The facilities on-mountain at Mt Lyford are reasonably kiwi basic. If you’re used to the glitziness of the facilities of most of the Colorado ski resorts, then you mightn’t quite get the skiwiana approach.

The day lodge building houses a cafe, toilets, equipment rental “shop”, ticket office and ski school. And you’ll be completely getting away from it all, because there’s no mobile phone reception and no public wifi.

Eating On Mountain

The Chamois café in the day lodge will fill the void whilst up on the hill. Toasted sandwiches, nachos, and lasagne plus pies accounts for the majority of the hot food. Chocky bars, crisps and other odds and sods round out the fare. All are reasonably priced and satisfy one’s hunger.

Facilities for Children

There’s nothing in the way of child care or babysitting at Mt Lyford. If you bring the kids, you look after them. A snow tube can be hired. That’ll keep the kiddies (and oldies) amused.

Ski School

Professional ski and board instruction plus a variety of lessons and packages are available. Ski and Snowboard Rental Mt Lyford has a full range of rental skis, boards and some clothing available, as well as nutcracker belts for the advanced ropetow.