Afriski

Afriski
The ski slope at Afriski
The ski slope at Afriski
LocationLesotho
Coordinates28°49′22″S 28°43′41″E / 28.82278°S 28.72806°E / -28.82278; 28.72806
Vertical305 m (1,001 ft)
Top elevation3,222 m (10,571 ft) [1]
Base elevation2,917 m (9,570 ft) [1]
Trails6 [2]
Total length1.7 km (1.1 mi) [1]
Lift capacity1500 people/hour [1]
Terrain parksyes [1][2]
WebsiteAfriski.net

Afriski is the only skiing resort in Lesotho, located 3050 m above sea-level (just below Mahlasela Pass, 3222 m) in the Maluti Mountains, operating in Southern Africa near the northern border of Lesotho with South Africa.[3]

Overview

Afriski is one of only two ski resorts in southern Africa.[4][5] The history of the resort dates back to the 1960s, when the Maluti Ski Club was founded in the area and operated ski lodges in the winter season.[6] The resort is a 4.5-hour drive from Johannesburg or Pretoria via the steep tarred Moteng pass and the Mahlasela pass; it sits along Highway A1.[7] The resort can accommodate about 320 people and offers a 1 km ski slope, beginners slope and operates during the winter months (June–August). Afriski also operates in the summer months and offer a variety of activities, from mountain biking, guided Enduro motorbike trips, paintball, hiking, trail running, and more.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Ski resort Afriski Ski & Mountain Resort". SkiResort.info. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
  2. ^ a b "Afriski Resort Map". Afriski.net. Archived from the original on 2017-02-28. Retrieved 2015-10-19.
  3. ^ Spooner, Samantha (1 September 2014). "8 things you probably didn't know about Lesotho". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  4. ^ Sharwood, Anthony (2 September 2014). "Tiffindell in South Africa is probably the world's worst ski resort, but hey, full marks for effort, guys". news.com.au. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  5. ^ "L'Afrique du Sud organise ses championnats de ski… sans neige naturelle (in French)". Le Figaro. 29 Aug 2014. Archived from the original on 28 November 2017. Retrieved 17 Sep 2014.
  6. ^ Aerni-Flessner, John; Fogelman, Charles; Mokoena-Mokhali, Nthabiseng (2023). Historical Dictionary of Lesotho. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 26. ISBN 1538187698.
  7. ^ "Afri Ski". whyjoburg.com. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 17 Sep 2014.


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