Chills and thrills to celebrate winter

It seems Christchurch is out to prove you don't have to head for a stylish ski resort to celebrate winter. The city has chosen August to get residents and tourists outdoors on some of the chilliest days and nights of the year.

The Montana Winter Carnival is not all based in the city - some events will be on snowy slopes around Canterbury - but the city agenda includes an all-day street party, a fashion night outdoors, night markets, a family fun day and a "big air" competition.

People are expected to fill Cathedral Square for the air competition, an event attracting freestyle skiers and snowboarders from around the world.

The carnival runs from August 2 to 10.

Contact: email info@wintercarnival.org.nz

Montana Winter Carnival