Skiing in BC

Steep and deep or groomed and gentle, BC’s 13 ski resorts offer something for everyone. Check out the snow ghosts and champagne powder, spectacular vistas and amazing trails, bunny hills and black-diamond runs or grab some rentals and learn how the pros do it. (Randy Lincks photo)

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Skiing, Mount Washington Alpine Resort/Tony Radomi photo

Ski and snowboard on BC's amazing mountains and relax at wondrous winter resorts. It’s no wonder British Columbia was the host province for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

While skiing in BC, experience epic snowfalls, huge verticals, expansive backcountry and diverse terrain. Spectacular scenery and a mild winter climate provide the backdrop for big mountain skiing and snowboarding at winter resorts and family-friendly ski hills.

Vancouver has three ski areas close to the city, and a two-hour drive north of Vancouver leads to the award-winning resort town of Whistler, which features epic runs at Whistler Blackcomb.

There are 13 major ski resorts across BC that offer everything from black-diamond steeps and chutes, to wide-open terrain and tree lines. Most resorts have ski-in/ski-out accommodations, rentals and lessons.

But skiing and snowboarding are only the beginning; nearly limitless heli-skiing and cat-skiing, backcountry skiing, cross-country (Nordic) trails, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities make BC the ultimate winter playground.

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1. Apex Mountain Resort - Apex Mountain Resort

Apex Mountain
Apex Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V2A 6J9

Apex is a full-service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain & friendly people. Located in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, just 30 mins from Penticton, Apex remains one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Downhill, Nordic, snowmobiling, tubing and skating, are just a few things visitors can enjoy. Experience awesome terrain from the smoothest of cruisers to the steepest of chutes. With an average temperature of -4 C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season. We have the widest variety of trails to challenge or pamper any skill level.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
9 cm	292 cm	68	515116

2. Big White Ski Resort - Big White Ski Resort

5315 Big White Rd
Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia
V1P 1P3

The largest ski-in/ski-out resort in North America & the second largest ski resort in BC. Big White is all about the snow & is renowned for its abundance of light, dry Okanagan champagne powder, mild temperatures & world-famous snow ghosts. The resort's family friendly atmosphere, large variety of terrain & award-winning terrain park makes it the perfect destination to come & spend real quality time together. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, skating, snow mobiling, snowshoeing, tubing/tobogganing & visiting the spa. New for 2010-2011 season is the 60 ft ice climbing tower where you can challenge yourself to reach the top.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
4 cm	259 cm	118	545418

3. Fernie Alpine Resort - Fernie

5339 Ski Hill Rd
Fernie, British Columbia
V0B 1M6

Fernie Alpine Resort is regularly ranked one of the top ski resorts in North America. This season, Fernie takes Skiing to the Peak with the new Polar Peak Chairlift, adding more ski runs and more vertical! With up to 11.28 m (37 ft of snow), over 1,006 ha (2,504 ski-able ac), ski-in/ski-out accommodations & a legendary ski town atmosphere, we offer gentle terrain for families & beginners, a wide variety of intermediate runs, glades, steeps & chutes for advanced & expert skiers. With restaurants, the Legendary Griz Bar, daycare, rentals, retail, ski school, cafes & more on-site. Fernie is your next ultimate ski & snowboard destination.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
29 cm	423 cm	142	404030

4. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

1500 Kicking Horse Trail
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V0A 1H0

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is located 2.5 hours west of Calgary (YYC) in Golden, BC. Surrounded by 6 National Parks, with an average annual snowfall of 800 cm, Kicking Horse is the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada. Our terrain boasts 1,260 m (4,133 ft) of vertical spread over 1,133 ha (2,800 ac), with 4 alpine bowls, 127 runs, and 85 inbound chutes. You can also enjoy luxury mountain-top dining at Eagle's Eye Restaurant, as well as a wide variety of other activities accessible from your ski-in/ski-out accommodation including: snowshoeing, heli-skiing, tubing, skating & more. It's a mountain full of adventure!

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
30 cm	265 cm	127	252520

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5. Kimberley Alpine Resort - Kimberley

301 Northstar Blvd
Kimberley, British Columbia
V1A 2Y5

Welcome to Kimberley Alpine Resort. Our resort proudly boasts some of the best combination of sun and light Purcell powder of any other resort in Canada. With over 727 ha (1,800 ac) of terrain, 80 named runs and glades, and a variety of true ski-in/ski-out accommodations, there's plenty to discover at Kimberley Alpine Resort.

Located in the Purcell Range of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley offers stunning scenery and a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere that lets you make the most of your winter getaway. Other incredible activities include cross-country skiing, dog sledding and snowshoeing.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
11 cm	208 cm	80	424220

6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Mount Washington Alpine Resort

1 Strathcona Pkwy
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, British Columbia
V9J 1L0

The 2010-11 season brought us the most snow in resort history, what a winter! To celebrate, we've injected 3 million dollars into redeveloping our entire learning area, now called Easy Acres. Easy Acres will be one of the easiest places to slide on snow and one of the best places to learn to turn!

Easy Acres features 4 new Magic Carpets, which are just like moveable walkways you would see at an airport. Our Magic Carpets will be the longest in North America and feature covered canopies to protect you from the elements.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
4 cm	584 cm	81	353520

7. Panorama Mountain Village - Panorama Mountain Village

Panorama Mountain
Panorama Mountain Village, British Columbia
V0A 1T0

Known for one of North America's biggest verticals, long cruisers, uncrowded slopes & backcountry-style skiing, Panorama Mountain Village in the Canadian Rockies has it all: downhill skiing, Nordic, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, spa, dining options & a great range of on-mountain lodging. In the summer, Panorama Resort offers award-winning golf at the Greywolf Golf Course, ranked the 2nd best public course in BC by ScoreGolf in 2009. Getting to Panorama is easy. Minutes from the Kootenay Rockies town of Invermere, Panorama is also close to Calgary & the famous mountain town of Banff.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
15 cm	196 cm	120	555520

8. Red Mountain Resort - Rossland

4300 Red Mountain Rd
Rossland, British Columbia
V0G 1Y0

RED Mountain, established 1896, is legendary for abundant snow & big lines, not big chairlift lines. Voted "Best Trees Skiing, Best Steeps, Best Powder" (Ski Canada Magazine 2001-02). RED is cherished by skiers and snowboards of all ages. With slope side, ski-in/out deluxe accommodations, exciting events and the friendly community of Rossland, RED Mountain is the adventure destination for all types of snow lovers. Skating, snowshoeing, cross country & cat skiing are other fun winter activities in this area.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
25 cm	287 cm	88	404015

9. Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Revelstoke

Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke, British Columbia
V0E 2S0

Revelstoke Mountain Resort boasts North America's greatest vertical at 1,713 metres (5,620 ft).

The resort also offers 1,263 ha (3,121 ac) of fall line skiing, high alpine bowls, 13 areas of gladed terrain and phenomenal groomed terrain. Revelstoke Mountain Resort is also the only resort worldwide to offer lift, cat, heli and backcountry skiing from one village base.

New for 2011-2012 is Turtle Creek Beginner Area & Tube Park. Right next to the village base, these new areas offer a great and easy way to try out skiing and snowboarding, or provide a great non-ski activity to enjoy as a family.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
18 cm	310 cm	54	45457

10. Silver Star Mountain Resort - Silver Star Mountain Resort

123 Shortt St
Silver Star Mountain Resort, British Columbia
V1B 3M1

Silver Star Mountain Resort is a family oriented snowy wonderland located in BC's sunny Okanagan. The resort is set against an enchanting Victorian village & is renowned for its snowboarding, downhill & Nordic skiing & abundance of light, dry champagne powder. Other popular activities include skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and tubing. With its mild temperatures, large variety of terrain & something for everyone, it's no wonder why Silver Star is known as My Mountain. Visit website for additional activities.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
4 cm	234 cm	115	404015

11. Sun Peaks Resort - Sun Peaks Resort

1280 Alpine Rd
Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia
V0E 5N0

Sun Peaks is located in BC's sunny interior, just a 4 hr drive or quick flight from Vancouver. Sun Peaks offers surprising diversity for the beginner to the expert skier across 3 mountains with 122 runs, 2 alpine bowls, 12 glade areas, 881 m of vertical, all on 3,678 km of alpine terrain. All of these numbers add up to make us Canada's third largest resort. Combine 31 km of Nordic trails, loads of other winter activities, an intimate ski through village lined with hotels, shops, and restaurants and it equals a memorable holiday getaway for the entire family.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
4 cm	216 cm	122	585810

12. Whistler Blackcomb - Whistler

4545 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, British Columbia
V0N 1B4

Whistler Blackcomb, the official alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, is situated in the Resort Municipality of Whistler, located in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia, 125 kilometres (78 miles) from Vancouver, British Columbia. North America's premier four season mountain resort, Whistler and Blackcomb are two side-by-side mountains which combined offer over 200 marked runs, over 3,237 hectares (8,000 acres) of terrain, 14 alpine bowls, three glaciers, receives on average over 1,090 centimetres (430 inches) of snow annually, and one of the longest ski seasons in North America.

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New snow	Base depth	SkiTotalRuns	Types of runs
22 cm	380 cm	200	555520

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13. Whitewater Ski Resort - Whitewater Ski Resort

1 Whitewater Ski Hill Rd
Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia
V1L 4K7

Located along Canada's famous Powder Highway, Whitewater Ski Resort offers a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience. On top of being named (2009) one of North America's Best Ski Resorts in Lonely Planet's 1000 Ultimate Experiences, Whitewater hosts an average snowfall that totals more than 12 m (40 ft) per season. Combined with terrain from green to extreme, the funky ski town of Nelson, a full service day lodge complete with world renowned Fresh Track's Cafe and legendary winters; and you've got a place like no other. Come & experience a true sample of Kootenay Mountain Culture. Pure, Simple & Real... Deep.

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