Backcountry.com trademarks “backcountry” and then sues everyone
The adventure world is seething after online adventure gear retail giant Backcountry.com trademarked the word "backcountry" for outdoor apparel and more. That specific trademark...
Thredbo announce pass pricing, sale dates and new 2021 operations
Thredbo has released their 2021 season products and prices including a number of new mountain experiences.
The resort will be operating under COVID-19 restrictions and...
NZ Ski CEO reveals 2021 changes for Mt Hutt, Remarks and...
Today's the day we've been waiting for. The day when the trans Tasman bubble start date is finally announced.
The New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda...
The ultimate guide to buying a snowboard
Jeremy Saunders cuts through the marketing hype to give you all you need to know for your big purchase.
There is a huge amount of information,...
Our favorite ski town consignment stores
Ski towns may be the best place yet to find refurbished couture and vintage designers at the fraction of the cost with all those...
Four different resorts for spring skiing in Japan
Japan is known for bucket loads of snow that falls by the metre throughout the season making spring skiing guaranteed. There's so much to...
Which is better for Australians, the Epic or Ikon Pass?
In case you missed the memo, multi-day lift tickets are so 2014.
No serious skier walks up to the ticket window and forks out $300-plus...
The Snow Chasers guide to Nozawa Onsen snow resort in Japan
Jen and Mick, a.k.a The Snow Chasers, hit up Nozawa Onsen in Japan last season. This is their guide to Japan's most authentic feudal...
Multiple skiers buried in an inbounds avalanche at Taos ski resort
An inbounds avalanche on Chute Three at Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley resort has buried multiple people. The Kachina Peak chair opened for...
When skiing starts with joy and ends with alcohol addiction
The pure joy that skiing brings is a powerful force, calling people to travel thousands of miles from home to experience that perfect turn....
Book your NZ 2021 ski trip now and pay later –...
This year is definitely the year to plan ahead, ready, willing and able to hit the slopes of New Zealand in 2021. Expect some crazy...
Six of the best backcountry snow adventures in New Zealand
New Zealand offers some killer off piste terrain for the hardy skier and boarder looking for some backcountry snow adventure from heli skiing to...
Air New Zealand put the bro in bromance
Mates that ski together stay together, right?
Air New Zealand have launched the second in their Meanwhile in New Zealand web series after the success...
The best James Bond ski scenes ever filmed, honest
James bond is back on snow with the world wide release of the 24th Bond film, Spectre, next week. The latest Bond flick was...
Righteous Australian skier boycotts Aldi snow sale
Australian skier wants wall built between Aldi and the Alpine Way.
The annual Aldi ski and snowboard sale may be in hot water this year after...
Another day another moose charging a lift line
Last week it was Breckenridge, this week it's Alaska. Moose have been charging skiers and boarders recently and it's not pretty. Though who can...







































