The temperature has dropped and so has Snow Machine’s second line up. Snow Machine returns to the heart of the Southern Alps from 8–13 September, transforming Queenstown into the ultimate alpine party playground. Joining Chet [...]

Sponsored content Mountainwatch | Reggae Elliss Over the past few years I have been a regular winter visitor to Gunma prefecture, lured by its consistent snow, variety of ski resorts and authentic Japanese experience. It’s a u [...]

Mountainwatch | Travel One of the great things about travelling in Japan is the ease and efficiency of the rail system, particularly the multiple Shinkansen lines. The sleek Shinkansen, known as the Bullet Train, travels at spee [...]

Ready to blend your dream ski trip with a world-class music festival this September? Snow Machine returns to the slopes of Queenstown for its fifth New Zealand edition, and it’s bigger and better than ever. 30+ ARTISTS | 8 STAGE [...]

Nothing beats a New Zealand ski holiday… except nabbing the best deal before everyone else does. After an epic 2025 season with plenty of snow, exciting new terrain, and endless Southern Alps vistas, demand for the 2026 season i [...]

As the mountains across the Northern Hemisphere are starting to disappear under a blanket of snow, ski enthusiasts around the world are starting to dust off their gear, in preparation for those first powder turns! Japan is leading [...]