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Mt. Hutt Ski Area Overview

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Mt. Hutt Ski Area

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.

Elevation

Summit

6843ft
Vertical Drop

2240ft
Base

4603ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

25%

Intermediate Runs

50%

Advanced Runs

25%

Expert Runs

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

365 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 4
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 1
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 1
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 0
Surface Lifts: 1

Tourist Office

PO Box 14

Methven

New Zealand

Phone: 64-3-302-8811

service@mthutt.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 06/15/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/06/2013

Projected Days Open: 115

Days Open Last Year: 106

Years Open: 41

Average Snowfall: 157"

Mt. Hutt Ski Area Reviews

by abegold 17th May 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 1
views to the Pacific

Pros: terrain, views, native parrots
Cons: 20 minute drive to lodging in peaceful Methven. Road can close.
by mafr0 20th January 2009
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 3
- Terrain Park 3
- Nightlife 3
The 411 on Mt. Hutt

Pros: Great in the afternoon when things soften up
Cons: A transition from learner to beginer slopes deserves critical evaluation
by qldsuperski 11th October 2008
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Mt Shutt Review

Pros: No-one on the mountain (because it was shut)
Cons: often closed due to wind
by martinlk 30th September 2008
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 4
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 4
- Nightlife 3
familyof6

Pros: great weather
Cons: big difference between learning & beginner slope