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Resort Stats

Mountain

Mountain

Elevation Top 1815m
Elevation Bottom 1313m
Vertical Drop 420m
Skiable Terrain 150ha
Longest Run
Beginner 20%%
Intermediate 50%%
Advanced 30%%
Total Number of Trails

Lifts

Lifts

Total 5
Highest Lifted Point 1815m
Gondolas & Trams 0
High Speed Sixes
High Speed Quads 0
Quad Chairs 0
Triple Chairs 0
Double Chairs 0
Surface Lifts 5
Uphill Capacity 1200 people/hour

Snow Making

Snow Making 0
Total Number of Guns 0
Annual Average Snowfall 1m

Terrain Parks

Terrain Park

Total 0
Name
Half Pipes 0
Half Pipe Size
Total Terrain Park Area Size

Broken River Resort Reviews & Discussion (Facebook)
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  • brokenriver: Discounted Spring Packages 50% off accommodation. $45 per night for dinner, bed & breakfast for multi day packages. http://t.co/uTMGnsU 144 days ago
  • brokenriver: 5 cm of fresh snow overnight and now a blue sky day. Should be a great one! 144 days ago
  • brokenriver: We've discounted our accommodation by 50%. $45 per night for dinner, bed & breakfast for a 1 night/2 day package.http://t.co/uTMGnsU 145 days ago
  • brokenriver: great spring conditions right now. 145 days ago
  • brokenriver: another great day on the slopes - here's hoping for the weekend. 162 days ago
  • brokenriver: another stunner - blue sky, great snow, fun people - what more could you possibly want??! 163 days ago
  • brokenriver: on average 65 cm of snow fell yesterday - and it is still lightly snowing. WAHOO! 171 days ago
  • brokenriver: 15 cm of snow overnight and it's quietly snowing - hopefully more to come. 172 days ago
  • brokenriver: No need to drive down the mountain at the end of the day when you can stay in our on-mountain accommodation - http://t.co/vXKYZhZ 173 days ago
  • brokenriver: 6 cm of new snow overnight and lightly snowing now!!! YAHOO. 174 days ago
  • brokenriver: Snow, snow, we're all thinking snow right now - here's hoping for early next week. Spread the word!! 176 days ago
  • brokenriver: we're all thinking SNOW here in Canterbury .. snow ... snow ... PLEASE!! 177 days ago
  • brokenriver: positives vibes for powder snow please!! 177 days ago
  • brokenriver: Next weekend we're hosting the CHILL Junior Freeride Competition. This is open to 10-16 yr olds. Should be fun. http://t.co/Rdp0Ui3 179 days ago
  • brokenriver: Hosted a very successful Telemark Week last week. Read all about it. http://t.co/5MZZxAY 179 days ago
  • brokenriver: Great packed powder conditions with fluffy snow in Happy Valley and The Downhill. 186 days ago
  • brokenriver: Great day yesterday for our ski rogaine. Fun for everyone. 188 days ago
  • brokenriver: We're hosting the Telemark Level One Instructors course 3-5 August. Still spaces available if you are interested. http://t.co/SXxCd3H 188 days ago
  • brokenriver: Join our telemark week 1-5 Aug. We have 2 Telemark Instructors taking lessons. Come for the week or a day or two. http://t.co/QVGOEUy 188 days ago
  • brokenriver: We have excellent packed powder conditions - smooth snow over the whole mountain. 191 days ago
Location & Travel Info
Country: New Zealand
Region: Canterbury
Address: Broken River Ski Field

PO BOX 2718 Christchurch
Website: http://www.brokenriver.co.nz
Email: ski@brokenriver.co.nz
Phone: 64 3 3187270
Nearest Town: Springfield
Nearest Airport: Christchurch
Description
Broken River is administered 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. Everyone is welcome at Broken River, although some previous experience in the snow is an advantage. Membership has its advantages too, including lower lift rates for skiing/snowboarding as well as the fun and friendship being a part of the ski club brings

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