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Paul Fadden

An avid husband, father, skier, and friend, Paulie writes by the light of a vagabond moon. He appreciates fresh perspective, fine literature, and strong drink.

[PHOTOS] Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand, Conditions Report: 2 Foot Refresh Hits So Sweet

Report from July 2, 2024 A day of dreams just went down at Ohau Snow Fields, in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. A fresh two-feet of glorious powder snow is draped all over Ohau—and there’s still heaps to be had even after shredding bell-to-bell. What follows is an essay in photos captured by the author during a day for the books. […]

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Paulie | July 2, 2024
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Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand, Conditions Report: Good Cover, Wide Grins, And Season On

Report from June 28-30, 2024 The cheering you are hearing this week echoes all the way from New Zealand: Ohau Snow Fields, in the Southern Alps is officially open for winter operations! The ‘good times dial’ went up a notch-or-three with the parting of the proverbial ropes for a wide-grinned grand opening to the 2024 winter season, on Saturday. Conditions […]

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Paulie | June 30, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand—Alpine Spirit And Family Charm

Report from June 25, 202 An absolute legend among New Zealand ski areas, Ohau Snow Fields is a cultural fixture of Kiwi high country and is known widely for outstanding winter terrain. About the skiing and snowboarding, specifically, Ohau impresses with a savvy blend of top-tier amenities and family ski club feel, making the snow field as a ‘must-hit’  locale […]

Paulie | June 25, 2024
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New Zealand Report: Mild Temperatures Affecting Resort Opening

Report from 14 June, 2024 New Zealand Resorts are wrangling warmer than hoped-for temperatures as opening dates for skiing and snowboarding inch nearer. Mount Hutt, intending to open for operations today, opted to instead to look to tomorrow—which allows snowmaking experts to continue to work their magic. To the south, Cardrona Alpine Resort reports intention to open a portion of […]

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Paulie | June 13, 2024
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Resorts on the South Island of New Zealand See Early-Season Snow

Report from 19 May, 2024 A recent overnight snowstorm has served a hearty helping of stoke to the snow-hopeful of New Zealand’s South Island.   In the Mackenzie District, several inches of hallowed white gold made its merry way to base elevation, with more significant accumulations piling up farther into the valleys. The recent plop of powder is a bit […]

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Paulie | May 19, 2024
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Ski Dubai, UAE, Report: Chill Vibes and Hot Laps on a Sensory Quest in the Middle East

Trip report from March 2024 The slopes stir to life with a welcoming blend of relaxation-plus-readiness. Tip-to-tail and side-to-side, their morning-fresh groom is clean, precise, and waiting. Wide grins say more than words in moments of anticipation and several are shared here, as First Chair opens another day at Ski Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Exploration and creativity are […]

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Paulie | March 12, 2024
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Ski Weeks To Last A Lifetime At Taos Ski Valley, NM

Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley An all-time winter skiing or snowboarding getaway is waiting for you at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Home to North America’s sole full-immersion camp, Ski Week at Taos is a standout program at a premier mountain paradise where you’ll cultivate the skills to slide right into skiing like an absolute legend. Taos founder […]

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Paulie | February 12, 2024
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Score The Ideal Winter Gear With Curated.com

Brought to you by Curated.com Deep-diving into this winter’s best days requires the optimal gear for the job. And those in the know trust Curated.com. Curated plates up an atypically awesome personalized ski or snowboard shopping strategy with a simple aim: score every client their ideal winter gear. Curated has earned its acclaim as a revolutionary medium for customized assistance […]

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Paulie | December 29, 2023
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