Ever wondered what your ski area looks like without the snow? We'll be opening the Rainbow access road for public access for one weekend only this summer as part of Festival Nelson Lakes. Read more ...
I just got back from a flight over Rainbow - and as you can see by the pictures theres still TONS OF SNOW!!!
Yep, the annual Rainbow Ski & Board Sale is back on again this year for two days over the weekend of the 21st & 22nd of May. This is a great opportunity to sell your old gear, or buy and upgrade new gear from the extensive selection of new, nearly-new and used ski and snowboard equipment on sale. There will also be clothing, accessories, and Rainbow Season Passes and Multiday Passes available for purchase as well. Read more...
For the first time in the history of the World Heli Challenge, event organisers are welcoming submissions from youth around the world who think that they have what it takes to follow in the footsteps of athletes like New Zealand’s Jossi Wells and Australia’s Mitch Reeves, taking on the big mountain heli-accessed terrain in Wanaka, New Zealand with the best of the best.
2011 Seasons passes are now available at low early bird prices up until the end of March.
We bring you the LOW priced 2011 seasons passes early so that we can get the field ready for the upcoming season. We have a huge effort every year getting the road and facilities ready to open the first week in in July. We have club members and volunteers doing their bit to make sure it all happens. A lot of work needs to be funded, and your early bird passes help us get the needed equipment, and work done to open on time and with all facilities maintained and operating.
The 2011 Summer Volunteer Work Party programme is now underway. This is great chance to help out at your ski field and help prepare Rainbow for the coming winter. Read more ...
As we head into the summer and the days get longer and hotter, it's easy to focus on barbecues, boats, beaches and other warm weather pursuits. But as Rainbow loses it's mantle of snow, and the scree and tussock start to poke through, a bunch of dedicated volunteers are already starting to plan for the 2011 season. Here's a bit of what goes on ...
Only nine days left till the end of the 2010 season for Rainbow, and we still have tons of spring snow for skiing and riding at Rainbow. Even better, all the forecasts are predicting over a week of settled sunny weather for the country from Friday onwards. Find out why spring is the favourite time for many keen skiers and riders, and check out these tips on how to make the most of the conditions ...
This year we are introducing the Holiday 5 pack - 5 days of action for School aged skiers and boarders from beginner to expert. A 2.5 hour afternoon lesson during the week or one hour on the weekends - any 5 days of the holidays.
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