One of the major activities in (around/near) Queenstown is Skiing and Snowboarding during the winter months. Everyone told me that I'd be disappointed by the quality of the snow because I am used to Colorado snow so my expectations were, understandably, low and thus I didn't bring any of my gear or buy a pass or anything. I did, however, make it up two of the different ski fields with friends!
First I went up to the Remarkables Ski Fields with an English friend I met in Tauranga, Karl.
The clouds were incredible, Elgamore enjoyed watching them while I rode.
Obligatory on a ski lift selfie
The next day we went up to Cardrona which is near Wanaka, about an hour away. The bus ride there and back was a little...long except for the sleepies that happened :P
The views were ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.
I was pretty happy, especially since the snow was darned decent.
A couple weeks later I went up to Cardrona again with Lucia
Still absolutely stunning views, that's Queenstown down there.
Woo snowboarding!!
This is from the other side, it is Wanaka! (and also super pretty!)
XP: 1670, the height of Cardrona in km
I'm SO glad you were able to get up and give it a try! And I'm anxious to hear your impressions.
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