Alpine News Features
Alpine News Features
- September 07, 2020
- September 03, 2020
The rope tow is a lift system that can be a little tricky to master, once you do they’re a quick way skyward. With a few tips and a little perseverance you’ll soon be on your way, just remember, if you’re having trouble ask a local or a staff member.
- September 01, 2020
By Sam Masters.
Every serious discussion about skiing with children should begin with an overview of effective parental contraception.
- August 26, 2020
Words + Photography by Julie Gursha
A couple of weeks ago I visited the sweetest spot, seemingly out of a story book. Mt Lyford was my first ski field experience in New Zealand, and it was absolutely perfect.
- August 21, 2020
By Anna Keeling.
Late December in Utah is like late July in New Zealand. I know because my family and I have been switching countries every December (go north) and July (go south) for the past 10 years.
- July 10, 2020
With NZTA’s snafu regarding the alpine passes, I started thinking about how to counter the effects of potential powder day road closures.
- July 10, 2020
By Ollie Hunt.
When I was about 10 I skied Fox Peak a few times with my family, and we experienced some epic powder days.
- July 09, 2020
1. The Terrain
The terrain at the Selwyn six club fields is unrivalled.
- July 09, 2020
Jamesa Hampton had a great winter in New Zealand last year, winning the Premier event, the North Face Frontier with a fast paced, balls to the wall line.
- May 05, 2020
By Sam Masters.
Any student of skiing is naturally drawn to the Chinese philosophers of the Shang Dynasty (1400 BC) and the origins of Yin and Yang.
- January 01, 2020