Overall the city is surrounded by Avon, Heathcote and Waimakariri Rivers, and the Canterbury Plains. The climate is considered to be temperate, with cool and mild summers (maximum temperature 23°C/73.4°F), and cold and frosty winters (temperatures fall below 0°C/32°F frequently).
One of the biggest ski areas near Christchurch is Porters. It is situated next to Lake Lyndon, near Porters Pass, and is located at 89 km/55 mi from Christchurch (the closest ski area to the city). The site is open from late June to late September and offers a great destination for the lovers of snowboarding. Porters, with its varied terrain, is addressed to snowboarders of all levels.
The spot provides a big area for learners, as well as more demanding terrain on the mountain for the advanced snowboarders (Bluff Face and Big Mama trails). If you prefer freestyle snowboarding, don’t miss the Community Park with a great variety of jumps, lips, boxes, rails and wall-rides. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for skiing. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
If you get easily bored and need a change, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is the best place to visit. It is situated 14 km/8 mi outside of Golden, British Columbia, Canada. A major reason to get in touch with this snow environment, is the fact that it has the fourth highest vertical drop in North America. So, give yourself the opportunity to witness this natural beauty.
Bear Mountain Ski Resort is located on the San Bernardino Mountain, by the Big Bear Lake, California, USA.
For those who want to combine adventure with fun, Mont Garceau is the best Canadian place. It is the highest peak in the Lanaudiere region in Saint-Donat. The spot is just a few steps away from Montreal and busy both in summer and winter season. Mont Garceau offers to its visitors the best conditions for their top holidays.
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located at Mount Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. It is a well-known ski destination, offering to its visitors a wide range of the most popular winter activities and as much adventure as they need. So, if you want to have a trip out of the ordinary, visit this place as soon as possible.
Bottineau Winter Park is a modest alpine ski area that sits in the Turtle Mountains of north-central North Dakota. It is located only 10 mi (16 km) north of Bottineau.
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Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
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Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
