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Broken River Ski Area

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Broken River is run and maintained by the Broken River Ski Club. It offers an alternative to skiers and snowboarders who are looking to experience back to basics fun in the snow. Broken River is a 1.5 hour drive from Christchurch. There is a 15-20 minute walk to the accommodation lodges from the ski area carpark. Season runs early July to early October.

Elevation

Summit

1820 Ft.
Vertical Drop

360 Ft.
Base

1350 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

45%

Advanced Runs

50%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

N/A

Skiable Terrain

741

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 7
Gondolas & Trams: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 7

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 100

Days Open Last Year: 95

Years Open: 60

Average Snowfall: 350

Broken River Reviews

by qldsuperski Oct 3, 2008
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 1.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Broken River Review

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Cons: none
by anonymous_user Jun 13, 2008
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 2.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 1.0
Broken River Ski Area Review

Broken River is a club field on the CraigieBurn Range. Facilities are basic and getting there is not easy so it's not the place for most skiers or snowboarders. But if you're... [! full_review
by jmletschnig Dec 14, 2007
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 3.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 3.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Broken River Ski Area Review

worthy, the way skiing needs to be kept- about the [! full_review