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 Mt Olympus. It is situated in the Craigieburn Range (in the heart of Southern Alps) and is a 2 hour drive from Christchurch at 128 km/79 mi. The site is open from mid July to mid October and offers a great destination for the lovers of off-piste/back country skiing.
Mt Olympus is mainly addressed to intermediate and advanced skiers, with many natural jumps and chutes, a varied terrain, a lot of challenging trails and a 450 m/1476 ft vertical drop. There are four rope tows to transfer you up the slopes. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Saint Raymond, also called Saint Raymond de Portneuf is a city in Quebec, Canada, located about 63 km/39 mi north-west of Quebec City. Ski Saint Raymond is an ideal place for those who want to have fun and enjoy themselves in all fields. Visiting this spot during winter season, gives you the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations.
Morin-Heights is a town in the Laurentian Mountains region of Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most well-known Canadian places for those who want to get in touch with the snow environment. Visiting this place, gives you the opportunity to enjoy yourself in all fields and feel the adventure in a variety of winter activities.
Joshimath is a mountainous town, located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and is known for its natural beauty and religious importance, as it is a pilgrimage center and home to one of the four major cardinal monasteries in the area.
Taos Ski Valley is a village and alpine ski resort in Taos County, New Mexico, U.S.A. It is a well-known ski resort, which attracts many people from all over the world. Give yourself the opportunity to get in touch with a place, that is known as the Mecca of snow sports.
Homewood Mountain Ski Resort is located a few miles south of Tahoe City near Homewood, on the west side of Lake Tahoe, California, USA.
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.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 min drive from Queenstown (connected through Shotover Gorge) and lies on the banks of Arrow River, one of the richest sources of gold in the 1860's.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region in the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region at South Island in New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island, and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
