Up here in the Great White North, we’re packing away our skis, tuning up bikes, and trying to pretend that patio beers replace powder days. But down south? The lifts are just about to start spinning, and if you are keen to chase winter, this article has everything you need.
While our side of the globe melts into summer, winter is waking up across the Southern Hemisphere — and with it, a whole new season of deep turns, high alpine lines, and some of the most underrated terrain in the world.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
The land of sheep, steep terrain, and some of the best lift-accessed sidecountry in the game. A Canadian favourite for good reason — it’s laid-back, legit, and just the right amount of wild.
- Whakapapa – May 31
- The Remarkables – June 8
- Cardrona – June 14
- Coronet Peak / Mt. Hutt – June 20
- Treble Cone – June 27
- Turoa – June 29
🇦🇺 Australia
Yeah, skiing in Australia sounds weird until you try it. Snow gums, good vibes, and surprisingly solid terrain if the weather plays nice.
- Perisher / Thredbo / Falls Creek / Mt. Buller – June 7
- Mt. Hotham – June 8
- Mt. Baw Baw / Selwyn Snowfields – June 21
- Charlotte Pass / Dinner Plain – July 5
🇨🇱 Chile
Think massive alpine bowls and volcano views. Chile brings the goods — and the empanadas — to the Southern Hemi winter.
- Valle Nevado – May 30
- El Colorado – May 31
- La Parva – June 6
- Portillo – June 21
🇦🇷 Argentina
Las Leñas. Catedral. Chapelco. Big lines, wild weather, and après that goes all night. If you’re looking for adventure with your turns, Argentina delivers.
- Cerro Catedral – June 6
- Chapelco – June 14
- Las Leñas – June 28
For the Diehards: Go Earn It
If you’re still not satisfied, grab your skins. There’s usually a few late-season patches in the Rockies or Coast Mountains, and the Andes have more lines than you’ll know what to do with. Just keep your expectations — and your avalanche gear — in check.
