Mt Ruapehu

Part two of the New Zealand summer trip. A Big Mountain event, the earthquake and Export 22 - a colorful mix of summery winter adventures on the other side of the world.

In addition to more than 20 million sheep, over 3.9 million people also inhabit the land of the Kiwis. But now to the essentials. As there are so many sources of information about New Zealand, this report is limited to the freeride spots of the island state.

Here are some ski resort tips from Alex Herbert, the maker of Kingswood Skis (bamboo skis made in Kiwi land)...

An overview of the ski resorts on the North and South Island of New Zealand...