Resorts Craigieburn-Valley-S
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.
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Mountain Stats
| Elevation | Lifts | Terrain |
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Top: 1811 FT Bottom: 1308 FT Vertical Drop: 503 FT Skiable Terrain: 0 acres Number of Runs: 0 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 3 Capacity: 2000 |
Beginner Runs: 0% Intermediate Runs: 55% Advanced Runs: 45% Expert Runs: 0% Average Snowfall: 350 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 0 Year Open: 2000 |
Regionwide comparison Wikiski OnTheSnow.com Resort Guide for Craigieburn-Valley-S | |
Contact Information
Craigieburn-Valley-S
Address:Acess Road from Hwy Christchurch, NZ-NZ, naPhone: 64-03-318-8711
Email: ski@craigieburn.co.nz
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