New Zealand and Australia have so much to offer to all levels of snowboarders and it is no wonder that riding enthusiasts flock to these countries when it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Mt Hotham Beckons
Mt Hotham in Australia has witnessed trmendous expansion since the 1990s with the addition of the first Alpine airport in the country. The upper mountain reaches play host to beginner runs while the lower reaches offer some challenging terrain to advanced level practitioners. According to Mt Hotham snow reports, some of the best powders in Australia are situated in this range. It’s the resort to go to for free riding and its long and consistently steep lift system has made available some of Australia’s best back country terrain. Mary’s Slide is the place to go for free riding after a fresh snowfall. Mt Hotham boasts of 13 lifts, 66 runs the longest of which is 2.5 kilometers, 4 terrain parks and a terrain divided into 20% for beginners, 40% for intermediate level and 40% for advanced level. Night skiing is possible on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Perisher’s Popularity
Perisher ski resort is one of Australia’s biggest resorts with 1250 hectares of ride able terrain, 95 trails, with a top lift of 2034 m and a vertical drop of 355m. The total number of lifts here are 50 and the terrain is divided into 22% beginner, 60% intermediate and 18% advanced. It features half pipe facilities and 5 terrain parks and covers 4 mountain areas – Guthega, Mt Perisher, Blue Cow, and Smiggin Holes. Its enormous size ensures that it has something to attract all levels of boarders. Be sure to check out Mt Perisher snow report on a daily basis while you are there to make the most of conditions.
Something from New Zealand
Snow Park NZ, located in Otago, South Island is dedicated to thrilling and adrenalin pumping free style features. Since it opened in 2000, its popularity has soared due to packed features such as its jumps, rails and half pipes, hips, boxes which both novices and professionals can enjoy. It has a top elevation of 1530 meters and is serviced by 1 quad lift and 100% snow making facility. Night riding is allowed on Tuesdays and Fridays during the months of July and August. You can also take advantage of 4 day pipe camps to pick up some skills.
So if you’re looking for some fresh and fun riding, you should probably head towards Snow Park NZ.