South Island Snow Adventure

Winter in New Zealand isn't quite has harsh as what I am used to, even all the way down in the heart of the south island the snow doesn't stick or create snowbanks that cars can't see over!

I've just been on a 4 day trip for some mid winter snowboarding, met up with my friend Rob from 5 years ago at summer camp and hit the snow, and the scenery in Wanaka.

Here's a shot as we are flying over the southern alps.

POTHOLE... we can't land as scheduled in Queenstown so we were re routed to Invercargill
View Larger Map and then bussed it north 2.5 hours, where we grabbed a rental and completed the journey through to Wanaka.

Fast forward to the scenic snow shots from Wanaka & Treble Cone.

Incredible views, especially when we hiked it up to the summit on the 3rd day...

Couldn't have asked for better weather during our 3 bluebird days on the snow.

Favorite run was definitely the 1 hour roundabout route after our hike up to 2088m, found some fresh powder stashes way up along the top as we wound around and down past "Far Out".

Can't wait to hit the slopes again, hopefully down to Mt. Raupheau sooner than later before the season is done!