Snow report
The Southern Alps benefit from maritime weather systems that dry out as they cross the Main Divide, providing excellent powder skiing. The elevation change allows for great skiing in the mountains while enjoying views of lush paddocks and hills below.
Snow update from our team
Update 27/08/26
THE WAIT IS OVER... Winter 2026 is officially underway for the season!
Our guides, pilots and ground crew are excited to be back doing what they love, sharing our incredible terrain across New Zealand's Southern Alps with Skiers and Snowboarders from around the globe. With fresh winter snow, spectacular scenery and an enthusiastic team ready to welcome you, we are look forward to another unforgettable season.
Whether you're joining us for your very first Heli-Ski adventure or returning for another winter, thank you for choosing to be part of our adventure.
Here's to deep powder, bluebird days, incredible turns and memories that will last a lifetime.
Operating Status: Not Flying Today
Upper Snow Depth: 100cm Lower Snow Depth: 50cm
Snow Quality: Storm Alert! Multi day NE system rolling through the lower South Island bringing a significant amount of snow to low levels across all of our terrain, Queenstown, Wanaka and Mount Cook
Weather: Currently snowing, strong NE winds up high, increasing this afternoon
Freezing Level: 900m rising to 2100m
Current Weather
Aoraki Mount Cook, New Zealand
With conditions like this, space is limited.
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