With the European ski season behind us, it’s time for winter down under! If you are looking to go skiing in the Southern Hemisphere this season, we’ve collected all the important resort opening and closing dates for you in one handy blog.
Read on to find the projected opening and closing dates for a selection of popular ski resorts for the 2024 Southern Hemisphere ski season including those in Chile, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, as well as links to the official ski resort websites.
When Does the Ski Season in the Southern Hemisphere Start?
The ski season in the Southern Hemisphere typically starts in June and ends in October, lasting for around 4-5 months depending on the resort (see below for projected dates). Please note that the dates provided in this blog are projected and subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.
Ski Resorts in Australia:
Thredbo | 8 June 2024 – 7 October 2024
Perisher | 8 June 2024 – 7 October 2024
Mt Buller | 8 June 2024 – 22 September 2024
Ski Resorts in New Zealand:
Coronet Peak | 8 June 2024 – 22 September 2024
Cardrona | 15 June 2024 – 13 October 2024
Mt Hutt | 14 June 2024 – 13 October 2024
The Remarkables | 15 June 2024 – 13 October 2024
Ski Resorts in Argentina:
Cerro Castor | 20 June 2024 – 06 October 2024
Bariloche | 7 June 2024 – 13 October 2024
Las Leñas | 22 June 2024 – 06 October 2024
Ski Resorts in Chile:
Valle Nevado | 21 June 2024 – 06 October 2024
La Parva | 7 June 2024 – 06 October 2024
El Colorado | 29 May 2024 – 06 October 2024
Summer Skiing!
If you fancy skiing on snow year-round, then a trip to one of these Southern Hemisphere ski resorts is a must! While Maison Sport doesn’t operate in these resorts, many of our instructors chase the winter and spend their European summer skiing in the Southern Hemisphere – so you may see a friendly face on your travels! If you want to keep up your skiing over summer a little closer to home, why not visit one of the UK’s excellent indoor ski centres or dry ski slopes? You can even go glacier skiing in the Alps at select European ski resorts!
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