Invermere Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing at Panorama Mountain Village, Tourism BC/David Gluns photo
It would be tempting to conclude that Invermere locals are absolutely spoiled when it comes to skiing and snowboarding – and likely other things too. After all, how many people can choose between two ski hills, both of which are within a 30-minute drive? Panorama Mountain Village and Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area are the closest places to ski or snowboard from Invermere.
Panorama Mountain Village
Panorama Mountain Village Resort gets an annual dump of 479cm/188in of the white stuff, and if that's not enough, they can make snow too.
Lifts operate right out of the village, carrying skiers and boarders 1,220m/4,000ft to the top of the mountain. Below this dizzying elevation of 2,375m/7,800ft, the resort maintains an amazing 120 trails and bowls, and two terrain parks. Only 20 per cent of the mountain is suitable for beginners, with 55 per cent for intermediate/advanced skiers and boarders, and 25 per cent for experts.
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Built to sleep up to 3,000 people, Panorama Mountain Village is almost as large a community as Invermere itself, and it has the facilities to support its population. There are hot pools; a spa and a resident physiotherapist to help soothe tired muscles; and restaurants and bars to nourish and entertain at the end of a day on the mountain. The resort even has its own retail shops and a grocery store.
Equipment rentals are available at the resort and can be booked with accommodation in advance of your stay.
Fairmont Hot Springs
With terrain signage that is more blue/green than black, Fairmont Hot Springs is very much a family-friendly ski destination. Enjoying a sunny, southwestern exposure, the lodge is situated at the base of the hill, at 1,280m/4,200ft. From there, a triple chair and a platter-lift service the mountain, which has about a dozen runs. Rentals and lunch are available at the lodge.
The price of a lift ticket also includes admission to the Fairmont Hot Springs pool for a welcome soak after a day on the mountain.
For more information on skiing and snowboarding rentals and lessons, contact the Invermere Visitor Centre.
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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 |
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| 15 cm |
196 cm |
120 |
 5555 20 |
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 Resort Ski Area combines fantastic snow conditions with everything needed for fun on the slopes: equipment rentals & ski shop; terrain park; slopeside dining in a cosy chalet; lounge; friendly staff; spectacular Rocky Mountain views looking over the Columbia Valley; & 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 14 of our professionally groomed runs funnel to the chalet. Young ones will love SnowPlanet, the very best place to learn!
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| Annual Snowfall |
SkiTotalRuns |
Types of runs |
| 381 cm |
14 |
545423 |
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CMH Heli-Skiing is one of the world's most comprehensive & spectacular wilderness skiing experiences. Our 11 distinct ski areas in the remote mountains of British Columbia cover 15,765 sq km, more than 1/3 the area of Switzerland. In addition to our traditional heli-ski weeks (7 day trips), we offer several 3, 4 & 5 day Heli-Skiing, Heli-Boarding trips at a variety of lodges throughout the season, including the Bugaboo Mountains, Cariboo Range, Badshot Range of the Selkirks, the Monashees & many more. See our website for trip inclusions, photos of our amazing lodges & all other details.
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