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 The Stats: Elevation: 1943m Where: About 45 mins drive (28km) from Queenstown What are "The Remarks" really like? Affectionately known by Locals as "The Country Club", a relaxed but professional atmosphere is apparent at what is truely a high alpine ski area. The extra elevation over its sister ski area Coronet Peak (the car park is at the same height as the top of Coronet Peak), ensures that snow conditions stay good despite basking in all day sunshine! The ski area is a paradise for beginners, intermediates, freestylers and families. There is also some extremely steep and challenging off piste for advanced and expert skiers & riders, provided you are prepared to walk a bit. The Alta Chutes (a 10 to 20min walk accessed from Shadow Basin) progress from mild, to suicidal. Homeward Bound run (1.5km) descends well below the ski area proper and is akin to a gentle heliski run without the helicopter! A shuttle bus returns you to the ski area. For the adventurous and very fit, the skiing in the Doolans and Wye Creek Basins' is outstanding and occasionally used by heliski companies - you need skins, and MUST check in with Ski Patrol before going as its outside the ski area bountry. The Remarks are seldom crowded and kids under 6yrs ski for free. There is a dedicated terrain park in Sugar Bowl for beginners plus 2 other terrain parks so everyone can have a lot of fun. There is also the Ozone Tubing Park for more all around family fun. The road to the ski area is unsealed and can be "very scenic". Due to its high elevation and true alpine nature, weather conditions can change quickly so its always a good idea to make sure your ski bag has gear to handle extremes of weather. Good suncreen is a must! New for 2010:- This year is the Remarkables 25th birthday! The re-organisation of the base building is now complete and transport to the Remarkables on the NZSKI Snowline green line from The Station picking up along Frankton Road, to the ski area. "The Stash", a Burton terrain park (the first of its type in the Southern Hemisphere) built for the 2008 season, proved to be awesome and work has continued on all 3 terrain parks making Remarkables super friendly to all freeski's and riders. The new paperless technology for lift passes and most mountain product will also operate at The Remarkables.
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