Queenstown (QT) is the quintessential ski town of New Zealand, hands down. To anyone who thinks otherwise, I say phooey. With multiple resorts to be explored, excellent dinning and endless night life, it wins the title hands down. Putting together a list of the top 10 things to do in Queenstown was at once the […]
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Stagging Around Cardrona Ski Resort
Sunrise views, pristine grooming and many, many espressos is how I will remember Cardrona Ski Resort in New Zealand. It was a rare solo ski excursion at this South Island gem; not a bad location for a contemplative day. As with most Kiwi resorts, snow can be a little touch-and-go, so it was sweet to have some […]
Chasing Winter at Coronet Peak
I still find myself explaining to people that summer in the Northern Hemisphere is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. For the skiing and snowboarding obsessed, it can be a truly magical discovery. Indeed, it’s true: in New Zealand (as in a number of other countries), it’s currently winter. Traveling between both hemispheres to experience cold […]