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 […]
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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 […]
How Remarkable The Remarkables Are
It’s early morning and the sun is just starting to make an appearance. Hues of pinks and purples fill the sky as we speed up the access road. True to the whispers, the access road winds back and forth with vehemence, bordered by sharp, rocky drops. Bounding up in a bus at what seems like […]