Mt. Olympus

Area Profile

Mount Olympus is a 128km drive from Christchurch, via Windwhistle. It is a Club run field in the Cragieburn range set in a wide south facing basin offering a variety of runs on uncrowded slopes. The southerly aspect means that Olympus tens to trap more light powder than other nearby fields. Mt Olympus has 60 skiable hectares with varied terrain offering challenges for skiers of all abilities.

Lodging Profile

Lodge is located up on the ski area and is available for bookings through the winter season. Bunkroom style and cooking and eating is done on a communal living basis.

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 8

Average Snowfall: N/A

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: 10%

Intermediate Runs: 55%

Advanced Runs: 35%

Expert Runs: 0%

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4

Gondolas & Trams: N/A

High Speed Sixes: N/A

High Speed Quads: N/A

Quad Chairs: N/A

Triple Chairs: N/A

Double Chairs: N/A

Surface Lifts: 4

Elevation

Top: 2096 ft.

Bottom: 1430 ft.

Vertical Drop: 441 ft.

Longest Run: N/A

Skiable Terrain: 148 acres

Snow Making: N/A