Coming to New Zealand in July for the start of our short 3-4 month ski season could still be be a problem with regard to our covid related border restrictions. I’ll find some information tomorrow and then post it here.
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Summer skiing for the "nuts" like me : Portillo or New Zealand?
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Note the ten day compulsory self isolation periods
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Note the ten day compulsory self isolation periods
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Check out @Dan Egan Clinics. I'm betting he has some great insight and could help you plan a trip.
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Thank you @anders_nor !
I can only concur. I spent 2 months in NZ when I was in my early 20s, and skied a few days at Mt. Hutt, with plenty of early-season snow. It was incredible to go from Christchurch or (CHCH) to the mountain in an hour and a half. I think if you timed it right you could hit half-a-dozen areas in a week or two. As noted, the South Island is basically an outdoor lover's paradise. I surfed around Dunedin, hiked a bunch of spots, hit one of the fjords, bungeed in Queenstown when it was still a novelty...so much to do, so little time. Unless you're dead set on the Andes, I'd go to NZ. That said, I'ver never skiied the Andes...
My wife's oldest friend married a kiwi (citizen, not the bird) and we've been making plans to get there for 15 years now...may have to wait till retirement, unfortunately.
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Ah, it was too many years ago, but G. and I went to NZ to visit my brother, his wife and daughter and took our ski boots with us. We skied 3 different areas on the south island, traveling to Wanaka by bus and to the areas by van. The bus and van drivers made sure we saw the country. We timed our visit for near the end of the ski season and found good snow cover in pleasant weather. Our only regret was that we didn't stay longer. Going from Christchurch to Queenstown and then North to Wanaka and finally returning to Christchurch (and ending your ski journey at Mt. Hutt) would give you the chance to ski at least 5 different areas. Yeah we rented skis at each area and they weren't the same quality as our own equipment, but not bad and didn't make our skiing unpleasant. The scenery is outstanding too.
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I would always suggest to those that are making the effort to get down here , to stay for at least three weeks , hire a suitable vehicle that has snow chains and make sure you get to experience some of the small club fields ( Craigieburn, Broken River, Olympus etc ) as well as the larger resorts.
I live in the North Island, I've skied mainly at Turoa and Whakapapa and now my daughter lives in Queenstown. Perfect!!
Last year I flew to Queenstown once for ten days to ski ,and then later in the season I did two road trips around the South Island ,one again in winter and then one in summer, both least three weeks at a time .
Happy to answer any questions
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I would always suggest to those that are making the effort to get down here , to stay for at least three weeks , hire a suitable vehicle that has snow chains and make sure you get to experience some of the small club fields ( Craigieburn, Broken River, Olympus etc ) as well as the larger resorts.
I live in the North Island, I've skied mainly at Turoa and Whakapapa and now my daughter lives in Queenstown. Perfect!!
Last year I flew to Queenstown once for ten days to ski ,and then later in the season I did two road trips around the South Island ,one again in winter and then one in summer, both least three weeks at a time .
Happy to answer any questions
Also look up the correct local pronunciation of this place.
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I have skied a lot in the spring and summer, a few quick thoughts:
- When I went to south America I choose Bariloche over Portillo. Details of S American ski options at https://www.skitalk.com/threads/south-american-ski-trip-advice.8110/#post-193526
- I've skied in Europe in the summer and although it's neat, a couple hours on the glacier and it gets pretty repetitive. Skiing many national ski teams is kind of cool. Regardless, a trip like this is more about enjoying summer in Europe with one morning of skiing novelty.
- Skiing in late spring and early summer is often really good. You can pretty much count on great skiing in CO, Mammoth, Whistler and Banff until mid May. Many years skiing is good for an additional month. It's not really summer skiing but it's close, fun and cheap.
- Beartooth basin (Montana) opens for the season late May and runs well into the summer. It's small but another option.
- I have never been to NZ but plan to one day. Looks great. You could ski in Australia too if you wanted. I suspect S America has the better skiing but I could be wrong.
If cost is not an issue then don't forget the heli-skiing possibilities. Plenty of that available in the South Island of NZ.
thank you again to all folks who took time to read and answer the question, as well as for all insights and infos.
Looks like New Zealand it will be!
Looks like New Zealand it will be!
It is dumping snow all over the South Island as I write this. All of the major ski fields will be opening by the end of the week
I hope you enjoy NZ
Despite my initial post recommending Portillo over NZ, I actually fly to Queenstown tomorrow for the winter, stoked to see all the snow!
Do we have a southern hemisphere seasonal resorts/weather/stoke thread yet? Anyone want to start one? @Turoa Kiwi? @jimtransition?
One of the "down under" Ski Diva's has been out trying new boots. So there is snow for sure.
Think I read elsewhere that most of the hill gets covered in gates with teams training at these places. Is that the case every day of the summer, or was it bad timing by the author?and @scott43
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Driving to snow today - maybe post some pics later tomorrow.
Resorts in Oz having best season start for 54 years (or so it is said).
I won't be skiing until next weekend (it's a long way from Europe) but will post when I do.
@jimtransition I assume you are instructing at one of the ski fields. If so, which one?
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