Alpure Peaks
Season
Terrain
Location
Alpure Peaks is located 10 mins off the main route from Christchurch to Queenstown. Simply follow the Fox Peak road signs to find us - 16km from the junction of hwy 8 and hwy 79.
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Alpure Peaks, Contact
Web: www.alpurepeaks.co.nz
Email:
Phone: +64 3 6854856
Fax: +64 3 6854854
Mbl: +64 274 349331
Mail: Alpure Peaks Snowcat, Southern Alps, New Zealand.
Early July to Mid September
Lift Info
Transport up the mountain to the base area is by Hagglund tracked vehicle that is ideally suited for a fast and safe ride to the Snowcat.
Groomers
One groomer for mountain transport.
Snowmaking
No
Terrain Park
No
Restaurants & Cafes
No
Rental Equipment
No
Creche
No
Mountain Shuttle
Transport up the mountain to the base area is by Hagglund tracked vehicle that is ideally suited for a fast and safe ride to the Snowcat.
Snowco supports;
Chain Hire
No
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Base Altitude
1500 m
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Highest Altitude
2220 m
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Vertical Drop
650 m
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Skiable Area
2600 Ha
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Annual Snowfall
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Average Snow Depth
139 cm
About Alpure Peaks
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Alpure Peaks is not operating during the 2011 season.
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Alpure Peaks offers the ultimate in catskiing and boarding in the heart of the Southern Alps with fresh tracks, deep powder and no queues with access to pristine terrain similar to that offered with heliskiing, without the price tag and not so dependent on weather.
The exhilarating ride on a Hagglund and Snowcat makes the day around half the cost of heliskiing.
Powderhounds have exclusive access to more than 2,600 ha of private land near Fox Peak ski field, just 30 minutes from SH8 between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Owner operators the Bray family offer catskiing on their land because they saw more people are looking to get away from crowded ski fields and seek out the ultimate snow experience, but price is often a barrier.
Half the fun is journey on the Hagglund and Snowcat with Donald which is why were also encouraging non-skiers to come for a joyride up and down the mountain.
A day out with Alpure Peaks will give the visitor an experience unlike any other. Combine that with stunning scenery and plenty of crisp, clear bluebird days and it's an absolute must do for any adventurer.
Catskiing and Boarding is just like heliskiing except you travel up the mountain in a snowcat, which offers easy access to the same high quality snow as helskiing - for around half the price! The Alpure Snowcat is just like the one you see at a ski resort, except ours has been fitted with a custom built, fully enclosed rear canopy, with forward facing seats. This powerful machine is able to transport you virtually anywhere - AND it also builds jumps with ease.
Your day begins at 8.30 with a briefing at base of access road and you will be supplied with an avalanche transceiver and given full safety instructions.
You board our Hagglund for the 30 minute shuttle ride up the mountain and transfer to the Snowcat which takes you to where you can start your descents. Your guide will help you with planning these, during the journey.
Their aim is to provide as many runs as possible, given snow conditions and the speed of your group. Lunch is around midday with the final run about 3pm.
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