Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand – Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), operator of the two ski areas on New Zealand’s Mt. Ruapehu, is celebrating a major milestone today with Turoa experiencing the deepest snow base ever recorded in New Zealand skiing history. n

Yarmouth, ME – GPS and mapmaker DeLorme has announced a fall 2008 release date for its next generation handheld GPS, the Earthmate PN-40. Backcounty skiers and snowboarders may want to take a closer look at the PN-40, as the new device’s rugged design has been tested by the company in both Arctic and Antarctic conditions.

Queenstown, New Zealand – Children with disabilities who would love to ski or snowboard are being offered the opportunity to do so as part of The Remarkables Adaptive Snowsports scholarship initiative. nThree scholarships were aimed at, but not limited to, students in the Wakatipu region. Each scholarship covers the cost of three days on the … Continue reading Adaptive Snowsports Program Scholarships Get Kids on The Snow →

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand – The fourth annual Volkl Freeski Open by the Royal NZ Air Force gets underway at the ski and snowboard resorts surrounding Lake Wanaka. nThe fourth annual event covers three major freeski disciplines: Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Big Mountain. The Slopestyle and Halfpipe will be held at Snow Park NZ Wednesday through … Continue reading Volkl Freeski Open Launches This Week in New Zealand →