New Zealand Skiing and Snowboarding Tours
Canterbury Ski Area Tour
New
Zealand Adventure Specialists 7-day Canterbury Skiing and Snowboarding
Tour will take you to some of the remote ski fields of New Zealand's
Southern Alps. This trip caters for those wanting skiing or snowboarding
mixed within a scenic winter tour of some of Canterbury's best
ski fields.
ITINERARY
This trip is definitely for the young at heart. Experience New
Zealand in a way that few people have experienced it. Indulge in
the hospitably of New Zealand while staying at comfortable ski
lodges or similar style inn accommodation.
Day 1 Mount Cheeseman
Travel
to Mt Cheeseman. Mt Cheeseman is the second closest ski area to
Christchurch. Mt Cheesman two modern T-bars give access to a good
variety of groomed slopes and off-piste snow. With terrain for
all levels. The ridge top offers a 360 degree mountain vista and
plenty of rideable terrain. When the westerly wind blows, Mt Cheeseman
collects awesome wind blown powder.
Day 2 Porters Heights
Travel
to Porters Heights. Rising to 2000 meters, Porters Heights offers
spectacular views of the Southern Alps and magnificent Mount Cook.
The skiing and boarding is suitable for all abilites. Advanced
skiers and boarders will love two of New Zealands legendary runs
- Bluff Face and the awesome Big Mama. Grooming equipment turns
the whole mountain into a terrain park of jumps and table-tops
to challenge anyone looking for a bit of air.
Day 3 Methven Heliskiing
Within
10 minutes flying time from the heli pad you are amongst the best
variety of heliski terrain in New zealand. With over 1,000 square
kilometres of mountains, there is scope here for all standards
of boarders and skiers. get ready for cruising long deep powder
runs and gentle glaciers to gnarly descents of over 1,000 vertical
metres! What you get: a minimum 3,000 metres vertical (usually
5-runs), guide service, safety equipment and a generous lunch.
Late in the afternoon depart Methven and travel to Mount Potts.
Day 4 to 5 : Mount Potts
Mt.Potts
is located on a high country Station deep in the heart of the Southern
Alps. It is the highest ski field in the South Island and captures
an average of 11metres of snow per season.
No grooming means fresh lines every time you get out of the cat
helicopter and only a handful of people to share the powder with
you. Mount Potts has now become known as a venue for extreme skiing
and snowboarding and has hosted some of the Burton US team and
Rossignol France for filming. Plus a filming location for the Lord
of the Rings.
Mt.Potts offers you practically guaranteed fresh snow for your
mission. Due to the high elevation of the mountain the snow stays
light and dry at the top. The vertical drop of the area is over
1100metres of awesome terrain.
A typical day at Mt.Potts starts at 8.15am with the transceiver
issue and lesson. We explain how to use a transceiver and give
a demo and safety talk. Then the fun begins as you are heli lifted
from the lodge each morning, onto Mt.Potts for skiing
and boarding adventures. In small guided groups, you will ski or
ride the most exciting terrain the mountain has to offer. Ski patrollers
on skis and snowboard provide guiding.
From there down there is every possible kind of terrain you could
want to ride or ski. There are no groomed trails, just endless
powder, steeps, chutes/rocks/rollers and big mellow basins. Whatever
style of boarding or skiing you have there is something here for
you.
Day 6 & 7 Mount Hutt Ski Field
Travel
to Mt Hutt Ski Resort. Mt Hutt is one of the highest ski areas
in the Southern Hemisphere and is rated as one of the best in New
Zealand. Mt Hutt has beginner, intermediate and advanced level
slopes. The wide-open faces are great for those learning to snowboard.
Mount Hutt's unique location results in the mountain acting as
a snow magnet receiving a 400cm plus average snowfall. The ski
hill has one of the world's most sophisticated snow making systems
to ensure the slopes are always in top condition. At the base of
the mountain is the village of Methven which has all the charm
of a high country rural service town.
Late in the afternoon of the last day depart back to Christchurch
City.
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and Price
The ski season is generally from early July to early October although
it varies considerably from one ski area to another. Due to the
variable nature of winter ski conditions our guides may alter the
itinerary to provide you with the best possible skiing and snowboarding
available.
Tour Activities
- Skiing / Snowboarding
- Heliskiing / Heliboarding
Destinations
- Christchurch City
- Porters Heights
- Mount Cheeseman
- Mount Hutt Ski Resort
- Mount Potts
- Methven Region
- Southern Alps
Optional Extras
- Additional Heliskiing
- We can customize this tour for both Individuals and Groups
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