Mount Hutt Ski Area vs Porters Ski Area

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

StatMount Hutt Ski AreaPorters Ski Area
Vertical drop2,119 ft (646 m)2,096 ft (639 m)
Summit elevation6,775 ft6,375 ft
Base elevation4,656 ft4,278 ft
Lifts56
Runs3523
Beginner terrain19%4%
Intermediate terrain50%39%
Expert terrain31%57%
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Mount Hutt Ski Area has the bigger vertical (2,119 ft vs 2,096 ft); Mount Hutt Ski Area has more runs (35 vs 23); Porters Ski Area skews more expert (57% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount Hutt Ski AreaIkon Pass: 7 days
Porters 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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