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Craigieburn Valley Overview

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Craigieburn Valley Ski Area

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area, located in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, has achieved cult status amongst NZ's hottest skiers; steep, deep and cheap. Craigieburn has wide open powder bowls, steep narrow chutes, and an infamous 600 meter vertical drop in the Middle basin (an experience often equated with heliskiing). There is no terrain for beginner skiers and ski hire facilities on the mountain. Craigieburn is located 1.5 hrs (110km) from Christchurch on highway 73.

Elevation

  • Summit
    1811 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    503 Ft.
  • Base
    1308 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

0%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

45%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

N/A

Skiable Terrain

N/A

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 3
  • Gondolas & Trams: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 0
  • Surface Lifts: 3

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 12

Average Snowfall: 350

Craigieburn Valley Reviews

  • by downunder@mountainnews.com Jun 9, 2007
    • Overall Rating 4.0
    • Family Friendly 3.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 1.0
    • Nightlife 4.0

    Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Review

    Craigieburn is a gift from the snow gods. Found in the Craigieburn Ranges of the Southern Alps a ninety minute drive from Christchurch International airport in New Zealand. Don't expect any big... [! full_review

     

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