The Terrain | Arrowsmiths and beyond
Methven Heliski's ski and snowboarding terrain (the “Arrowsmiths”) spans 3 mountain ranges. It is the closest heliskiing to Christchurch in NZ’s South Island.
The Arrowsmiths lie at the head of the Rakaia and Rangitata Rivers. They include the Arrowsmith, Ragged, and Palmer Ranges. These mountains catch snow from every winter storm delivering NZ heliskiings most consistent snow conditions and quality.
New Zealand's Best Range of Heliski Terrain
The Arrowsmiths terrain is so extensive that we are often heliskiing in the sun when Mt Hutt ski area and Mt Potts are draped in cloud.
Nowhere else in NZ (outside of the Mt Cook area) can you find the kind of glaciated high-alpine heliskiing terrain that Methven Heliski offers. There is no tree skiing here - we leave them 5000 ft below.
- Runs for all standards of heliboarder and heliskier, beginner to expert
- Over 1,0002 kilometres of mountains to roam
- Over 200 named heli-skiing runs across 3 mountain ranges
- Average vertical drop approx 850 vertical metres
Methven Heliski Run Map
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The terrain map is a work in progress. We're always adding new runs, and catching up with the back catalogue.
Vital Statistics - Methven Heliskiing Runs
- Highest landing: "Wilderness Experience" at 2,500 metres
- Biggest drop: "Wilderness Experience" 1,200 vertical meters
- Longest Run: "Reischek Glacier" - 3 km over a 1,100 metre descent