Mount Dobson vs Roundhill Ski Area

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

StatMount DobsonRoundhill Ski Area
Vertical drop978 ft (298 m)2,477 ft (755 m)
Summit elevation6,594 ft6,955 ft
Base elevation5,620 ft4,478 ft
Lifts44
Runs1110
Beginner terrain27%10%
Intermediate terrain64%60%
Expert terrain9%30%
Night skiing--

Roundhill Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,477 ft vs 978 ft); Mount Dobson has more runs (11 vs 10); Roundhill Ski Area skews more expert (30% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount DobsonNot 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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