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![A century enjoying the slopes of Mt Ruapehu](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
A century enjoying the slopes of Mt Ruapehu
When the pioneers of snow sports at Mt Ruapehu first nosed their wooden skis into the area nearly a century ago, the journey from Auckland took the best part of two days by train, horse-drawn coach and foot.
![Coronet Peak in business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Coronet Peak in business
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area is the first Australasian skifield to open for winter.
![Prince Harry snapped with model](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Prince Harry snapped with model
Prince Harry has shown he's serious about girlfriend Cressida Bonas by hugging her on a Swiss ski slope in front of the world's paparazzi.
![Italy: On the quiet side of Mont Blanc](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Italy: On the quiet side of Mont Blanc
Head to the Italian resort of Courmayeur to enjoy the Vallée Blanche without the crowds of Chamonix.
![Kiwi freeskier in surgery after crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Kiwi freeskier in surgery after crash
Injured Kiwi freeskier Rose Battersby is currently undergoing surgery on her broken spine after her heavy crash at the Winter X Games.
![Skiing: Illness forces super skier to take a mid season break](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Skiing: Illness forces super skier to take a mid season break
Lindsey Vonn is taking an unexpected break in the middle of the World Cup ski season, saying she has yet to fully recover from an intestinal illness.
![Canada: Skiing the western limit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Canada: Skiing the western limit
Vancouver Island in British Columbia has a mighty mountain at its heart.
![Skier not reported missing for two days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Skier not reported missing for two days
An Italian ski instructor who strayed into an area of steep slopes and rocky terrain and fell to his death on Mt Ruapehu was not reported missing for two days.
![All clear after avalanche report](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
All clear after avalanche report
An all clear has been given after rescuers searched the site of an avalanche near a South Island ski field today.
![Big snow in the big white](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Big snow in the big white
Hannah Stephenson cruises into the British Columbia to hit the slopes of Big White.
![A Remarkable heli-ski adventure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
A Remarkable heli-ski adventure
Sarah Ivey is dropped among the pinnacles of the Remarkables Range in the Southern Alps by heli-ski in the search for white powder magic.
![North ski fields face opening delay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
North ski fields face opening delay
Skiers will be praying for snow at Mt Ruapehu this week amid fears the Turoa ski area may not be able to open on Saturday as scheduled.
![South Island skifields: A ticket to slide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
South Island skifields: A ticket to slide
Tourists heading for the snow this winter will be able to get extra flexibility from a scheme run by South Island skifields.
![Canada: Wild or mild in the Rockies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Canada: Wild or mild in the Rockies
This resort in British Columbia is family-friendly but also offers off-piste excitement, writes Chris Moran.
![Northern hemisphere ski resorts gear up for a celebratory season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Northern hemisphere ski resorts gear up for a celebratory season
Nine of the world's leading ski resorts turn 50 this winter.