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Brown Bear Ski & Snowboard Guide – all you need to know about New Zealand skiing and snowboarding. Brown Bear has all the info you need, from pointers on heli-skiing and backcountry snowboarding experiences, to finding out where to hire ski gear, buy snowboarding equipment or purchase the latest ski clothing and gear. Be entertained by some of New Zealand’s excellent events, festivals and gigs. Look up New Zealand’s 26 ski areas before you hit the slopes and get the latest snow reports so you know what to expect when you get there.

With Brown Bear you can: get your heart racing with adrenaline-pumping activities and adventure; book your ski accommodation for your New Zealand ski holiday; plan your ski transport with a rental car or campervan; indulge yourself at a local New Zealand restaurant after a long day on the snow; or experience New Zealand’s nightlife at one of the local bars or nightclubs. It’s all right here!

Brown Bear has a history of helping snow seekers get out there and get amongst it. Every year the publication gets better and better, and our website helps the cause by giving you online access to everything you need to know. No wonder Lonely Planet called us “an outstanding reference for snow bunnies” in the 2007 guide and “a brilliant reference for powder-hounds” in the 2008 edition.

Remember, we’re always looking to improve this site and the information on it, so if you’ve got ideas on how we could do things better, don’t hesitate to tell us!

Brown Bear Tips What you need to know before you hit the slopes.

Fast Facts Brown Bear reckons it’s better to be in the know.

Gear Guide Gear that works – from head to toe.

Organisations Talk to a dedicated organisation.

Travel How to get around the country and where to stay.