Mt. Hutt Ski Area

Area Profile

Nestled high inside the eastern rim of the Southern Alps is Mt. Hutt Ski Area, overlooking the patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains with the blue Pacific Ocean in the far distance. Mt. Hutt has plenty of adrenaline-pumping black diamond runs on the South Face, and lots of wide open terrain for first-time skiers. Snowmaking starts as early as mid-May. Last season stage three of the base lodge development was completed, which included expansion of the deck (double the size), covered walkway at the rear of the lodge, renovations to the cafe for servicing needs and a clock tower.

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Lodging Profile

A variety of apartments, bed and breakfasts, motels, lodges, hotels, holiday homes, farm stays, and backpacker facilities are located in Christchurch and Methven.

Services Profile

Base lodge with self service cafe, fully licensed brasserie and bar, retail clothing and equipment shop, ski and snowboard school, children's center, ski, snowboard and clothing rental, storage, ski and snowboard repairs, guest services and first aid.

Area Recreation Profile

Methven will surprise and delight you with quality restaurants, cafes and country pubs. Several retail shops offer excellent locally made arts and crafts.

Snowboarding Profile

Two halfpipes, terrain park, lessons, rentals, retail shop and repairs all available on site.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 115

Days Open Last Year: 106

Years Open: 36

Average Snowfall: 157"

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 25%

Intermediate Runs: 50%

Advanced Runs: 25%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: 1

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: 1

Triple Chairs: 1

Double Chairs: N/A

Surface Lifts: 1

Elevation

Top: 6844 ft.

Bottom: 4603 ft.

Vertical Drop: 2241 ft.

Longest Run: 1.2 miles

Skiable Terrain: 365 acres

Snow Making: 42 acres