AMPED The Ski Adventure Travel Specialists

25/06/2026

World-class slopes, incredible food, and a culture unlike anywhere else. Discover Korea this winter

17/06/2026

If you haven’t skied Sun Peaks, it’s time to fix that.
Canada’s second-largest ski resort by skiable terrain ⛷️, with a charming pedestrian village and the kind of sunshine that makes BC skiing so hard to beat ☀️. Long cruising runs, great tree skiing, and a relaxed vibe that the whole family will love.
Ready to make it happen? Get in touch with the AMPED team today. ✈️

16/06/2026

Seven resorts. One season. Endless reasons to go. ❄️

Canada's best mountains are on sale now. Swipe to find your perfect match. ➡

Couples from $4,950 pp | Families from $15,099 total

Talk to the AMPED team to find the right fit for you.

14/06/2026

There is a moment on every Japan ski trip where the ski bag stops being fun. It is usually somewhere between Narita and your hotel. Yamato's Black Cat service 🐈‍⬛ fixes it: ship your skis ahead to the resort, explore Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka hands-free, and collect at reception.

Read the full guide here

The best Japan ski hack no one tells you about. Yamato ships your skis ahead so you can explore Japan before you hit the snow.

12/06/2026

We're not done with Japan yet. ❄️

More resorts, same Air New Zealand sale. If you didn't find your mountain in the last post, it's probably in this one.

Sale ends 26 June. Swipe through and lock it in. ➡

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12/06/2026

Your Japan ski trip just got a whole lot easier. ✈️

There's a reason Japan sits at the top of every snow lover's list. Legendary powder, incredible food, and onsen evenings that make the whole trip.

Air New Zealand's sale ends 26 June. Swipe through and find your resort. ➡

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07/06/2026

Japan or Canada? It's our most asked question for family snow holidays. 🎿

Japan is adventurous, culturally unique, and often better value. Legendary powder, onsens after skiing, and an off-mountain experience unlike anywhere else. ♨️🇯🇵

Canada is polished, purpose-built, and seamless. Ski-in ski-out villages and a classic snow holiday done brilliantly. 🏔️🇨🇦

We've compared them across travel, cost, timing, and the full on-mountain experience. Worth a read before you start planning.

Japan or Canada for your next family ski trip? Compare snow, costs, culture, and the best time to go.

28/05/2026

Congratulations to Sharon Race from Race Travel, our latest fuel voucher winner from the AMPED Travel Agents Webinar Series. Thanks for joining our live Revelstoke, Canada session. ❄️

27/05/2026

Twelve days. Two legendary resorts. One local host who'll show you the Japan that most travellers never see.

Hosted by Yuko Bayer and the AMPED team, our Madarao & Myoko Group Tour pairs Madarao's tree-lined powder lines with the steep, snow-blanketed terrain of Myoko Kogen, Japan's first internationally known ski resort. ❄️

What's included:
🏔️ 10 nights ski-in/ski-out accommodation
⛷️ 7 days skiing across Madarao, Tangram & Myoko Kogen
🍱 Daily breakfasts and dinners in Madarao
♨️ All transfers and a Snow Monkey Park visit
✈️ Optional 3-night Tokyo extension.
🏂 Optional ski & snowboard day guiding available

26 Jan to 7 Feb 2027. From NZ$8,560 per person (share twin), Single From $13,475. Strictly capped at 14 guests, and they go fast.

Call 0508 4 AMPED today to secure your spot, or head to www.amped4ski.co.nz/japan_group

This is Japan as the locals know it, deep powder, natural hot springs, and a guide who knows the language, culture, and mountain inside out.

23/05/2026

Big news for South Island skiers and snowboarders. ❄️🇯🇵

Air New Zealand has announced direct flights from Christchurch to Tokyo Narita from late 2026, meaning no more Auckland connection on your way to Japan. Less travel time, lower costs, and a much easier journey to the snow.

From Hakuba and Nozawa to Niseko and Furano, Japan just became even more accessible for South Island travellers. 🏔️🎿

Read more on the blog and start planning your next Japan snow holiday with AMPED.

Air New Zealand's new direct Christchurch-Tokyo route. Here's what it means for South Island skiers heading to Japan this winter.