Cerro Castor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro Castor |
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| Location | Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina |
| Nearest city | Ushuaia, 26 kilometres (16 mi) |
| Coordinates | 54°43′26.04″S 68°1′1.35″W / 54.7239000°S 68.0170417°W |
| Top elevation | 1,057 m (3,468 ft) |
| Skiable area | 650 hectares (1,600 acres) |
| Runs | 31 - 30 kilometres (19 mi) Green - 8 Blue - 5 Red - 8 Black - 4 |
| Lift system | 5 Chairlifts 3 T-bar lifts 4 Magic carpets |
| Lift capacity | 9,500/hour |
| Snowmaking | 17 cannons |
Cerro Castor is a famous ski resort located in Argentina. It sits on the southern side of Mount Krund. This amazing place is only about 26 kilometres (16 mi) (16 miles) from the city of Ushuaia. Ushuaia is in the Argentine province of Tierra del Fuego.
What makes Cerro Castor special? It's the southernmost ski resort in the world! This means it's closer to the South Pole than any other ski area. Because of its super cold location, you can ski here for many months. The main ski season usually runs from June to October. This is the longest ski season among the big ski centers in Argentina.
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What Can You Do at Cerro Castor?
Cerro Castor first opened its doors in 1999. It has grown a lot since then! The resort offers many fun things to do for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Ski Lifts and Trails
The resort has a great system of ski lifts to take you up the mountain. There are:
- 5 Chairlifts
- 3 T-bar lifts
- 4 Magic carpets
These lifts can carry up to 9,500 people every hour! Cerro Castor has 31 different trails for skiing and snowboarding. These trails cover about 30 kilometres (19 mi) (18.6 miles). The total skiable area is huge, about 650 hectares (1,600 acres) (1,600 acres). The mountain has a vertical drop of 800 meters (2,625 feet).
Other Fun Activities
Besides classic alpine skiing, Cerro Castor offers many other exciting activities:
- Snowboarding: Perfect for those who love to ride on one board.
- Skiboarding: Shorter skis for quick turns and tricks.
- Ski touring: Exploring the mountain away from the main trails.
- Sledding: A classic winter fun activity.
- Cross-country skiing: Skiing across flat or gently rolling terrain.
- Snowshoeing: Walking on snow with special shoes.
Resort Facilities
Cerro Castor is more than just slopes. It has everything you need for a great trip:
- A cool snowpark for jumps and tricks.
- Several restaurants and tearooms to grab a bite or warm up.
- Places for recreation and mountain shelters.
- A skiing school where you can learn or improve your skills.
- A first-aid service to keep everyone safe.
- The resort is surrounded by a beautiful lenga beech forest.
Many of the trails at Cerro Castor are approved by the International Ski Federation. This means they are good enough for international competitions.
International Events at Cerro Castor
Cerro Castor has hosted some big international ski events. This shows how important and well-equipped the resort is.
FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup
In 2012, Cerro Castor hosted the FIS Freestyle Slopestyle World Cup. This event was organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS). It was also a qualifying competition for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Athletes from all over the world came to compete!
Interski Congress and World Cup
Cerro Castor also hosted the Interski Congress and World Cup. This event was organized by the International Ski Instructors Association. It took place from September 5 to 12, 2015. This was a very special event because it was the first time this association held its event in the Southern Hemisphere!
See also
- Cerro Catedral
- Chapelco
- Las Leñas
- List of ski areas and resorts in South America
