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The North Face Frontier - Highlights Film

The 2026 North Face Frontier brought elite freeride action and classic Kiwi snow culture to The Remarkables. With fresh snow, 100+ athletes from 14 nations, huge lines, big airs and plenty of good times, this year’s highlight edit celebrates the people, progression and PEACE HUCKS TUSSOCKS spirit that made it one to remember.

Adaptive Festival 2026 Highlights

The 2026 Snow Sports NZ Adaptive Festival brought together 53 participants, 47 volunteers and plenty of family and friends for two days of bluebird skiing, fresh snow and great mentoring. Welcoming people aged 3–65 with a range of disabilities, the festival celebrates inclusive snow sports and the amazing community that makes it possible.

It Takes a Village -  Damien O'Connell

Queenstown Alpine Ski Team is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest alpine racing clubs and helped shape the early career of Alice Robinson. Race Committee member Damien O’Connell shares how the club, its volunteers and supporters help nurture the next generation of ski racers, with Alice inspiring young athletes along the way.

It Takes a Village - Nat Cherry

Behind the scenes, Snow Sports NZ Logistics Manager Nat Cherry keeps our high-performance athletes on the move. From organising flights and accommodation across four continents to navigating snowstorms and tracking down lost baggage, Nat handles the details so our Park & Pipe and Para-Alpine athletes can focus on performing at their best.

It Takes a Village - Heath Richmond

What does it take to produce world-class snow sports athletes from a small country like New Zealand? It takes a whole community. Heath Richmond, Resort Manager at Cardrona, shares how local resorts, clubs, volunteers and passionate supporters help nurture athletes from young groms into world champions.

It Takes a Village - Nigel Kerr

From pioneering New Zealand’s ski industry to becoming a home base for world-class racers, Coronet Peak has a long history in the sport. Ski Area Manager Nigel Kerr and his sidekick Oscar share the story of the Peak, its community, and its role in supporting Alice Robinson on her journey to the Olympics and World Cup circuit.

It Takes a Village - Bonny Teat

Long time committee member Bonny Teat reflects on the history of the Wanaka Snowsports Club and its impact on the sport - from financially supporting young riders through it’s grass roots programmes to backing talent on the world stage.