Craigieburn Valley Ski Area vs Mount Hutt Ski Area

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area (Canterbury Region) and Mount Hutt Ski Area (Canterbury Region) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatCraigieburn Valley Ski AreaMount Hutt Ski Area
Vertical drop1,693 ft (516 m)2,119 ft (646 m)
Summit elevation5,938 ft6,775 ft
Base elevation4,245 ft4,656 ft
Lifts35
Runs2435
Beginner terrain4%19%
Intermediate terrain46%50%
Expert terrain50%31%
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Mount Hutt Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,119 ft vs 1,693 ft); Mount Hutt Ski Area has more runs (35 vs 24); Craigieburn Valley Ski Area skews more expert (50% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Craigieburn Valley Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Mount Hutt Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days

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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