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Craigieburn Range

Cushioned in amongst a mighty mountain range lie our Craigieburn ski areas. Characterised by steep faces, back bowls, and untracked powder, this area is a free-riders paradise.

The appeal of the club fields is their lack of infrastructure which in turn leads to smaller numbers of visitors, meaning no lift lines and seemingly endless untracked powder! It also means minimal grooming and snowmaking capabilities, and limited access. There are no chairlifts in the Craigieburn Mountain Range, only T-bars and the infamous ‘nutcracker’ rope tows. Your guide carries the necessary equipment required for riding the nutcrackers and will assist you in their operation and relevant safety aspects. Riding a nutcracker is definitely challenging at first but with previous drag lift riding experience and the right technique they can be mastered very quickly.

Riding in the Craigieburn’s is a truly unique experience. The lifted areas seem smaller than the commercial resorts but it is the easy access to adjacent bowls and faces which make it a freerider’s haven. There are some rails and kickers to be found but it is mainly about riding the mountain. If you’re into finding lines and hiking to ‘earn your turns’ you will definitely enjoy what the Craigieburn Mountain Range has to offer!

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Porters is located at the southern end of the Craigieburn Mountain Range and features the longest vertical run in the Southern Hemisphere - Big Mama at 620 vertical metres!

Mt Cheeseman ››

Mt Cheeseman is located in a sunny basin with great rolling terrain for beginners and intermediates. Mt Cockayne and Tarn Basin both hold great snow which is perfect for off-piste skiing for the more advanced.

Broken River ››

Accessing two large basins and reached by an exciting ride in an inclinator, Broken River has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. With plenty of off-piste untracked powder to be found, it is a haven for the adventurous.

Craigieburn Valley ››

Craigieburn Valley is steep and deep, the jewel in the crown of the Craigieburn Mountain Range. With narrow chutes and wide open powder bowls, Craigieburn Valley is the ultimate mountain for advanced riders.

Mount Olympus ››

Mount Olympus ski area is a south facing basin set high in the Craigieburn Range…perfect for trapping powder dumps!

Temple Basin ››

Temple Basin is located on the main divide of the Southern Alps in the Arthurs Pass National Park. Capturing all day sun, the four basins here offer loads of natural hits and pipes for your enjoyment.