Got Japan on your ski-dar? Now’s a pretty good time to make it happen. We’ve rounded up some seriously good-value accommodation-only packages across Japan, with set dates and cracking rates to help you lock in your next powder [...]

Mountainwatch | Travel Known as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown takes things to another level in winter. From world-class skiing and adrenaline-fuelled activities to incredible food, wellness experiences and sceni [...]

After an all-time 2025/26 season packed with endless pow days, fresh terrain, and some of the deepest conditions Japan’s seen in years, demand for next Northern Hemisphere winter is already building fast. Japan’s snow season t [...]

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 [...]

Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Summer has been and gone and now we move into May, one step closer to the 2026 Winter Season. Coming off a La Niña  event peaking over the summer, and mostly neutral conditions with an inconsist [...]

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 [...]

Mountainwatch | The Grasshopper Welcome back to our North American Outlook series for the 2025/26 winter season and it’s off to an early start in some areas with decent snow totals already falling. Early snow falls are always [...]

There’s truly something for everyone in Hakuba. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Japanese Alps, Hakuba Ski Resort is one of Japan’s standout alpine destinations. With deep, consistent powder, expansive terrain, and [...]