Mt. Hutt Ski Area
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Overview
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.
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Elevation
- 6844ftSummit
- 2241ftVertical Drop
- 4603ftBase
Lifts
- 0
- 0
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 1
- 0
- 1
- 5Total
Terrain
Beginner Runs
25%
Intermediate Runs
45%
Advanced Runs
30%
Expert Runs
0%
Runs
26
Terrain Parks
4
Longest Run
1.2 mi
Skiable Terrain
902 ac
Snow Making
119 ac
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Mt. Hutt offers terrain for all skier and snowboarder ability types. Known for being one of the largest ski areas in New Zealand; Mt. Hutt also has some of its best snow. The ski field prides itself on consistently having one of the longest ski seasons in the Southern hemisphere.
Terrain is available for all levels of skiing and riding. Intermediate skiers are greeted with long sweeping runs and some steep pistes. Mt. Hutt also features world class terrain parks including a FIS certified half pipe.
Base lodge with self service cafe, fully licensed brasserie and bar, retail clothing and equipment shop, ski and snowboard school, children's center, ski, snowboard and clothing rental, storage, ski and snowboard repairs, guest services and first aid.
Snowfall History
Important Dates
- Projected OpeningProjected Closing06/07/201910/13/2019
- Days Open Last Year
106 - Projected Days Open
115 - Years Open
46 - Average Snowfall
157"
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Mt. Hutt Ski Area Reviews
26th April 20154
Good ski field with good backcountry skiing over on the south face. Bit pricey so if you are planning to sk I...Full review
17th May 20115
You can see the Pacific in the distance beyond the checkerboad of farms of the Cantibury Plains. Terrain is farily steep and...Full review
Contact Info
Mt. Hutt Ski Area
PO Box 14
Methven
New Zealand
Phone: 64-3-302-8811
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