THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
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Find your Freedom There’s even more terrain to find your freedom at The Remarkables in 2019, plus other nifty new developments at the popular Queenstown ski field including snow shoeing tours and improved seating within the restaurant. What’s New for 2019 • More ski racks to accommodate all those skis/ boards during the lunch influx. • A new 160-metre covered long conveyor lift will • Exterior heating for the bus patrons departing the access a whole new learners area, enhancing the ski area on those cold July evenings. progression from novice skier/boarder to catching the Alta beginner chairlift. This provides an • General signage improvements throughout the increase of 30% in learners terrain. base lodge. • A new-era, fuel-efficient PB600 level red winch • New education panels for Kea conservation groomer fitted with V3 Snowsat will maximise awareness as part of the mountain’s partnership snow cover and offer a closer “shave” of terrain. with the Kea Conservation Trust •Reconfiguration of the kitchen to better meet • The Kea Nest has had a makeover now with lunchtime demands, including more efficient complete enclosure to reduce the distraction factor recycling, faster delivery of hot food and better of our younger guests while in the seating areas. Mini Kea programme. • A $200,000 upgrade of the ski/board rental • Two brand new MAN 4WD buses to add to equipment fleet. the fleet.
About Us & Other Key Features Other Key Features multi-resort snow pass. About Us The famous Remarkables mountain range, located • Member of IKON PASS, a group of the world’s 38 in the adventure capital of the world – Queenstown ski destinations. New Zealand, is where you’ll find your freedom. The Remarkables is a welcoming, adventurous ski field. • A member of NZSki offering discounts across Mt Hutt, The Remarkables and Coronet Peak. The Remarkables boasts three sun-drenched, north- facing, snow-filled bowls, seven terrain parks, • New base lodge (opened 2015) features decks including The Burton Stash, plus heaps of off-piste on three sides, indoor seating, even more black runs and wide-open learner slopes. This is also outdoor seating, a wide variety of grab ‘n go the home of The North Face Frontier – a Freeride foods, healthy options and hearty meals on offer, World Qualifier event, and a number of progression and convenient direct access to the purpose-built programs. beginners slope (three surface conveyor lifts) and to the Curvey Basin express chair lift. The Remarkables has 385 ha of skiable terrain, a 1943m elevation with a 468m vertical drop, and • Capacity for 940 vehicles. extensive state of the art snow-making to top up natural snow fall. • Extensive freestyle features across seven dedicated terrain parks including the Burton The Remarkables is a member of NZSki, alongside Stash, one of only 6 in the world. Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt, which regularly invests in technology, snow-making and trail development. • Huge big mountain off-piste terrain with superb NZSki is also a platinum partner of The Kea natural chutes and big open bowls. Conservation Trust. The Remarkables is also on the IKON Pass, a global
Mountain stats, dates and times General overview Access: 28km, 45min from Queenstown (10k sealed and 3 km unsealed access road) from Queenstown. Targeted opening date: Saturday 8 June, 2019 Anticipated Closing Date: Sunday 13 October, 2019 Transport: Multiple daily bus services on Skibus (Subject to weather conditions). from the Snow Centre with pick up and pre–arranged hotel picks up enroute. Elevation: 1943m, 468m vertical drop. Mini Kea Programme: Ages 4-5yrs. Skiable Area: 385 hectares. Kea Club programme: Ages 5 -17yrs. Lifts: 1 high-speed six-seater chair, 3 quad chairs, 4 surface conveyor lifts including a double covered Events Dates conveyor. Locals Day 22 June Average snowfall: 3.67m per annum Christmas in July 25 July (excl. snowmaking). Adaptive Winter Festival 9 Aug - 11 Aug Snowmaking: Extensive automated system Red Bull Home Run 10 Aug comprising 97 guns covering beginners’ area, Alta Ice & Mixed Climbing Festival 15 Aug - 18 Aug Green, Casterway, Gotham City, Curvey, Turquoise, Run & Bike Up the Road 25 Aug Waterfall, and terrain parks. Winter Pride Week 30 Aug - 8 Sept Terrain: approx. 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, The North Face Frontier 1 Sept 30% advanced. NZ Junior Freeride Tour 7 Sept Burton Stash Gathering 7 Sept
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