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SNOW ALERT NZ  - It will hit, and it will hit hard
Jun 18, 2013
Well, things couldn't be shaping up any more perfectly for the Canterbury region and the Southern Lakes with a further 40 + cm snowfall on the way to...
PHOTO JOURNAL - Early season at Alta Lake
Jun 17, 2013
Over in Queenstown, The Remarkables are actually not quite open for business. The official opening day isn't until Saturday 22 June. This however, do...
SNOW ALERT NZ - Snow shaping up for Sunday
Jun 14, 2013
On the eve of opening day for Mt Hutt, The Grasshopper has sounded the horn and warned of the possibility of significant snowfalls on the horizon...
WRAP UP - Opening Weekend In Thredbo
Jun 13, 2013
There may not have been much snow on the ground, but Thredbo's opening weekend was huge, the main aim being to have fun. The resort put in a big effo...
VIDEO - World Heli Challenge – The Movie
Jun 12, 2013
Follow the journeys of Will Jackways and Jacqui Edgerly among other world-class skiers and snowboarders as they take on the World Heli Challenge in N...
GALLERY - The Sydney Rail Jam Rocks Manly
Jun 07, 2013
The Sydney Rail Jam brought the spectacle of high-quality snowboarding to the people of Sydney in the courtyard of the Hotel Steyne in Manly on Thurs...
COUNTDOWN TO WINTER - Queenstown Awaits Opening Day
Jun 06, 2013
Heavy snow over the past week plus tireless snow making efforts mean amazing conditions for the opening of Coronet Peak (June 8th) and The Remarkable...
TRANSFER - Issue 13 Preview
Jun 04, 2013
Issue #13 will hit news stands tomorrow and we are proud to say that this issue is EPIC! This issue is dedicated to the people who make Australian an...
PHOTOS - Queenstown Snow By Heli
Jun 04, 2013
Snowfalls have hammered New Zealand's alps over the last week or so and the fresh snow has transformed the Southern Lakes straight into full Winter m...
COUNTDOWN TO WINTER - Rain Signals Time to Panic? - No way
Jun 02, 2013
Over the last few seasons we’ve become accustomed to snow-making allowing us to have a few lifts turning on or before opening weekend. Unfortunately,...
SNOW PARK CLOSURE - What it means for freestyle in the Southern Lakes
May 30, 2013
Snow park NZ has announced it will not be open on a regular basis, for the 2013 winter season. Fans of the South Island institution are absolutely gu...
Chicks With Stix Returns For 2013
May 30, 2013
Have you ever been in the situation where everyone is trying something new but you feel that little bit more hesitant, like you need an extra little ...
COUNTDOWN TO WINTER - Snow Storms Hammer New Zealand
May 28, 2013
Major snowfalls have hit New Zealand over the last 48 hours with heavy snow to low elevations across the country. These latest snowfalls have added t...
VIDEO - Mates In Alaska - Episode 2
May 28, 2013
In day 2 of Mates in Alaska, Jake Koia further explores his roots and enjoys spending time with Roland Morley-Brown, one of his mates who he first be...
SEASONAL OUTLOOK 2013 - Australia - June Update
May 28, 2013
A couple of weeks ago in our mid-May update we called your attention to a growing signal for a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) event and outlined ...
SEASONAL OUTLOOK 2013 - New Zealand - June Update
May 27, 2013
To kick things off in style we’re releasing this updated seasonal snow outlook to look specifically at what we can expect over the next few weeks as ...
GEAR GUIDE - How to Buy a New Snowboard
May 23, 2013
When you walk into your local snowboard shop to buy a new board it’s easy to get overwhelmed. These days there really are so many brands all screamin...
CHILLFACTOR - 2013 Preview
May 23, 2013
The latest Chillfactor has hit the stands and we reckon it is the best ever. Beautiful design, awesome photos and relevant editorial all presented in...
COUNTDOWN TO WINTER - Top 5 Things to Look Forward to this Winter
May 23, 2013
Here at Mountainwatch HQ the anticipation is palpable, we are checking the cams 10 times a day, literally waiting on each model update as it happens ...
SNOW ALERT NZ - Solid Snowfalls Possible
May 21, 2013
There is something brewing in the depths of the Southern Ocean that is looking like it could deliver something spectacular for the Southern Lakes. At...
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