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Biking NZ Part 1: Windy Wellington
Posted on October 28, 2016September 8, 2017

Biking NZ Part 1: Windy Wellington

One of the main reason for visiting New Zealand stems from the rumor that they have a dense network of bike trails across the country. It turns out this is no rumor and once we started biking, it soon became real that it was going to be quite a task to ride all the trails … Continue reading Biking NZ Part 1: Windy Wellington

Splitfest NZ 2016: Temple Basin
Posted on September 18, 2016September 8, 2017

Splitfest NZ 2016: Temple Basin

Since 1929 Temple Basin has been serving the skiing community of New Zealand. Between a mandatory 45min hike to the hill from the road and rope tow lifts, the crowds tend to be non-existent even when we were there on a powder weekend. The terrain is all time as well. With no groomed trails and … Continue reading Splitfest NZ 2016: Temple Basin

NZ Ski Touring: STFU Brewster Hut
Posted on September 12, 2016October 3, 2017

NZ Ski Touring: STFU Brewster Hut

Within the Makarora region of Mount Aspiring National Park and heading west through the Haast Pass at Fantail Falls (pink star), we decided to tramp up with our splitboards to Brewster Hut for another epic Kiwi-style backcountry ski adventure. When looking from a topo map the tramp (black dashed line) is only 2.5km in distance, … Continue reading NZ Ski Touring: STFU Brewster Hut

Treble Cone: Backcountry
Posted on August 29, 2016September 8, 2017

Treble Cone: Backcountry

Date: August 26th, 2016 Location: Treble Cone Ski Resort, New Zealand Base Snow Depth: ~150cm New Snow: 15cm overnight Weather: Sunny, 5km/hr Northly wind, 3 degrees Posted by Mitch Continue reading Treble Cone: Backcountry

NZ Ski Touring: Roy’s Peak
Posted on August 25, 2016September 8, 2017

NZ Ski Touring: Roy’s Peak

If you spend some time in Wanaka, there’s a good chance you’ll hear about the must hike up to Roy’s Peak. We decided to take on this classic Kiwi tramp with the added challenge of bringing our splitboards along for the adventure. The trail itself was only a 6km drive from our holiday park heading … Continue reading NZ Ski Touring: Roy’s Peak

NZ Ski Touring: Pisa Range
Posted on July 29, 2016September 8, 2017

NZ Ski Touring: Pisa Range

As winter has begun to shape up here in New Zealand and precipitation has come along with the cold, we’ve finally started checking out some of the local touring around us in Wanaka. Day 1 (07/25/2016) The Pisa Range is best accessed by driving up Snow Farm and using the cross country trails in order … Continue reading NZ Ski Touring: Pisa Range

New Zealand: West Coastin’
Posted on June 12, 2016September 8, 2017

New Zealand: West Coastin’

Posted by Marisa Continue reading New Zealand: West Coastin’

NZ Backcountry Biking: 42 Traverse
Posted on May 6, 2016September 8, 2017

NZ Backcountry Biking: 42 Traverse

We’ve been taking advantage of some of the amazing trails that New Zealand has to offer, and the 42 traverse was a bike that really checks all the boxes. Great Scenery. Check. Tech and Flow sections. Check. More downs than ups. Check. The thrill of an adventure. Check. It was about 45 kilometers in total and … Continue reading NZ Backcountry Biking: 42 Traverse

New Zealand: Heading North
Posted on April 28, 2016September 8, 2017

New Zealand: Heading North

A last decision venture to check out the Northland and Bay of Islands.. Enjoy! Posted by Marisa Continue reading New Zealand: Heading North

Rotorua Moonride
Posted on April 4, 2016September 8, 2017

Rotorua Moonride

The annual Moonride held in Rotorua, New Zealand is so much more than a bike race. After meeting some locals at evening ride earlier in the week, the invite they sent my way to be apart of their team was one of the greatest kiwi hospitalities I’ve had yet. There were tents everywhere and everyone … Continue reading Rotorua Moonride

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