Porter Heights, New Zealand
Introduction
Porters Heights is situated in the Craigieburn Range and is the closest boarding area to Christchurch. The whole area is likened to a large terrain park with heaps of runs that can't be beaten on a powder day with cool challenging chutes and hits. Legendary runs like Big Mama (one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere) and Bluff Face (NZ's steepest) help to make this an extremely interesting and challenging resort for any snowboarder.
Resort Statistics
Resort Type:
Alpine
Winter: June to Oct
Summer: None
Lifts
Total Lifts: 5
Drag lifts: 3
Other lifts: 1 platter tow, 1 beginner tow
Max people per hour: 3,000
Board Leashes required: No
Mountain
Total pistes/trails: 17
Total ride area: 365 hectares
Longest run: 720m
Top lift: 1950m
Vertical drop: 610m
First lift: 1340m
Piste suitability
Green runs: 15%
Red runs: 35%
Black runs: 50%
Lift Passes
Lift Passes:
Morning/Afternoon $40
1 Day pass - $60
Season pass - $720 ($299 earlybird)
Lift times:9.00am to 4.30pm
Snowfall
Average annual snowfall: 2.9m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 10%
Facilities
Night Riding: :
No
Snowboard Schools:
Lesson (2hrs), lift and equipment & all day pass - $90
Group lessons 2hrs $25
Private lesson $70 per hour
Snowboard Hire:
Board and boots - $43
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
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Porter Heights
Good place to ride
Terrain & parks
Halfpipe:
Yes - 1
Terrain park:
Yes - 1
Backcountry/off-piste:Yes
Tree runs:No
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