New Zealand, SnowMick Qcoronet, coronet peak, otago, queenstown, new zealand, snowboarding, skiing, NZ ski resortComment

Snowboarding And Skiing At Coronet Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand

Coronet Peak is one of the most popular ski resorts in New Zealand. It is located on the South Island of New Zealand, in the Otago Region.It is easily accessible from Queenstown via a sealed road and the journey from the Queenstown town centre is only 20 minutes.

New Zealand, SnowMick Qcoronet, coronet peak, otago, queenstown, new zealand, snowboarding, skiing, NZ ski resortComment
New Zealand, SnowMick Qthe remarkables, remarkables, queenstown, new zealand, destinations, NZ ski resort4 Comments

Snowboarding And Skiing At The Remarkables, Queenstown, New Zealand

The first thing you notice about The Remarkables is the incredible vista. The rock faces, jutting mountains and bowls will get you amped before you've even parked the car! With the large, modern base building, two 6-seater express chair lifts and two covered conveyors, it's easy to see why The Remarkables is so popular.

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New Zealand, SnowMick Qotago, queenstown, new zealand, snowboarding, skiing, cardrona, wanaka, destinations, NZ ski resortComment

Snowboarding And Skiing Guide To Cardrona, New Zealand

Cardrona is one of our favourite ski resorts in New Zealand. Any snow holiday to the South Island of New Zealand is not complete without a visit to Cardrona.

New Zealand, SnowMick Qotago, queenstown, new zealand, snowboarding, skiing, cardrona, wanaka, destinations, NZ ski resortComment
SnowJen Qadvice, first time, beginners, skiing, snowboarding, ski lesson, snowboard lesson, start here18 Comments

Skiing And Snowboarding For The First Time - What Nobody Tells You

So, you’re thinking about going skiing or snowboarding for the first time. You don’t really know what to expect. There are some things that people just don't tell you about when you're just starting out.It always helps to be a little prepared so here’s the real truth on what to expect which will have you shredding down the mountain in no time!

SnowJen Qadvice, first time, beginners, skiing, snowboarding, ski lesson, snowboard lesson, start here18 Comments
SnowJen Qtips, snowboard, ski, alpine responsibility code, safety2 Comments

Do You Know The Alpine Responsibility Code?

I could have been seriously hurt. There are universal rules when skiing and snowboarding, applicable to everyone, worldwide. Commonly known as the Alpine Responsibility Code, it is endorsed and used by most ski areas around the world with slight variations. Ultimately, it's about using some common sense and personal awareness to reduce elements of risk.

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New Zealand, Snow, Travel Tips, VideosMick Qfitting snow chains, snow, driving in snow, driving in winter, driving in New Zealand, snow chainsComment

Fitting Snow Chains And Winter Driving In New Zealand

Maximise your time on the mountain by becoming a proficient winter driver and a snow chain fitting guru with our handy New Zealand winter driving guide!

New Zealand, Snow, Travel Tips, VideosMick Qfitting snow chains, snow, driving in snow, driving in winter, driving in New Zealand, snow chainsComment
Snow, Travel TipsJen Qsnowboarding, skiing, tips, travel tips, packing list, holiday packing list, start here16 Comments

What And How To Pack For A Snowboarding Holiday

Here's our packing list for what and how to pack for your next snowboarding holiday along with some packing tips.You can totally use it as a ski trip packing list too, just swap out the snowboard gear for ski gear!

Snow, Travel TipsJen Qsnowboarding, skiing, tips, travel tips, packing list, holiday packing list, start here16 Comments
New Zealand, SnowPress Releasecardrona, treble cone, sustainability, 2021Comment

Cardrona & Treble Cone Bin Public Landfill And Offer Free Shuttles for Winter 2021

From Winter 2021 onwards, there will be no public-facing landfill bins at either resort and free shuttles will be offered.

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Snow, Snow-FitJen Qcrossfit, training, fitness, snowboarding6 Comments

How CrossFit Makes Me A Better Snowboarder

CrossFit has been a big part of my exercise routine for a couple of years now and without a doubt, it has had a huge and positive impact upon my snowboarding, both leading up to the season and on the slopes. The best training for snowboarding is always going to be snowboarding, but if that isn’t possible then CrossFit is probably the next best thing.

Snow, Snow-FitJen Qcrossfit, training, fitness, snowboarding6 Comments
New Zealand, SnowJen Qgiveaway, cardrona, treble cone, queenstownComment

GIVEAWAY: Multi-Day Pass At Cardrona & Treble Cone

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SnowChristine Wangsnowboarding, skiing, learn to ski, learn to snowboard, skiing vs snowboardingComment

Skiing vs. Snowboarding: Which One is Easier for Beginners to Learn?

When it comes to skiing versus snowboarding, which is easier to learn? With her experience in both skiing and snowboarding, Christine shares her thoughts to help you decide which might be the best for you to attempt.

SnowChristine Wangsnowboarding, skiing, learn to ski, learn to snowboard, skiing vs snowboardingComment
USA, Travel TipsJen Qradium hot springs, colorado, usa, hot spring, hot springs10 Comments

Getting To The Radium Natural Hot Springs In Colorado - A Hidden Gem

Radium Hot Springs in Colorado is an authentic and primitive natural hot spring experience. The naturally fed hot spring sits right on the banks of the spectacular Colorado River. It isn't signposted in any way, so here's how to get there.

USA, Travel TipsJen Qradium hot springs, colorado, usa, hot spring, hot springs10 Comments
Snowevo.comski, snowboards, 2020Comment

3 Skis and 3 Snowboards to get you amped for 2020!

Last winter, a bunch of brands made big changes to their lineups, added models and features, and tweaked old classics to make them even better. So here are our top three skis we’re excited to get out on next winter, along with our top three snowboards.

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evo.commountain bike, MTB, mtb, recovery, mountain bike performance, mobility, mountain bike recoveryComment

Mountain Bike Riding - Performance And Recovery

Keep on top of your mountain bike performance with proper warm-up techniques and stretching. www.evo.com provide an easy to follow routine, allowing you to get the most out of your mountain bike riding.

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New ZealandMick Qmountain bike, MTB, mtb, The Old Ghost Road, The OGR, new zealand, South Island New Zealand, West Coast New Zealand, Seddonville, Lyell, Nelson New Zealand, pivot mach 6, pivot cycles, adventure2 Comments

The Old Ghost Road Mountain Bike Adventure, New Zealand

Looking for your next mountain bike adventure? You should seriously consider tackling The Old Ghost Road. Ever-changing landscape and scenery, challenging trails and enough ‘wow’ moments to keep you talking about this epic experience for many years.

New ZealandMick Qmountain bike, MTB, mtb, The Old Ghost Road, The OGR, new zealand, South Island New Zealand, West Coast New Zealand, Seddonville, Lyell, Nelson New Zealand, pivot mach 6, pivot cycles, adventure2 Comments
SnowJen Qrecycle, upcycle, snowboards, old snowboards4 Comments

9 Creative Things To Do With Your Old Snowboard

This week, I bring you my 9 favourite picks on creative things to do with your old snowboards including one special snowboard that we decided to keep.

SnowJen Qrecycle, upcycle, snowboards, old snowboards4 Comments
RamblingsJen Qproductivity, working from homeComment

Working From Home - 5 Ways To Increase Productivity And Focus

As someone who has been working from home for a long time, I know that it can be very easy to lose productivity, to get distracted, to find boredom and to lose all motivation. Or you go in the opposite direction and keep refreshing your emails overwhelmed by the endless list of things to do only to find that it’s 8pm, you’re still in your PJ’s from the night before and you have popcorn in your hair. And with that, I share with you my 5 top tips for working from home.

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Snow-FitJen Qinjury prevention, stretching, foam roller, lacrosse ball, mobility, recovery, muscle sorenessComment

Best Stretches And Foam Roller Exercises After Skiing And Snowboarding

We show you the best exercises to do after skiing or snowboarding for faster recovery, loosening tight spots to assist with reducing muscle soreness and injury. We begin by releasing tension in the muscles using a foam roller and lacrosse ball, followed by stretches to further loosen up muscles and improve range of motion.

Snow-FitJen Qinjury prevention, stretching, foam roller, lacrosse ball, mobility, recovery, muscle sorenessComment
Japan, SnowJen QHakkoda Ski AreaHakkoda, Aomori, Tohuku, japanComment

Skiing and Snowboarding at Hakkoda Ski Area - Japan

If you are a true powder hound who likes technical terrain, back/side-country skiing and off-piste riding, then you are going to LOVE Hakkoda.

Japan, SnowJen QHakkoda Ski AreaHakkoda, Aomori, Tohuku, japanComment
Snow-FitJen Qwarmup, warm up, warm up routine, injury preventionComment

How To Warm Up For Skiing & Snowboarding

This 12-minute warm-up routine is made up of three different exercises, specifically designed to engage and target the muscle groups used during skiing or snowboarding. Warming up will increase energy production, reflexes and help to reduce injuries.

Snow-FitJen Qwarmup, warm up, warm up routine, injury preventionComment
North America, USAMick Qbreckenridge, vail resorts, vail, keystone, copper mountain, ski cooper, arapahoe basin, a-basin, beaver creek, frisco, loveland, park city, canyons, moab, epic pass, colorado, utahComment

Skiing and Snowboarding in the Colorado Rocky Mountains

Imagine having a bunch of world-class snow resorts all within an hour's drive. Well we had just that reality when we did a snow season in Frisco, Colorado! Read all about our epic adventure as we share our favourite places to ride.

North America, USAMick Qbreckenridge, vail resorts, vail, keystone, copper mountain, ski cooper, arapahoe basin, a-basin, beaver creek, frisco, loveland, park city, canyons, moab, epic pass, colorado, utahComment
New ZealandJen QKepler Track, Great Walks, new zealand, hiking2 Comments

How To Hike The Kepler Track

The Kepler Track is one of the Great Walks of New Zealand comprising of a 60km loop with the start of the track about 5km from the town of Te Anau. I share everything you need to know about hiking the Kepler Track, my tips as well as a downloadable packing list.

New ZealandJen QKepler Track, Great Walks, new zealand, hiking2 Comments
New Zealand, VideosMick Qmountain biking queenstown, mountain biking cardrona, mountain biking wanaka, mountain biking, mountain bike, mtb, cardrona, cardrona bike park, new zealandComment

Exploring Cardrona Bike Park with the GoPro Hero 7

Writing about experiences is great but we all know the old adage, “a picture paints a thousand words”. Well, video footage gives you even more so enjoy Cardrona Bike Park through the eyes of the GoPro Hero 7!

New Zealand, VideosMick Qmountain biking queenstown, mountain biking cardrona, mountain biking wanaka, mountain biking, mountain bike, mtb, cardrona, cardrona bike park, new zealandComment
Snow, New ZealandMick Qsnow, snowboarding, new zealand, mt dobson, dobo, skiing, NZ ski resort4 Comments

Skiing and Snowboarding at Mt Dobson, New Zealand

We’re getting off the beaten track to discover less known ski resorts around New Zealand. Here’s our inside scoop of Mt Dobson, located on the South Island, half way between Christchurch and Queenstown.

Snow, New ZealandMick Qsnow, snowboarding, new zealand, mt dobson, dobo, skiing, NZ ski resort4 Comments