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8 May 2026

A winter day at Erewhon

The fire is still crackling from the night before as the first light hits the Potts Range.

Outside, fresh snow squeaks under boots. Coffee brews on the stove while skins dry beside the fire and the group studies the morning’s plan — broad alpine basins, powder-filled gullies, and long ridgelines stretching towards the Main Divide.

This is life at Erewhon Hut.

Perched at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Ski Field, the hut was purpose-built for ski touring and split-boarding — warm, insulated, comfortable, and surrounded by incredible terrain in every direction.

A typical day begins straight from the hut door. Skis on, skins attached, climbing steadily into untouched terrain as the Rangitata spreads out far below. Some days bring mellow powder laps close to the hut. Other days involve bigger missions onto surrounding summits and steep freeride descents.

By afternoon, everyone drifts back to the hut — drying gear, sharing photos from the day, watching weather move across the peaks from beside the fire.

No crowds. No ski lifts. No rush.

Just a small group sharing a real backcountry winter experience in one of the most spectacular corners of the Southern Alps.

We have a couple of Erewhon Hut ski touring dates coming up this winter, with spaces currently available.

📅 6-9 August (5 spaces)
📅 24-27 September (5 spaces)

If you’ve been dreaming about a winter escape into the mountains, this is one of our favourite places to do it.

Alpine Recreation Newsletter – A winter day at Erewhon - https://mailchi.mp/ce95ddcd461e/alpine-recreation-newsletter-may-2026-erewhon-hut

🔗 https://alpinerecreation.com/new-zealand-backcountry-skiing-and-split-boarding/the-best-freeride-ski-touring-and-split-boarding-adventures-in-new-zealand/erewhon-hut-potts-range-ski-and-split-board-tours

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