First time or beginner skier/boarder
Skiing the French Alps – Val d’Isère and Méribel, and why we built a group trip around them There is a reason the French Alps keep appearing at the top of every serious skier’s list. The scale is almost absurd, the villages have a charm that feels genuinely European rather than manufactured for tourists, and […]
Skiing in Honshu: Tokyo, Naeba and Shiga Kogen, and why we built a group trip around it Japan has a way of getting under your skin. You go once and you spend the next year telling anyone who will listen about the food, the snow, the trains that run on time, and the particular kind […]
Skiing in Hokkaido: and why we built a group trip around it There is a lot of info out there about skiing in Japan. Everyone has an opinion on the best resorts, the best season, the best time to book. And honestly? Sometimes people talk about trips they have read about rather than trips they have […]
Think the best part of Sun Peaks is the skiing? There’s more to discover. Beyond the powder, the off-mountain experiences add a whole new layer to your stay. Whether you’re craving a high-speed snowmobile adventure or a three-course alpine fondue, there is a whole world of winter experiences to explore. The best part? You don’t […]
It really does feel like a ski base dream. Picture this – a crisp January morning in Sun Peaks Resort. You pull back the curtains, and sure enough, the forecast delivered. A fresh layer of powder has settled overnight, untouched and waiting. This is where ski-in/ski-out at Sun Peaks comes into its own. With so […]
Know your spots and party like a local. Here is our secret to knowing Sun Peaks best – being friends with locals. Meet Sun Peaks local legend Ilkay (also known as the Après King), bringing the European après charm to Sun Peaks! He knows how to party in a traditional German Lederhosen and walked us […]
Three mountains and 4,400 acres to explore in Sun Peaks! At Sun Peaks, where you choose to ski really depends on the kind of day you are chasing. Cruisy groomers, quiet powder stashes, or something a little more playful through the trees. This is our story from January 2026. Tod Mountain Powder days are all […]
If Sun Peaks were a dessert, it would be a candy apple… hear us out! After Nick tested the runs and the village life in December and January, the best way he can describe the destination is like a candy apple. At the core, you’ve got a healthy and crunchy green apple, that’s the massive […]
Kiroro is Hokkaido’s powder secret — a mid-sized resort spread across two mountains near Otaru, consistently delivering some of the deepest, driest snow in all of Japan. With uncrowded slopes, excellent terrain for every ability and world-class facilities, it’s the kind of place our team loves sending Kiwis. Less hype than big resorts, more powder […]
Myoko Kogen is one of Japan’s oldest ski areas combining three different ski resorts. It is renowned for some of the best ski runs in Japan with its longest run covering 8.5km. The resort’s rich history and culture means you will experience a true Japanese styled ski resort.
