Crew member Tim Cunnlife checks out a feature and the view from The Stash

(21 July 2008) - The terrain park crew at The Remarkables has been working towards the grand opening of The Stash® since February this year. This Saturday their work comes to fruition as international riders from the Burton Rider Team arrive in Queenstown to launch themselves from a variety of specially created big mountain features in the Burton signature terrain park.

A party is planned. Kicking off at 10am visitors can enjoy spectacular riding as the team riders explore the secrets of The Stash. At noon, The Stash will be opened to all. From 2pm Kiwi band Rhombus will perform in the base building and there’ll be an informal Burton team rider signing session.

About The Stash
The Stash is a completely different kind of run that adds a new dimension to snowboarding.

The Stash at The Remarkables is only the third run of its kind worldwide and the first in the Southern Hemisphere.

Created by Jake Burton and the Burton team riders, The Stash concept is an evolution of freestyle terrain in the ultimate natural environment. At The Remarkables, The Stash is a kilometer long run providing riders and freestyle skiers with an organic, big mountain terrain park that follows the natural lines of the mountain.

Located in the bowls of Serpentine and the Galleries trails, The Stash is aimed at intermediate and advanced riders. The Stash can also be found in Avoriaz, France and Northstar-at-Tahoe, USA. For more information, visit thestash.com

About Burton Snowboards
In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter founded Burton Snowboards out of his Vermont barn. Since then, Burton has fueled the growth of snowboarding worldwide through its groundbreaking product lines, its team of top snowboarders and its grassroots efforts to get the sport accepted at resorts. In 1996, Burton began growing its family of brands to include boardsports and apparel brands. Privately held and owned by Jake, Burton’s headquarters are in Burlington, Vermont with offices in California, Austria, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit burton.com.

About The Remarkables
The Remarkables alpine park near Queenstown is known for its true alpine environment, relaxed atmosphere and sense of fun. Snowboarders, freeskiers and families flock to the mountain’s varied trails and backcountry areas.

It’s freestyle heaven with jibs for all levels in three terrain parks while back country lovers revel in the chutes and bowls. Not-so-serious visitors can forget the boards or skis and enjoy the Ozone Tubing Park.

The Remarkables is a Burton Learn to Ride freestyle mountain. In 2005 it was the first mountain in New Zealand to introduce the Burton Learn to Ride (LTR) programmes and Progression Centres. The Burton LTR includes specially designed easy fit boots and boards and special instruction which is designed to allow people to learn to snowboard in a positive, progressive and fun way.

Beginners enjoy a dedicated learning zone with three surface conveyor lifts in front of the sun deck and novices can upskill on chair accessed green runs.

Children aged six and under get free day passes at The Remarkables Ski Area – a 45-minute drive (26 km) from central Queenstown.