Body of Chinese Tourist Without Winter Climbing Equipment Found Near Whakapapa Village, New Zealand A 51-year-old Chinese woman was found deceased near Red Crater in Tongariro National Park on Sunday. The tourist was part of a group of four hikers who left Whakapapa Village on Friday with the intention of completing the Tongariro Northern Circuit. Related: It’s ‘Snowvember’ at Mt. Ruapehu! | Whakapapa Resort, New Zealand to Remain Open in November The group separated […] Kiwi Brains | October 21, 2019 0 Comments
It’s ‘Snowvember’ at Mt. Ruapehu! | Whakapapa Resort, New Zealand to Remain Open in November Winter is turning to spring in the southern hemisphere, meaning most resorts are winding down and closing until next winter. In New Zealand though, Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu announced they will be remaining open through October, and then will open on weekends during November while they can. “Snovember 2019 will be from 10am-2pm during fine weekends ALL November, for skiing and riding […] Kiwi Brains | October 14, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: Sweet POV New Zealand Season Edit from FWT Skier Louis Charnaud [arve url="https://youtu.be/htENVZTLzp0"] Kiwi Brains | September 27, 2019 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Man Critically Injured After Skiing Off Cliff Outside Ski Area on Mt. Ruapehu, NZ A 40-year-old man was transported to the hospital in a critical condition over the weekend following an incident at the Mangaehuehu Glacier on Mt. Ruapehu in New Zealand. He and his group were skiing in an area outside the ski field boundary, where avalanche risk was significant and officials had gone to huge lengths to prevent skiers from entering. “Due to […] Avalanche Kiwi Brains | September 3, 2019 0 Comments
National Ski Champion Dies After Contracting Dengue Fever From a Mosquito Bite in Mexico New Zealand ski champion Philippa Greig, 36 has died after contracting dengue fever from a mosquito bite while visiting Mexico. Greig’s father, Rob Greig, confirmed the news of his daughter’s death to the New Zealand Herald. The former member of the New Zealand ski team, known as Pip, was house-sitting near the coastal resort of Puerto Vallarta when she suddenly fell seriously ill. Her […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | August 22, 2019 0 Comments
VIDEO: World’s Biggest Swing | New Zealand’s Human Slingshot – Bungee Jump on Steroids! [arve url="https://youtu.be/LK6ilPA-R9s"] Kiwi Brains | June 24, 2019 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand Agrees Deal to Purchase Nearby Treble Cone Ski Area Cardrona Alpine Resort. Credit: Cardrona In breaking news, Snowsbest is reporting that after persistent unconfirmed rumors, an official deal has now been agreed for Cardrona Alpine Resort in New Zealand to purchase fellow Kiwi resort Treble Cone Ski Area. Related: BREAKING NEWS: 3 New Zealand Ski Resorts Added To The 2018/19 Ikon Pass “We are absolutely stoked to look at […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 18, 2019 0 Comments
Mt Hutt, New Zealand’s Best Resort, Opened Today With Their Best Base in 10-Years Canterbury’s best-loved ski area Mt Hutt today celebrated its opening day with new trails and facilities, bumper crowds and the best snow base in 10 years. Defending its four-year title as New Zealand’s best ski resort, Mt Hutt reaped the fruits of a timely snowstorm that dumped more than 30″ of snow, with parts of the slopes sitting at an incredible 3-feet […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 7, 2019 0 Comments
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