Craigieburn Valley Overview

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Area Profile

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area, located in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps, has achieved cult status amongst NZ's hottest skiers; steep, deep and cheap. Craigieburn has wide open powder bowls, steep narrow chutes, and an infamous 600 meter vertical drop in the Middle basin (an experience often equated with heliskiing). There is no terrain for beginner skiers and ski hire facilities on the mountain. Craigieburn is located 1.5 hrs (110km) from Christchurch on highway 73.

Lodging Profile

Staying in one of alpine lodges with accomodations for up to 65 people in economical 6-person bunkrooms or more private double rooms.

Important Dates

  • Projected Days Open: N/A
  • Days Open Last Year: N/A
  • Years Open: 8
  • Average Snowfall: 889 cm
 

Terrain Type

Beginner Runs: Beginner Runs 0% Intermediate Runs: Intermediate Runs 55% Advanced Runs: Advanced Runs 45% Expert Runs: Expert Runs 0%
 

Lifts

  • Total # Of Lifts: Total # Of Lifts 3
  • Gondolas & Trams: Gondolas & Trams N/A
 
  • High Speed Sixes: High Speed Sixes N/A
  • High Speed Quads: High Speed Quads N/A
 
  • Quad Chairs: Quad Chairs N/A
  • Triple Chairs: Triple Chairs N/A
 
  • Double Chairs: Double Chairs N/A
  • Surface Lifts: Surface Lifts 3
 

Elevation

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  • Top: 552 m
  • Vertical Drop: 153 m
  • Bottom: 399 m
 
  • Longest Run: N/A
  • Skiable Terrain: N/A
  • Snow Making: N/A
 
 

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Location

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Weather

21 Nov 2008

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61°F / 16°C :
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Wind 7 mph NE

 
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