Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in the B.C. Rockies offers visitors
the option of soaking in natural outdoor mineral hot springs or
enjoying the varied terrain and great snow conditions. skiing
or snowboarding. A day lodge with restaurant and snack bar, lounges
and a nightclub are found on the hill. From Fairmont, visitors
have the option of exploring other nearby towns and mountains
in the Columbia valley area. Located 32 km (20 miles) from Invermere
BC on Highway 93.
Season:
November to April
Annual Snowfall: 229 cm (7.5 ft)
Vertical Rise: 305 m (1000 ft)
Elevations: base 1280 m (4198 ft)
peak 1585 m (5199 ft)
# of runs: 12
Lifts: 3 triple chairs
Difficulty: 25% beginner, 60% intermediate, 15% advanced
Fernie
Alpine Resort is located in the southeastern corner of the BC
Rockies on the Crowsnest Highway #3, 5 km (3 miles) from Fernie.
The Alberta border lies 60 km (40 miles) from the mountain and
the USA border is 60 km (40 miles) away. Night skiing, cross-country
trails, snowboarding, a ski shop and rentals, day care, ski
school, on-mountain accommodation, restaurants and pubs are
just some of the hill's attractions.
Season:
November to late April Annual Snowfall: 875 cm (344 in) Vertical
Rise: 730 m (2394 ft) Elevations: peak 1798 m (5897 ft) base
1068 m (3503 ft) # of Runs: 58 marked, 2 bowls, tree skiing
Lifts: 1 quad, 2 triple chairs, 2 t-bars 1 platter, 1 handle
tow Difficulty: 30% beginner, 40% intermediate, 30% advanced
13km from the town of Golden, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
is the Canadian Rockies newest all season alpine fun spot. Kicking
Horse (formerly Whitetooth) is located near the intersection
of the Trans Canada Hwy (Hwy # 1) and Highway 95 and only a
2.5 hour drive from Calgary and 1.5 from Banff.
The
face of Kicking Horse and indeed the mountain itself is ideally
positioned to accommodate an outstanding winter season ski resort.
North-East facing slopes allow for excellent snow retention.
This is a place where the stories are almost too tall to believe;
and where the expectations are great and the standards are higher.
Take a gondola to the top of the mountain and discover Canada's
most talked about elevated culinary experience; the Eagle’s
Eye Restaurant. More and more people are discovering the ultimate
Canadian Rocky Mountain destination of Golden at the centre
of Kicking Horse Country.
Mountain
Stats:
Annual Snowfall - Approx. 699cm (275 in)
Vertical drop - 1,260m (4,133 ft)
Top elevation - 2,450m (8,037 ft)
Base elevation - 1,190m (3,920 ft)
Located near the city of Kimberley (20 minutes from Cranbrook,
in the B.C. Rockies) this mountain offers a ski school, ski rentals,
a repair and retail shop, conference rooms, day lodge, on-hill
accommodation, a recreation centre, extensive trail system , snowboarding
and skating pond. Varied terrain and consistent snow conditions
make Kimberley Alpine Resort an excellent mountain to visit.
Season:
mid December to mid April
Annual Snowfall: 342 cm (134.6 in)
Vertical Rise: 751 m (2465 ft)
Elevations: peak 1982 m (6501 ft)
base 1230 m (4035 ft)
# of Runs: 67 plus gladed terrain
Lifts: 1 high-speed quad, 2 triple chairs, 2 double chair, 2
t-bar, 2 pony tows, 1 magic carpet
Difficulty: 20% beginner, 45% intermediate, 35% advanced
Contact:
Kimberley
Alpine Resort PO Box 40,
North Star Blvd, Kimberley, BC V1A 2Y5
ph: (250) 427-4881
fax: (250) 427-3927
E-mail: info@skikimberley.com
Panorama
Resort:
Located 18 km (11.25 miles) west of Invermere on Highway 93
in the B.C. Rockies, this resort is easily accessible from Calgary
Alberta, Banff Alberta and Spokane Washington. Panorama Resort
offers visitors 22 km (13.6 miles) of cross-country trails,
groomed runs with snowmakers, snowboarding facilities, a day
lodge and mid-mountain hut, ski school, on-hill accommodation,
hot tubs/jacuzzi/sauna, a recreation centre, conference rooms,
restaurant and pubs. Also available are heli-skiing tours and
sleigh rides. During the summer months enjoy whitewater rafting,
hiking, mountain biking and trail rides.
Ski
Season: early December to mid April
9 am to 4 pm
Annual Snowfall: 279 cm (109 in)
Vertical Rise: 1311 m (4300 ft)
Elevations: peak 2408 m (7898 ft)
base 1158 m (3798 ft)
# of Runs: 55+
Lifts: 1 quad, 1 triple chair, 2 double chairs, 2 t-bars, 2
beginner tows
Difficulty: 20% beginner, 55% intermediate, 25% advanced
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada
on Mount Mackenzie in the Selkirk Mountains 6 km (3.5 miles) southeast
of downtown Revelstoke. In addition to offering world-class lift,
snowcat, and helicopter skiing and snowboarding, Revelstoke Mountain
Resort is becoming a multi-phased resort community featuring a village
heli-center, restaurants, retail shops, hotels, condominiums, townhomes,
and single-family estate lots.
The following
BC Adventure Network members look forward to serving you:
BC Nordic Group: Let BC Nordic be your guide to a spectacular winter vacation in British Columbia. Enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing in unique natural settings located throughout the province. more
Great Northern Snowcat: Experience snowcat skiing at its best! Great Northern Snowcat Skiing has more than 30 years experience providing quality deep powder skiing. Join us in the natural and pristine beauty of the Selkirk Mountains in Canada’s BC Rockies. more
Headwaters Outfitting: Headwaters Outfitting operates Dave Henry Lodge and Swift Creek Cabins. They border Mount Robson Provincial Park in the Selwyn Range of the Rocky Mountains near Valemount, BC. Come explore the beauty and serenity around them by skiing or hiking. more
Island Lake Resort Group (Island lake Lodge): Our lodge in the peaks of the Kootenay / Rockies has hiking trails with short walks through old growth forests to full day mountain peak hikes, along with great cat-skiing. We offer spa facilities or relax with a massage or body treatment, and enjoy fine mount... more
Kimberley Lodging Company: Enjoy a choice of over 160 hotel and suite accommodations at Kimberley Alpine Resort. These include new large, 3 or 4 bedroom high end units with private hot tubs -- to smaller renovated units with large outdoor common hot tub. Ski in/ski out access, great v... more
Nipika Mountain Resort: A spectacular setting, with energy efficient luxurious well appointed accommodations right on the trail system. We maintain harmony with the environment and emphasize many self-propelled recreation opportunities. Kids and pets are welcome. more
Northstar Mountain Village: Get the best of all worlds – breathtaking views, 4 season outdoor adventure, ski-in ski-out access, luxury condo rentals, outdoor pool hot tub, meeting facilities and complete guest services. We take care of all the details so you have more time to do what you... more
OK Chalets.com: We feature a variety of BC's finest ski-in/ski-out Villas, Resorts, Condos & private Chalet rentals. Stay at Big White, Silver Star, Sun Peaks, Fernie Alpine Resort and Whistler Blackcomb. We also offer accommodations in Apex, Kimberley, Panorama, and Rosslan... more
The Cabins at Whitetail: Enjoy the splendor and tranquility of the Purcell Mountains & a well appointed cabin with today’s modern conveniences. There’s fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, and x-country skiing – plus pack trips into the famous Purcell Wilderness Conserv... more
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