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Queenstown 2011: what's hot this snow season?
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Skiing and snowboarding
Adventure
Sport
Queenstown
New Zealand
Otago
The dramatic Southern Alps of New Zealand pierce the clouds around Queenstown, leaving those who don't ski looking up in wonder, wishing they did. Well, there's never been a better time to learn.
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Budget boarding in New Zealand
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Skiing and snowboarding
Sport
Queenstown
Snow
New Zealand
Otago
The snowboarding season in New Zealand starts in late June or early July and lasts for roughly three months. It can definitely be an expensive hobby, but don't...
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Heli-skiing hot spots
TOPICS:
Skiing and snowboarding
Snow
Gulmarg
Himachal Pradesh
Kamchatka
Kangaamiut
Kyrgyzstan
India
Russia
Jammu and Kashmir
If you've ever been to the snow during peak season, you'll easily understand the allure of heli-skiing. The sport promises virgin snow, breathtaking surrounds,...
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Cheap Aussie snow: ski and board on a budget
TOPICS:
Skiing and snowboarding
Budget
Thredbo Village
Jindabyne
Mount Buller
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Ski and board on a budget, with a few sneaky insider tips you can still get the big chill, while finding deals to warm your heart.
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Christchurch region
TOPICS:
Skiing and snowboarding
Christchurch
Craigieburn
Arthur's Pass
Hanmer Springs
New Zealand
Canterbury
Chatham Islands
Several skiing areas lie within a two-hour drive of Christchurch.
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Buxom babe boards banned
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Skiing and snowboarding
Sport
Vermont
United States
American winter gear manufacturer Burton has come out with a range of snowboards that have heated up controversy both on and off the slopes. Their Love line of...
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Mount Buller like the locals do
TOPICS:
Skiing and snowboarding
Victoria
Adventure
Mount Buller
Australia
Mount Buller has been one of Victoria's most popular ski resorts since the 1920s and before, when adventurous skiers used packhorses, not ski lifts, to get to...
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Breaking in Breckenridge
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Skiing and snowboarding
Adventure
Breckenridge
United States
Colorado
Just as you're never too old to dance on tables or learn a language, you're never too old to ski.
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Jules Lund's fantasy New Zealand winter holiday
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Adventure
New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding
Jules Lund
Jules Lund is a long-term reporter for Channel Nine's Getaway show and the host of the Logies. He's also an avid snowboarder and outdoor adventure fan...
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Jules Lund's favourite ski/snowboard spots
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Skiing and snowboarding
Adventure
New Zealand
Jules Lund
Jules Lund is a long-term reporter for Channel Nine's Getaway show and the host of the Logies. We've asked him to contribute his travel tips and stories...
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Jules Lund's New Zealand tips
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New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding
Adventure
Jules Lund
Jules Lund is a long-term reporter for Channel Nine's Getaway show and the host of the Logies. He's also an avid snowboarder and outdoor adventure fan...
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A first-time snow bunny hits NZ
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New Zealand
Skiing and snowboarding
Adventure
Mount Hutt
Chatham Islands
Let's get this straight from the start. Skiing is not my idea of a romantic winter weekend away. I don't ski. Can't ski. Tried once as a school kid and it all...
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A parent's guide: introducing your child to snow
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Skiing and snowboarding
Kids and family
We all know first impressions count and nowhere is that more important than on the snowfield. If your child's first memory of skiing is being wet, cold, lonely...
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Beginners' ski tips
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Skiing and snowboarding
We know what it's like to be a raw beginner! The information is here to help you navigate your way through your first day.
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Your guide to winter gear essentials
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Skiing and snowboarding
If you're going to invest in a ski and snowboarding holiday, you may want to look the part. Sure, you could pull out the toothpick skis of yesteryear, dust off...
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Top ten pursuits in Switzerland
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Adventure
Skiing and snowboarding
Zurich
Bern
Switzerland
Kanton Zurich
Kanton Bern
Switzerland is a mesmerising place, bursting with breathtaking and contrasting scenery. Glistening lakes, majestic mountains, lush green forests, medieval...
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The best Aussie snow for families
TOPICS:
Kids and family
Skiing and snowboarding
Snow
Thredbo Village
Falls Creek
Australia
New South Wales
Where are the best places in Australia to take the kids skiing? Ask this question out loud and you'll find everyone has an opinion. Perisher v Thredbo? NSW v...
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Snuggle in the snow: Oz's best winter retreats
TOPICS:
Adventure
Skiing and snowboarding
Snow
Thredbo Village
Jindabyne
Mount Hotham
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
If you're looking for an alternative to the packed ski resorts or simply want a secluded romantic getaway to use that leftover leave on, take a moment to...
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Best of South Island snow
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Adventure
Sport
Skiing and snowboarding
Queenstown
Snow
Christchurch
South Island
Craigieburn
Methven
New Zealand
Canterbury
Chatham Islands
Otago
Skiing New Zealand's spectacular South Island offers some of the most incredible scenery in the world. From lakes and plains to majestic mountains, there's...
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Inside a Japanese onsen
TOPICS:
Culture
Luxury and spa
Skiing and snowboarding
Akita
Japan
Akita-ken
Risking wrinkled, water-logged skin along with the wrath of the protocol Gods, Fiona Harper spends 24hours in the thermal hot springs of Japan's Akita...
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