Carpool to Mt. Hutt
- Date Leaving
- Saturday, August 15
- Date Returning
- Saturday, August 15
- 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 5:50 to 6:25 am depending on where passengers are, coordinated for an ETA at skifield of 8:00 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 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
102cm — 149cm
Road info
Please observe the 40km/h speed limit and keep left at all times to maintain 2-way traffic flow. If you have a line of traffic forming behind you, pull to the left to allow faster vehicles to pass safely.
Weather Comment
Good Morning – We're Open! As of 6:00am, a layer of low cloud is drifting into the base area, but it's forecast to lift by around 9:00am, revealing high scattered cloud for much of the day and light breezes. Overnight, our snowmaking team has been operating at full capacity and will continue production as conditions allow. Our grooming crew are freshly preparing all main trails, delivering premium corduroy that promises excellent conditions for first chair at 9am this morning. The best riding today will be on the groomed trails, as off-piste terrain remains firm. As temperatures rise throughout the day, we may see some softening in these areas, but the main trails will offer the most enjoyable experience. We’re also pleased to welcome back Mt Hutt College for their Wednesday ski programme this afternoon, great to have the crew back on the slopes. Don’t forget to cap off your morning laps with a relaxing soak in New Zealand’s highest-altitude spa pool, located at the summit. Please drive carefully, and we look forward to seeing you up here for another great day on the mountain.
Information
Our Alpine Spa is open today for the first time this season! Pack your togs and towel and head to the summit if you are game to be the first to take a dip in NZ's highest hot tub.
Updated
2025-07-16 at 06:34