The Journal

What to bring, what to rent, and what's easy to forget before a ski trip. A practical packing checklist covering layers, accessories and destination-specific tips.

Thinking about buying your own ski wardrobe instead of renting? Here's an honest look at the real cost of owning luxury skiwear, who renting actually suits, and how to decide what's right for your next trip.

A recap of Snow Machine Queenstown 2026 — where 2nd LANE clients arranged their skiwear hire in Queenstown for a week that ran from Coronet Peak by day to the Main Arena by night.

A destination-by-destination guide to renting luxury skiwear in Australia for Europe, Japan, the USA and Canada, and how the rental works for an overseas trip.

Day two of our founder's Queenstown diary: a second day skiing Cardrona, an Aperol Spritz at the summit, sunset at Lake Hayes, and a birthday night in Arrowtown behind a blue door.

A personal edit of Queenstown through our founder’s eyes — favourite restaurants, places to visit, ski days, après-ski moments and the addresses worth saving from her latest winter escape.

Planning a ski trip to Australia or New Zealand? Discover exactly what to wear for Perisher, Thredbo, Mt Buller, Queenstown, Cardrona and more, with expert advice on layering, ski clothing, accessories and luxury skiwear.

From a lifelong passion for skiing and timeless fashion to building Australia’s first luxury skiwear rental. Discover the story behind 2nd Lane, the philosophy that shaped the brand, and why luxury, performance and sustainability can coexist.