Related Regions: New Zealand, Canterbury, Oceania

Mt. Olympus Overview

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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
    2096ft
  • Vertical Drop
    439ft
  • Base
    1430ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

10%

Intermediate Runs

55%

Advanced Runs

35%

Expert Runs

0%

Skiable Terrain

148 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 4
  • 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: 4

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 25055

Christchurch

New Zealand

Phone: 0800-686-596

mtolympus@xtra.co.nz

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 07/13/2013

Projected Closing Ski Season: 10/05/2013

Years Open: 13

Mt. Olympus Reviews

  • by jmletschnig 14th December 2007
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 5

    Mt. Olympus Review

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

     

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