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The run of fine weather in New Zealand is now at an end as we descend into a long, stormy, unsettled period that’ll see out winter and take us into spring. There’s a busy schedule of frontal systems lined up, which will bring fluctuating temperatures and bouts of rain, snow, and then sunshine. It’s classic spring-like weather for this part of the world, which strong winds are part and parcel of, with severe-gale force winds expected on Thursday and Saturday.

Through it all, Kiwi resorts will rack up some hefty snowfall totals by the end of Sunday, especially on the upper slopes and on those ski fields closest to the Main Divide, such as Treble Cone and Temple Basin, where up to 30-50+cm could accumulate, while 10-30cm is expected elsewhere in the South Island.

New Zealand Forecast – Powder Alert!!! Published early Monday, 18th August 2025 The weather wasn’t half bad for South Island ski fields over the weekend, and it managed to hold off...

We are a charity that wouldn't be able to run without the help of our many passionate volunteers. Thanks to all of you for all of your help. It all adds up and with your help we're keeping winter cooler for longer. Read on for some important volunteer updates and opportunities.  

Yesterday we unpacked our 2026 snowboards from Nitro and Jones, to add to our new boards from Burton and Never Summer that had already arrived.

We are stoked to be the first store worldwide to receive the epic new range of 2026 Never Summer snowboards. Handmade in Colorado. With some exciting new tech with an extended Triple Camber range, and the new Recurve camber.

Buying a new snowboard is an exciting process, but can be a bit daunting. The best way to find the right board for you is to come into the store...

Wanaka Queenstown Public Transport Protect Our Winters are continuing their push to get publice transport between Queenstown and Wanaka. We're keen to see more transport choices for everyone who lives...

A 24 hour splitboarding adventure in Chamonix

  The Salt Gypsy Chi Chi aims to improve your wave count, it has a huge range. This board has the rocker tuned for a shortboard, and we have dropped...

Japanese legend Shin Biyajima grew up riding in Myoko, north of Nagano, Japan. In January 2024, Eric Jackson joined him there for the biggest storm of the season.

                In the coastal village of Kåseberga, Southern Sweden, our office is housed in an old grocery store from the early 1900s, with...

Kick, Click, Go. In two short years, Supermatic® has revolutionized the way people ride. No more sitting around getting wet, or hustling to keep up with any skiers in your crew. Just kick, click, go. But Supermatic® is more than just fast – it's a legit binding that works with any boot, on any terrain. From pow days to