Tiffindell Ski Resort in Southern Drakensberg, South Africa, has permanently closed due to Covid19 and unpredictable snowfall, leaving the region with just one ski resort. Tiffindell was a gem for winter sports enthusiasts, offering skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, and had the potential to evolve into a yearround destination. Despite its closure, Tiffindell will be remembered for providing a unique winter experience in a country where snow was rare, and as a blueprint for future winter resorts.