
By downunder@mountainnews.com on June 4, 2008
Coronet Peak is the first to crank up the chairlifts this winter with opening day on June 7. With a $30million upgrade completed over summer, the new-look resort now boasts the biggest automotive snowmaking system in New Zealand. Locals are expected to descend upon Coronet Peak’s sleek new day lodge on Saturday to enjoy the already 90cm snow base.

By downunder@mountainnews.com on September 9, 2007
New Zealand has experienced fresh winter snowstorms in the first week of spring, bringing over half a metre of fresh dry snow.

By downunder@mountainnews.com on June 12, 2007
The South Island is first of the rank this New Zealand ski season with two ski areas opening their doors this week.
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By OnTheSnow on June 26, 2008
ORINDA, Calif. - It's the good old summertime. Heat, humidity, bugs, and a longing for that day – months from now – when the skis and snowboards come out of the closet. We can dream, can't we?
Sure, but there's no need. OnTheSnow.com has compiled a Top Ten list of the most popular places to ski or ride in the world when the calendar reads July and August.