Related Regions: Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania

Mt. Olympus Overview

Mt. Olympus

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.

Elevation

  • Summit
    2096 Ft.
  • Vertical Drop
    441 Ft.
  • Base
    1430 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

0%

Longest Run

N/A

Skiable Terrain

148

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

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

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: Jul 9, 2011

Projected Closing Ski Season:

Projected Days Open: N/A

Days Open Last Year: N/A

Years Open: 12

Average Snowfall: N/A

Mt. Olympus Reviews

  • by jmletschnig Dec 14, 2007
    • Overall Rating 5.0
    • Family Friendly 5.0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
    • Terrain Park 5.0
    • Nightlife 5.0

    Mt. Olympus Review

    the playground of the gods. backcountry with lifts! great terrain for [! full_review

     

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