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Conquer the mythical beast

Saddle Stories

The Saddle at Treble Cone is home to New Zealand's most challenging in-bounds terrain. With worldwide infamy, this terrain and the people who ski and snowboard there deserve to have their stories told. Take the rite of passage. Conquer the mythical beast. Take on the fall into oblivion. These are the Saddle Stories.

Rite of Passage

"When you hike the Summit, it's earned." Follow the Bagley family in the first of our Saddle Stories.

Summit Rocks

"Now everyone is so good at skiing, the Summit is becoming this mythical beast that we all need to conquer." - Hamish McDougall. One morning. Some of the world's best skiers and snowboarders. A once-in-a-lifetime progression session.

Motatapu Chutes

"It's just like, this fall into oblivion" - Sam Lee "Ibex" Find out first-hand why Sam is called the "Ibex" as he navigates countless lines through TC's infamous Motatapu Chutes.

Treble Cone

Your Mountain Highlights

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Lift Passes

Secure your Winter ’25 Cardrona and Treble Cone lift pass and experience the largest ski area in New Zealand

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What to expect on the slopes

Snow Report

Check the Cardrona and Treble Cone snow conditions to see how it’s looking today

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