Mount Hutt
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Mount Hutt

🇳🇿 Canterbury, New Zealand 1450m – 2086m
Holding — stable base
It's a crisp Tuesday at Hutt with a solid 189cm base, but no fresh snow overnight. Wednesday looks like your best bet for skiing, with clear skies and a milder temperature. Thursday's looking a bit warmer and cloudier.
4.1
Piste Cruiser

📖 About Mount Hutt

Mount Hutt offers a wide variety of terrain, from gentle slopes perfect for beginners to challenging runs that will excite experienced skiers and snowboarders. Its reliable snow conditions and stunning views of the Canterbury Plains and the Southern Alps make it a memorable alpine experience. The resort is particularly well-suited to families and those seeking a friendly, accessible mountain.

Terrain
The terrain is varied, with a mix of groomed runs, open bowls, and off-piste areas. The upper mountain offers steeper pitches and more challenging terrain, while the lower slopes are ideal for learning and practicing. There are also designated freeride zones for those seeking powder stashes and natural features.
Snow quality
Mount Hutt typically receives a mix of maritime and continental snow, resulting in a generally reliable snowpack. Storms can bring significant accumulations, and the resort's altitude helps to maintain cold temperatures and preserve snow quality.
Aspect
The resort's predominantly south-facing slopes help to preserve snow quality, especially later in the season. East-facing aspects may see some sun exposure earlier in the day, while west-facing slopes can be affected by afternoon winds.
Peak conditions
July-August
Busy periods
School holidays, weekends

Scores by rider profile

Piste Cruiser
4.1
Powder Hound
1.6
Family Leader
3.7

❄️ Snow

Depth
Peak189cm
Base129cm
Fresh snow
0cm
last 24h

🌡️ Today

at 2086m
☀️ Clear sky
Temperature
Feels like -4°
Wind (km/h)
Speed
7
Gusts
37
Visibility
16.7km
Freezing level
1650m
UV index
5.1

📅 Next 3 days

Today
Sep 1
/ -11°
Tomorrow
Sep 2
🌧️
/ -4°
Thu
Sep 3
🌧️
/ 0°
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📊 Mountain stats

Peak elevation
2086m
Vertical drop
672m
Skiable area
365 ha
Lifts
5
Longest run
2.0 km
Terrain parks
2
Terrain mix
Beginner 25% Intermediate 40% Advanced 35%

🏔️ Season & access

Typical season
Mid June – Mid October
Nearest town
Methven
Nearest airport
CHC
Pass affiliations
Ikon
Amenities
✓ Ski school ✓ Rental ✓ Daycare ✓ Family-friendly
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