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Downhill Today 2.0/10 · Poor Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Mount Cheeseman Ski Area

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Base
1,550m
Summit
1,854m
Vertical drop
304m
Lifts
3
Slopes
9km

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Next 10 weeks

Quietest weeks ahead: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov

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Skiing in Mount Cheeseman Ski Area

Mount Cheeseman Ski Area is a small ski resort in Canterbury Region, New Zealand with 9 km of slopes and 3 lifts. The skiing runs from 1,550 m up to 1,854 m, a vertical drop of 304 m.

The mapped slopes are 22% easy, 44% intermediate and 33% advanced. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.

The nearest airport is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 75 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 80 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.

Questions about Mount Cheeseman Ski Area

How much snow does Mount Cheeseman Ski Area have?

Right now the weather models show 2 cm of snow on the ground, 4 cm new in the last 3 days and 0 cm forecast for the next 7 days. The resort's own report may differ, as these figures don't include snowmaking or grooming.

How big is Mount Cheeseman Ski Area?

Mount Cheeseman Ski Area has 9 km of slopes and 3 lifts.

How high is Mount Cheeseman Ski Area?

The skiing runs from 1,550 m up to 1,854 m, a vertical drop of 304 m.

Is Mount Cheeseman Ski Area good for beginners?

22% of the mapped slopes are easy. That gives a balanced mix for mixed-ability groups.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Cheeseman Ski Area?

The nearest airport is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 75 km away in a straight line. The nearest major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 80 km away in a straight line. The drive can be much longer on mountain roads.

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