Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country skiing (Dave Heath photo)
Sitting high in the Monashee Mountains, Rossland is home to a vast network of cross-country skiing trails, many of which are maintained by the Kootenay Columbia Trail Society.
Come winter time, the stunning and varied terrain around Rossland provides endless cross-country ski opportunities to please novices and experts. The snow comes early and stays late, so the ski-season is long and the views endless.
Cross-Country Skiing at Black Jack
Black Jack Cross-Country Ski Club is located just 1km/0.6mi from Red Mountain Resort, and the club and resort partner up to share trails and skiers. There are more than 30km/19mi of expertly groomed trails appropriate for both skating and classic techniques, a biathlon range, and 1.3km/0.8mi of lit trails for night skiing. Trails marked easy, intermediate and advanced/expert meander through a forest of cedar and hemlock trees with warming huts along the route.
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Champion XC Skier George Grey
Black Jack's most famous member is George Grey, a Canadian National Ski Team member that has competed at Olympic Winter Games in Turin and Vancouver.
Practical Points and Tours
Black Jack offers a number of instructional programs for all age and ability levels. Check with the club directly or drop in at the Visitor Centre for more information, trails and backcountry route maps.
Guided ski outings are also available in Rossland. Local groups Betty Go Hard and Adrenaline Adventures offer experienced guides and a variety of day trips.
For something a bit different and definitely tasty, Black Jack offers a fun night-time excursion, called Le Petit Fromage ("The Little Cheese"). This tour for groups of 6-12 people starts out with some evening ski instruction, followed by a gentle ski along groomed trails, and ends up at a cabin in the wilderness where skiers enjoy an authentic French cheese fondue dinner. It's a delightful and comforting meal to cap off a unique BC winter experience.
Trails Close to Rossland
There are other XC ski trails within easy driving distance to Rossland. Nancy Greene Provincial Park is a popular year-round spot that, in the winter, has 5km/3mi of ungroomed trails to glide over, while the Castlegar Nordic Ski Club maintains 45km/28mi of packed and tracked ski trails in the Rossland/Paulson area.
Rossland's cross-country ski season runs from early December until about mid-April depending on snow conditions.
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4300 Red Mountain Rd
Rossland, British Columbia
V0G 1Y0
Websitehttp://www.redresort.com
Toll-free800-663-0105
Phone250-362-7384
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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| Annual Snowfall |
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| 749 cm |
88 |
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