THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak

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THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
THE REMARKABLES
     2019 Update
THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
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.
THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
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
THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
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
THE REMARKABLES 2019 Update - Coronet Peak
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
  +64 3 450 1970

   hello@theremarkables.co.nz

       SNOWREPORTS
    SNOW   REPORTS
  +64 3 442 4615

   www.theremarkables.co.nz

    SNOWSPORTS SCHOOL
SNOWSPORTS       SCHOOL
  school@theremarkables.co.nz

 For more indepth product information
   and mountain details, please visit:

       THEREMARKABLES.CO.NZ
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