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Craigieburn Valley Ski Area 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

1811ft
Vertical Drop

501ft
Base

1309ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

45%

Expert Runs

Lifts

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

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 2152

Christchurch

New Zealand

Phone: 64-03-318-8711

ski@craigieburn.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 06/29/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/06/2013

Years Open: 13

Average Snowfall: 350"

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Reviews

by downunder@mountainnews.com 9th June 2007
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 4
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