What’s on: Stacked Weekend, Fresh Cover

Last updated 13 August

Last weekend delivered in a big way, with a surprise powder day up at Treble Cone and a fresh top-up at Cardrona. This weekend's picking up where it left off - another layer of snow, frosty mornings, and enough events to fill your whole weekend. Fair weather skiers, Sunday's the pick: clear skies, cool temps.

Weather:

• Friday 14 August: Clear easing to some cloud through the day, winds up to 10km/h. High 2°C

• Saturday 15 August: Light snow through the day, easing to snow showers overnight, winds up to 10km/h. High 0°C

• Sunday 16 August: Clearing to a fine day, winds up to 10km/h. High -5°C

According to Snow-Forecast, Friday stays mild and mostly settled before light snow moves in Saturday, topping up the base through the day and overnight. Sunday clears up nicely but temperatures take a proper dive, dropping well below freezing overnight - so it'll be a stunner of a day but rug up for it.

Pack your layers, bring your favourite lens, and keep an eye on the morning Snow Report before you head up.

Events

Atomic Rise and Shine

Round two is on this weekend. All welcome, whether you're lycra clad and racing or just here for a tranquil skin up to watch the sun rise with the community.

Entry is $35 and includes a hot breakfast and coffee.

Find out more

• When: 16 August, 2026, one day event

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort

Freeride World Tour (FWT) 2-star Qualifier

Follow in the footsteps of Finn Bilous, Ben Richard & Jess Hotter on this new Freeride event on the Wānaka winter calendar. The event is judged on FWT criteria including Line, Control, Fluidity, Technique, Air & Style. Register online with Freeride World Tour.

Find out more

• When: 18 August 2026, Three day event

• Where: Treble Cone Ski Resort

Food and Beverage Highlights

• TC Cafe: The breakfast burritos are famous for a reason. Best for a swift and tasty refuel so you can get back on the slopes faster.

• The View: Best views, cold drinks, and that feeling you only get at 1600m.

• The Mezz: Quality restaurant eats if you're after a slower start. Best benny in the district (we’re not biased).

• Base Bar: We have a fun special this weekend: Cheeseburger Bagel! Don’t knock it before you try it…

• Captain’s Pizzeria: Ski-in / ski-out eatery with some of the best views on the mountain, a fully stocked bar and Cardrona-famous pizza

Terrain Parks

The North Face Cardrona Parks Crew have been hustling all week and bringing it into the weekend. Baby Bucks, Lil’ Bucks, McPark, Antlers Alley, Stag Lane and Big Bucks Jump 0–3, OPEN! The team have been working hard on the Pipe and Big Air jump, watch this space…

More from Your Maunga

• For all up-to-date information, including carpark and chain status, be sure to check the Snow Report.

• A friendly reminder to pack in, pack out - check out Daisy's video for some easy tips on looking after our maunga. It's all part of our ten-year (and counting) journey towards less waste, from ditching plastic straws to composting at Captain's.

• Have you checked our retail offering for this winter? Hand-picked mountain and leisure apparel, outerwear, alpine homeware and everything in-between. The exclusive home of Treble Cone & Cardrona limited edition apparel collections – designed in Wānaka. Shop online here or visit us up at Cardrona and Treble Cone.