NZ Ski New Zealand skiing and snowboarding holidays - Mt Hutt
 Nestled high inside the eastern rim of the Southern Alps is Mt Hutt Ski Area, which receives some of the deepest, lightest, driest powder in Australasia.
Overlooking the spectacular vista of the sprawling patchwork quilt of the Canterbury Plains with the blue Pacific Ocean in the far distance, skiers and snowboarders from all around the world can revel in the longest season in the Southern Hemisphere.
With plenty of adrenaline-pumping Black Diamond runs on the South Face, extreme skiers and boarders will have as many different challenges as they can handle. The wide open terrain is great for first-time skiers and families too. Mt Hutt's new specially designed Children's Centre, Ski and Snowboard School and purpose built beginners area will definitely teach you a thing or two.
Snowmaking starts early May, ensuring great snow for the whole season. All this is just one hour's drive from cosmopolitan Christchurch and a stone's throw from the friendly country town of Methven, Mt Hutt's village.
New for 2009
The most exciting project of 2009 at Mt Hutt is the introduction of a radio station which will broadcast live on road snow conditions and other key information that will be readily available to those guests heading yp the mountain.
Mt Hutt experienced one of its biggest snow seasons ever in 2008 and some challenges in getting the mountain open as quickly as we and our quests would have liked. To help overcome these difficulties we will be purchasing new snow clearing equpiment to do the necessary after a heavy snowfall. A new webcam is also being installed here.
New Groomers
7 new groomers are being purchased across all three mountains replacing existing machines, these will be more 'greener', more efficient and wil result in better surface conditions and more corduroy to carve up.
Rental Equipment Replacement
Mt Hutt will receive a brand new fleet of rental equipment from head utilising their new BYS system. The system is designed to increase the speed of operation ultimately delivering a better customer experience for guests and schoold groups. The existing Mt Hutt equipment will be transferred to Queenstown adding adding volume to both the Coronet Peak and Remarkables' fleets.
Trail Signage
The installation
of new and upgraded trail signage accross the mountain will take placce at all three ski areas. This is to enhance the on-snow experience and safety of our guests.
Product & Pricing Changes
Our pricing
remains largely as per 2008 with limited increases in a few strategic areas only. There are however two major changes to lift products or products with a lift component which you need to be aware of.
The first is that multiday passes and combos are now consecutive days only, there are no longer any grace periods.
The second change applies to the Remarkables only.
Family Focus
New this year also is the introduction of a children-specific programme, what was the Youth
Combo Pack has now been replaced by the Kea Club (6 - 12 yrs)/Shredders (13 - 17 yrs), and now includes full day supervision with lunch as well as lift, lessons and rental. Crèche facilities are also enhanced with the ability to cater for children from 3 months at both Coronet Peak/The Remarkables and from 2 years at Mt Hutt. Crèche products remain a direct book option only due to limited capacity.
Age Categories
Age categories return as per 2007:
Adult 18-64 years,Youth 17 years and under and senior 65-74 years.
Children 6 and under receive free day passes at Coronet Peak and Mt Hutt with the reintroduction of 10 and under at The Remarkables.
75 years and older also receive free day lift passes at all 3 areas.
Proof of age is required for all concession passes.
| Elevation: |
2075m |
| Vertical: |
672m |
| Skiable Area: |
365 Hectares |
| Lifts: |
1 Quad Chair, 1 Triple Chair, 3 T-Bars, 2 Platters, and 2 beginner tows. |
| Terrain: |
Beginners 25%, Intermediates 50%, Advanced 25% (excludes Rakaia Saddle Chutes) |
| Season: |
Early June to late October |
| Facilities: |
Licensed Brasserie - Beaches and the Sky High Cafe. Rental - Ski, Boots and Poles, Snowboard and boots and clothing. Ski and Snowboard Repair, Ski storage. Retail outlet - ski accessories and clothing. First aid and emergency services. Licensed creche and dedicated One Stop Childrens Centre. 2 FIS specification halfpipes and 10,000 square metre terrain park. |
| Snowmaking: |
42 Hectares |
| Ski Shuttles: |
Daily service to/from Methven |
| Operating Hours: |
9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Longest Run: |
International - 2km |
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