The Mt. Olympus snow report for Aug 29 is a 2" 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: Friday 29th August - We are Open with a slight delay as we clear and de ice, Opening 10am! We woke this morning to more new snow! 10cm total from this storm which the wind has moved and smoothed it out nicely - It is skiing the best it has all season! The goat track is looking the best it has in weeks, to give you smooth, only slightly sharky, tracks back to the Main Tow Below Bus Stop it may be thin and sharky in places, but you can safely and easily make it back to the tow - yes that's right, you can ski on snow back to our tows, and you don't even have to watch out for spaniards. Summer Road is open to 4x4 with chains (meaning you can fill your car with family & friends and drive to within touching distance of our tows). NOTE - SUMMER ROAD WILL CLOSE AT 6PM TONIGHT - HUT GUESTS BE HERE BEFORE OR YOUR WALKING FROM THE CONTAINER. See you all up here!
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.
