James Urquhart strapped on his first pair of skis at Mt Hutt at the age of four. Now managing Mt Hutt's ski operation, he reckons he has the best job in the world. As commutes go, James Urquhart's ...

As I look out the window as we near the top of the more than 1500 metre ascent, I turn to my friend who has the unenviable task of driving and say, “You’re not scared of heights are you mate?” It was ...

Massive queues for the Summit Six chair lift at Mt Hutt on the final day of the school holidays.STEPHANIE VINCENT / Supplied A “bluebird” day stretched Mt Hutt skifield to capacity before the slopes ...

Mt Hutt was planning to introduce a park and ride shuttle service and two new bus lines from Methven and Christchurch, however the recent earthquake has caused a review of that plan to be undertaken.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When it's "on", Mount Hutt has some of the best skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand . The mountain is like a radar dish that attracts ...

Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area celebrated the launch of its 2012 season with smiles all round as skiers and snowboarders gave it ’10 out of 10’ for on-trail snow conditions. “It was fantastic to be ...

Cantabrians are gearing up for their much anticipated first day on the slopes thanks to a snow dump that has blanketed Mt Hutt ski area. Mt Hutt will officially open for the winter season tomorrow ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Snow boarders Mt Hutt, New Zealand. In 1972, a hardy Austrian mountaineer and ski guide spent three and a half months alone in a small ...

This weekend's wintry blast in the South Island is bringing smiles to those awaiting the start of the ski season. Mount Hutt's skifields are due to open on June 10, and Ski Area Manager James McKenzie ...

Ski workers are setting off explosives on Mt Hutt this evening to prevent avalanches and clear the way for more than 300 stranded students, skiers and snowboarders to make their way down the mountain ...

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