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Kootenay Rockies Snowboarding

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The Kootenay Rockies region is home to more than half of British Columbia’s 13 major winter resorts. The region's incredible mountain ranges - including the Canadian Rocky Mountains - are renowned for incredible terrain and powder (with an average annual snowfall of 13m/43ft. Ski Canada magazine has awarded Kootenay Rockies’ resorts with “Best Powder,” “Best Steeps,” and “Best Trees.”

Kootenay Rockies winter resorts have uncrowded slopes, short lift lines, and a laid-back, friendly atmosphere. The quantity and close proximity of the region's resorts allows snowboarders to sample a variety of slopes along the “Powder Highway,” while visiting small, historic towns along the way (such as Kimberley, RosslandNelson or Revelstoke).

Kootenay Rockies Winter Resorts

Fernie Alpine Resort: is 1,011ha/2,500ac of amazing vertical (857m/2816ft) and deep powder (more than 8.8m/29ft annually). Terrain varies from alpine bowls to gladed areas.

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, near Golden - "the champagne capital of Canada" - features excellent champagne powder (7m/23ft annually) and big mountain terrain, with chutes, bowls and glades.

Kimberley Alpine Resort is a family-friendly destination, combining convenient access (20min from the Canadian Rockies International Airport), 80 runs of various difficulty, uncrowded slopes, and consistent snow.

Panorama Mountain Village, near Invermere along the "Powder Highway" features a snowboarding area of approximately 1,200ha/3,000ac, including tabletops, kickers, spines, rails, and half pipes of Showoff Terrain Park.

Red Mountain Resort, with 87 runs, uncrowded slopes, incredible gladed tree skiing, exhilerating steeps, and powder-filled bowls, is a favourite with Rossland locals.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort set high among the Selkirk and Monashee Mountain, British Columbia's newest winter resort, and boasts the longest lift-serviced vertical in North America, at 1,713m/5,620ft. The resort averages 12-18m/40-60ft of champagne powder annually.

Whitewater Winter Resort, near Nelson, is perfect for powderhounds and backcountry enthusiasts; up to 13m/43ft of dry, light snow can fall in a season.

Planning a Snowboarding Trip

  • Accommodations at resorts usually include a range of ski-in/ski-out, or on-mountain options, with additional accommodation available in surrounding communities.
  • Equipment rentals and lessons are available at all major resorts in the Kootenay Rockies region. Most resorts also offer free mountain orientation tours.
  • In addition to snowboarding and downhill skiing, many resorts offer other activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeingdogsledding, and snowmobiling.
 

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1. Fernie Alpine Resort - Fernie

Order Free Insider's GuideProperty Logo 5339 Ski Hill Rd
Fernie, British Columbia
V0B 1M6

This world renowned powder paradise offers all kinds of adventure for skiers and snowboarders of every ability, on terrain ranging from bowls, cliffs and chutes to gently groomed runs and trails.

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Base depth Total runs Types of runs
202cm 114 Difficult30%Medium40%Easy30%

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Book Early and Save - Fernie Alpine

Book early and save on your ski vacation- 3rd Night Free/Kids Ski Free offer.

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2. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort - Golden

Order Free Insider's GuideProperty Logo 1500 Kicking Horse Trail
Golden, British Columbia
V0A 1H0

Kicking Horse offers one of the highest vertical drops in Canada and provides an incredible variety of terrain suitable for all levels. High level moisture, sun and dry, low level air help to create Kicking Horse's famed champagne powder.

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Annual Snowfall Total runs Types of runs
762cm 106 Difficult61%Medium20%Easy19%

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FREE Nights and Skiing at Kicking Horse!

Ski and Stay packages available with free nights' accommodation and free skiing.

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3. Kimberley Alpine Resort - Kimberley

Property Logo 301 Northstar Blvd
Kimberley, British Columbia
V1A 2Y5

An excellent ski resort that is perfect for families & skiers of all abilities. Enjoy ski-in/ski-out convenience in a friendly & relaxed ski village atmosphere. Located in the beautiful Purcell range of the Rocky Mountains.

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Annual Snowfall Total runs Types of runs
465cm 80 Difficult38%Medium42%Easy20%

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Kimberley Alpine Resort - Book Early and Save!

Plan your getaway early and receive 10% off lodging. And the kids ski for FREE!

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4. Red Mountain Resort - Rossland

Property Logo 4300 Red Mountain Rd
Rossland, British Columbia
V0G 1Y0

Established as a Canadian skiing mecca in 1896, Red Mountain Resort has close to 890 m (3,000’) of incredible vertical, abundant snow & big lines, not big lift lines. Voted “Best Trees, Best Steeps, Best Powder” in North America by Ski Canada Magazine (2007, 2008), Red is cherished by advanced mountain enthusiasts & families alike. At Red, we have something for everyone. Come celebrate & discover why at Red, skiing is life. Snowshoeing & cat skiing are also available.

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Annual Snowfall Total runs Types of runs
749cm 88 Difficult45%Medium40%Easy15%

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Red Mountain Resort Season Opener Package

Stay for $63/ per person per night and receive 10% off lift tickets.

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5. Whitewater Ski & Winter Resort - Nelson

Property Logo #1 Whitewater Ski Hill Rd
Nelson, British Columbia
V1L 4K7

Located near Nelson, a charming heritage town, Whitewater Winter Resort is renowned for its epic powder, stupendous fall-line skiing and awesome scenery - the ideal conditions for an unforgettable ski or snowboard holiday.

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1199cm 46 Difficult40%Medium40%Easy20%

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Whitewater Deep Powder Package

2 days-Whitewater, 1 day-Big Red Cats for snow cat skiing. Hotel of choice.

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6. Panorama Mountain Village - Panorama Mountain Village

Property Logo 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. 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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480cm 120 Difficult25%Medium55%Easy20%

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Panorama Ski Break

Save up to 45% on lodging. From $95 per person, per night including lift tickets.

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7. Revelstoke Mountain Resort - Revelstoke

Property Logo Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke, British Columbia
V0E 2S0

Revelstoke Mountain Resort features world-class terrain with 5,620 vertical ft (1,713 m), which is the longest lift serviced descent in North America. The 2008-2009 season will open with 2 high-speed quad chairs & an 8-passenger gondola. The Resort Village will include a full-service restaurant, retail & rental shops, lift ticket, skier services as well as a mid-mountain lodge. Lift skiing, cat skiing & heli-skiing are available from the Resort Village base, which is currently offered nowhere else in the world.

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1829cm 40 Difficult47%Medium43%Easy10%

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Unlimited Vertical in December at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Ski with Selkirk Tangiers this December and receive unlimited vertical on any multi-day package.

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8. Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area - Fairmont Hot Springs

Property Logo 5225 Fairmont Resort Rd
Fairmont Hot Springs, British Columbia
V0B 1L1

Just a few minutes drive from our lodge, the Powder Highway's Fairmont Hot Springs Family Ski Area combines fantastic snow conditions with everything needed for fun on the slopes: equipment rentals & ski shop; slopeside dining in a cosy chalet; lounge; friendly staff; spectacular Rocky Mountain views looking over the Columbia Valley; and plenty of ski programs with certified instruction for skiers & snowboarders of every age & ability. With a sunny southwest exposure that makes for great spring skiing, all 13 of our professionally groomed runs funnel to the chalet. New for 2009/2010: Magic Carpet beginners lift.

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381cm 13 Difficult23%Medium54%Easy23%

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