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American Express Queenstown Winter Festival

26 Jun - 5 Jul 2009

Queenstown

A true celebration of winter, the festival is a wild time for locals and visitors alike. Think of it as ten days of crazy fun and athletic endeavour, with a full dance card of nocturnal activity

NZ Ski Masters               

8 and 9 Aug 2009

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

A fantastic race event hosted by Coronet Peak, for the 30+ age group. Come along and see the Masters race the Downhill, Slalom and Giant Slalom.

Winter Classic

11 and 12 Aug 2009

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

In its 33rd season, The Coronet Peak Winter Classic is a locals favourite! The fun team based Tuesday race series has a great social atmosphere. Entry is open. A Pre Season Race Meeting will be held to finalise teams and registration on July 10 at 6:30 at the Brazz. Teams of 6 or more (handicaps apply).

Southern Japanese Cup

19 Aug - 22 Aug 2009

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

Sponsored by Air New Zealand, the Southern Cup involves 4 Days of FIS racing.
2 days Giant Slalom  &  2 days Slalom.

Gay Ski Week

31 Aug - 6 Sep 2009

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

Celebrate 2009 Gay Ski Week NZ, the Southern Hemisphere’s Alpine party, in Queenstown! The festival, which runs from 31st August to the 8th of September features on and off mountain activities for skiers and non skiers including après-ski parties, there will be night skiing at Coronet Peak for Gay Ski week! For more info see www.gaytours.co.nz

Winter Classic

8 Sep and 9 Sep 2009

Coronet Peak, Queenstown

In its 33rd season, The Coronet Peak Winter Classic is a locals favourite! The fun team based Tuesday race series has a great social atmosphere. Entry is open. A Pre Season Race Meeting will be held to finalise teams and registration .Teams of 6 or more (handicaps apply).

Park Like Invitation – down town
 

7 and 8 Aug 2009

Queenstown towns centre

Thirty skiers and riders will rock the Park from 6pm when audiences can expect to see some outrageous moves on display as competitors vie for prize money.this is the 6th year the popular event has been staged by The Remarkables.
Josh Clark, Youth Action Sports Co-ordinator for The Remarkables and Coronet Peak said the Parklife Invitational had grown to be the pinnacle event on the Queenstown freestyle calendar. Its an awesome night out with a winning combination of freestyle action and pumping beats. As always the Parklife Rider Team will be out in force as well as well known riders. In preparation for the event, rails will be positioned on a purpose built stair feature at Earnslaw Park and snow will be trucked in from The Remarkables. Food and alcohol will be on sale throughout the duration of the event.

NZ Freeski Big Mtn Open - quals & semifinal

11 to 13 Aug 2009

The Remarkables, Queenstown

The Freeski Open is back and  bigger than ever!  2009 will see the Freeski Open stepping it up to a level which rivals that of the world’s biggest freeski events. With a complete athlete focus and international team of organisers this will undoubtedly prove to be the best freeski event to be hosted in the Southern Hemisphere. The fifth annual event covers three major freeski disciplines: Slopestyle, Halfpipe and Big Mountain, Big Mountain freeskiers face the steepest and most challenging terrain testing the chutes of The Remarkables. The slopestyle course is being designed to ensure the riders have the features they need to be able to throw down big! Invited International pre-qualified riders will set the benchmark giving the amateurs and professional athletes the chance to prove their worth on the world stage. Entrants will fight through qualifiers and semis for a spot in the finals and a share of the prize pool!

Remarks Rampage SlopeStyle

12 and 13 Sep 2009

The Remarkables, Queenstown

The Remarkables Rampage is an established annual event held in the advanced terrain park at The Remarkables ski field.  Top international and NZ's free stylers will display their skills on a purpose-built course.  This will be a massive day with a large prize pool up for grabs!  You won't be disappointed as a competitor or spectator.  Great viewing from the chairlift or down on ground level.  Categories are male/female, ski/board and open only. 

MiniShred at the Remarks

20 and 21 Sep 2009

The Remarkables, Queesntown

Here at Parklife we have developed our own series for all you young rip snorting jibbers called The Parklife Youth Mini Shred for 16 years and under based at our Queesntown ski areas.   Based at The Remarks 20th of September.

With a massive prize pack and some hammer time bling bling medals you won’t be disappointed with all the free swag. Oh yeah it’s also free entry so you wont have to hassle mum for the dollars to enter.   Registration is from 9-10am.  FREE ENTRY with a $20 bib deposit.  Helmets Compulsory.

The Remarkables Spring Fling
 

27 Sep 2009 - 28 Sep 2009

The Remarkables, Queenstown

Take part in the "Splash for Cash" and prepare to get wet .... use your imagination and dress up for the occasion as you try to jump, leap, fly, ski, throw yourself into our pool. Folks remember that this is a family day so bear this in mind when choosing your outfits, no Borat suits please!!!)

Ski and Snowboard Academy
 

28 Jun 2009 - 13 Sep 2009

Mt Hutt, Methven/ Christchurch

Academy runs every Sunday up to and including 14  September 
(in the event of closed days the programme will extend to make up for those days)

NZ Mountain Film Festival
 

3 July 2009 -
7 July 2009

Treble Cone, Wanaka

NZ's only international and NZ made adventure film festival. Treble Cone is a proud sponsor again of an inspiring snow film.

TC Cat's Birthday
 

9 July 2009

Treble Cone, Wanaka

Come celebrate TC Cat's birthday. Be entertained by the infamous and very cuddly mountain cat. Birthday cake will be available for all.