The Mt. Olympus snow report for Sep 12 is a 12" base depth with 4 of 5 lifts open. Please note ski conditions and snowfall at Mt. Olympus are sourced directly from the ski resort and are only recorded during the official ski season's opening to closing dates.
Snow Reporter Comments: Friday September 12th - We are OPEN for NZJFT Comp Day! The Summer Road and Access Tow will be open early - 7:30am early, so all competitors can get up for breifings at the Top Hut. The Summer Road will be restricted to full vehicles only. The skiing in both hike to and inbounds should be lovely, with overnight temps around -6 snow should be dry, fast and fun. But something else is here. Is it a bird? a plane? no its the Access Tow Spinning, or use the Summer Road, best of both worlds. Although the towline itself is quite friendly all things considered. Please be careful, you could easily justify skiing a set of brand new super pow fatty mc fat fats above the lodge and feel pretty good. Below the lodge is rock hopper territory (kinda like what below bus stop was before) stick to the guts and soft delightful turns will be had, adventure too far and you'll find a lot of holes in those skis. Mollies Chutes will be closed today for the NZJFT comp. Don't forget to grab a nutcracker at the container.
Mt. Olympus Ski Area is tucked into the Craigieburn Range of Canterbury, New Zealand, offering a rugged alpine experience just two hours west of Christchurch. With a base elevation of 1,430 meters and a summit reaching 1,880 meters, the resort receives an average of 450 cm of snowfall annually. The skiable terrain spans 60 hectares (148 acres), with 15 trails accessed by 5 surface lifts. A vertical drop of 450 meters delivers a compact but thrilling descent across natural bowls and ridgelines.The trail breakdown leans heavily toward experienced skiers: 7% beginner, 27% intermediate, 33% advanced, and 33% expert. While not ideal for first-timers, confident families will appreciate the laid-back lodge atmosphere, communal dining, and the chance to ski together in a unique alpine setting. The resort’s rope tow system adds a hands-on element to the experience, and the terrain park and halfpipe offer freestyle options for snowboarders and adventurous skiers.Visitors choose Mt. Olympus for its raw terrain, strong community vibe, and access to some of the best in-bounds powder in the country. Whether you're carving turns on the 1.5 km longest run or dropping into steep chutes off the upper ridge, the resort delivers a high-alpine experience that’s both challenging and rewarding.
