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28 June 2008: One word for it .... hardcore.

Remarks mini shred event for young riders and skiers

July 3, 2008: The first competition of the season for young freestyle snowboarders and skiers is to be held in the UP & GO Terrain Park at The Remarkables on Tuesday 8 July.

First Tracks Tomorrow

1 July, 2008: Weather permitting, the Coronet Express lift will open 8am sharp at Coronet Peak tomorrow morning (Wednesday July 2) as First Tracks gets underway for the 2008 season.

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Half metre dump at Mt Hutt promises great holiday skiing

29 June 2008: 50 centimetres of fresh snow at Mt Hutt has set the High Country Ski Resort up nicely for great school holiday skiing and riding.

JSD's Lodge officially opened

29 June 2008: Coronet Peak's brand new base building, dubbed JSD's Lodge by NZSki board and staff, was officially opened at a special luncheon ceremony at the mountain resort yesterday. Picture: NZSki Ltd Chairman John Davies and Director Graham Smolenski with JSD's Lodge plaque.

The Remarkables opens for winter skiing and riding

29 June 2008: The winter season starts tomorrow (Monday) at The Remarkables near Queenstown. The alpine park will offer limited facilities on opening day, and a glass of bubbles courtesy of Lindauer for early risers.

Southern ski instructor wins top award

June 25, 2008: South-bound skiers have a golden opportunity this season to learn from New Zealand's best instructor.

Mt Hutt Ski Area poised for a great season

Friday June 13, 2008: Mt Hutt Ski Area is to open tomorrow, Saturday June 14. The ski area has enjoyed early snow and excellent snowmaking conditions providing a good snow base for skiers and boarders on opening day. Dave Wilson, Mt Hutt Ski Area Manager said the ski area has had a great run up to the start of the season.

Mt Hutt's newest recruit to transform terrain parks

Thursday 12 June, 2008: No longer needed on the farm, grain hoppers, water tanks, silo lids and tractor tires are finding new homes in the terrain parks of Canterbury's High Country Ski Resort, Mt Hutt.

Queenstown Snow Centre revamped

Tuesday, 27 May, 2008: The Queenstown Snow Centre has been greatly expanded in preparation for a busy season at Queenstown's premier ski areas Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

Burton Snowboards Debut The Stash at The Remarkables New Zealand

Burton Snowboards and The Remarkables Alpine Park in the South Island of New Zealand are set to launch The Stash®,the first run of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere

It's all downhill at Coronet Peak's summer playground

Friday 21 December, 2007: The mountain biking season at Coronet Peak gears up for a month of fun and events starting on Thursday, 3 January.

Loyal ski area customers to be rewarded

November 29, 2007: Midnight tonight through December 16th, loyal winter customers from Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt can take advantage the Loyalty Pass offer for the 2008 snow season. 2007 pass holders simply need to click on the seasons pass link in the horizontal purchase online menu bar.

Milestone for Coronet Peak redevelopment

December 5, 2007: Friday (30 November) marked a milestone in Coronet Peak's expansion project.

Massive snowmaking project for Coronet Peak

Thursday, October 11, 2007: A multi-million dollar investment in snowmaking at Coronet Peak is set to transform the premier mountain resort by effectively lengthening the snowsports season, offering more skiable terrain from season opening and by vastly improving skiing and riding surfaces throughout the season.

Stunning redevelopment for Coronet Peak's base building

Thursday, October 11, 2007: The base building at Coronet Peak is to be redeveloped into a facility that will be counted among the world's best following the announcement of an investment programme with a price tag in excess of $20 million.

Investment in excess of $20m announced for Coronet Peak

Wednesday, October 10, 2007: Coronet Peak is poised to take its place among the world's premier mountain resorts following the announcement of an investment programme with a price tag exceeding $20 million.