Salt Lake City, UT – Heli-skiing is the ultimate dream for any powder-focused skier or snowboarder, but when you look at the costs, it often becomes apparent why the “once in a lifetime” tag is so appropriate. In this article we’ll guide you through how to choose and plan the perfect heli-ski trip for the best return for your investment. … Continue reading How to Plan a Heli-ski Trip
Salt Lake City, UT – Face it: as if airline travel these days isn’t enough of a hassle, traveling with skis or a snowboard has become an absolute pain. As a result, many travelers who used to bring their own gear now rent when they arrive at their destination. That, however, can be costly, and the … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Baggage Fees on Airlines Worldwide
Christchurch, New Zealand – In July 2010 I embarked upon my fourth ski trip to New Zealand. On the previous three visits I spent most of my time in the Southern Lakes district, based in the popular international tourist center of Queenstown. Coronet Peak and The Remarkables are the closest ski areas to Queenstown, while … Continue reading New Zealand Skiing: Counting On Canterbury
New Zealand – There is a different air in the mountains of New Zealand. It might be because there are absolutely no trees of any kind in any of the ski resorts. But it’s not just the skiing. The population of New Zealand numbers only 4 million, and with more than one third living in … Continue reading Kia Ora New Zealand
As an Australian, I imagine that most of the world has an image of Australia as being filled with kangaroos, beautiful beaches and the outback – but on the Great Dividing Range, stretching down the southeast coast of mainland Australia, there are snow-covered mountains that each winter host some world class ski resorts. No, they … Continue reading More Than Just Kangaroos
