To those naysayers who are lamenting the final weeks of winter and yearning for summer's sweaty chokehold once more, I ask you this: What better way is there to see out the season than with a once-in-a-lifetime experience in snowy Queenstown? Well, Uber is looking to make your winter wonderland dreams come true just once more this year, with a truly incredible experience to celebrate their 10 year birthday in New Zealand. Uber New Zealand Managing Director, Emma Foley said, “Over the last ten years, almost half of the country’s population have relied on Uber to earn, go from A to B, or have their meals and groceries delivered to their doorsteps. During this special milestone, we want to show our appreciation to the people of Aotearoa by providing a uniquely Kiwi experience that hasn’t been done anywhere else in the world.
” This world-first experience brings together the best of rides and eats in the iconic Southern Alps and it's a seriously generous gift for Kiwis! For a very limited time only, Uber One members will be able to order a ride in an Uber snowcat to ski Mount Cardrona’s backcountry — and also gorge themselves on the best of local cuisine at the highest altitude fine dining spot in the country. The trip takes place with the local team at Soho Basin — a private backcountry snow experience, with snowcat access to 177 hectares of skiable mountain terrain, paired with an unparalleled alpine food and wine experience by award-winning Amisfield. Expert guides will help you chart fresh off-piste tracks and then escort you to a mountainside lunch where you'll enjoy a very special menu for Uber One members.
Securing a spot in this highly desirable ride will only be possible through the Uber Eats app in New Zealand by entering your address as Queenstown and searching "Uber One Exclusive Ski Experience". This once-in-a-lifetime experience begins at the Rodd & Gunn lodge in Queenstown, where you'll hop in a luxury transfer to Soho Basin; enjoy a quick morning refreshment on the mountain while you get the necessary safety briefing; head off in your Uber snowcat with dedicate backcountry guides; and then enjoy a mountainside lunch cooked up by the incredible team at Queenstown icon Amisfield. Of course, no ski trip would be complete without an après experience, which you'll enjoy at the top hut before your return transfer back to the Rodd & Gunn Lodge in the evening — with a cheeky extra tipple offered to see you off.
The experience usually costs around $2,000 per person, but Uber is footing the entire bill — so you'd best believe these slots will disappear fast. Set your alarm clocks now, because booking opens up at 10am AEST / 12pm NZST, August 24. It will be exclusive to 20 guests per day for three consecutive weekends — Saturday August 24, Saturday August 31 and Friday September 6.
It's recommended for intermediate or advanced skiers and snowboarders — and I recommend you don't overestimate your own ability for this snowy jaunt. Good luck securing your spot and remember — you have to be an Uber One member to be in with a chance!.
