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Our favourite Instagram accounts to get you amped for the ski season!
16/06/2024 5:22am

This week we’re showcasing some epic accounts who are providing for the local ski community... 

@mountainwatch 

The crew at Mountain Watch do an epic job of showcasing some of the best skiing as it's happening.Their forecasting and snow reports during the season are ones to keep tabs onthey're always sharing the latest and greatest in condition updates, news and more. 

@sardogsavalanchenz

Not sure if there could be a better combination of content than snow AND dogs! The official volunteer organisation providing avalanche dog teams all across New Zealand's alpine environments, these guys are a force to be reckoned with. 

@nzavalancheadvisory

The NZ Avalanche Advisory is managed by the NZ Mountain Safety Council and provides avalanche forecasting for Aotearoa. If you're as passionate about skiing and the backcountry as we are, these guys are a must follow.They're consistently providing epic resources surrounding avalanche safetymake sure you're always in the loop with the latest. 

Our team attended their Southern Hemisphere AlpineConference last week as part of our pre-season prep, and as always it was a fantastic informative and engaging couple of days. 

@protectourwintersnz

POW Aotearoa connects passionate outdoor enthusiasts, and everyone who loves winter, to take positive climate action. Providing timely updates on actions, these guys are an inspiring follow and an epic cause. Get involved and help conserve these stunning winters we all know and love. 

@nzmountainfilm

The 2024 NZ Mountain Film Festival will run in Wānaka between June 21st – 25th, and in Queenstown between June 27th – 28th. The festival is an amazing community event and an epic showcase of some incredible talent and adventure. Head to their Instagram and feast your eyes on the film trailersto get inspired; then make your way down to a screening next week, itnot one to be missed.