The Mt. Olympus snow report for Sep 15 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: Monday September 15th - We are OPEN! The skiing is on, we have cold snow in most of the bowl with delightfully chalky skiing inbounds and not just pockets but HEAPS of un-skied powder out of bounds. Like so much powder and options that there isn't even a booter up the Sphinx yet. I mean seriously have we gone so freeride that dad turns down the center of the Sphinx aren't even cool enough? Like Little AK 11 has a bootpack but not the Sphinx. We are skiing top to bottom and although there are sharks down low if you stick to the main exit paths you can escape the shark infested depths without too much trouble. We have options to come up, use the Access Tow or wack some chains on a 4WD and come up the Summer Rd. Don't forget your chains to give us a radio call, and grab a tow belt at the container. We have a accommodation special this week, running Monday to Thursday - Student rates all round! Get up here and save.
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.
