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|name = Tiffindell Ski Resort |
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|picture = Tiffindell approach during summer - panoramio.jpg |
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|caption = Tiffindell Ski Resort on the south facing slope of [[Ben Macdhui (Eastern Cape)|Ben Macdhui]] |
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|pushpin_map = South Africa |
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|location = [[South Africa]] |
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|nearest_city = [[Rhodes, Eastern Cape]]: {{convert|24|km|-1|abbr=on}} |
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|top_elevation = {{convert|2900|m|abbr=on}} <ref name=skiresort.info>{{cite web |title=Ski resort Tiffindell |website=SkiResort.info |url=http://www.skiresort.info/ski-resort/tiffindell/ |access-date=2015-10-19}}</ref> |
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|base_elevation = {{convert|2720|m|0|abbr=on}} <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|number_trails = 2 <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|vertical = {{convert|180|m|abbr=on}} |
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|total_length = {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|liftsystem = |
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|lift_capacity = 1600 people/hour <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|terrainparks = yes <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|snowfall = |
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|snowmaking = 100% <ref name=skiresort.info/> |
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|nightskiing = |
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|external_link = [http://www.snow.co.za/ Snow.co.za] |
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'''Tiffindell Ski Resort''' is the only ski resort in [[South Africa]] and one of the two ski resorts in [[Southern Africa]]. |
'''Tiffindell Ski Resort''' is a year-round alpine resort, the only ski resort in [[South Africa]] and one of the two ski resorts in [[Southern Africa]]. |
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It was established in 1993 in the Southern [[Drakensberg]], Tiffindell is rated number 19 on CNN's "Top 100 Ski Runs of the World". |
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Located in the Southern [[Drakensberg]], [[South Africa]] and was established in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|title=How the good times have melted away at Tiffindell|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-05-how-the-good-times-have-melted-away-at-tiffindell|publisher=Mail & Guardian|accessdate=15 July 2012}}</ref> The resort is built on [[Ben Macdhui, Eastern Cape|Ben Macdhui]] and has a relatively high [[elevation]] of 2810 metres (9222 feet). |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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Tiffindell is located at {{convert|2720|m|abbr=on}} on the south facing slope of [[Ben Macdhui, Eastern Cape|Ben Macdhui]], the highest mountain in the Eastern Cape with an elevation of {{convert|3001|m|abbr=on}}. It is situated {{convert|24|km|abbr=on}} above the hamlet of [[Rhodes, Eastern Cape|Rhodes]] and about {{convert|212|km|abbr=on}} east of [[Aliwal North]], a major town. |
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Tiffindell is situated 24 km above the town of [[Rhodes, Eastern Cape|Rhodes]] and about 212 km east of [[Aliwal North]]. 2WD, 1300cc vehicles with no trailers, can reach the resort in dry conditions only via the route from Rhodes. Ben McDhui peak is the highest point in the Cape at 3001m above sea level. The resort nestles snugly on its slope at 2720m. The carefully selected position of the resort, on the south facing slope of the highest mountain in the Cape, ensures that the snow lasts, extending the time available for snow skiing. Slopes cleared and groomed during summer quickly transform to ski runs after even the lightest of snowfalls. |
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==International Ski Racing== |
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==Re-Opening== |
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Tiffindell holds the South African National [[International Ski Federation|FIS]] Championships annually and has successfully run International Ski FIS Races since 2014. |
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The resort was sold at auction on 12 July 2012 for R5.5-million and is now under new ownership and re-open in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tiffindel Ski Resort sells for R5.5m|url=http://mg.co.za/article/2012-07-12-tiffindel-ski-resort-sells-for-r55m|publisher=Mail & Guardian}}</ref> |
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The 2013 re-opening saw a successful first season and continued on in 2014 with the second winter season. The resort is now open as a summer alpine resort and will be open for the 2015 winter season. |
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It offers a snow fun-park with rails and jumps, equipment rentals and instructors. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Afriski]] - Lesotho's only ski resort |
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A snow fun-park with rails and jumps has been built for the more adventures ski and snowboard enthusiasts. |
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Equipment hire and and skilled ski and snowboard instructors are available at the resort. |
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==Summer at Tiffindell== |
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Tiffindell is not just a Ski Resort. Spring, summer and autumn seasons rival our winter uniqueness of skiing on the African continent. |
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Tiffindell holidaymakers and weekenders can enjoy the spectacular views, relax at the highest pub in South Africa or stroll amongst the summer alpine flowers not found anywhere else in the world. Come and enjoy a starry starry night and the tranquillity of the Eastern Cape Highlands. Spend Christmas, New Year, or Easter with a bunch of friends in our luxurious accommodation. Remember everything is a mile high at Tiffindell. |
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==Ski Resort in neighboring country== |
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* [[Afriski]] - The only ski resort located in Lesotho, on the Northern Border close to Clarens and Fouriesburg in South Africa. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/find-a-pass/eastern-cape/item/1091-ben-macdhui-pass.html Mountain passes SA] |
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*[http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/13/travel/worlds-best-ski-runs/ CNN.com] |
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*[https://www.snowsports.co.za/ SnowSports] |
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[[Category:1993 establishments in South Africa]] |
[[Category:1993 establishments in South Africa]] |
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[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in South Africa]] |
[[Category:Ski areas and resorts in South Africa]] |
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[[Category:Sports venues in the Eastern Cape]] |
[[Category:Sports venues in the Eastern Cape]] |
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Latest revision as of 21:53, 14 December 2023
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 Tiffindell Ski Resort on the south facing slope of Ben Macdhui | |
  Tiffindell Ski Resort Location within South Africa | |
| Location | South Africa |
| Nearest major city | Rhodes, Eastern Cape: 24 km (10 mi) |
| Coordinates | 30°39′03″S 27°55′35″E / 30.65079°S 27.92634°E |
| Vertical | 180 m (590 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,900 m (9,500 ft) [1] |
| Base elevation | 2,720 m (8,924 ft) [1] |
| Trails | 2 [1] |
| Lift capacity | 1600 people/hour [1] |
| Terrain parks | yes [1] |
| Snowmaking | 100% [1] |
| Website | Snow.co.za |
Tiffindell Ski Resort is a year-round alpine resort, the only ski resort in South Africa and one of the two ski resorts in Southern Africa. It was established in 1993 in the Southern Drakensberg, Tiffindell is rated number 19 on CNN's "Top 100 Ski Runs of the World".
Location[edit]
Tiffindell is located at 2,720 m (8,920 ft) on the south facing slope of Ben Macdhui, the highest mountain in the Eastern Cape with an elevation of 3,001 m (9,846 ft). It is situated 24 km (15 mi) above the hamlet of Rhodes and about 212 km (132 mi) east of Aliwal North, a major town.
International Ski Racing[edit]
Tiffindell holds the South African National FIS Championships annually and has successfully run International Ski FIS Races since 2014.
Skiing and snowboarding[edit]
Tiffindell uses snowmaking and grooming machines to maintain the ski areas. Snowmaking currently covers in excess of 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) of ski runs for about 3 months of the year (June–August) during an average winter. It offers a snow fun-park with rails and jumps, equipment rentals and instructors.
See also[edit]
- Afriski - Lesotho's only ski resort
References[edit]
External links[edit]
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