Carpool to Mt. Hutt
- Date Leaving
- Monday, August 17
- Date Returning
- Monday, August 17
- Spaces Free
- 0
- Name
- Garth
- Driven here before
- yes
- Telephone
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- City you are leaving from
- Christchurch
- Notes
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FULL. Starting from Dallington/ near The Palms heading across or around the city (ring road) with pickup at any carpark, petrol station, bus stop, residence etc that is more or less on the way in the central or western suburbs. Pickups typically 6:20 to 6:55 am depending on where passengers are, coordinated for an ETA at skifield of 8:30 am.
Returning either at field closure or when the everyone has finished. Well maintained silver coloured Subaru Outback AWD with black Thule roof box, chains and experienced, defensive driver. $20 pp.
Please respond by email through this web site by 6:30pm the evening prior with your preferred pickup location and cell ph number. Pickup times will be advised once car is full and no later than ~7pm the evening prior.
Mt Hutt Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
101cm — 142cm
Road info
We are now parking at Rakaia Saddle. Chains are required on 2WD vehicles from Canterbury View this morning. All other vehicles must carry chains as conditions might change. Potential for road on “holds” during the day as patrol work is carried out in the Bluffs. Alpine Sports self-fit chain hire will be available from our Info Booth. Please maintain two-way access at all times and observe the 40km/h maximum speed limit. If you have a long line of traffic behind you, please pull over and allow faster vehicles to pass.
Weather Comment
Happy Fri-YAY, we're Open! Good morning from the mountain! This morning, the clouds are starting to clear out, giving way to brighter skies above the ski area. Just a few wispy stragglers still rolling around the summit! We picked up 12–15cm of fresh snow yesterday, and our grooming team is busy laying down fresh cord across the main trails. With warming conditions this morning, expect the snowpack to soften it might feel a bit funky in places, but the wider your skis or board, the better! Our snow safety team is working hard to open terrain as conditions allow. Please respect all closures and don’t duck any ropes, they’re there for your safety. Make sure to bring your low-light lens goggles and helmet, as conditions may be a little flat to start the day. But once the sun breaks through the clouds, we’re in for a treat. Drive safe, and we can't wait to see you up here!
Information
We have Demos running today with C6 and Atomic - pop over and see them if you'd like an opportunity to try out their very latest ski tech!
Updated
2025-07-04 at 11:27