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Next 10 weeksQuietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov
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Skiing in Porters Ski Area
Porters Ski Area is a small ski resort in Canterbury Region, New Zealand with 13 km of slopes and 6 lifts. By length of slopes it's the 8th biggest in New Zealand. The skiing runs from 1,304 m up to 1,943 m, a vertical drop of 639 m.
The mapped slopes are 38% intermediate and 62% advanced. That makes it best for confident skiers looking for a challenge.
The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 75 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Questions about Porters Ski Area
How much snow does Porters Ski Area have?
Right now the weather models show 1 cm of snow on the ground, 6 cm new in the last 3 days and 0 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.
How big is Porters Ski Area?
Porters Ski Area has 13 km of slopes and 6 lifts.
How high is Porters Ski Area?
The skiing runs from 1,304 m up to 1,943 m, a vertical drop of 639 m.
Is Porters Ski Area good for beginners?
0% of the mapped slopes are easy. That makes it best for confident skiers looking for a challenge.
What is the nearest airport to Porters Ski Area?
The nearest airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 75 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.
Ski resorts near Porters Ski Area
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- Mount Cheeseman Ski Area13 km away · 9 km of slopes2.0
- Broken River Ski Area17 km away · 10 km of slopes2.0
- Craigieburn Valley Ski Area19 km away · 12 km of slopes2.0
- Mount Hutt Ski Area26 km away · 14 km of slopes2.0
- Temple Basin41 km away · 7 km of slopes2.0
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