The Mt. Olympus snow report for Aug 04 is a 0.4" 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 4th - We are Open! The hiking is proper kiwi dust on crust, you just need to look in the right places for more dust then crust (which the crust is more like stale icing on a birthday cake, then a blue ice glacier so fear not snowboarders) come join the Dogtuckers as they hike more than you can handle! Coverage above the traverse line continues to exceed expectations. Mollies is still an enjoyable outing even if Main Face is a bit chopped up. Current snow coverage below Bus Stop is sharky, not like music from jaws sharky more like a trip to the aquarium where you can see everything before you hit it. Please ride slow to get back to Main Tow. Our towlines are narrow, its not the day to teach your boyfriend's cousins uncle dogsitter how to ride a ropetow. We have beds available in the hut so come get a bed early. Plus Lloyds lunch and a Sloppy Coffee is worth the trip alone! Summer Road is for High Clearance 4x4 Vehicles, please radio before driving up and don't forget to bring a towbelt from the container if you need one.
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.
