Broken River Ski Area vs Roundhill Ski Area

Broken River Ski Area (Canterbury Region) and Roundhill Ski Area (Canterbury Region) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatBroken River Ski AreaRoundhill Ski Area
Vertical drop1,306 ft (398 m)2,477 ft (755 m)
Summit elevation5,955 ft6,955 ft
Base elevation4,649 ft4,478 ft
Lifts104
Runs2110
Beginner terrain10%10%
Intermediate terrain38%60%
Expert terrain52%30%
Night skiing--

Roundhill Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,477 ft vs 1,306 ft); Broken River Ski Area has more runs (21 vs 10); Broken River Ski Area skews more expert (52% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Broken River Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Roundhill Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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