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 snowboarding.
Mt Olympus is mainly addressed to intermediate and advanced snowboarders, 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!
A well known summit of Newberry Volcano is Paulina Peak, the host of many extreme sports. This volcanic area is located near the cities of Bend and La Pine.
Alp 2500 is a complex of ski resorts in La Cerdanya, Catalonia, in the Pyrenees mountains of northeastern Spain. It includes the two towns of La Molina and Masella, whose two respective ski areas are joined to form Alp 2500.
Berthoud Pass is located between Idaho Springs and Winter Park and is one of the closest areas in Denver for snowboarding. It belongs to Boulder County and is just an hour away.
Cypress Mountain is a famous ski area in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, situated in the southern section of Cypress provincial park. This area attracts many people for the hospitality and excellent snow conditions that offers to its visitors. So, if you want to escape from the daily routine, Cypress Mountain is the most appropriate place to visit.
Edelweiss Valley is a well-known ski mountain located in Wakefield, Quebec, Canada and it is 20 minutes north of Ottawa, Canada, in the Gatineu Hills. This spot can offer to its visitors, excellent conditions and many services. It is often said that if you visit this place, you give yourself the opportunity to enjoy the best vacations.
Mont Gabriel is located in Saint-Adele, a municipality in Quebec, Canada. It is one of the most well-known ski resorts in Quebec, Canada. Situated at 70 km/43 mi away from Montreal and just a few steps away from Quebec City, Mont Gabriel is always busy. A lot of people visit this place to enjoy themselves in a wide range of snow activities and relax in friendly and familiar environment.
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 in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Cromwell is a small town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the shores of Lake Dunstan and is located only at 55 km/34 mi from Wanaka and 62 km/38 mi from Queenstown.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
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.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
