Super Pipe
A steeper walled pipe that collects a lot of snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 971 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 319 m
The Top 10 Lift Accessed Ski Lines in New Zealand
New Zealand's ski resorts might be relatively small but they provide access to some incredible adventures
Freeride Skiing, Ski Touring Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Also in Canterbury, New Zealand
Description
The so-called "Land of the White Cloud", New Zealand is one of the World's most beautiful and peaceful countries. The weather is not always particularly peaceful but the unpredictable and often savage climate means that ski conditions can suddenly transform and provide you with an unexpected gift.
The beauty of the routes described here (which are a combination of pure freeride lines and short ski tours accessed from a lift) is that they all sit on slightly different aspects across various ski areas. As such, skiers armed with a car, some flexibility and the ability to judge conditions will have a great time working their way through these lines and (hopefully) skiing them straight after snowfalls!
Routes included
Motutapu Chutes
The infamous Motutapu Chutes - New Zealand sidecountry at its best
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 871 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 408 m
Matukituki Basin
Another bowl in the Home Basin offering incredible views and great terrain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 384 m
Elevator
The classic of the Alta Chutes, which can sometimes make Elevator over-popular.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 72 m
- Descent
- 271 m
Escalator
The middle Alta Chutes, much quieter than its neighbours
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 75 m
- Descent
- 274 m
Diangulator
An awesome hidden gem of a couloir!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 213 m
- Descent
- 412 m
Grand Couloir
A fantastic couloir, well away from the crowds
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 442 m
- Descent
- 606 m
The Doolans
Great skiing that gets you well away from the resort and the crowds
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 404 m
- Descent
- 580 m
Soho Basin
Fantastic easily accessible ski touring that's perfect for a first tour.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 548 m
- Descent
- 360 m
Roundhill Touring
Easily accessible touring straight from Roundhill Resort
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 344 m
- Descent
- 344 m
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