Mount Olympus Ski Area vs Ohau

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

StatMount Olympus Ski AreaOhau
Vertical drop1,145 ft (349 m)1,250 ft (381 m)
Summit elevation5,951 ft5,902 ft
Base elevation4,806 ft4,656 ft
Lifts53
Runs211
Beginner terrain0%36%
Intermediate terrain100%55%
Expert terrain0%9%
Night skiing--

Ohau has the bigger vertical (1,250 ft vs 1,145 ft); Ohau has more runs (11 vs 2); Ohau skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount Olympus Ski AreaNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
OhauNot 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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