If you want to enjoy some thrilling moments in one of the highest and most thrilling resorts in South America, just head towards Mendoza Argentina. Just a few kilometers from here, you will find Las Lenas which is something like the mecca for snowboarders in this country.
About the Place
Las Lenas has over 60 kilometers of runs and offers snowboarders with varying degrees of difficulties. It is suitable for riders of different abilities; the vertical drop in the inbound area is a phenomenal 4035 feet, the base elevation is at 7,349 feet and the peak elevation is 11, 253 – its just perfect for those who love steep, high elevations and certainly not for the fainthearted. You can access the 40 miles of piste by making use of any of the 14 lifts available. You will find a number of challenging off piste terrain to get your adrenalin pumping. The resort itself is world class with adequate accommodation and gastronomical choices both at the base and on the mountain.
Porters Ski field in New Zealand
Porters is the closest snowboarding resort to Christchurch and offers a great mix of rides, what ever your style or ability may be. The terrain of the slopes is distributed as 25% for beginners, 35% for the intermediate level and 50% for advanced level snowboarders. It offers gentle runs, simple lifts for kids and beginners, long cruising well groomed runs for intermediate level riders and some challenging terrain for those who really like tough conditions. The community park is a great platform to hone your freestyle skills and offers many challenges for the adventurous. It’s a 1 stop destination if you need a quick snow fix.
Mt Dobson
From Christchurch to Queenstown, you won’t find a better area than Mt. Dobson which boasts of some stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Southern Alps. The resort has been providing services to snow lovers from the past 25 years with no sign of decline in its popularity. From well groomed slopes to delight beginners and intermediate level boarders to soft and smooth powdery snow to entice the best, it has challenges to test any level of boarder. The terrain is divided into 25% for beginners, 50% for intermediate level boarders and 20% for advanced level. With wide slopes and open spaces, it’s the ideal place if you want to learn a few tricks.
So, which one do you want to go to? Perhaps Mendoza Argentina is calling?