New Zealand
The Remarkables is the second most famous ski area of ​​New Zealand, located in the Otago region, at 1943 meters high, in the eastern part of the South Island, near Coronet Peak, a 45-minute shuttle ride from Quennstown.
Wednesday 12 June 2013 4 minutes reading time
The ski resort, which will open on June 22 and will close on September 29, and provides for the free ski pass for children under the age of 10 years, has 220 acres of ski slopes, suitable for both beginners and skiers intermediate level, served by three chairlifts, three treadmills and a ski lift. The track "Homeward Bound", 1,5 km long, is considered the best track, and a short walk from the chairlift "Shadow Basin Chair" provides access to a large area with slides.
Those who were willing to pure adrenaline. Do not miss the descent of real boats in tubes designed specially in "The Ozone Tubing Park", a must for those looking for fun.
Not only skiing, but also a paradise for lovers of freestyle. In 2008, in fact, was built by Jack Burton Park "The Stash," the first in the southern hemisphere, which already exists in other areas such as ski resorts in France and the USA. What form more precisely the "Stash Park"? It is of particular types of parks where nature makes the rules. The fundamental principle of the philosophy of Burton is that the freestyle was born in the woods.
"I've always been inspired by riders like Craig Kelly and Johan Olofsson - Jack explains Borton - so fluid and creative along the mountain paths, which have created several moves of freestyle drawing inspiration from the natural characteristics of the descent. For us, The Stash this is it. Descend to valley with friends, dealing with creativity and the natural shape of the path using elements such as trees, stumps, holes or slopes. "
The Stash Park complements the existing "Parklife Superpipe", sponsored by the FIS and 150m long, the "Beginner FruJu Park" and the "UP & GO Terrain Park".
Just because The Remarkables is considered the destination for freestylers, during the season you happen several events including the "Streets Youth Mini Shred Series", where riders will be showcasing their skills with their tricks, and " Peak to Peak ", a contest that begins with snowboarding and ends with a mountain bike ride.
Social media engagement
More details
Ultimi in Regioni
San Giacomo di Roburent
San Giacomo di Roburent è una storica località sciistica delle Alpi Marittime, situata nell’alta Valle Corsaglia, a breve distanza da Mondovì e facilmente raggiungibile anche dalla Liguria. Il comprensorio si estende sui pendii del Bric Colmé e del Monte Alpet, tra il paese di San Giacomo, posto a 1.011 metri, e i 1.611 metri della quota più elevata. Si scia in un ambiente raccolto e prevalentemente boscoso, con panorami che nelle giornate limpide spaziano verso le Langhe, la pianura cuneese, il Monviso e l’Appennino ligure.
2