The town is surrounded by Lake Wakatipu and the awe-inspiring Southern Alps, with spectacular mountains such as the Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Ben Lomond. Queenstown and the surrounding area was the setting for the legendary films Lord of the Rings and X-Men Origins. Despite the mountainous landscape, the climate is considered to be oceanic, with warm summers and temperatures that can reach up to 30°C/86°F, and cold winters with frequent snowfalls.
One of the biggest ski resorts near Queenstown is the Remarkables. The site is open from late June to October and offers a great variety of facilities. With its varied terrain, it consists one of the most popular destinations for the ski lovers. Perfect for runners of all levels (trails: Alta Chair and Easy Out for beginners, Shadow Basin for intermediate skiers, Elevator, Terminator, Eliminator, Exterminator and the legendary Diangulator for experts). Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Operating hours: 9 am – 4 pm.
Huff Hills Ski Area is a ski resort located 16 mi/25 km south of Mandan, North Dakota, along the western slope of the Missouri River. Mandan offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy themselves in many ways.
Bansko Ski Resort is a mountain ski area, located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. It lies between the two banks of the Glazne river and at the foot of the Pirin mountains, being the highest part of the resort. The town of Bansko is situated 160 km / 99 mi far from the capital of Sofia.
Marmot Basin is an alpine ski area, located in Alberta's Jasper National Park. Many people visit this place from all over the world, in order to enjoy themselves. So, don't lose any more time, visit this place and experience the winter of your life.
Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest and most famous ski resorts in North America. It is located north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Whistler Blackcomb features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which offers easy access between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top. It is worth noting that this resort is visited by 2 million visitors per year.
Monte Baldo mountain chain and its surrounding area, in Lake Garda, is the perfect open playground for winter mountain sports fans. From December until March, Monte Baldo offers to ski fans an amazing skiing season. The eastern slopes of the Mountain are more friendly for ski activities due to the surface conditions - it is less rocky. The most famous slope in the zone is the Prà Alpesina, a black marked run and fixed training point for many national championships as well as regional and national ski events.
Abzakovo is a rural locality situated in Beloretsky District of the Republic of Bashkortostan in Russia. A ski resort of the same name is situated in the vicinity.
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.
Arrowtown is a small, former gold-mining town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It is only 20 minutes 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.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
Mount Sabre (2.162 m/7093 ft high) is part of the spectacular Darren Mountains, situated in the northern part of Fiordland.
