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The Remarkables, New Zealand, August 19, 2009 - In a bid to make the freedom of snowsports accessible

In a bid to make the freedom of snowsports accessible to everyone, The Remarkables is to host an Adaptive Programme Open Day on Saturday September 5.

Through The Remarkables’ Adaptive Programme, the ski area is encouraging anyone who has a disability to register for the open day which offers the thrill of the snow, with free lift pass, equipment rental, lesson and volunteer support – no matter the disability.

The open day is also offering 50

Falls Creek, Australia, August 19, 2009 - Australia's premiere annual snowboarding festival

Australia’s premier annual snowboarding festival will shake the foundations of Falls Creek next week in its seventh year running, with tricks stomped by international and local snowboarders, combined with rocking beats that come alive each night.

The four-day festival, which is an integral part of the prestigious TTR (Ticket To Ride) World Snowboard Tour, will kick off on Monday the 24th of August. 

Heralding an impressive history, `07 Styl

The Remarkables, New Zealand, August 19, 2009 - Freestyle skiers and riders have been enjoying the great snow

Freestyle skiers and riders have been enjoying the great snow conditions and sunshine at The Remarkables with shred-sessions in The Stash terrain park.

The Stash at The Remarkables is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and one of only five in the world – the other four are at Avoria

Wanaka, New Zealand, August 19, 2009 - The Sport of Freeskiing was taken to a new level today

The Sport of Freeskiing was taken to a new level today, highlighted by the style and technical riding of USA’s Bobby Brown who took first place in the Men’s Slopestyle competition at the Volkl NZ Freeski Open 2009, at Cardrona Alpine Resort.

“Never before in competition have I seen so many riders successfully landing the newest and most difficult tricks you’ll see anywhere,” said Nick Draxl, Chief of Competition.

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, August 19, 2009 - The snowboard-cross and ski-cross races at Cardrona will be solid gold highlights

The snowboard-cross and ski-cross races at Cardrona will be solid gold highlights of 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games. The two events feature some of the strongest fields appearing at the Games with likely medal winners too close to call.

One of the most exciting winter sports to watch, each heat features four athletes racing at the same time down a tight, undulating course.

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, August 18, 2009 - Snowboarding events at 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games

Snowboarding events at 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games get underway on Sunday 23rd August with gravity defying tricks and awesome jumps at the slopestyle competition.

More than fifty top riders from around the world will drop into a specially built course at The Remarkables, Queenstown.

Queenstown, New Zealand, August 18, 2009 - One of New Zealand's largest and most competitive annual ski races

One of New Zealand’s largest and most competitive annual ski races gets under way at Coronet Peak today as the Intercollegiate Ski Association of Japan presents the Air New Zealand FIS Southern Cup Race Series 2009.

The Air New Zealand FIS Southern Cup Race Series regularly attracts some of the strongest ski racing fields of the Southern Hemisphere season, even more so this

Coronet Peak, New Zealand, August 16, 2009 - Kids and adults alike were wowed by some

Kids and adults alike were wowed by some of the world’s top ski champions yesterday (August 16) as the skiers signed posters and posed for photographs at a poster signing event at Coronet Peak.

Members of the USA Men’s and Women’s ski teams and the Canadian Women’s ski teams were overwhelmed by supporters as they spent an hour meeting and greeting their fans in the sunshine at Coronet Peak.

“This was a great day for all to

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, August 16, 2009 - The best field of alpine skiers ever assembled

The best field of alpine skiers ever assembled in the Southern Hemisphere has pulses racing ahead of 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games which begins next week.

An array of exceptional international athletes including Olympic medallists, World Cup winners and national champions is descending on Queenstown’s Coronet Peak for the super G, giant slalom and slalom events on Tuesday 25th, Friday 28th and Sunday 30th August.

Anja Paerson from Sweden, the reignin

Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, August 16, 2009 - Another day of bluebird skies graced Cardrona Alpine Resort

Another day of bluebird skies graced Cardrona Alpine Resort, which remained impervious to the clouds, sitting above the inversion layer once again for men’s and women’s slopestyle semifinal and final competitions today.