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Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort Ski Resort

NEW ZEALAND / MT. LYFORD ALPINE RESORT

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New ZealandCanterbury

Nearby:

Hanmer SpringsRainbow
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Elevation
4,098'
Base
5,741'
Summit
1,644'
Vertical Drop
Trails
20
444 Acres
Lifts
6
1 Types
Snowfall
55"
Annual Snowfall
0"
Jun
23"
Jul
24"
Aug
15"
Sep

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Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort

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Important Dates

Projected opening date

Jul 19, 2025

Projected closing date

Sep 14, 2025

Years Open

25

Average Snowfall

55"

Terrain

Runs in Total
20

Lifts

6

Surface Lifts
6

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Reviews

anonymous_d_1172010

Can't believe this is the first review! It's been a few years since I've been but Mt Lyford is a special place tucked up away in the Seaward Keikouras. The 20K ride up to the slopes from the lodge is spectacular. The rustic Mt LyfordLlodge on the main road has a comfortable camper van park and lodging, tasty food and a good bar at seasonable prices. The skiing was great. Equipment for hire was thankfully available but as I remember I wished I'd had my own. Better suited to those who are fit, the surface lifts ensure your skis won't leave the snow. Nutcrackers are available for hire. Sun softened hard pack by mid afternoon on the steeps, corduroy on the lower runs, Mt. Lyford is an out of the way little gem of a place.

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