What’s going on in the 2009 season around Queenstown…
Cardona Alpine Resort
Renowned for its relaxed and friendly vibe, Cardrona enjoys deep snow cover, wide-ranging terrain, serious half pipes, steep chutes and a massive terrain park.
There are great family facilities and you can stay right on the slopes in a purpose-built alpine apartment complex.
This season Cardrona is expanding its terrain facilities by creating a new trail down the Arcadia Basin aimed at more advanced skiers and boarders.
The new trail is being certified by FIS allowing slalom and GS races to be staged.
It will also have a $1m snowmaking upgrade and with this, the entire resort will be covered after extending it into Captains Basin last year.
In addition, improvements to the 22-foot superpipe and freestyle areas are being done in preparation for the inaugural Winter Games.