Your Ultimate
Snow Adventure
Mountainwatch Travel has joined forces with sister company, iconic snow travel brand, Liquid Snow Tours.
We’ve now got the added benefit of 16 years of travel experience on our team, company-owned ski properties and offices on the ground in
Australia, New Zealand and Japan. What does this mean?
Our Mountainwatch Travel offering is about to reach all new heights. Read more.
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WHY BOOK WITH US
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WHAT WE OFFER
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GROUP TOURS
New Zealand
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QueenstownQueenstown is the most popular ski destination in New Zealand as this alpine town has so much to offer. Travellers can enjoy a vibrant après scene, and a plethora of off mountain activities.
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WanakaLocated in the stunning alps of New Zealand's South Island, Wanaka is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and excellent ski resorts. Staying in Wanaka gives you access to both Cardrona and Treble Cone.
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Mt HuttMt Hutt, located less than 2 hours from Christchurch in New Zealand's South Island is an amazing ski destination, regularly voted New Zealand’s best Ski Resort at the World Ski Awards.
Japan
Honshu
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HakubaThe Hakuba Valley consists of 10 ski resorts all on the one lift pass. There are three villages throughout the valley offering a vibrant and varied experience to suit all demographics.
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Myoko KogenMyoko in the Niigata prefecture boasts the most amount of snowfall on average in Japan. This is the place to be if you're chasing powder! Guests will fall in love with the charming village, Akakura Onsen.
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Shiga KogenShiga Kogen is both the largest interconnected resort and offers the highest lift access in all of Japan. Set in a national park, guests enjoy a stunning backdrop with a huge amount of terrain to explore!
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Nozawa OnsenNozawa Onsen is one of the most stunning traditional Japanese resorts in the country and offers a romantic village setting with great terrain to explore!
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Lotte Arai ResortLotte Arai Ski Resort is a luxury boutique resort in the Niigata prefecture. This resort is popular amongst visitors for their ungroomed runs, and deep powder bowls.
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Madarao KogenMadarao Kogen is located between Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. The resort is renowned for their tree runs and guests are encouraged to head off-piste to find the best powder stashes!
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Shizukuishi Ski ResortThe small resort of Shizukuishi is located in the Iwate prefecture, in northern Honshu. Despite being small, there is plenty on offer at this resort with amazing powder snow, terrain for all levels and night skiing.
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Zao Onsen Ski ResortZao Onsen is located in the north of Honshu and is a stunning traditional Japanese village. Visitors may also be lucky enough to ski/ride through the famous 'Snow Monsters'.
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Appi Kogen Ski ResortAppi Kogen, located in Northern Honshu is a quiet resort that is perfect for families as well as more advanced riders.
Hokkaido
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NisekoBoasting the most modern village experience in Japan with stunning westernised accommodation, guests also enjoy a huge amount of terrain to explore with four resorts on the one mountain, Niseko Annupuri.
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FuranoFurano, located on the North Island of Hokkaido is one of the best all round resorts in Japan. Home to fantastic dry, fluffy powder and varied terrain, guests can also enjoy ski in/out accommodation, or a traditional Japanese village experience.
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KiroroKiroro features two peaks of pristine dry powder snow with runs for everyone from beginners to advanced. Home to luxurious properties and restaurants, guests will enjoy an all round high end experience!
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RusutsuRusutsu is home to some of the deepest, driest powder in the world. Visitors will enjoy an intimate experience away from the other resorts that tend to attract larger crowds.
Canada
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WhistlerWhistler is North America's largest ski resort, spreading across Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain, giving you 3,306 hectares of terrain to explore. Guests also enjoy a sensational pedestrian friendly village.
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BanffFrom the picturesque town of Banff you have access three world class ski resorts, Mt Norquay, Lake Louise and Banff Sunshine. Visitors will experience amazing dry powder with a stunning backdrop, whilst enjoying an exciting après scene in town.
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RevelstokeRevelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, is one of the most popular destinations for the advanced skier for its perfect powder, high alpine bowls, heliskiing and backcountry skiing.
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Big WhiteBig White in British Columbia gets some of the best powder in the country and is a fantastic resort. The village of Big White blends seamlessly into the mountain with the majority of accommodation being ski-in ski-out.
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SilverStarSilverStar, close to Kelowna International Airport offers arguably the most charming village in all of Canada. With ski-in ski-out convenience and an array of eateries, SilverStar is a great resort for families.
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Sun PeaksSun Peaks is the second largest ski area in Canada, offering a massive 4,270 acres of skiable terrain. The village has a European feel and most properties are ski-in ski-out.
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Kicking HorseKicking Horse is one of the most challenging resorts in North America. The terrain on offer will certainly appeal to the advanced and expert riders. The village is reasonably small with a few accommodation options offering ski-in ski-out convenience.
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PanoramaPanorama Mountain Resort is located 3.5 hours from Calgary and offers a true ski-in ski-out mountain village. The resort is compact, pedestrian friendly and is popular with families due to it's convenience and relaxed atmosphere.
USA
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SteamboatA unique resort town, firmly connected to it’s ranching roots and Western tradition, Steamboat is tucked away 3-4 hours from Denver, Colorado. With 2,965 acres of terrain there's a variety of trails for everyone here at Steamboat!
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Aspen SnowmassLocated in Colorado, Aspen Snowmass consists of two towns and four separate ski resorts. The four ski areas offer so much terrain for all abilities plus the towns offer extensive accommodation and dining options.
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MammothMammoth Mountain Ski Resort lives up to its name due to the sheer size of the terrain on offer. With over 3,500 acres of terrain to explore, this is one of the largest ski resorts in California.
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TellurideAn old mining town that offers beautiful Victorian architecture and colourful storefronts. Telluride is a hidden gem of Colorado and the terrain here is nicely varied ensuring there is something for all ability levels.
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Beaver CreekThe luxurious ski resort, Beaver Creek is located in Colorado, roughly 2 hours from Denver. Surrounded by high-end boutiques, premium lodging and upscale galleries, Beaver Creek will exceed those with the highest of expectations.
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BreckenridgeBreckenridge is one of the most popular resorts in North America, due to its convenient location in close proximity to Denver, its varied terrain, extensive lift system, arguably the best terrain parks and its popular town.
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VailThe picturesque town of Vail is located in Colorado, and is one of the largest ski areas in the world with 2,140 hectares. Vail truly caters to all levels. Vail Village offers vibrant nightlife, restaurants and endless accommodation options.
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Jackson HoleThe wild western town Jackson Hole is located in Wyoming and arguably has some of the most challenging terrain in all of North America but also a variety for all abilities.
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HeavenlyHeavenly spreads across both California and Nevada, and offers a stunning backdrop with the desert on one side and forest and Lake Tahoe views on the other. Heavenly is extremely popular for their tree runs.
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Park CityPark City Ski Resort is world class with an astonishing 7,300 acres of skiable terrain on offer. Getting here is easy with Salt Lake City Airport less than an hours drive away.
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SnowbirdSnowbird in Utah is home to an abundance of dry powder, with an imposing average annual snowfall of 12.8m. Whilst there is still a nice variation of terrain on offer to suit everyone, this resort tends to attract the more advanced riders.
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Palisades TahoePalisades Tahoe, formerly known as Squaw Valley is one of the largest ski areas in North America, and was the hosts of the 1960 Winter Olympics. The resort boasts an impressive average annual snowfall of 11m and has a huge variety of terrain.