South Africa
South Africa Introduction
Mostly people visit South Africa for safaris but there is a mountain with snow making facilities. Be careful here as crime is rampant, but on the whole you’ll find a warm welcome.Heavy Snow For Europes Glaciers
Fri 25 June 10Up to 30cm (a foot) of new snow so far today around Queenstown's ski areas. Up to 50cm (20 inches) of fresh snow in the Alps. Second Californian ski area to open in July. Cairngorm in Scotland wraps up seven month season. Argentina's resort start to open and more snow in Chile and South Africa.
Photo: Simon Vanhal, QParks
Southern Hemisphere Ski Season Underway
Wed 09 June 10Up to 1.3m base in New Zealand. Three ski areas still open in the US. Last weekend of the ski season in Finland coming up. French and Canadian glaciers re-opening next week. Australian ski season starts Saturday. Scotland still offering skiing indoors and out.
Major Plans at Tiffindell
Tue 04 September 07New runs, new chair and new apartments replacing those old wooden shacks
Snowed in at Tiffindell, South Africa
Sat 05 August 06Residents at the South Africa’s only ski resort, Tiffindell, are currently snowed in as the country experiences exceptionally cold weather and record levels of snow.
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Highest Peak: Mt Aux Sources 4165m
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