experience and classic kiwi
snow adventure. The Tasman Glacier is New
Zealand’s largest and sits right next to Aoraki
/ Mount Cook.
It’s blue / green easy-moderate runs make it
perfect for intermediate skiers and beyond.
Each run is approximately 8-10km run making
it New Zealand’s longest – and you’ll explore
blue ice caves, incredible ice formations and
learn all about glacial terrain and seracs from
your experienced and knowledgeable guide.
The pace is relaxed, with time to soak up the
incredible grandeur of New Zealand’s highest
mountains.
Access is via helicopter or ski plane. The
flight over the mighty Southern Alps is as
memorable as the day skiing itself. The
ultimate powder experience without the
prowess, it’s an unbeatable ski adventure with
family and friends.
www.skithetasman.co.nz,
www.mtcookskiplanes.com,
www.mtcook.com
SKI TOURING AND SNOW SHOEING
Ski touring continues to grow in popularity.The
Mackenzie’s natural alpine environment is the
perfect place to explore and there’s a range of
hut based and hut to hut guided experiences
available. Explore glaciated terrain, remote
valleys and spectacular high country stations as
you head backcountry. For those wanting to get
into ski touring, check out one of the instruction
courses to develop your skills so you can go
further, safely.
www.alpinerecreation.com,
www.mtcook.com, www.alpineguides.co.nz
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HELI-SKI AORAKI/MOUNT COOK
Enjoy New Zealand’s largest heli-ski
area. The Aoraki/Mount Cook region is
a wilderness of ancient glaciers, azure
lakes, and endless runs. Not only is it
home to New Zealand’s highest peak,
it offers some of the country’s most
exhilarating ski and snowboard terrain.
There are runs to suit all levels of heliski
ability. The small group guided
experiences offer the best in true Kiwi
hospitality and the highest regard for
safety.
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www.heliworks.co.nz,
www.mtcook.com,
www.mtcookskiplanes.com
RECOMMENDED STAYS:
• The Musterers, Fairlie
• Peppers Bluewater, Lake Tekapo
• Lakestone Lodge, Lake Pūkaki
• The Hermitage, Aoraki
• Skyscape, Twizel
RECOMMENDED EATS:
• Silverstream Hotel, Kimbell
• Mount Cook Lakeside Retreat dining
experience, Lake Pūkaki
• Mint Folk & Co, Twizel
• Kohan, Lake Tekapo
• Carnegies, Fairlie
RECOMMENDED DO:
• Tekapo Springs (hot pools, ice skating,
snow tubing, stargazing)
• Hooker Valley Track
• Dark Sky Project stargazing or
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• Omarama Clay Cliffs
• High Country Salmon

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Skiing the
tasman
glacier
Become part of the rich history of skiing on
the Tasman Glacier, with tours being offered
since the early 1970’s what better way to
experience all the Tasman has to offer.
With a huge range of options to suit all levels
of ability for both skiers and snowboarders
and epic views of unbelievably blue lakes
and wide-open skies to jagged mountain
ranges piercing the clouds, exploring Aoraki/
Mount Cook National Park offers an off-thebeaten-track
adventure that will leave you
amazed.
So grab your skis, snowboard, or hiking boots,
and get ready to venture New Zealand's
longest ski run - The Tasman Glacier.
Trade-in bustling groomed runs and lift lines
for fresh untouched powder with friends and
family.
Ski the Tasman Glacier should be right at
the top of your bucket list and is an excellent
introduction to backcountry skiing in an
incredible setting.

Not fighting the crowds, just the pow!
The experience begins in a ski plane. Fly up
the Tasman Valley, past the Hochstetter ice
fall and cloud piercing Aoraki/Mt Cook before
landing on the Tasman Saddle – at around
2,400 m. Two alpine huts sit amongst the
snowy expanse, somehow moving with the
mass of ice beneath their wooden floorboards
yet shuddering in the fierce Southerly winds.
Surrounding peaks poke their noses out of
the glacier, icefalls cascading down to join the
main flow.
The ski plane skims onto the saddle, you
clip into your bindings then follow your guide
down the first run of the day. Past the Darwin
Icefall, visit ice caves and peering into deep
crevasses. Over your left shoulder, you can
see Tasman Saddle Hut perched above on a
rocky cliff.
An amazing experience from start to finish
The sweeping ski run follows the gentle
gradient of the glacier for 8 to 12 km, down
1,000m to your awaiting ski plane, and a
deliciously scenic lunch. After your stomach
is full and sunscreen is reapplied, round two
is beckoning.
The second ski run showcases a different
section of the top of the Tasman, meandering
through the Canyon Lands. Giant-sized ice
blocks and deep glacial canyons demonstrate
the sheer size of the glacier – with nearly
600 meters of ice beneath your skis. Your
expert guides always ensure your safety and
comfort, providing local knowledge and tales,
all with lashings of good humour.
With the second ski run done and dusted,
you’ll hop on board the ski plane for the third
and final time, finishing up with a scenic flight
back to the Mt Cook Airport.
The ski planes date back even further and
are a unique experience in the Southern
Hemisphere. In 1953, while flying tourists
around Mount Cook and over glaciers,
Harry Wigley saw the need for a retractable
ski which would allow aeroplanes to take
off from an airfield and land on snow. With
good old kiwi ingenuity, Harry fashioned the
first mechanically lowered retractable ski two
years later. The concept and design have
since been refined, including hydraulically
operated skis and plastic soles, to provide a
smooth as butter glacier landing.
With easy to moderate terrain, and a relaxed
pace, Ski the Tasman Glacier is a once-ina-life-time
experience, exploring the vast
expanse of this UNESCO World Heritage
Area up close and personal. Grab your friends
and family and shred some pow!
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the southern lakes
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The Southern Lakes is an unofficial name given to an area of the
southern South Island of New Zealand. It is a sparsely populated
area except for a few centralised towns. As the name suggests
lakes are a major feature of the district, as are snow-covered
mountains in winter!
Queenstown is possible one of the most written about ski
destinations in the world, nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu
in the Southern Alps it has had, like the rest of the region a couple
of covid years of resting and is now ready to jump back into action.
Queenstown has always been the home of New Zealand
adventure tourism but once the snow falls it turns into the
quintessential ski town, offering every service you could want from
spas and vineyards to restaurants, from gear hire to shopping,
Queenstown has it covered.
The two closest ski fields are Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
Not too far away is Cardrona and Treble Cone (TC).
For most of the winter, Queenstown sits below the snowline, while
skiers head up to the mountains to ski and enjoy the specular
view back into the valleys below. The vertical drop this region has
to offer may not be on a par with the Alps or North America but
Queenstown has its own special magic.
Whatever you choose in Queenstown there is always a vast
range of facilities available in the town to make any ski trip epic.
Often seen as a quieter option to Queenstown, Wanaka, offers
just as much in terms of facilities and accessibility. Wanaka is a
great steppingstone to Cardrona and Treble Cone plus a host
of snow-related options Heli, Cat, and cross country skiing. Also
nestled on the shores of Lake Wanaka the town offers a more
subtle version of a winter ski town but will all the facilities you need.
Due to Wanaka’s location, it is also a great base for booking
heli and cat skiing with Soho basin becoming world-renowned
within only a few years as a luxury experience not to be missed.
Across the valley from Cardrona, is Snow Farm which takes the
snow experience to a new, gentler level with cross country skiing,
snowshoeing etc.
The Southern Lakes are often seen as just the main ski resorts
but there is, as we have shown in this issue a myriad of smaller,
quaint, local fields just busting to show you what’s on offer, as
one operator reminded us, ‘never confuse size and fun’. But
regardless of what area you choose to ski, the Southern Lakes
offer both on the snow and off the snow entertainment and
facilities that are world-class just waiting to be enjoyed.
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As the staff fill my glass with a delicious
organic Pinot Noir from nearby Amisfield
and place a meticulously presented
second course in front of me, it’s
unequivocal that this isn’t your typical
backcountry ski experience.
I’ve just spent the morning skiing boot
deep freshies in the open, south facing
bowls of Soho Basin overlooking Lake
Whakatipu and Queenstown with a
mixed group of skiers and snowboarders.
Our last run finished at Soho Basin’s
spectacular lunch hut, a sheltered deck
that looks back up at the terrain we’ve
been exploring. This is a lunch that’s a cut
above your classic backcountry scroggin
or heliski sandwiches, soup and lollies.
3 exquisite courses, prepared by Soho
Basin’s chef and accompanied by wines
from Amisfield or selection of local beers
are how your lunch break is marked at
Soho Basin.
That leisurely lunch on the deck allows a
little time to survey the terrain and scope
out some line options for the afternoon
session. Soho’s wide-open terrain allows
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for plenty of opportunities for skiers and
snowboarders of a wide range of abilities
and so when it’s time to board our ride
to the top, a big red Kassböhrer Pisten
Bully snowcat, I’ve got a couple of options
to discuss with guide and snow safety
expert Steve Schreiber.
The custom-built, heated cabin on the
back of the snowcat is the ideal place
to discuss your plans. With comfortable
seats, large windows, plenty of room to
move and no aircraft engine screaming
away just centimeters behind your head,
conversation is easy. As the cat purrs
its way toward the summit of Mount
Cardrona, Steve points out a couple of
other line options to me, noting the shady
aspects of a couple of ridges that should
hold cold snow well into the afternoon.
Cat skiing is a great way to enjoy a day of
backcountry riding and at Soho Basin, it’s
done at a relaxed pace with a focus on it
being a sociable day, with time to enjoy
not just the spectacular terrain, but the
company alongside some beautiful food
and wine.
Time between laps allows time to think
about the personalised and incredibly
professional service the 6 strong Soho
team offers. This level of execution far
surpasses all expectations I had for
this exceptional alpine experience, a
sentiment shared by all.

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As we disembark at the summit and unload our gear, Steve points
out the top of the ridgeline we scoped from below and talks me
through where to head skier’s left into the line I had my eye on.
Sliding over the roll onto that shady aspect finds me a series of
blissful turns and with no obstacles of note, it’s time to open up
and let ‘em run a little.
We regroup at a bench about a third of the way down the 465
vertical meters of Soho Basin’s main bowl where Steve shows me
the marks that will lead me to the little chute I’d spotted above the
lunch hut. There’s a flat section to pole across in order to make the
entrance, but once I find the spot, the turns I make between the
rocks are a real treat, and looking back up at them from the lunch
hut is a very satisfying moment.
At the hut, a couple of the group decide they’re going to skip a run
and take advantage of the hospitality – another drink and a couple
of homemade S’mores over the brazier. It’s a pleasant way to
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spend the afternoon, soaking up the alpine sunshine, drink in hand,
watching your mates slide through a few inches of spring fresh, but
being the powder pig that I am, I’m not giving up the chance for more
runs provided by the Kassböhrer Cadillac and mount the steps of the
machine for another trip to the top.
The afternoon shade is just reaching the lunch hut as we end our
final run for the day and load up the cat for the final time. Our group
of 12 comfortably accommodated in the warmth of the cabin are
glowing with the camaraderie that’s the best aspect of a good day
in the mountains. Back at Soho Basin’s base area, the braziers and
barbecue are lit and there’s time for an après ski snack and a glass of
bubbles or celebratory beer to toast the day’s exploits.
As the sun sets behind distant peaks we take off our boots and climb
aboard Soho Basin’s all-wheel drive minibus to descend the road to
the valley floor.
Soho Basin is located on the southern aspect of Mt Cardrona
between Wanaka and Queenstown and accessed via the road
to Cardrona Alpine Resort. The terrain and cats are exclusively
available to private charter groups. The cats seat up to 12 people and
your charter will be the only group riding the mountain on your allotted
day. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the mountains on skis or boards, a
relaxed pace, plenty of time to enjoy the company and choose your
line. No powder day frenzy, no crowded restaurants, no hot cabinet
“cuisine”. A day at Soho Basin is just you, your crew and guides,
stunning food and wine and some great terrain.
Charter prices start at $12,000 for the mountain, cats, guides, safety
equipment and all the outstanding food and beverages. Soho Basin
is able to tailor your day to your group size and ability and the team
take pride in ensuring that everyone enjoys a really special day on
the hill. As every booking comes with an alternate “weather” day,
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japan:
a fascinating combination
Japan conjures up different images for many people. Before travelling to Japan, I thought
it was full of crowded mega cities, when I got to Japan I discovered that I couldn’t be more
wrong! Japan is a fascinating combination of old and new, city and rural wilderness and a
contrast of ancient cultures and ultra-modern technology.
The people are incredibly helpful, polite, and welcoming, the food is amazing, public transport
is easy to access, clean and runs on time and its actually not as expensive as you might think!
And then you get to the skiing!
By a freak of geography, the Japanese alps receive an extraordinary amount of fresh powder
snow. Super chilled dry air travels across thousands of miles of Siberian tundra before hitting
the Sea of Japan where it picks up moisture. The prevailing moisture laden wind then slams
straight into the Japanese alps and tries to rise over the mountain range, dumping up to 20
metres of snow a year.
In the 80’s and 90’s the Japanese discovered skiing and embraced it as only they can! During
these decades over 500 ski resorts were created. This hit a peak in 1998, the year of the
Nagano Winter Olympic Games, when Japan had 1.8 million skiers embracing the sport.
Then the bubble burst and by 2013 the numbers had halved, luckily Westerners discovered
Japan’s incredible powder snow.
Since 2010 or so, the growth of skiing in Japan has once again been exponential. This time
with westerners from Australia, Scandinavia, UK and USA. In particular Australians have
invested in the ski businesses, accommodation and real estate.
The top resorts in Japan have survived and flourished, here are some of the best.
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Myoko Kogen, image by Eric Berger / Red Bull Content
Best for families;
Niseko – Great for your first time in Japan. 4 linked resorts in Hokkaido,
has a huge range of terrain and some epic off piste. Its also close to
other resorts meaning day trips are easy. Its popular with westerners
and busy during school holidays. On the plus side this means it has
a huge range of excellent apartment style accommodation options, is
easy to get to, has good ski school services and has some ski in, ski
out accommodation.
Hakuba – a 45km long valley on Honshu with 7 ski resorts. The 7
resorts contain a massive range of terrain and Hakuba generally has
steeper runs. Has an excellent range of accommodation at the base of
Happo One including modern apartment options. Reasonably easy to
get to via Bullet train or transfer from Tokyo.
Best places to experience Japanese culture;
Nozawa Onsen – A medieval Japanese village with hot pools, and
traditional accommodation options – with a huge ski resort right at the
village. Nozawa is the real deal and is a great place to experience a
Ryokan stay along with some epic skiing. The fire festival around 13 –
15 Jan is a must see, but you need to book early or you will miss out.
Shiga Kogan – 16 linked resorts make up the largest ski resort in
Japan. With a huge range of terrain, the resort can feel fractured as
there are multiple villages
Best resorts for powder hounds;
Myoko Kogen – Located in the Niigata prefecture right on the Sea of
Japan, Myoko has around 7 ski resorts which get LOTS of snow! The
first time I went to Myoko we were driving in through 10 metres high
snow drifts on the side of the road. The accommodation is rustic (great
value) the location is tricky to get to and the skiing simply superb! Take
a keen group and hire a guide to get the best out of Myoko!
Furano – The center of the hidden gems in Hokkaido. Furano is
centrally located on Hokkaido which means it’s a great place to hunt
powder from. At least 6 other resorts can be accessed from Furano
using a mix of private and public transport, it’s a mecca for skiers wanting
adventurous day trips. In its own right, Furano has some brilliant offpiste
skiing on its two linked resorts and a range of accommodation
options.
Best off the beaten path;
Aomori Springs and Hakkoda – Both in the far north of Honshu in
the Aomori prefecture. These are amazing back country style ski areas.
One huge lift, no grooming, no ski patrol, few marked runs, LOTS of
snow. Enjoy stunning Japanese accommodation, take your powder
skis, your beacon and your avalanche awareness!
Asahidake, Kurodake, Kamui ski links, NAC Cat skiing, Pippu - All
in central Hokkaido where the snow is so light and abundant its simply
off the powdometer! Best to stay in Furano or Asahikawa with a rental
car to access these resorts. They are all small (some only open in the
weekend) and offer off the chart powder experiences.
After 2 years of a powder drought, I can’t wait to get back to Japan and
experience the people, food and the powder once again. Bring on the
borders opening and winter.
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evelstoke:
big terrain, big snowfall and big fun
Tucked between the Monashee and Selkirk Mountain Ranges of south-eastern British
Columbia, Revelstoke abounds with its own natural beauty and reputation for epic powder
days.
The Revelstoke ski area is 6km southeast of the town of Revelstoke BC, which is 2 hours’
drive (199km) away from Kelowna International Airport. There are airport shuttles between
Kelowna and Revelstoke, and there are shuttles between the town of Revelstoke and
Revelstoke Mountain Resort daily.
The resort has 1,263 hectares of
skiable terrain yet only seventyfive
trails, which gives you an
impression of the extensive range
of the off-piste skiing.
Revelstoke has its historic roots as a railway town. Rail, forestry and natural resources are
the industries that built and sustained the town for more than 100 years. Revelstoke was
once one of the largest and most prominent communities in the interior of the province,
mostly due to its importance as a railway centre.
A thirst for adventure has also characterized the town from its beginnings. Norwegian
immigrants brought skiing and ski jumping to Revelstoke, and by the 1910s, several ski
jumping hills had been built around town. The Revelstoke Ski Club is the oldest ski club
in British Columbia. In the 1960s, a ski hill first appeared on Mount Mackenzie, where
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is now located and Revelstoke continues to be a hub for winter
sports of all kinds.
Revelstoke is the perfect base for an adventure, the passionate residents have created a
town that encapsulates the diverse interests of the people who live here. From live music
to locally made art, the Revelstoke has it all. Beautiful scenery, warm people, endless
adventure and a wealth of arts and cultural experiences can be found year-round.
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The Revelstoke skiing terrain is largely below the treeline
and consists of super long steep groomers, and smooth
groomed runs. There are moguls and glades, and an
abundance of tree skiing. There is alpine bowl skiing
available in the North Bowl and a hike-to area above The
Stoke chair. The Revelstoke ski hill boasts the longest
vertical run in North America at 1,713 metres!
The terrain is broken down into 12% for beginner, 43%
intermediate and 45% advanced/expert.
Revelstoke is renowned for getting lots of snow. Some of
the Revelstoke Heli skiing areas get over 14-18 metres
of powder on average per season, and the resort gets an
average of 10.5m.
The base area of the Revelstoke Mountain Resort has
grown in recent years to become a small village. Core
to the village is the three buildings of the large Sutton
Place Revelstoke. This hotel provides upscale condo
accommodation that is fully ski-in ski-out.
A lot of the Revelstoke accommodation is located
downtown or out on or near Highway 1 where there is a
variety to suit all budgets. In addition to Revelstoke hotels,
the town has lodges, motels, and B&Bs.
The culture of the town has become one of a vibrant ski
town, rather than the sleepy country town it once was.
Despite its label as being a mountain for hard-core skiers
and snowboarders, Revelstoke Resort has been working
hard in recent years to attract families and beginners. In
2019, the Resort opened the Stellar Chair, a new fixedgrip
quad with a mellow grade and just over 130 metres of
vertical. This zone is the perfect playground for beginner
skiers and those working up to skiing the Resort’s more
challenging terrain.
If you are looking for a ski holiday that is set amongst
breath-taking scenery, with magical snow and enough
runs to entertain you for weeks Revelstoke has all that and
more!
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panorama mountain
resort: every day is a snow day
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Above: Panorama Mountain Village at night
Left: The infamous Taynton Bowl
Below: Explore forest trails on a fat tire bike
At Panorama, every day is a ski day, that’s why
the resort has quickly become a favourite for New
Zealanders who head north between December and
April. Here, closed days never happen.
Surrounded by the endless mountain peaks of the
Canadian Rockies, Panorama’s 1,300 metre vertical
is giant even by North American standards. The
awards keep on coming for superb grooming on
the best fall-lines you can ski. Don’t worry about lift
lines, even on the busiest days they are almost nonexistent.
Join the Mountain Friends for a free tour of
endless terrain, likely with other Kiwis wanting to know
the local’s secrets. You’ll likely meet up with your new
mates when the lifts close too.
The ski-in / ski-out village offers apartment style
accommodation right beside the lifts. Everything you’d
expect of a first-rate resort is at your doorstep, except
throbbing nightclubs and bars packed to the rafters.
Panorama is a place to relax, sit back, and watch the
snowflakes drift down. Don’t forget RK Heliski, right in
the heart of the village, flying to the sort of snow seen
in all the best ski movies.
If a powder-filled road trip is what you need, how
about the Mountain Collective’s Order of the True
North? One pass is your ticket to Panorama, Lake
Louise, Banff Sunshine, Revelstoke and Sun Peaks.
You get to ski the best of home too at Coronet Peak
and The Remarkables.
It’s time to make tracks!
stats:
Season dates: December 9, 2022, to April 9, 2023
Skiable area: 1,204 hectares
Elevation of summit and village: 1,150 metres to 2,450 metres
Vertical descent: 1,300 metres. Top 10 in North America!
Longest run: 6.5km
Number of trails and glades: 134
Terrain mix: 20% Beginner. 55% Intermediate / Advanced. 25% Expert
Terrain Park: Yes (S-M and M-XL)
Number of lifts: 10
Annual snowfall: 520cm
Average temperature: -5C
Other activities available: Heliskiing, snowmobile tours, Nordic skiing,
snowshoeing, ice skating, fat tire mountain biking, and shopping and
dining in nearby Invermere (free shuttle).
Website: www.panoramaresort.com
Booking details: Talk to your New Zealand snow travel expert for the
best deals and packages.
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sun peaks:
living beyond words
Written by Jenny Hodder (Sun Peaks Local)
As a writer, there is seldom a time it’s difficult
to illustrate an experience with words. Writing
is for me, a boundless means of problemsolving,
collecting moments, and navigating
the steep terrain of intricate emotions. The
feelings connected to it are similar to those
I experience floating through fresh mounds
of powder on my snowboard: relief and
liberation. It absorbs the weight that as a
twenty-something, I so often feel pressing on
my shoulders as I navigate early adulthood
and the notion of “having it figured out.”
Usually, stray thoughts float to me one after the
other and expand into whatever it is I’m writing,
much like a billow of fog rolls over a landscape
and blankets the surrounding mountains. It’s
sort of effortless – or it was until I came to Sun
Peaks. Trying to translate the vivaciousness of
this place into writing has landed me in a state
of unending speechlessness. Sun Peaks is a
pocket of life beyond words.
Sharing this kind of deep insight into the way I
operate feels really personal – too personal for
a magazine, but Sun Peaks is so personal, it
feels like this is the only way I can talk about it.
Riding In—Bounds, Feeling Boundless.
Three skiable mountains surround me as I
glide over cloud-like lanes of snow to load one
of 13 chairlifts. I’m cutting through winter air,
feet and snowboard dangling below me before
I can blink. The overwhelming magnitude of
the Sun Peak’s landscape and it’s 4,270 acres
of skiable terrain makes it the second largest
ski area in Canada, but the absence of crowds
and lift lines make me feel like it’s unknown to
the rest of the world.
I slide off the chair and sit on the powdery
edge of the run we’re about to drop into.
Stillness hangs in the air at the Top of the
World, 2,080 meters up and it feels tangible.
Nightfall travels upward from the cluster of
mountains in the distance, pools of gold and
orange cascade over rose-tinted clouds. The
day is coming to an end; I wish I could take
the last few hours of sun and save them for
later but there will be more: Sun Peaks basks
in 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. “LET’S
GO!” My friends yell at me from ahead and
I push to my feet to catch up with them. Our
lines weave in and around each other as we
race down White Rabbit – a short but steep
run that always seems to be covered in a
patch of bottomless powder. As a part of the
interior of British Columbia, Sun Peaks is
consistently blanketed in light, fluffy snow – the
kind that makes you feel weightless shredding
through it. Reaching the base of the mountain,
we hurdle a few snowballs at each other and
head into Masa’s for a beer. It’s been a good
day.
Home.
Dreamy energy traverses the groomed
walkway that bleeds through the pedestrianonly,
ski-through village. I’m encircled by a
lively array of 40+ cafes, restaurants, and
shops, all operating at full-tilt under the veil
of European-style architecture. Warm, pastry
flavoured air travels across the street from
Bolacco Café; I can already taste the strudels
– eating one is like biting into a little sugared,
cherry cloud.
Even as I meander the village alone, I’m
reminded of how it felt to hug my family again
after months of isolation, restrictions and teary
FaceTimes: like home. A sense of belonging
trails alongside me wherever I go in Sun
Peaks. The thread that holds this community
together is tightly bound with a mixture of
passion for this lifestyle and the prosperity of
this community, and a willingness to welcome
others into it. The narrative of my life, and
how I sometimes feel that the mistakes that
exist within that define me, melts away here;
in Sun Peaks, I’m immersed in a culture that
prioritizes sustainable lifestyle and happiness.
The amount of time spent here is irrelevant –
when you’re in Sun Peaks, you’re home.
Beyond Skiing.
I contemplate how much skill I actually
acquired in my childhood sitting in the driver’s
seat of my dad’s snowmobile. He sat on the
back, unrelentingly instructing me how to
drive it; my eyes rolled with every word. I sit
on the rumbling body of a sled I’m about to
drive (without him) into the vast landscape of
Sun Peak’s backcountry and suddenly, I miss
him. As annoyed as I was with the insistent
instruction, I knew he had my back no matter
how royally I screwed up. I (hate to admit it
but,) nervously squeeze the throttle on my
sled and I follow our tour guide (Andy Matusky,
owner and operator of Sun Peaks Adventure
Tours) into the winding constellation of trails
ahead. A canopy of snow-covered trees
line either side of the trail. Soft morning sun
leaks through the frosted branches above
me; it melts any lingering nervousness in my
stomach. My eyes spend more time reveling in
what’s around me than they do looking ahead
of me. We file out into a wide-open expanse of
land beyond the trees. Our machines sputter
to a stop and I hear nothing expect for my
exaggerated inhaling and exhaling. I feel like
we’re the only people in the world.
Sure, Sun Peaks is known for the unmatched
skiing experience, but it’s about more than
skiing here. It’s about the overarching
experience and the memories that are born
out of that. Beyond skiing, there’s an epic
array of other activities like snowmobiling,
snowshoeing, ice fishing and dog sledding
that once done, become apart of your
unforgettable collection of memories.
Thinking, Feeling, Breathing More.
The layers of unity, thrill, and kindness I’ve
come to know in Sun Peaks are undoubtedly
weaving themselves into my identity. The
relationship I’ve been able to cultivate with the
mountains in my short time here is one I’m
unsure any human or place could replicate.
Here, I think more openly, feel more excited,
and breathe with more ease.
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ig white canada:
where families go to play
8 Reasons Why This Epic Mountain Needs To Be Your Next Family Vacation
If there’s one place to holiday that will keep your kids asking, “When can we go again?” it’s
Big White Ski Resort in super, natural British Columbia, Canada.
Located just 45 minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, Big White is known for its
dry, fluffy “Okanagan Champagne Powder,” its completely ski-in, ski-out village, and its
never-ending list of winter-wonderland activities.
Here are 8 reasons why Big White was voted Canada’s Favourite Family Resort – and why
it’ll soon become your family’s favourite, too.
1. Terrain For Every Ability
From bunny hills to beginner greens, cruisy
blues, steep blacks, moguled double blacks,
powder gulches and glades, Big White Ski
Resort has something for every level of skier
and snowboarder. Plus, with a green run from
every lift, families with different skill levels can
still explore different areas of the mountain
together.
2. Winter Events Galore
Scour the mountain as a family looking for
clues with the regularly scheduled Moose Cruz;
warm up by a bonfire with a steaming cup of
hot chocolate and take in the fireworks display
every Saturday; indulge in candy floss and
popcorn at the weekly Kids’ Carnival. There is
no shortage of off-ski fun for the whole family at
Big White. Check out BigWhite.com for events
scheduled during your stay,
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3. Learn at the Ski & Snowboard School
Whether you have young kids, are a first timer,
or are looking to give those ski legs a refresh,
the Big White Ski & Board School has you
covered. With world-class instructors, trained
staff at the Kids Centre, and FLAIK Real
Time Tracking devices, you’ll feel more than
comfortable dropping the kids off for a day
exploring the mountain on your own.
4. Ski-In, Ski-Out - Everywhere!
There’s no need for a car at Big White Ski
Resort! Home to Canada’s largest totally ski-in,
ski-out village, you can ski, snowboard or walk
to nearly every restaurant, accommodation,
and activity – making it super smooth to get
around when you have kids in tow.
5. Fueling Up
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, a
morning coffee, or a gourmet meal complete
with dessert, you won’t run out of options on
the mountain! With nearly 20 on-mountain
restaurants, cafes, and food trucks at the
resort, there is something for every palate and
every budget. Your kids will love snacking on
the pink donuts at The Bullwheel, or toasting
their own s’mores table-side at Globe Cafe.
Plus, the on-mountain Market at Big White
makes it easy to stock up your own fridge!
6. More Than Skiing
From tubing to skating, snowshoeing to
snowmobiling, take a break from the slopes
and keep enjoying the great outdoors! Take
the family on an adventure of a lifetime
with a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the
backcountry – or try out an iconic Canadian
experience and whiz through the forest on a
dog sled.
7. Stay & Play
What better way to relax than soaking those
sore ski muscles in your own private hot
tub? Give the team at Big White Central
Reservations a call or email, and have them
find you the perfect home away from home
– there are plenty of awesome kid-friendly
options, including hotels with shared hot tubs
and swimming pools!
8. A Price You Can’t Beat
It can get expensive packing up the family for a
ski holiday, and there are a ton of ways to save
when you visit Big White Ski Resort. Staying
for over a week? Big White’s early bird season
pass can’t be beat. Or, save 25% off lift tickets
when you book online two days in advance.
Plus, Big White Central Reservations always
has great deals on accommodation, like
their Buy 6, Get 7 deal. Be sure to check out
BigWhite.com for the latest in savings for your
winter getaway.
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THE HAND-MADE SKI PEOPLE
BLACKBIRD BESPOKE SKI CO: BEYOND THE NORM. BUT TOTALLY WITHIN REACH.
2015 Myoko, Japan: somewhere in the
remote backcountry Toby had an idea.
Although loving the abundance of fresh
powder, he felt that the skis he was ripping on
were good… but could be so much better.
“Don’t get me wrong. The well-known ski
brands are awesome. They’re what most of
us grow up on, learn on and build our love
of skiing on. They’re absolutely great – but
there’s more on offer.”
Once home, Toby started researching
alternatives and soon discovered a number
of micro-ski companies he wanted to talk to.
He began making contact with them and was
quickly swept up with their shared enthusiasm
and passion for making skis. These skis were
different though – they had a soul, much
like their makers, and have been attracting
attention for their short runs of quality product,
sustainable practices, advanced technologies,
empathetic engineering and superior
performances.
“The big difference with artisan ski makers
is: they are usually founded by skiers, run by
skiers, offering great skis designed and crafted
by skiers. Who better to understand what we
live for?”
Handmade skis have unique characteristics
that can better suit a skiers profile, the terrains
they favour and conditions they’re likely to ski
in. They’re well balanced, designed, and feel
‘right’ from the very first turn – endless smiles
are included. They bond with you, not the other
way around. They’re an extension of you. A
controllable, reactive, responsive extension
that carves, turns and performs in sync with
you; they’re built to last longer, go further and
increase your endorphin rush. They make
skiing better.
“They’re built with passion and an R.O.H.
(Return Of Happiness). Blackbird can deliver
handmade skis for a price better than you’d
expect (with FREE delivery in Australia, and
not much more to get them over the ditch).”
Today, Blackbird HQ, Australia: Blackbird
Bespoke Ski Co has been appointed
Australian Distributor for such iconic brands
as Fauna Skis, Sego Ski Co., Fat-ypus Skis,
Coalition Snow, Skevic and more coming. Plus
there’s options for completely custom made
skis, creating the full ‘Bespoke’ experience.
While the skis all forge their own trail, they do
share some common characteristics: they’re
made by innovators trying to craft a better ski
to provide a better experience.
It’s not just about the skis, but the customer’s
experience also. They encourage you to make
contact, to learn about your skiing, so they can
provide a selection to choose from that are
better suited to you. Want to talk to a human?
Give Toby a call… he loves to talk about
skis! “We have skied all our brands here in
Australia. The difference is amazing!”
2022 and Beyond: We’re sponsoring young
freerider, Arkie Elliss who’s already scoring
wins and competing in trans-Tasman and
international events. Maybe living ‘on-snow’
and skiing since she could walk is an unfair
advantage; but we’re adding to that with some
of the best handmade skis on the planet.
“She’s at one with the elements and we reckon
she’ll go far - even further with Blackbird!”
Also in their sights are more sponsorships
and brand ambassadors. “It’s important to
give back to the industry and community. And
if we can help take promising young skiers
to ... well, maybe the winter Olympics...why
wouldn’t you?”
Meanwhile, Toby is back in Blackbird HQ,
tuning skis, fitting bindings and dreaming
about the next big dump wherever it may be.
Tragic.
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C6BESPOKE
SKIS
THE SIXTH ELEMENT ON THE PERIODIC TABLE!
Over the last few seasons, bespoke has become a word that
is synonymous with craftsmanship, quality and uniqueness.
Bespoke means “made for a particular customer or user.’’ And
although C6 may not be making these skis just for you it’s
about as close as you are going to get.
Carbon is the 6th element on the periodic table. Hence the
name. C6 Skis are designed and hand-built in New Zealand
by Craig Stirling specialists in carbon fibre construction and
composite structural design. All of their skis are produced
using pre-impregnated Carbon fibre. They are sandwich
construction, utilising end-grain balsa wood core. This
produces a durable, torsionally stiff, super light highperformance
ski, that is unparalleled for the response, edge
hold, and pop but most of all it’s made right here in the shadow
of the mighty Maunga - Ruapehu.
We caught up with the craftsman Craig Stirling:
So, the name C6 is about the periodic table not a condition of
being at sea. Can you explain the name ? All of our skis are carbon
fibre construction so the reference to the periodic table is as simple
as that.
Tell us about your marine background – and how that has
brought you to the manufacture of ski? I started as a wooden
boatbuilder and diversified into building carbon fibre components for
grand prix race yachts. I did a lot of work over the years contracting to
Americas cup campaigns, New Zealand’s and other countries. A lot
of composite parts for boats are sandwich construction similar to skis.
When, where and how did it all start? I started building my own
skis almost 20 years ago. Just a typical Kiwi thing, I looked at buying
new skis and when I had a close look at them, thought to myself, “I
can build that”. The first pair I built, I robbed the edge out of an old
pair, made a crude mould and vac bagged them together with a wet
laminate. They were actually pretty good. I made a few more pairs for
myself and the rest of the family.
After the global financial crisis in 2008, the international race yacht
market disappeared leaving my business struggling. When my oldest
son Sean turned 21 he and I were having a few drinks on our boat
and we started talking about how low tech skis are and what it would
be like to build skis utilising the very top end of composite technology.
After many more drinks there weren’t many questions we didn’t have
the answers for. So we came up with the name and decided we were
starting a ski business.
Craig describes yourself as you think others might see you?
That’s a hard question to answer. Not something I’ve though about.
Some of my friends call me the mad scientist because I’m always
experimenting with new materials and building prototype skis for
them to test.
With such a competitive market how does C6 stand out from the
rest – what are it points of difference? There isn’t a ski anywhere
else in the world build to this level of construction.
Autoclave cured, multi axial, unidirectional, pre impregnated carbon
fibre, autoclave vacuum resin infusion bonded around aerospace
grade end grain balsa wood core.
An autoclave is essentially a pressure oven. So components are
placed in a vacuum bag which applies 1 bar of pressure, and then
placed in the autoclave at 7 bar of pressure and 100 degrees C. This
is far superior to a press and is how top end composite components
are made including Formula 1 and Aerospace.
Using pre impregnated carbon fibre we can arrange the fibres in very
specific directions to achieve a stiffness profile that is extremely rigid
laterally and torsionally while still having a soft longitudinal flex. This
means they hold an unbeatable edge on the hardpack while being
easy to ski in soft snow.
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Why should I buy a pair of C6 rather than a mainline brand?
You should probably ask our customers that question, they are
the ones that sell most of our skis for us these days. When you
by a ski you deal with the person who deigned build and tested
it. If your skiing in New Zealand It’s a product that is designed for
New Zealand conditions, particularly Ruapehu, 4 different snow
conditions in one turn.
Despite the fact that they are extremely light, they are very
robust, and they don’t lose their pop and response anywhere
near as quickly as other skis.
Because they are very labour intensive and expensive to build,
we have very limited production, (there is only one of me). So
the normal retail model doesn’t work for us. For this reason, we
only sell direct from the factory, and this allows us to keep the
cost similar to the mainstream top end. And most important of
all, you will not ride a ski anything like this from anyone else, it’s
night and day.
What has been the biggest hurdle for the company and the
brand? Establishing a market without advertising.
What has been the biggest success? Establishing a market
without advertising. We have relied on the product selling itself
and word of mouth doing the rest. This requires some patience,
but is very rewarding.
What I love best about our brand is the days up the mountain
with our demo fleet talking to people about skiing, and sending
them off on my best guess for the ski that will suit them. Then
having them return after a couple of laps with that irremovable
smile and a lightbulb shining over their heads.
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On one occasion an older gentleman came over with his
daughter. He explained how this was to be his last day ever on
skis, as he was struggling and no longer enjoying it. His daughter
had convinced him to just try a different ski, and we happened
to be there. He returned, after a couple of laps on a pair of 156
Mercury’s, with that same smile and light bulb over his head. He
bought a pair of skis on the spot. He’s now skiing more than he
ever did. This happens all the time and it never gets old.
What would Craig Stirling tell his younger self when
he started this business – what advice would you give
yourself? Trust your instincts, and chose carefully who’s
criticism you listen to.
What does the future hold? Continuing to develop new
manufacturing techniques and testing new materials. Working
on refinements to design. Because of the way we build skis I
can easily adjust camber/rocker profiles and stiffness from one
ski to the next. I can also sit in front of the computer and design a
totally new ski build tooling and be riding the ski in under 4 days,
for a minimum of cost compared to mainstream company’s.
This is how we have been able to progress ski design so quickly.
So spending my summers building skis and testing in the
northern hemisphere (when we are allowed.) Demoing and
riding skis at Ruapehu and Mt Hutt during the winters. Please
come and say hello if you see me up there. Living the dream!
www.c6skiing.com | craig.stirling@c6skiing.com

Wide, manoeuvrable, fast and effective,
the new E PRO 99 is a freeride ski that rejects
compromises. On powder, it flies: its
dimensions promise superb lift in deep
snow; and on more compact snow, its
Poplar/PU construction combined with
a titanium plate withstands high-speed
turns and committed landings.
MADE IN FRANCE
(SALLANCHES)
HYBRID CORE
M-PRO / E-PRO Series Includes.
M-PRO / E- PRO 99 $1299.00
M-PRO / E- PRO 90 $1199.00
M-PRO / E- PRO 85 $999.00
E-PRO is the Women’s Specific Series
Retail Prices for Ski Only.

BLACK CROWS//WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
OUTFITTERS//SALES@OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ//0800 021 732
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED SKIS
BLACK CROW//CAMOX CAMOX
RRP:$1499.95
Category: Freerider, All Terrain
Lengths: 168.1, 174.2, 180.4,
186.5cm
Widths: 97mm
Weight: 3650g/pair @180
An incomparable mid-fat allterrain
ski with a progressive
flex and longer side lines brings
greater manoeuvrability, control
and stability at speed and easier
to handle on all terrain.
BLACK CROW//ATRIS
RRP:$1499.95
Category: Big Mountain
Lengths: 184.2, 189.7cm
Widths: 108mm
Weight: 4000g/pair @184
A stable and powerful bigmountain
ski which performs
well at high speed, is easily
manoeuvred and stable making
it the perfect ski for all snow
conditions.
BLACK CROW//JUSTIS
RRP:$1699.95
Category: All Terrain
Lengths: 171.3, 177.4, 183.1,
189.3cm
Widths: 100mm
Weight: 4300g/pair @183
An all-terrain ski packaged with
a sufficient waist surface for
going further, classic camber for
stability, a titanal plate for better
response and a good rocker for
flexibility and manoeuvrability.
BLACK CROW//MIRUS COR
MIRUS COR
RRP:$1599.95
Category: Resort
Lengths: 168.3, 173.2, 178.0,
184.2cm
Widths: 87mm
Weight: 3600g/pair @178
An all-terrain/freestyle ski
designed for performance
bringing an alliance between
freestyle and carving. A longer
rocker and a split tail for
playing on piste and on the
side of the run.

DYNASTAR//
FOR STOCKISTS VISIT WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ/BRANDS/DYNASTAR
Photo: @LudoChauchaix / Pauline Astruc
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED SKIS
DYNASTAR//SPEED SPEED
4X4 763
RRP: $1499.00 (includes
Look Konect NX 12
binding)
Category: All Terrain
Lengths: 164-171-179-185cm
Widths: 130-82-112mm
(R16m)
Weight: 4100g/pair (179cm)
These extremely versatile
skis feel light and agile
underfoot offering precise
carves on a variety of snow
conditions making the 4x4’s
an exceptional across the
resort ski. For making Hot
Laps on the groomers to
seeking out hidden powder
pockets, these skis will take
you everywhere.
DYNASTAR//M-FREE 90
RRP:$799.00 (ski only)
Category: Freeride / Big
Mountain (New Youth)
Lengths: 137-147-157-167-
177cm
Widths: 122-90-112 (R16m)
Weight: 2800g /pair (167)
A New Youth category
introduced to the M-FREE
range is built for creative
skiers searching for a
playful, powerful and agile
ski to get you away from
the resort and into virgin
terrain to express your
creativity with complete
confidence. Hunt your Line!
DYNASTAR//E-LITE 5
RRP:$1099.00 (includes Look
Xpress 11 binding)
Category: Groomers (Women’s
Specific)
Lengths: 149-155-162cm
Widths: 1120-74-109 (R13m)
Weight: 3100g/pair (162cm)
From accessibility to
performance, with no
compromises on on-snow
comfort, that’s the promise of the
brand-new E LITE range. Hybrid
Core technology brings the skis
the smooth snow feel skiers have
come to expect from Dynastar
products. The range is modern
and elegant creating a common
identity from the first ski to the
very last, Truly stylish, highperformance
weapons.
DYNASTAR//E-PRO 90 W
RRP: $1199.00 (ski only)
Category: Freeride / Big
Mountain (Women’s
Specific)
Lengths: 154-162-170cm
Widths: 119-89-109
Weight: 3300g / pair (170cm)
Wide, maneuverable, fast
and effective, the new
M-Pro 90 W is a freeride ski
that rejects compromises.
On powder it flies; it’s
dimensions promise superb
lift in deep snow; and on
more compact snow, it’s
Hybrid Core construction
combined with a titanium
Rocket Frame withstands
high speed turns and
committed landings.
J U N E 2 022// 85

ARMADA//
SUMMIT COLLECTIVE/INFO@SUMMITCOLLECTIVE.CO.NZ// 03 4435410
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED SKIS
ARMADA//DECLIVITY
DECLIVITY
102 TI
RRP: $1449.99
Category: Freeride, All-
Mountain
Lengths: 172, 180, 188cm
Width: 135 - 102 - 125
Weight: 1950g (180)
A hard-charging all-mtn
ski, the Declivity 102Ti took
the full-throttle thought
process of the Declivity X
and applied it to a versatile
chassis, specifically built to
conquer mixed conditions.
AR100 Sidewall, Caruba
Core, EST Freeride Rocker,
Comp Series Base, 2.5 Impact
Edge, Articulated Titanal
Banding
ARMADA//DECLIVITY
DECLIVITY
92 TI
RRP: $1349.99
Category: All-Mountain
Lengths:172, 180, 188cm
Width: 132 - 92 - 118
Weight: 1825g (180)
Built off a platform that
excels in any condition,
the Declivity 92 Ti screams
versatility from ripping
high-speed groomers to
charging chopped-up
powder.
AR100 Sidewall, Caruba
Core, EST All Mountain
Rocker, Comp Series Base,
2.1 All Mountain Edge,
Articulated Titanal Banding
ARMADA//RELIANCE
RELIANCE
92 TI
RRP: $1349.99
Category: All Mountain
Lengths: 156, 164, 172cm
Width: 130 - 92 - 116
Weight: 1625g (164)
When you don’t know
what the mountain is going
to throw your way, reach
for the Reliance 92 Ti. Six
inches of fresh overnight?
It’s ready. Bulletproof
groomers? No sweat.
AR100 Sidewall, Caruba
Core, EST All Mountain
Rocker, Comp Series Base,
2.1 All Mountain Edge,
Articulated Titanal Banding
2.2 Impact Edge.
ARMADA//STRANGER
RRP: $1349.99
Category: All Mountain
Everything
Lengths: 172, 180cm
Width: 138 - 100 - 120
Weight: 2100g (180)
A ski that you can take
to the groomers on an
average day with friends,
carve hard, trick around
on, laugh and have a good
time.
AR75 Sidewall, Poplar Ash
Core, AR Freestyle Rocker,
S7 Base, 2.2 Impact Edge,
Springboard Tail, Edgeless
Tip
86// S K I A N DSNOW.CO.NZ

ROSSIGNOL//WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
SUMMIT COLLECTIVE//INFO@SUMMITCOLLECTIVE.CO.NZ// 03 4435410
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED SKIS
ROSSIGNOL//EXPERIENCE 82
BASALT
RRP: $ 1499.99
Category: All-Mountain
Lengths: 160, 168, 176, 184cm
Width: 127-82-115
A lightweight build and the
predictable edge control of full
sidewall construction for all-resort
skiing. A paulownia wood core
reduces overall weight, while
basalt layers absorb vibration for a
smooth ride.
An FSC Paulownia wood core +
recycled materials - Topsheet-15%,
Edges-100%, Base-30%
ROSSIGNOL//EXPERIENCE
86 BASALT
RRP: $ 1599.99
Category: All-Mountain
Lengths: 158, 167, 176, 185cm
Width: 132-86-120
An 86mm waist adds versatility
and stability across changing
snow conditions. The all trail
sidecut and full sidewall
construction provide a smooth
turn initiation and a powerful
edge through the entire turn.
An FSC Paulownia wood
core + recycled materials -
Topsheet-15%, Edges-100%,
Base-30%
ROSSIGNOL//EXPERIENCE 82
BASALT W
RRP: $1299.99
Category: All-Mountain
Lengths: 143, 151, 159cm
Width: 127 - 88 - 117
Explore more. An 82mm waist
balances a quick feel edge to
edge with the width to handle
varied conditions. Paulownia
Wood Core reduces weight by
30% for enhanced agility and
maneuverability
An FSC Paulownia wood core +
recycled materials - Topsheet-15%,
Edges-100%, Base-30%
ROSSIGNOL//EXPERIENCE
86 BASALT W
RRP: $1399.99
Category: All-Mountain
Lengths: 148, 157, 166cm
Width: 132-86-120
An all Trail Sidecut delivers a
responsive feel with quick edge
engagement and powerful,
consistent carving. Boost Flex
profile is adapted to the needs
of advanced skiers seeking
more aggressive performance.
An FSC Paulownia wood
core + recycled materials -
Topsheet-15%, Edges-100%,
Base-30%
J U N E 2 022// 87

© photo : BLong
The ALL-NEW LANGE XT 3 was designed around the law of gravity
that “what goes up, must come down”. Purpose-built for the
modern freeride skier, XT 3 is effortless on the ascent, so you can
enjoy the thrill of the down. It’s freeride the way it was meant to be.
Engineered to go UP, built to ski DOWN.

LANGE//
FOR STOCKISTS VISIT WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ/BRANDS/LANGE
Photo: @LudoChauchaix / Pauline Astruc
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED BOOTS
LANGE//RX 90 W
RRP: $849.00
Category: All Mountain/Groomers
Length: 22.0 – 27.5
Width: L.V 97mm / 100mm
Arguably the best-selling women’s boot
on the market just got more comfortable
with the addition of “Shin Control” and
Thinsulate insulation for extra warmth.
Gripwalk Mounted.
LANGE//LX LX 120
RRP: $799.00
Category: Groomers/All Mountain
Length: 24.0 – 31.5.
Width: 102mm
All New LX series with the lighter weight
“Dual Core” is the upper recreational
end of boot for the person with a higher
volume foot. The range is available to
Men and Women. All day comfort with
no sacrifice on performance. Grip Walk
Compatible.
LANGE//RX 120
RRP: $899.00
Category: Groomers/Race
Length: 24.0 – 31.5.
Width: L.V 97mm / Wide 100mm
Race heritage and the collaboration with
the best boot fitters in the racing and
retail world has delivered the boot for the
highest level of recreational skiing. Next
step up is the full World Cup level. Dual
Core delivers explosive power, snap and
rebound. Gripwalk Mounted.
LANGE//XT3 130
RRP: $1299.00
Category: Freeride/Tour
Length: 24.0 – 29.5
Last: L.V 97mm Wide 100mm
The all new XT3 is designed on the law
“what goes down, must come up”. Purpose
built for the modern freeride skier, the
XT3 is effortless on the ascent, (53º range
of movement) so you can enjoy the trill
of the descent. Grip Walk mounted soles.
Dynafit® Inserts. Dual Core.
J U N E 2 022// 89

MERRELL// WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
NEVADA SPORT// (03) 347 9566
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED CLOTHING
MERRELL //MIDWEIGHT
SYNTHETIC INSULATED PARKA
MEN’S
RRP: $499.00
Taking Cues from Japanese streetwear,
this parka is both toasty warm and
brings a stylish look that will work
as an everyday winter coat, whether
you’re on the side of rugby field or in
the city. Available for Women too.
MERRELL //MOAB ADVENTURE
CHELSEA POLAR WATERPROOF
MEN’S
RRP: $299.00
Get all-day comfort with the same outof-the-box
fit you expect from Moab.
This chelsea delivers a lifestyle look,
insulated layer for winter warmth,
waterproofing to keep you dry and
traction you can trust.
MERRELL //BRAVADA POLAR
WATERPROOF WOMEN’S
RRP: $299.00
Have toasty feet in this stylish winter
boot that is insulated, comfortable,
lightweight on the foot and keeps you
dry during the cooler temps. This olive
colour has a pop of colour to brighten
your wardrobe in the winter months.
MERRELL //RIDGEVENT HYBRID
PARKA WOMEN’S
RRP: $549.00
Stay warm and comfortable in this
flattering longer parka you won’t
want to take off this winter. Light and
warm by blending responsibly sourced
waterproof goose down and Primaloft
synthetic insulation to provide winter
warmth even when wet.

GLERUPS//
WWW.GLERUPS.CO.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED FOOTWEAR
GLERUPS//THE BLACK RUBBER
BOOT DENIM
RRP: $199.00
Relax and recover in glerups. All day
comfort with the boot style made with
100% wool. The perfect accessory to
bring up the mountain.
GLERUPS//THE HONEY RUBBER
SHOE GREY
RRP: $189.00
Stay warm and comfortable in a go-to
shoe you don’t want to take off this
winter. Made with 100% natural,
ethical wool.
GLERUPS//THE LEATHER SHOE
CRANBERRY
RRP: $169.00
Relax and recover in glerups. A
durable, versatile and comfortable
indoor only shoe. A must have for the
winter season.
GLERUPS//THE HONEY RUBBER
SLIP-ON FOREST
RRP: $179.00
Step outside this winter in style and
warmth. Easy on and off, 100% wool,
natural rubber for all day comfort.
J U N E 2 022// 91

SOUTHERN DIVIDE// WWW.SOUTHERNDIVIDE.CO.NZ
SOUTHERN DIVIDE//
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED CLOTHING
SOUTHERN DIVIDE //THE
ORIGINAL BASE-LAYER 185gm
2
RRP: $139.00
The original Southern Divide baselayer.
A high performing long sleeve
crewe made from 100% NZ Merino
for maximum comfort on the coldest
of days.
*18.9 microns of pure softness
*Streamline fit
*Flatlock seam construction
*Built in droptail.
SOUTHERN DIVIDE //SHORT
SLEEVE CREWE 250gm
2
RRP: $139.00
Crafted with our intelligent layering
system. Wear this 100% NZ Merino
crewe as a mid-layer when the
temperature drops, or base-layer on
those warmer spring days.
*Supersoft jersey knit
*Streamline fit
*Flatlock seam construction
*Built in droptail.
SOUTHERN DIVIDE //QUARTER-ZIP
MID-LAYER 320gm
2
RRP: $229.00
Engineered for maximum warmth, this
is the perfect addition to our layering
system. Built in thumb-loops, extended
droptail and made from 100% NZ
Merino.
*19.1 microns with Ponte finish
*No-snow-go collar
*Streamline fit
*Integrated windbreaker for zip
SOUTHERN DIVIDE //THE
ULTIMATE HOODIE 330gm
2
RRP: $299.00
Constructed for mountains. This 100%
NZ Merino Hoodie is the ultimate midlayer,
designed to keep you warm when
the temperature really plummets.
*Internal Brushed Merino
*2 x waist pockets + arm pocket for lift
pass
*Streamline fit
*Integrated windbreaker for zip
*Built in droptail.

SUPERDRY//WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED CLOTHING
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE PANT
RRP: $399.99
Performance level pants with storm
protection, 20k breathability and
waterproofing, and built-in avalanche
Recco system. Made with recycled fill.
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE PANT
RRP: $399.99
Performance level pants with storm
protection, 20k breathability and
waterproofing, and built-in avalanche
Recco system. Made with recycled fill.
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE JACKET
RRP: $599.99
Slimline style with ultimate 20k
waterproof and breathability
protection. Features recycled full
and built-in Recco system, for
the performance level skiers and
snowboarders.
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE JACKET
RRP: $599.99
Slimline style with ultimate 20k
waterproof and breathability
protection. Features recycled full
and built-in Recco system, for
the performance level skiers and
snowboarders.

BLACK CROWS//WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
OUTFITTERS//SALES@OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ//0800 021 732
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED CLOTHING
BLACK CROWS//ORA ORA BODY MAP
PANTS
RRP:$899.95
An ideal mountain skiing performance
pant designed using a combination
of Ripstop membrane and Polartec®
Alpha direct 120 insulation which
keeps you warm, but breathable when
needed.
BLACK CROWS//ORA ORA BODY MAP
JACKET
RRP:$1099.00
A protective, loaded with features
jacket made with 2L Ripstop fabric
and Polartec® Alpha direct 120
insulation for increased breathability.
BLACK CROWS//FERUS
MECHANICAL JACKET
RRP:$999.95
A technical, ergonomically designed
non-insulated ski jacket for active
off-road skiing. Constructed of 100%
recycled lining and 2L mechanical
stretch fabric, providing freedom of
movement, comfort and style.
BLACK CROWS//FREEBIRD XPORE
JACKET
RRP:$1099.95
Developed for adventureous skiing,
the Freebird Xpore offers sleek design,
performance, breathability, comfort
and durability. This jacket will keep
you dry and warm, no matter the
conditions.

ANON//WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
ANON//
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//FEATURED CLOTHING
ANON//WINDHAM WAVECEL
HELMET
RRP: $349.99
The Anon Windham WaveCel Helmet
pairs everyday hardshell durability
with the advanced impact protection of
WaveCel technology.
ANON//LOGAN WAVECEL
HELMET
RRP: $449.99
The Anon Logan WaveCel helmet pairs
3D cellular protection with an in-mold
construction featuring a lightweight
shell with an EPS and WaveCel liner
designed in a sleek, low-profile style.
ANON//M4 GOGGLE
RRP: $449.99
The Anon M4 Goggles offer a precise
helmet-to-goggle fit with the wide
field of view and enhanced peripheral
vision of either a toric or cylindrical
lens.
ANON//M3 GOGGLE
M3 GOGGLE
RRP: $349.99
The anon m3 offers MAGNA-TECH®
quick lens-change technology which
uses powerful magnets to make lens
changes easier than ever.

CLEARER SEARCHING – EASIER FINDING
THE WORLD’S FIRST EVER AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVER WITH VOICE NAVIGATION
In extreme, stressful situations, like an
avalanche, the human body’s emergency
response mode kicks in. Stress or
the “fight-or-flight” response leads to
improved physical performance, but at
the same time reduces cognitive capacity.
Put simply, our bodies respond more
efficiently than our heads.
In these kinds of situations, regular
practice and the intuitive ease-of-use
of emergency equipment, especially
avalanche transceivers, play a crucial role.
The easier and clearer a device is to use,
the less the head has to do in an extreme
situation. With the Diract Voice, Ortovox
(brought to the New Zealand market by
Mountain Adventure) is launching a new
era in avalanche emergency equipment.
This is the world’s first avalanche
transceiver with voice navigation and
guides searchers quickly and reliably to
avalanche victims in emergency situations
with clear, direct verbal instructions.
The streamlined and logical design has
just one single operating button with an
extra-large display and a handy toggle
switch to quickly change from transmit
to search mode, so that the device is still
easy to operate even with thick gloves on.
96// S K I A N DSNOW.CO.NZ
Neuropsychologist Sigrun Holzer
explains;
“Intuitive operation is the same as
automatic action: The less you have to
think, the better. Voice navigation on an
avalanche transceiver is a great help,
because you can keep your eyes focused
on the situation and not on the device. With
visual information, we first have to read
and process it before we can act upon
it. Hearing a voice with direct instructions
saves one step in the processing
sequence. Direct, clear instructions use
up less cognitive capacity, something
which is already limited in these kinds of
emergency situations,”
Simply put - The Diract Voice intuitively
helps gain life-saving seconds.
Tech specs
Easier searching: • Voice navigation:
DE, EN, FR, IT, ES, NOR, SV, CZ, NL •
Flagging function • Search strip width: 50
metres • Full-graphic, extra-large display
34mm × 45mm with 360° real-time
display • Visual and acoustic support in
fine search • Group check
Technology: • Number of antennas 3
• Number of avalanche victims 4 • Lowtemperature
battery • Rechargeable
USB C • Bluetooth • Dimensions: 7.9 ×
12 × 2.3 cm • Weight / Carrying system
210 g / 80 g
Get found: • SMART-ANTENNA-
TECHNOLOGY (automatically switches
to best transmission antenna) • Followup
avalanche switchover in search mode
• Follow-up avalanche switchover in
standby mode • RECCO® reflector (in
carrying system)
Orotvox App (Apple IOS & Android) •
Software update • Device settings • Fleet
management • Personalization
RRP Diract voice: $799.00 NZD RRP
Diract: $699.00 NZD

M-FREE 108
FREERIDE
The M-FREE range is
meant for creative skiers
searching for a playful and
agile ski to help you get
away from it all on virgin
terrain and express your
creativity with complete
confidence. The result of a
collaboration with the “talented
Richard Permin”, it
offers two progressive freeride
models suitable here
for powder snow, steep
slopes and snowy forests…
or even chalet roofs.
M-FREE Series Includes.
M-FREE 108 $1399.00
M-FREE 99 $1299.00
M-FREE 90 $799.00 (Youth)
E-FREE 90 $799.00
(Women’s Specific)
Retail Prices for Ski Only.

YOUR SNOW HELMET CAN BE YOUR ON-MOUNTAIN DISCO TOO
The year is 2022, and by now most people have heeded the “gospel” of
wearing a great helmet. We know quality helmets, with the latest safety
technology (like MIPS), produced by a trusted helmet brand are keeping
people safe and stylish all over the mountain. Their value isn’t news, but what
may be surprising is finding out that most adult helmets have spaces to install
audio drop-ins, and installation is easy!
Over 20 helmet brands offer audio-ready compatibility allowing skiers and
snowboarders to easily add a wireless system. These systems all provide
Bluetooth audio and phone call capability with glove friendly controls.
Phone calls on the mountain? Yes! The ear pad itself works as a wind noise
dampener (or “DeadCat” in microphone parlance) so calls can be made on
the blusteriest day.
Installation is simple… just open each ear pad up and remove the pre-cut
foam inserts. Not every helmet has clearly marked access so play around
until you get it open. Smith provides a nice convenient zipper to access the
internals. Some models, like the Oakley Mod 5, need extra foam removed so
don’t be afraid to rip (or cut) out more to accommodate your audio system.
Drop your audio kit in and enjoy the day with music in your lid!
Search audio ready helmet
brands & models using this QR
code link:
One audio kit sits above the rest in both audio performance and communication.
The ALECK 006 is the wireless audio system that brings premium sound,
group communication and a GPS enabled friend finder. The Aleck 006 puts
your playlist at your fingertips, keeps your squad in touch on storm days, and
makes meeting up for aprés easy.
Pick up the ALECK 006 now at Torpedo 7 , Amazon.com.au or Aleck.io

TURN ANY HELMET INTO AN AUDIO MARVEL
LEARN MORE
CUSTOM
HI-FI AUDIO
GROUP
COMMS
FRIEND
FINDER
WWW.ALECK.IO
AVAILABLE AT:

BLACK CROWS//CAMOX CAMOX $1499.95
FEATURES: Double rocker, medium classic camber underfoot,
medium long-side cut W: 97mm, 3650g, Radius 19m.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//SERPO SERPO $1599.95
FEATURES: On-piste/partially off-piste, progressive front rocker, light
rear rocker, classic camber W: 93mm, 3650g, Radius 20m.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//JUSTIS
$1699.95
FEATURES: An all-terrain ski aimed for wider adventures, front
rocker, early-rise tail, classic camber, double titanal plates W:
100mm, W: 4300g, Radius: 21m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//MIRUS COR SKIS $1599.95
FEATURES: Freestyle/carving resort ski, double rocker with tail heel,
medium camber W: 87mm, W: 3600g, Radius: 13m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS
BLACK CROWS//ATRIS
$1499.95
FEATURES: Stable big-mountain ski with quick edging, a progressive
tail, double rocker and tolerant degree of flex. W: 108mm, W: 4000g,
Radius: 20m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//CAMOX CAMOX FREEBIRD $1599.95
FEATURES: Mid-fat all-terrain and lightweight touring ski with better
edge stability, sporty flex, classic camber and double rocker.
W: 95mm, W: 3300g, Radius: 17m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//NAVIS FREEBIRD $1599.95
FEATURES: Built for far-flung quests, the Navis has improved edge
stability and a long classic camber for alpine-style turns, when out
exploring. W: 102mm, W: 3400g, Radius: 19m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
BLACK CROWS//VERTIS
$1299.95
FEATURES: A dynamic, playful short-radius resort ski that can swiftly
go from edge to edge when carving up the slopes. User-friendly but
powerful with an intermediate degree of flex.
W: 85mm, W: 3350g, Radius: 15m
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
HEAD//KORE 99 $1399 Ski Only
FEATURES: The KORE 99’s superpower is multitasking around the
mountain. The ski’s construction reduces weight without sacrificing
performance, resulting in a nimble freeride ski. Radius: 17,0 @
Length 177
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//KORE X 85 $1299 Ski Only
FEATURES: The KORE X 85 is the bridge between frontside and
backside skiing. The core contains Graphene and Karuba wood, both
with a high strength-to-weight ratio, which creates a responsive and
stable ski. Radius 14,8 @ Length 170
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//SHAPE E-V8 $1599.00 with PR 11 GW BRAKE 85 [G]
FEATURES: The Shape e-V8 offers frontside enthusiasts a big
sweet spot for carving up the groomers. A woodcore and carbon
construction is enhanced with HEAD’s EMC technology, which
absorbs negative vibrations. Radius: 13,2 @ Length 170
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//SUPER JOY $1599 with Joy 11 Binding
FEATURES: With the Super Joy, you can fully embrace great technique
because the ski will meet you where you’re at. Designed to suit any
terrain, this ski has a lightweight construction with materials prized
for their high strength-to-weight ratio. Radius: 12,2 @ Length 163
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//TOTAL JOY $1649 with Joy 11 Binding
FEATURES: The Total Joy makes the entire mountain a playground
with its lightweight construction and easy-turning design. A light yet
strong construction includes Graphene, which has a high strength-toweight
ratio. Radius: 13,8 @ Length 163
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//ABSOLUT ABSOLUT JOY $1099 with Joy 9 Binding
FEATURES: With the Absolut Joy, you can carve up the corduroy and
make railroad tracks in the snow. Designed for the frontside, the
Absolute Joy has a wood core and a lightweight construction with
materials prized for their high strength-to-weight ratio. Radius: 13,2
@ Length 163
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ

DYNASTAR//SPEED SPEED 763 (GROOMERS) $1399.00 (BINDING
INCLUDED)
FEATURES: S.C 121-72-106. R15m (174cm) Hybrid Poplar / PU Core,
V-Tech, Fiberglass sandwich, Full Sidewall. Lengths; 158-166-174-
182cm
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
DYNASTAR//E-4X4 3 (ALL MOUNTAIN / WOMEN’S
SPECIFIC) $999.00 (BINDING INCLUDED)
FEATURES: S.C122-78-106. R14m (1624cm) Hybrid Sapelli / PU Core,
3-D profile, Fiberglass sandwich, Central Sidewall. Lengths;150-
158-164cm
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
DYNASTAR//M FREE 99 (PROGRESSIVE FREERIDE))
$1299.00 (SKI ONLY)
FEATURES: S.C 128-99-120. R17m (179) Hybrid poplar / PU core,
Fiberglass Torsion box, Sandwich, Full Sidewall. Lengths; 171-179-
185cm.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
DYNASTAR//M PRO 85 (FREERIDE) $999.00 (SKI ONLY)
FEATURES: S.C 125-85-110. R16m (176), Hybrid Poplar / PU core,
Fiberglass Sandwich, full Sidewall. Lengths; 158-167-176-185cm.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
DYNASTAR//MENACE 90 (FREE SKI) $899.00 (SKI WITH LOOK NX
10 BINDING)
FEATURES: 118-90-108. R19m (170), Poplar Wood Core, Tip and Tail
Rocker, Fiberglass Sandwich, Central Sidewall. Lengths; 130-140-150-
160-170-180cm.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
DYNASTAR//E-FREE 90 (FREERIDE / FREESKI / WOMEN’S
SPECIFIC) $799.00 (SKI ONLY)
FEATURES: 122-90-112. R16m (157). Paulownia Wood Core, Fiberglass
torsion box, Central Sidewall, Tip & Tail Rocker. Lengths; 137-147-157-
167cm.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
ARMADA//ARW ARW 96 $1099.99
FEATURES: An incredibly versatile all-mountain freestyle ski. Park,
pipe, piste and pow. Just go skiing!! WWW.ARMADASKIS.COM
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS
ARMADA//ARV ARV 96 $1099.99
FEATURES: The ultimate all-rounder, there isn’t a part of the mountain
this ski isn’t happy in. WWW.ARMADASKIS.COM
ROSSIGNOL//HERO ELITE PLUS TI $1799.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Race ski construction on a wider body, this is a stable short
radius weapon with just a hint of forgiveness.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//RALLYBIRD RALLYBIRD 92 $999.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Confidence-inspiring stability at speed and nimble when you
want to relax, delivered in a versatile width.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//RALLYBIRD RALLYBIRD 102 $1149.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Effortless performance for the off-piste inclined, the Rallybird
delivers smooth control at all speeds.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//SENDER SENDER 94TI $1149.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Built for all-mountain versatility, take the new Sender 94Ti
into any and all conditions with confidence.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//SENDER SENDER 104TI $1449.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Unbridled freeride performance with a playful personality,
the Sender Ti is here to satiate the shredders.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//BLACK OPS 98 $1249.99 SKI ONLY
SPECS: Rail turns, slash pow, smear and pop off park jumps or sidehits.
Unmatched versatility.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM

HEAD//KORE 1 BOOT
RRP:$1299.00
With the KORE 1, you follow your own
paths. The combination of lightweight,
performance, ski-hike mechanism and
Dynafit tech insert meets your freeskiing
needs. The new Superleggera buckles
give your feet a precise and comfortable
fit.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//FORMULA 120 BOOT
RRP:$999.00
HEAD’s new formula for success
is the Formula 120. Trickle down
race knowledge results in high-level
frontside performance combined with
a comfort-oriented customizable fit
applauded by bootfitters.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//WOMEN’S FORMULA 95
BOOT
RRP:$899.00
The new Formula 95 W delivers
performance and all-day comfort
thanks to technology proven from race
boots combined with straightforward,
customizable features. The Formula 95 W
has an accommodating 100-mm last, a
short cuff, an extended toe box for
toe articulation, and a balanced
stance that allows women to be
more centered.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//BOOTS
HEAD//EDGE EDGE LYT 110 GW
BOOT
RRP:$799.00
The versatile easy entry EDGE LYT 110
is a performance driven accessible boot
for mastering skiing’s learning curve.
Our easy entry shell delivers a stress-free
yet performance driven fit.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
LANGE//XT3 TOUR PRO
RRP:$1399.00
Flex130, Last 99mm. Dynafit® Inserts,
Vibram® Rubber Touring Sole (ISO9523)
Active Power V Lock, 53° ROM. Ultralight
Touring Liner. Sizes; 25.0-28.5
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
SCARPA//MAESTRALE XT SKI
BOOT
RRP:$499.00
The Maestrale XT is the free-ride oriented boot,
ideal for the expert backcountry skier, seeking
high performance and prioritizing downhill
performance. Delivering high quality
precision and comfort, with this boot skiers
can seek out all types of backcountry terrain.
WWW.SOUTHERNAPPROACH.CO.NZ
LANGE//LX LX 90W
RRP:$799.00
Flex 90, Last 102mm.Women’s
specific cuff, canting, Gripwalk®
compatible. Sizes; 22.0-27.5
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
LANGE//RX 130
RRP:$1099.00
Flex 130, Last 100mm & LV 97mm.Dual
Core, Polyether Shell / Cuff, Dual 3-D
Liner, 50mm Cam Lock Power Strap. Sizes
22.0-28.5
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
LANGE//RX 80 WOMEN’S
RRP:$749.00
Flex 80, Last, LV 97 & 100mm.
Gripwalk® Mounted. Thinsulate®
Insulation. Canting. Dual 3-D sport
liner.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
LANGE//XT3 110 WOMEN’S
RRP:$1199.00
Flex 110, Last 100mm & 97mm LV. Active
Power V Lock, 53° ROM. Gripwalk®
Mounted, Ultralon® Liner.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
LANGE//RS 90 S.C
RRP:$499.00
Flex 70, Last 97mm. Dual Core, Solid
Sole. External Screw Canting, Dual 3-D
Performance liner. 30mm Power strap.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
ROSSIGNOL//ALL TRACK ELITE
110 W
RRP:$999.99
Flex 110, Last 98mm
The Elite 110w LT is as happy on long
tour missions as it is hammering freeride
terrain.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//HERO WORLD
CUP 140
RRP:$1099.99
Flex 140, Last 97mm
For competitive racing and/or
on-trail performance. The ultimate
in precision and total control through
every turn.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//ALLTRACK
PRO 130 GW
RRP:$1099.99
Flex 100, Last 100mm
A trustworthy workhorse, designed
to hold you properly for morning
resort laps followed by afternoon
tour laps.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM
ROSSIGNOL//PURE PRO
100 W
RRP:$799.99
Flex 100, Last 100mm
A performance boot with custom
moldable liners for unsurpassed
comfort. Combine that with Merino
wool insulation and you’ll have the
warmth to stay out all day.
WWW.ROSSIGNOL.COM

Winter with us.
We’ve got you covered from head-to-toe, with winter boots, jackets and
accessories to keep you toasty warm during all your outside adventures.
Stylish and practical winter wear. Stay warm this winter.
merrell.co.nz

2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING
MERRELL//WHISPER RAIN JACKET MEN’S
(POSEIDON)
RRP: $399.00 SPECS: 20K/20K rated 100%
waterproof, extremely breathable, 4-way stretch
jacket that feels as comfortable and quiet as a
soft-shell.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//WHISPER RAIN JACKET WOMEN’S
(MARRON)
RRP: $399.00 SPECS: 20K/20K rated 100% waterproof,
extremely breathable, 4-way stretch jacket that feels as
comfortable and quiet as a soft-shell.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//WHISPER RAIN INSULATED
PARKA WOMEN’S (LICHEN)
RRP: $599.00 SPECS: 100% waterproof stylish
long coat, comfortable 4-way stretch and warm
DownPlus+ insulation.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//RIDGEVENT RIDGEVENT HYBRID JACKET
MEN’S (NAVY)
RRP: $399.00 SPECS: Blending the warmth of
responsibly sourced goose down with synthetic
fibres, featuring innovative BackVent technology.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//RIDGEVENT RIDGEVENT HYBRID JACKET
WOMEN’S (BLACK)
RRP: $399.00 SPECS: Blending the warmth of
responsibly sourced goose down with synthetic
fibres, featuring innovative BackVent technology.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
PATAGONIA//ALPLIGHT ALPLIGHT DOWN JACKET
RRP: $459.99 SPECS: Alpine Downlab is an
experiment in exploring the possibilities of nature’s
lightest, most packable insulation. The 800-fillpower
AlpLight Down Jacket uses NetPlus®, a
100% postconsumer recycled nylon fabric made
from recycled fishing nets to help reduce ocean
plastic pollution and was designed for cool-weather
missions. Also available in a Pull Over.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
JACKET – LEAF CAMO
RRP: $549.99 SPECS: 10k breathability and waterproof
rating. Durable water repellent.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY//RADAR RADAR PRO PUFFER – BLACK
RRP: $599.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and waterproof
rating. Built-in Recco avalanche system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
PATAGONIA//STORMSTRIDE JACKET
RRP: $799.99 SPECS: Patagonia’s most active
waterproof shell, the Stormstride Jacket is patterned
for backcountry motion and fully featured in
a lightweight, stretch 3-layer 100% nylon (54%
recycled) solid stretch plain weave with H2No®
Performance Standard protection.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ

BLACK CROWS //ORA BODY MAP JACKET
RRP: $1099.00 SPECS: Loaded with features. Made
with 2L Ripstop fabric and Polartec® Alpha direct 120
insulation for increased breathability – insulation body
mapped for maximum performance.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
PATAGONIA//CAP AIR HOODY
RRP: $259.99 SPECS: With its innovative, seamless,
3-D knit structure, Patagonia’s Capilene® Air Crew
offers amazing warmth and comfort. An airy blend of
51% RWS-certified merino wool from New Zealand
and 49% recycled polyester wicks moisture, resists
odour and dries in a flash.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
BLACK CROWS //FREEBIRD XPORE JACKET
RRP: $1099.95 SPECS: With sleek design and using high
performance Xpore® fabric brings a perfect balance between
lightness, comfort and durability.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING
RAB//KHROMA VOLITION JACKET
RRP: $999.95 SPECS:A waterproof, lightly insulated
ski mountaineering jacket using 2-Layer Gore-Tex®
and Primaloft® Silver Insulation.
WWW.OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ
PATAGONIA//POWSLAYER POWSLAYER JACKET
RRP: $1149.99 SPECS: The PowSlayer Jacket is
lightweight, packable, optimised for backcountry
touring and features a minimalist design. The
GORE-TEX Pro fabric package includes the first 100%
recycled nylon face fabric to deliver the highest level
of durable waterproof/breathable and windproof
protection available.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
RAB//KHROMA GTX JACKET
RRP: $1099.95 SPECS: A serious off-piste ultra-tough
Gore-Tex® 3L ski shell designed for cold, full throttle
big-mountain adventures.
WWW.OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ
BLACK CROWS //FERUS MECHANICAL JACKET
RRP: $999.95 SPECS: Ergonomically designed with a relaxed
fit, and a slightly longer cut. A technical, 2L lined shell ski
jacket with mechanical stretch, 100% recycled lining.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
RAB//KHROMA CIRQUE JACKET
RRP: $799.95 SPECS: A lightweight, high
performance and packable jacket for all extremes,
made with wind/waterproof 3-Layer Gore-Tex®
Active.
WWW.OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
JACKET – DAZZLE CAMO
RRP: $599.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and waterproof
rating. Built-in Recco avalanche system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU

OUTDOOR RESEARCH//SNOWCREW SNOWCREW JACKET
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: Designed for skiers and
snowboarders, delivering performance, warmth and
style with a 56%-recycled shell fabric and 85%-recycled
insulation. Features an adjustable hood with a wire
brim that fits most snowsports helmets, pit zips for
ventilation, a powder skirt, fore-arm ski pass pocket
and a double-separating front zip.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
JACKET – BLACK
RRP: $599.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and waterproof
rating. Built-in Recco avalanche system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
BLACK DIAMOND //DAWN PATROL HYBRID SHELL
RRP: $549.99 SPECS: A high-output piece designed to move and
breathe with you, the Dawn Patrol Shell is the embodiment of
durability. Designed with four-way stretch and double weave
fabric, quick movements, banger uphill laps and light weather
are all covered. Men’s and Women’s available.
WWW.SOUTHERNAPPROACH.CO.NZ
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
JACKET – LIGHT BLUE
RRP: $599.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and waterproof
rating. Built-in Recco avalanche system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
JACKET – LEAF CAMO
RRP: $599.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and waterproof
rating. Built-in Recco avalanche system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
106// SK I ANDSNOW.CO.NZ
RAB//KHROMA KINETIC JACKET
RRP: $599.95 SPECS: With ‘soft’ hardshell Proflex
construction, the Kinetic is a flexible and breathable
waterproof ski jacket for piste, touring or ski
mountaineering.
WWW.OUTFITTERS.NET.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//CARBIDE CARBIDE JACKET
RRP: $499.99 SPECS: Waterproof, 3-layer Pertex®
Shield jacket designed for adventures in the snow.
Features adjustable helmet-compatible hood with a
wire brim, pit zips for ventilation, a powder skirt,
adjustable hem and ThumbDrive cuff closures
to keep snow and wind out, a fore-arm ski pass
pocket and double-separating front zip.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ

BLACK DIAMOND //RECON
STRETCH BIBS
RRP: $749.99 SPECS: Our fullcoverage,
fully taped waterproof/
breathable snow bibs featuring a
dynamic four-way stretch 20k/20k
BD.dry laminated fabric that’s
perfect for backcountry tours, the
Recon Stretch Bib protects against
over-the-shoulders conditions, wet
spring snow and everything in
between.
WWW.SOUTHERNAPPROACH.CO.NZ
PATAGONIA//POWSLAYER POWSLAYER BIBS
RRP: $919.99 SPECS: Lightweight and
highly breathable these low-profile
bibs are optimised for backcountry
touring. With a recycled face textile,
the 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro shell
fabric offers the highest level of
durable waterproof/breathable and
windproof protection.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//
ARCHANGEL GORE-TEX BIBS
RRP: $999.99 SPECS: 3-layer GORE-
TEX® Pro and full mobility with
3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Stretch
panels where you need them - on
the knees, lower back and crotch
gusset. Features include top to
bottom zips, adjustable venting and
cuff size adjustments to fit climbing
or ski touring boots.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ

BLACK CROWS //ORA BODY MAP
PANTS
RRP: $899.00 SPECS: 2L Ripstop fabric WP
& breathable membrane and Polartec®
Alpha direct 120 insulated pants to keep
you warm and dry.
WWW.BLACK-CROWS.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//
TRAILBREAKER II PANTS
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: Waterproof protection
in the lower legs where you need it whilst
letting moisture escape where you don’t.
Features plenty of pockets including an
avalanche beacon pocket, internal gaiters to
keep snow out, thigh vents to vent excess
heat and scuff guards for durability. Perfect
on the ski slopes and snowy trails.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ
BLACK DIAMOND //DAWN PATROL
HYBRID PANTS
RRP: $479.99 SPECS: Designed with a
single-minded focus on highly efficient
mountain travel, the Dawn Patrol Pants are
the quintessential high-output touring pants.
Men’s and Women’s available.
WWW.SOUTHERNAPPROACH.CO.NZ
PATAGONIA//STORMSTRIDE PANT
RRP: $699.99 SPECS: With a host of tailored
features the Stormstride Pants are ready
for the backcountry. In soft, supple yet
waterproof 3-layer fabric they offer H2No®
Performance Standard protection, while the
waist features low-profile waistband with
belt loops and a customisable OppoSet®
adjustment for refined fit.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//SNOWCREW SNOWCREW PANTS
RRP: $229.99 SPECS: Designed for skiers and
snowboarders delivering performance, warmth
and style with a 56%-recycled shell fabric and
85%-recycled insulation. Features include adjustable
waist tabs and belt loops, thigh vents, articulated
knees and an avalanche beacon clip in the right-hand
pocket.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ
PATAGONIA// CAP AIR BOTTOMS
RRP: $229.99 SPECS: These bottoms
provide the greatest range comfort.
Made from fine merino wool (from New
Zealand and certified to the Responsible
Wool Standard) blended with Capilene®
recycled polyester the provide enhanced
warmth balanced with improved wicking,
durability and dry time.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE PANT – LEAF CAMO
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and
waterproof rating. Built-in Recco avalanche
system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY//WOMEN’S ULTIMATE
RESCUE PANT – LIGHT BLUE
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and
waterproof rating. Built-in Recco avalanche
system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
PANT – DAZZLE CAMO
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and
waterproof rating. Built-in Recco avalanche
system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU
SUPERDRY//MEN’S ULTIMATE RESCUE
PANT – NAVY
RRP: $399.99 SPECS: 20k breathability and
waterproof rating. Built-in Recco avalanche
system.
WWW.SUPERDRY.COM.AU

CARVE//SCOPE
RRP:$219.99 SPECS: Lens darkens with teh sunlight.
Also used by mountain bikers.
WWW.CARVE.MATRIXMARKETING.CO.NZ
CARVE//SUMMIT
RRP:$199.99 SPECS: Multiple magnetic anchors to
change lens (Spare included).
WWW.CARVE.MATRIXMARKETING.CO.NZ
CARVE//THE BOSS
RRP:$189.99 SPECS: Injected lens, silicone wave,
Italian anti-fog lens.
WWW.CARVE.MATRIXMARKETING.CO.NZ
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//SKIS
CARVE//THE BOSS
RRP:$189.99 SPECS: Injected lens, silicone
wave, Italian anti-fog lens, dual lens pack
included.
WWW.CARVE.MATRIXMARKETING.CO.NZ
CARVE//TITANIUM
RRP:$139.99 SPECS: Helmet compatible, over
the glass.
WWW.CARVE.MATRIXMARKETING.CO.NZ
PRET//CYNIC X2
RRP:$289.00 SPECS: MIPS. In Mold Shell, Low profile
/ Light Weight. X-Static linner, Fidlock magnetic
buckle, Audio ready.
WWW.BOBO.CO.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//CARBIDE CARBIDE SENSOR GLOVES
RRP: $179.99 SPECS: Keep your hands protected and
comfortable on your adventures in the snow. Features
include a GORE-TEX® insert for weather protection, toasty
VerticalX ECO insulation, touchscreen compatibility and
Arcade® elastic webbing for a great fit around your wrists.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ
OUTDOOR RESEARCH//REVOLUTION REVOLUTION SENSOR
GLOVES
RRP: $119.99 SPECS: Keep your hands protected and
comfortable on your adventures in the snow. Features
include vegan-leather that provides three times the abrasion
resistance of and 40% better breathability than traditional
leather, a Ventia insert for water and windproofness,
VerticalX insulation for warmth and a touchscreencompatible
index finger and thumb.
WWW.BIVOUAC.CO.NZ
POW//STEALTH GORE-TEX GLOVE
RRP:$209.99 SPECS: If you’re gonna do it, do
it properly. All the best materials without
emptying your wallet.
WWW.POWGLOVES.COM
MERRELL//BRAVADA KNIT POLAR
WATERPROOF WOMEN’S (WHITE)
RRP: $299.00 SPECS: This lightweight sneaker
styled, all in one insulated winter boot is designed
to keep you warm and dry in cooler temps.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//BRAVADA KNIT POLAR
WATERPROOF WOMEN’S (BLACK)
RRP: $299.00 SPECS: This lightweight sneaker
styled, all in one insulated winter boot is designed
to keep you warm and dry in cooler temps.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ
MERRELL//BRAVADA POLAR
WATERPROOF WOMEN’S (BRINDLE
MOONROCK)
RRP: $299.00 SPECS: Style and warmth mixed into
one insulated, comfortable lightweight winter boot
that keeps you dry all winter long.
WWW.MERRELL.CO.NZ

ANON//SYNC GOGGLE
RRP:$299.99 SPECS: The Anon Sync Goggles offer
the terrain-defining clarity of PERCEIVE optics and
the convenience of our M-Fusion magnetic latch
system to secure and guide lenses into place.
WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
ANON//M3 GOGGLE
RRP:$349.99 SPECS: The anon m3 offers MAGNA-
TECH® quick lens-change technology which uses
powerful magnets to make lens changes easier
than ever.
WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
ANON//M4 GOGGLE
RRP:$449.99 SPECS: The Anon M4 Goggles offer a
precise helmet-to-goggle fit with the wide field of
view and enhanced peripheral vision of either a
toric or cylindrical lens.
WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
PRET//LYRIC X2
RRP:$289.00 SPECS: Mips. In Mold Shell, Low profile
/ Light Weight. X-Static liner, Fidlock magnetic
buckle, Audio ready.
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ANON//WINDHAM WAVECEL HELMET
RRP:$349.99 SPECS: The Anon Windham WaveCel
Helmet pairs everyday hardshell durability with the
advanced impact protection of WaveCel technology.
WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
ANON//LOGAN WAVECEL HELMET
RRP:$449.99 SPECS: The Anon Logan WaveCel
helmet pairs 3D cellular protection with an in-mold
construction featuring a lightweight shell with an
EPS and WaveCel liner designed in a sleek, lowprofile
style.
WWW.ANONOPTICS.COM
2022 BUYERS GUIDE//SKI&SNOW//CLOTHING
POW//EMPRESS GORE-TEX MITT
RRP:$179.99 SPECS: For unbeatable function and
style look no further. Guaranteed to keep you dry.
WWW.POWGLOVES.COM
BLACK DIAMOND// TOUR GLOVES
RRP: $139.99 SPECS: A minimalist glove built for backcountry
touring, the Black Diamond Tour Glove provides premium
leather construction and a time-tested design purpose-built
for moving fast in the mountains.
WWW. SOUTHERNAPPROACH.CO.NZ
ALECK//006
SPECS: Universal Wireless Helmet Audio &
Communication Aleck 006 is the bluetooth
drop-in system that puts your soundtrack into
your snow helmet and keeps you connected
to friends and family with easy, push-to-talk
communication.
WWW.ALECK.IO
PATAGONIA// ASCENSIONIST 35L
RRP: $319.99 SPECS: More functional than ever,
the Ascensionist Pack 35-litre is the ‘Goldilocks’ of
alpine climbing packs – big enough to get you into
the mountains, yet small enough to climb with. The
dual spindrift closure allows the pack to expand
or collapse, depending on the load, and internal
hanging pocket keeps essentials organised and easily
accessible.
WWW. PATAGONIA.CO.NZ
ICEBREAKER//ZONE KNIT TEE
RRP:$179.99 SPECS: ZoneKnit is seamlessly
mapped to the body’s contours, delivering
targeted thermoregulation and comfort to areas
that need it most. It features ventilation panels
which provide breathability in just the right places
to optimise freshness.
WWW.ICEBREAKER.COM

HEAD//PROTECTOR BINDING
RRP: Available as a package with selected
HEAD Skis SPECS: The all-new Protector
binding raises safety to a new level.
Equipped with our innovative Full Heel
Release (FHR) technology, offering
an intelligent 180° release of the heel
horizontally and vertically, the binding
can lower release values in forward
and especially backward twisting falls,
reducing the risk of injuries for both the
knee and the lower leg.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//ATTACK ATTACK 14 BINDING
RRP: $399.95 SPECS: The Attack 14 GW
binding is a tough, all-mountain binding
for high performance from powder and
piste to the park and beyond. The binding
features the FR PRO 3 toe with guaranteed
constant release values. Its versatile
functionality makes it the ideal tool for
every freeskier!
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
HEAD//ADRENALIN ADRENALIN 14 BINDING
RRP: $899.00 SPECS: The Adrenalin 14 MN is
a revolution in freeski bindings, combining
outstanding downhill performance with an
ergonomic walking mechanism and climbing
aid (0°/7°/13°) for short hikes, fun skiing and
ultimate freedom.
WWW.HEADSNOW.CO.NZ
ORTOVOX //DIRACT TRANSCEIVER
RRP:$699.95 SPECS: Intuituve, compact,
3-antennae avalanche transceiver with
intelligent life-saving detection. App
compatible with iOS & Android.
WWW.MOUNTAINADVENTURE.CO.NZ
ORTOVOX //DIRACT VOICE
TRANSCEIVER
RRP:$799.95 SPECS: The world’s first ever
avalanche transceiver with voice navigation.
Talks with clear voice commands gaining
life-saving seconds. App compatible with
iOS & Android.
WWW.MOUNTAINADVENTURE.CO.NZ
SUNSAVER //24K
RRP:$199.00 SPECS: Built tough for the
outdoors with a massive 24,000mAh capacity
to charge all your devices.
WWW.SUNSAVER.CO.NZ
SUNSAVER //SUPER-FLEX
RRP:$199.00 SPECS: Charge your phone and
portable devices directly from the sun with
14-Watts of solar power.
WWW.SUNSAVER.CO.NZ
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SKIBALL//ASSORTED ASSORTED COLOURS
RRP: $89.99 euro / $149.99 NZD SPECS: SKIBALL is a small skiing accessory
for easy transportation of your skis rolling and down stairs.Put on and take
off in just 1 click: SKIBALL is detachable. Thanks to the magnet on the base
you can remove it easily and quickly. SKIBALL is compatible with all types
of skis and is suitable for all ages. SKIBALL is made with attention to the
smallest details. It consists of 8 perfectly designed parts. Requires simple
and quick installation on a ski and it is made of steel and polyurethane and
thanks to its small dimensions you can keep it in your pocket.
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