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 12-18m/40-60ft). Ski Canada magazine has awarded Kootenay Rockies’ resorts with “Best Powder" (Revelstoke Mountain Resort , Fernie Alpine Resort , Whitewater Winter Resort , Red Mountain Resort ; 2009), “Best Steeps” (Kicking Horse Mountain Resort , Red Mountain Resort ; 2007), and “Best Tree Skiing" (Red Mountain Resort , Whitewater Winter Resort ; 2007).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 , Rossland , Nelson or Revelstoke ).
Kootenay Rockies Winter Resorts Fernie Alpine Resort: is 1,013ha/2,504ac of amazing vertical (857m/2,816ft) and deep, dry powder (more than 8.8m/29ft annually). Terrain varies from five massive alpine bowls to glades, chutes and cliffs.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (near Golden ) bills itself as "the Champagne Capital of Canada" and features excellent powder (7m/23ft annually) and big mountain terrain, with chutes, bowls, glades and steeps.
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 nearly 1,200ha/3,000ac, including tabletops, kickers, spines, rails, and half pipes of the Showoff Terrain Park.
Red Mountain Resort , with 87 runs, uncrowded slopes, incredible gladed tree skiing, exhilarating steeps, and powder-filled bowls, is a favourite with Rossland locals.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort , set high among the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, is British Columbia's newest winter resort, and boasts the longest lift-serviced vertical in North America, at 1,713m/5,620ft. The resort is known for its heaps of champagne powder.
Whitewater Winter Resort , near Nelson , is perfect for powderhounds and backcountry enthusiasts; up to 12m/44ft 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 , snowshoeing , dogsledding , and snowmobiling .
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Book Early and Save - Fernie Alpine
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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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FREE Nights and Skiing at Kicking Horse!
Ski and Stay packages available with free nights' accommodation and free skiing.
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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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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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Red Mountain Resort Season Opener Package
Stay for $63/ per person per night and receive 10% off lift tickets.
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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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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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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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Black Jack Cross Country Club is located 3 kms from Rossland, near Red Mountain Resort. It was the site of the 2008 Haywood Noram & Teck Sprint Series. We have 35kms of trails groomed for skate and classic skiing. Recent improvements include 1.3 kms of lighted trails, biathlon range, new trails and a new stadium for racing and teaching. Instructional programs are also available for all ages.
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