Craigieburn Valley Ski Area vs Mount Olympus Ski Area

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

StatCraigieburn Valley Ski AreaMount Olympus Ski Area
Vertical drop1,693 ft (516 m)1,145 ft (349 m)
Summit elevation5,938 ft5,951 ft
Base elevation4,245 ft4,806 ft
Lifts35
Runs242
Beginner terrain4%0%
Intermediate terrain46%100%
Expert terrain50%0%
Night skiing--

Craigieburn Valley Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,693 ft vs 1,145 ft); Craigieburn Valley Ski Area has more runs (24 vs 2); 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 Olympus 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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