Porters is the closest Ski Field to Christchurch, making it a popular winter destination.
In 2018, the ski field proposed development of further on-mountain tourist and recreation activities for year-round use. These activities include expansion of an existing mountain bike trail that was limited to the Village sub-zone area. The proposed extension of the trail network includes the Porters Lower Slopes and Crystal Valley sub-zones. As part of the consenting process, an ecological values assessment, and a landscape and visual effects assessment was required.