Mt Hutt

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More than 1000 Mt Hutt skiers are now heading home after spending the night in the mountain's two cafes.

An American skier is in critical condition in the intensive care unit at Christchurch Hospital after falling at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.

An innovative development, understood to be a world first, will be unveiled at Mt Hutt skifield when it opens on Saturday.

The Waitaki District Council is considering delaying upgrading some water supplies now the Government has extended the deadline to meet new drinking water standards.

More Australians hitting the South Island's ski slopes has visitor numbers up 40 percent on all previous records, NZSki says.

Around 100 competitors are expected to provide fantastic ski action at Mt Hutt today and tomorrow in the NZ Land Rover Mt Hutt Ski Masters.

World Cup ski teams preparing for the Olympics are to hit the slopes at Mt Hutt this winter.

Skifield conditions as at 8am today.

Families heading to Mt Hutt for the school holidays this week have been blessed with new snow, pristine powder, and the promise of more to come.

Mt Hutt ski area is looking forward to welcoming families up the mountain next week for a fun-filled, high country, school holiday experience.