Peak Elevation
1,923 m
6,309 ft
Vertical Drop
430 m
1,411 ft
Skiable Area
320 ha
791 ac
Avg Snowfall
1100 cm
433 in
Lifts
3
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About
Temple Basin is a club ski field in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, running since 1929. There is no road to the slopes; skiers hike about 40 to 60 minutes and 400 vertical metres from the highway car park while a motorised goods lift carries their gear. Three nutcracker rope tows and a learner tow serve steep, off-piste terrain across roughly 320 hectares.
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Operated by Temple Basin Ski Club
Data validated from official sources but may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the resort directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lifts does Temple Basin have?
Temple Basin has 3 ski lifts, with a combined uphill capacity of approximately 1,500 riders per hour.
What is the vertical drop at Temple Basin?
Temple Basin has a vertical drop of 1,411 feet (430 meters).
What is the peak elevation of Temple Basin?
The summit of Temple Basin sits at 6,309 feet (1,923 meters) above sea level.
How many trails does Temple Basin have?
Temple Basin has 36 marked trails, totaling roughly 2.6 miles of skiing.
How big is the skiable terrain at Temple Basin?
Temple Basin covers 791 acres (320 hectares) of skiable terrain.
Does Temple Basin offer night skiing?
No, Temple Basin does not offer night skiing.
Does Temple Basin have snowmaking?
Yes, Temple Basin has snowmaking to supplement natural snowfall and extend the ski season.
How much snow does Temple Basin get each year?
Temple Basin averages around 433 inches (1100 cm) of snowfall per season.