Porter Heights, New Zealand
Resort life
The best place to base yourself for local services, is in nearby Springfield, where there's some good lodging options, good eating out and great night time happenings shared with friendly locals.
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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
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
Night Riding: :
No
Other activities
Heliboarding: :
Not available
Snowmobiles:
Not available
Further information
Good place to ride
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HALFPIPE:
Yes - 1
TERRAIN PARK:
Yes - 1
BACKCOUNTRY/OFF-PISTE:Yes
TREE RUNS:No
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Snow forecast
Weather for Wed 23rd:| Morning | Afternoon | Night |
 clear |
 some clouds |
 clear |
| Total Snowfall | |
|---|---|
| top | 1cm |
| mid | 1cm |
| bottom | 1cm |
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Expansion at Porters Ski Area Approved 18Apr12
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