Tiffindell
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| Resort Summary | |
| Resort Name | Tiffindell |
| Location | Drakensburg Mountains |
| Resort Altitude | 2720 metres. |
| Winter Season | Mid June - mid September |
| Terrain | Overall: Beginner: Intermediate: Advanced: None. |
| Lift System | 5 ? button lifts. |
| Highest Lift | 3000 metres |
| Lowest Lift | 2719 metres |
| Vertical | 281 metres |
| Longest Run | 1 km. |
| Avg Snowfall | |
| Terrain Parks | One. |
| Snow Sports | |
| Facilities | |
| Nearest Town | Rhodes Village X km. |
| Lift Pass | |
| Adult 5 Day | $ |
| Adult 1 Day | $R412 - R589. Includes equipment hire & gate entrance fee. |
| Child 5 Day | $ |
| Child 1 Day | $25% discount on adult prices. |
- Overview
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Location
Tiffindell is in the Eastern Cape on the border with Lesotho. The resort is on the slopes of Ben McDhui in the southern Drakensburg Mountains.
Pros
The only ski area in South Africa. The whole resort is covered by snow making.
Cons
Modest natural snow fall. Limited ski area. No advanced ski runs.
Contacts
Phone: +27 (45) 974 9004/5
Fax: +27 (45) 974 9006
Postal: PO Box 170, Barkly East, 9786
Email: resort@snow.co.za
Planning
Getting There
From Johannesburg the best route to take is via Bloemfontein, Aliwal North, Lady Grey and Barkly East. The distance is 817 km and the trip takes about 9 hours.
From Cape Town go to Colesberg and then Aliwal North, and from Durban or East London to Elliot then Barkly East. From Barkly East head to Rhodes Village and then Tiffindell. The distance is 1177 km in about 13 hours.
Accommodation
On Mountain
There is accommodation for 183 guests at the resort. See the packages web page for details.
Off Mountain
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Lift Tickets
Prices vary between R412 in the low season to R589 in peak season for a daily package including resort entry and equipment hire. Discounts are available for those with their own equipment. Children aged 10 and under receive a 25% discount on the adult price.
Ski School
Group and private lessons are available. A R260 beginner ski or snowboard course is compulsory for first timers.
Equipment Hire
Included in accommodation packages.
Resort Facilities
Getting Around
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Parking
Parking is available at the resort. Alternately visitors may park at Wartrail or Rhodes and catch a shuttle (R200 return) and avoid the last section of gravel road
Activities
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Dining
There is a restaurant for evening meals at the resort. Take away lunches are available
Bars & Entertainment
Ice Station 2720 is the highest pub on the continent. Yeti's Retreat is a bar overlooking the ski slope.
Shopping
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Children
The Snowfun children's programme is available for kids aged 5 years and older.
Ride Guide
Beginner Areas
There is a 60 metre long beginner area.
Groomed Runs
The main 1 km long ski run is imaginatively titled The Main Slope. Not all of it may be open for the full ski season.
Off Piste
Occasionally there is enough natural snow fall to allow experienced skiers to venture further afield.
Out of Bounds
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Cross Country
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Parks & Pipes
“Pure Rush” is a small terrain park.
Bumps
Not really. The whole slope is groomed regularly.
Powder Zones
Doubtful.
Sheltered Runs
The whole resort is above the tree line.
Snowplay
Visitors are welcome to build a snowman, have snowball fights or try 'bum-boarding'.
Other
Weather
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Tiffindell
Geography
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History
The resort was established in 1993.
