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Missing pair 'safe and sound'

Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:14

Two British tourists walked out "safe and sound" after becoming lost on Ben Lomond, above Queenstown, last night. Senior Sergeant Steve Aitken, of Dunedin, said a search and rescue party had been organised about 9.30pm.

The tourists contacted police by cellphone and were able to walk out to Arthurs Point, where they were met by search and rescue staff walking in about 10.30pm. They were then driven back to Queenstown.

Coronet Peak prepares for international race teams

Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:03

The world's best skiers will enjoy top-class race conditions at Coronet Peak when training starts - thanks to the know-how and can-do of the ski area's Race and Events crew.

Under the leadership of Head of Race and Events Richard Murphy, the crew has been preparing the slopes in the Rocky Gully Race Training Arena ahead of international race teams arriving for their annual Southern Hemisphere training camps.

Become a Ski or Snowboard Instructor

Friday, 28 May 2010 05:32

The instructor programmes at Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt provide New Zealand's highest quality training courses for aspiring ski and snowboard instructors.

The Coronet Peak Instructor Training Programme (CPITP) is committed to providing one of New Zealand's highest quality training programme for aspiring ski and snowboard instructors. We utilise New Zealand's most experienced and qualified snowsports trainers who have successfully trained and exported professional ski and snowboard instructors around the world.

For 2010 we have three course options. The programmes are designed to maximise your time with us whilst keeping affordability in mind. Training is conducted on the slopes of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables and you will receive intensive training on and off the mountain focusing on teaching progressions and your personal skiing/riding skills.

Click here for more information online.