New Zealanders are lucky to have access to some of the best cross country skiing in the world at the Snow Farm in the Cardrona Valley. The resort is the hub of the sport in New Zealand and recreational skiers are often on trails with top level international athletes as teams from all over the world come to train at this fantastic facility. These phenomenal athletes inspire and motivate kids and adults to compete in the sport each year.
Cross country skiing has a long history in New Zealand with national championships starting in 1928. New Zealand has a world-class cross country ski training facility at the Snow Farm in Wanaka. The NZ senior and development teams train there and all New Zealand cross country skiing events are based at the Snow Farm.
Cross country skiing is truly a sport for any age or ability and participation frequently leads to passionate commitment and life-long involvement in the sport. In New Zealand a popular event, open to all levels of participation, is the Merino Muster. The event is social, competitive and showcases the spirit of the sport in New Zealand.
Adaptive snow sports is about adapting equipment and lessons to allow people with a wide range of disabilities to experience the freedom of snow sports.
Alpine ski racing is one of the most popular competitive snow sports in NZ and we have had a rich history in the sport since the first ski races were held here in the 1920s.
Cross country is the oldest skiing sport. It is a low impact sport perfect for the whole family to enjoy. At the competitive level it is an endurance sport.
Freeskiing embraces the spirit of innovation. It encompasses the whole mountain from the ski cross course to the terrain parks and the backcountry.
Snowboarding is about riding the whole mountain, whether it’s the natural mountain terrain, the race course or in the halfpipe or terrain parks.
In freeride skiing & snowboarding, riders go over natural, unmonitored terrain without a set goal or trail to follow. Freeriding is for skiers who have a thirst for adventure and enjoy exploring new areas.
