The Mt. Olympus snow report for Aug 24 is a 4" 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 August 25th - We are OPEN! Guess what? It’s Groundhog Day again! High pressure's back, nothing’s changed, and we're living the same cold chalky dream on repeat. Sunny skies, cold snow, and zero signs of heat... just like you're best mates dating life. Main Face and The Sphinx? Still skiing so good the cold stashes are hanging on tighter than Bill Murray's grip on reality (Groundhog Day reference not sure if it landed in this country?), and somehow… I’ve still learned nothing, including how to spell “necessary” on the first try. Mollies is still some of the most fun all mountain park terrain in the Southern Hemisphere. Stick to the well-traveled lines and mind yourself below Bus Stop, and you might escape without a visit to Humpy. Just expect to touch a rock. Not in a night out in Tijuana way, more in a “whoops, that was my base excuse me” kind of way, and if you keep moving slow everyone will head home un-harmed. But let’s be honest... Humpy misses you. Maybe just pop in. Say hi. Rub his belly. Break the loop.. The road is open and in great shape, all vehicles can drive on up to the Container, grab a towbelt and radio from there before driving up the Summer Rd right to the lifts in a suitable for 4x4 vehicle.
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.
