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NZ 2025 Season Is All Go!
And some are saying the best start to the season in years… Lifts started spinning on Saturday 14th June, and skiers and boarders were treated to a weekend of bluebird skies, incredible views and some of the best early-season [...]
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Grasshopper’s 2025 New Zealand Snow Season Outlook – June Update
Fresh Snow This Week Builds Toward New Zealand’s Most Promising Season Opening in Years Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Early season snowfalls have already shown their face in New Zealand and with some more snow on the hor [...]
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Snow Machine Returns to the Slopes of Queenstown This September
And this year, it’s bigger and better than ever! Ready to blend your dream ski trip with a world-class music festival this September? From slopes to stage, Snow Machine returns for 4 action-packed days of après, side parties, s [...]
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From Hokkaido to Honshu: Japan’s 2024/25 Season in Review
If you thought Japan’s ski magic had peaked in recent years – think again. The 2024/25 winter season has been nothing short of legendary, with record-breaking snowfall painting the country white from Hokkaido to Honshu. W [...]
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Discover Canada’s 2025/26 Early Bird Deals & Fresh Finds at Sun Peaks!
Dreaming of carving through fresh powder before anyone else even laces up their boots? You’re in the right place. The current ski season may be winding down, but it’s never too soon to do it all over again! With red-hot early [...]
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New Season, New Cardrona: Countdown to Soho Basin’s Grand Opening
Queenstown got its first snow of the year last Tuesday – a full two months ahead of schedule – and with Winter 2025 creeping closer, we have big news to share. Cardrona Resort is setting the stage for their biggest sea [...]
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Japan Hits 7 Metres (23 Feet) of Snow—One of the Deepest Bases in Years!
With over 7 metres of snow, Japan sets a new milestone, claiming the world’s deepest snow base in recent years and double the global average for the year! The 2024/2025 ski season in Japan has been nothing short of epic, with se [...]
The First 2025/26 Early Bird Deals Have Arrived!
Less stress, more fresh tracks! If you’re dreaming of deep pow in Japan, Canada or the USA next season, now is the best time to lock it in. Read on! Here’s everything you need to know about our Early Bird releases, inc [...]
Score Big with Early Bird Specials for Whistler 2025/26!
Our Whistler Early Bird Deals Are Now Here Ready to lock in your next ski adventure? With unbeatable early booking offers across a range of different accommodation in Whistler, now’s your chance to save up to 35% on your 202 [...]
Record-breaking Snowfall Covers Northern Japan
Yet another snowfall record to add to this season! A few inches of snow can bring cities to a standstill, imagine what happens when more than 4 feet of snow falls in just 12 hours! That’s exactly what hit Obihiro, a city on the [...]
Grasshopper’s North America 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, Mid-Season Update
Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper It has been a mixed bag for North American Resorts this season with a current storm system making its way across the west delivering the best conditions at the most elevated resorts. When we las [...]
Grasshopper’s Japan 2024-2025 Snow Season Outlook, Mid-Season Update
Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper After a record-breaking December with some spots breaking 68-year-old records and some very deep days in Japan we now find ourselves at the end of January. The past 10 days have been relatively dr [...]
