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Advanced skiers, freeriders Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

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Expert skiers, freeriders at the ski resort Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

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Evaluation criteria Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu
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Advanced skiing/freeriding Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

1/6
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4 out of 5 stars

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The evaluation is done as follows

Advanced skiing/powder snow skiing Whakapapa – Mt. Ruapehu

The ski resort of Whakapapa has some challenging slopes centrally in the winter sports resort and at the Far West T-bar. Steep powder snow slopes complete the selection. It is possible to enjoy the powder snow almost everywhere within the monitored ski area boundary.

Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
  • very many freeride/deep snow areas
  • some mogul slopes
Slope offering for advanced skiers
Black slopes
44 km
Total
Difficult 12 km (27 %)
Most difficult run
  • Black Magic · Length 1 km · Elevation difference 290 m

General note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.

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Back country at the Far West T-bar
Back country at the Far West T-bar

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