Ski or Snowboard AfriSki, Lesotho

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AfriSki is the only skiing resort in Lesotho, located 3222 m above sea-level in the Maluti Mountains. The resort is located near the northern border of Lesotho and South Africa. about 4.5 hours' drive from Johannesburg, or Pretoria South Africa via the steep tarred Moteng pass and the Mahlasela pass; it sits along Highway A1. By international standards, Afriski has a very modest one kilometer main ski run which is serviced by a T-bar lift as well as 3 beginner lifts servicing a large and dedicated beginners learning area as well as an extensive intermediate slope to help hone your skills. However, if you know what its like to have been bitten by the ski bug, you will relish this unique opportunity to ski the something as rare as African snow. The resort various beginner slopes are ideal to teach even the most skeptical African snow virgin how to ski or snowboard. For the more adventurous and skilled riders amongst us, the resort has invested in a newly revamped Snowboard Park which is in keeping with the latest international trends. And for skiers keen to try their hand at ski racing, the Afriski Race Club hosts a series of alpine ski competitions as part of their Ski Grand Prix series. The resort sleeps about 250 people, and offers a 1km ski slope, beginners slope and operates during the winter months of June - August. The mountain adventure sport activities take place during Summer months of October - April.

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