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Resilience - Sensational New Video From Sammy Carlson Where He Puts The Free into Freeskiing

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Freeride World Tour - Top 10 Crashes of All Time. Must Watch Video

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Unraveling - Beautiful Short Film Focusing on Chris Benchetler's Progression as a Pro Skier, an Artist And a Father

Steve Lee Podcast - The Story Of One of Australia's Greatest Ever Skiers

Pillow Talk, British Columbia - Travis Rice and the Line of a Lifetime. Video

Michaela Davis-Meehan - Looking For Australia's First World Title On 2021 Freeride World Tour

Aussie Ski Legend Steve Lee Suffers a Major Stroke - Fundraiser Launched

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Whistler Blackcomb	38 cm
Hakuba	23 cm
Myoko Kogen	22 cm
Furano	18 cm
Niseko	16 cm
Shizukuishi	15 cm
Hakkaisan	13 cm
Mount Naeba	12 cm
Shiga Kogen	10 cm
Mount Hutt	10 cm
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NEWS

FACETS - New All-Women Snowboard Film Featuring The North Face's International Team

"That’s the part where we get to push each other to do things greater than our...

November 25, 2020
Snow Travel Expo Goes Virtual For 2020, November 24-29

The Snow Travel Expo virtual event presenters will keep you connected, inspired,...

November 24, 2020
Resilience - Sensational New Video From Sammy Carlson Where He Puts The Free Into Freeskiing.

Sammy has developed into one of, if not THE, most progressive and imaginative sk...

November 20, 2020
A Skier’s Reckoning with Indeterminate International Travel - Speculations and Lamentations

But in all seriousness, the potential relaxation of international travel will be...

November 19, 2020
Teased by Hokkaido’s Early Snows – Latest From Furano

We’re seeing glimmers of normalcy lately but it’s hard to know if they’re ...

November 18, 2020

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New Zealand Forecast Thursday, October 1st – Today's the Day! Strong, Warm NW Winds to Follow!!!

A cold front passing over the South Island during Tuesday, giving ski fields a n...

October 1, 2020
Australian Forecast Thursday, October 1st – Fine and Windy, Then Rain on Monday

But NW winds will gradually warm and strengthen and blow a gale this weekend, wh...

October 1, 2020
New Zealand Forecast, Monday September 28 – With Love, From Antarctica Xoxo

Snow is even settling in Queenstown where it should continue to do so through in...

September 28, 2020
Australian Forecast, Monday September 28 – Calm and Sunny Before A Wet Wednesday

We’ll have a wet Wednesday as a front passes through, but that’ll clear up e...

September 28, 2020
New Zealand Forecast Thursday, September 24 – Stormy September Turns Cold and Snowy Sunday and Monday

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September 24, 2020

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MOUNTAIN GEAR

Season Eqpt. – New Ski and Snowboard Brand Launched by Pro Skier and Pro Snowboarder

Season is “a brand where snowboarding and skiing are equals, the equipment nev...

October 27, 2020
Jossi Wells x Atomic - 20 Years. Video

His evolution from junior racer, to park skier and X Games winner through to his...

October 6, 2020

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Resilience - Sensational New Video From Sammy Carlson Where He Puts The Free into Freeskiing

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A Skier's Reckoning with Inderteminate International Travel

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Freeride World Tour - Top 10 Crashes of All Time. Must Watch Video

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World Snow Wrap, Nov 13 - Dumping in BC and the Rockies, Lockdown in Europe, Pre-Season Snow in Japan

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Unraveling - Beautiful Short Film Focusing on Chris Benchetler's Progression as a Pro Skier, an Artist And a Father

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Steve Lee Podcast - The Story Of One of Australia's Greatest Ever Skiers

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Pillow Talk, British Columbia - Travis Rice and the Line of a Lifetime. Video

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Michaela Davis-Meehan - Looking For Australia's First World Title On 2021 Freeride World Tour

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Aussie Ski Legend Steve Lee Suffers a Major Stroke - Fundraiser Launched

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Chasing Australia's Biggest White Waves, A Photo Journal of The Western Faces

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Snow Reports

Forecasts

Snow Cams

Resort Guides

NEWS

FACETS - New All-Women Snowboard Film Featuring The North Face's International Team

"That’s the part where we get to push each other to do things greater than our...

November 25, 2020
Snow Travel Expo Goes Virtual For 2020, November 24-29

The Snow Travel Expo virtual event presenters will keep you connected, inspired,...

November 24, 2020
Resilience - Sensational New Video From Sammy Carlson Where He Puts The Free Into Freeskiing.

Sammy has developed into one of, if not THE, most progressive and imaginative sk...

November 20, 2020
A Skier’s Reckoning with Indeterminate International Travel - Speculations and Lamentations

But in all seriousness, the potential relaxation of international travel will be...

November 19, 2020
Teased by Hokkaido’s Early Snows – Latest From Furano

We’re seeing glimmers of normalcy lately but it’s hard to know if they’re ...

November 18, 2020

Next Snow

RESORT	SNOW FORECAST
(7 DAYS FORECAST)
Whistler Blackcomb	38 cm
Hakuba	23 cm
Myoko Kogen	22 cm
Furano	18 cm
Niseko	16 cm
Shizukuishi	15 cm
Hakkaisan	13 cm
Mount Naeba	12 cm
Shiga Kogen	10 cm
Mount Hutt	10 cm
Last updated 4 hours ago

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Prince Hotel South Stay 7 Pay 4

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7 night packages from

$1498 AUD

Whistler

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7 nights from

$2006 AUD

Banff

Samesun Backpackers Banff

7 night packages from

$1047 AUD

Mt Ruapehu

Rocky Mountain Chalets

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Furano Prince Hotel Earlybird 20% Off

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$1229 AUD

Queenstown

Jucy Snooze

7 night packages from

$919 AUD

Wanaka

Base Backpackers

7 night packages from

$585 AUD

Shop

THE GRASSHOPPER

New Zealand Forecast Thursday, October 1st – Today's the Day! Strong, Warm NW Winds to Follow!!!

A cold front passing over the South Island during Tuesday, giving ski fields a n...

October 1, 2020
Australian Forecast Thursday, October 1st – Fine and Windy, Then Rain on Monday

But NW winds will gradually warm and strengthen and blow a gale this weekend, wh...

October 1, 2020
New Zealand Forecast, Monday September 28 – With Love, From Antarctica Xoxo

Snow is even settling in Queenstown where it should continue to do so through in...

September 28, 2020
Australian Forecast, Monday September 28 – Calm and Sunny Before A Wet Wednesday

We’ll have a wet Wednesday as a front passes through, but that’ll clear up e...

September 28, 2020
New Zealand Forecast Thursday, September 24 – Stormy September Turns Cold and Snowy Sunday and Monday

Another cold front early Monday will see icy cold winds straight out of Antarcti...

September 24, 2020

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MOUNTAIN GEAR

Season Eqpt. – New Ski and Snowboard Brand Launched by Pro Skier and Pro Snowboarder

Season is “a brand where snowboarding and skiing are equals, the equipment nev...

October 27, 2020
Jossi Wells x Atomic - 20 Years. Video

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October 6, 2020
Gear Guide - Nitro Cheap Thrills, Snowboard Video Review

If you like soft boards and want something flexible, this is great – fun, smoo...

September 25, 2020
Gear Guide – Rip Curl F-Light Snow 32L Backpack

Weighing only one kilo, the F-light snowpack has a volume of 32 litres, so plent...

September 23, 2020
Helmets Are Cool - Australian Freeskier Coen Bennie-Faull Reflects on How his Helmet Saved His Life

From the visible destruction it was clear my skull didn’t stand a chance witho...

September 16, 2020