The
AfriSki Mountain Resort in
Lesotho
is kicking off its 7th winter season on 07 June 2012. The season will end on 02 September 2012. The only skiing
resort in Southern Africa, located 3,322 m above sea-level in the
Maloti Mountains,
offers skiing and snowboarding to all from beginners to advanced skiers
and snowboarders. Don't worry if you don't have any winter sport
equipment - all can be rented at the resort. Renting is not really cheap,
but also not that expensive. Like everywhere else in the world the
access to
AfriSki's slopes requires a so-called "snow pass" which allows
you to use the various slopes and lifts in the resort. Snow passes
range from 1 days all the way to 7days and season passes. The
season pass is currently R2200/person, while the 1 day pass is R350, 2
day pass R600, 3 day pass R750 and the 4 day pass is R900.
The accommodation options at the resort are ranging from
pricey lodges to backpackers.
Access from South Africa to the
AfriSki Mountain Resort
is gained via the Caledonspoort Border Post at
Fouriesburg. Once
through the border post and into Lesotho, the scenic Moteng Pass (newly
tarred) leads you to the the Mahlasela valley at 3,222m above sea level.
It takes about 90min from the border post to the
AfriSki resort (mind
the occasional potholes, speed limit 80km/h). The last chance to fill
your car up is at
Clarens or
Fouriesburg in South Africa. The border
post is open daily from 06:00am to 22:00pm.
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