Snow Areas: New Zealand - Porters
One of the most fun ski areas we have ever skied at – awesome views, steep and deep, dry powder snow….just magic and I’m dreaming of when I get back there…..
The closest ski area to Christchurch City, Porters is a family focused ski area with a complete range of ski and snowboard terrain to suit all abilities.
Spectacular panoramic mountain vistas from atop Porters feature pristine Lake Coleridge, rows of snow-capped Southern Alps and the sweeping, flat Canterbury Plains.
With 600 hectares of skiable terrain and just over 600 metres of vertical drop, there is plenty of scope for all skiers and riders – from beginners on the magic carpet to off-piste skiing and riding.
Porters is installing a new, 689m long, four-seater chairlift for the 2015 season to replace its first T-Bar. The new lift will open up more terrain, as the slope will no longer be cut in half by a T-Bar lift track. It will carry up to 2000 per hour up the slopes, double the current T-Bar capacity.
Family Skiing Fun
This season Porters are offering children 12 and under a free lift pass with every adult lift pass purchased. Even better if there are children in your family under 7 they receive complimentary access. For more information about Porters Kids Ski Free check here.
As with most New Zealand ski areas there is no accommodation on Porters itself but the Porters Alpine Lodge (operated by the Porters Ski Club) is only minutes from the ski area. At the resort town of Methven (just over an hour away) you can catch up with the locals or alternatively for a city feel, check out Christchurch.
Description Credit: http://www.newzealandski.co.nz/new-zealand/porters_ski_area_canterbury
