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 Craigieburn Valley. It is situated near Craigieburn Forest Park (in the heart of Southern Alps) and is a 90 min drive from Christchurch.
The site is open from late June to late October and offers a great destination for the lovers of off-piste/back country skiing. Craigieburn Valley, with its varied terrain, is mostly addressed to intermediate and advanced skiers who love steep and deep skiing, with many natural jumps, lips and skiing opportunities. Don’t miss the legendary 600 m / 1968 ft vertical descent in Middle basin, if you are an expert. Enjoy the breathtaking alpine view!
Note: Skiing equipment rental is not available on spot.
Greek Peak Mountain Resort is a popular ski resort situated near Cortland, New York. Being famous for its great snow conditions, the resort attracts many visitors from every corner of the earth each year.
Soda Springs ski resort is located near Soda Springs, Nevada County, California, USA. Soda Springs ski resort is just off of Highway 80, near the Donner Summit.
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, U.S., situated along the Mississippi River. In 2005, Dubuque was selected by USA Today newspaper as one of the “10 greatest places to discover Midwest charm”. Dubuque is a mixed-blessing of nightlife, entertainment, activities and fun.
Camp Fortune is the best family ski resort, located in Gatineau Hills, north of Gatineau Quebec. Camp Fortune is composed of 5 slopes: Pineault, Clifford, Alexander, Meech and Skyline. This spot offers to its visitors a wide range of winter as well as summer activities, plenty of rest and as much adventure as you need. Visiting this place, which is located just 15 minutes from downtown Ottawa, it is certain that you will escape and enjoy yourselves.
Willamette Pass Resort is a year round ski resort, situated in Klamath County, Oregon. The spot offers to its visitors the opportunity to enjoy themselves in all fields and feel at home. In order to combine adventure with pleasure, explore this place and you will never regret it.
Great Arber (Großer Arber) is the highest peak of the Bohemian – Bavarian mountain ridge and reaches at an elevation of 1456 m/4777 ft height. The spot lies at 197 km/122 mi in the northeast of Munich. Geographically, it belongs to Bohemian Forest, so you might notice that people refer to it as ‘King of the Bavarian Forest’.
Te Anau is a small town, situated in Fiordland region, in the South Island of New Zealand.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
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.
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.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
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.
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.
