Skiing in the Kootenays area of the BC Rockies
[Phoenix Mountain] [Red/Granite Mountain] [Salmo] [Whitewater Ski Resort]
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Phoenix
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| Red
Mountain: Located at Rossland in the heart of the Kootenays, Red Mountain offers some of BC's best powder, cross-country ski trails, snowboard facilities, 2 day lodges, a ski school, on-mountain accommodation, hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, grocery and liquor stores, day care, ski shop and rentals, restaurants and pubs. Also in Rossland are a mining museum, curling facilities and nearby hot springs. Red Mountain is home to the run, Cambodia, which is named the #1 extreme steep in Ski Canada. Red is located 3 km (2 miles) west of Rossland in southeastern BC. It is a 10 minute drive from the Canada/USA border and 200 km (124 miles) from Spokane USA. Season:
December to early April
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| Salmo
Ski Hill: Salmo Ski Hill, located in the Kootenays, is a short 20km (12.4mi) drive from Salmo, and 45km (28mi) from both Trail and Castlegar. For you skiing enjoyment the hill features, snowboard facilities, cross-country ski trails, night skiing, a day lodge, restaurant, pub, shop/rentals and lessons. Accommodations can be found at Salmo, Trail or Castlegar. Season: December to early April Vertical Rise: 304m (1000ft) # of runs: 4 Lifts: t-bar and handle tow Difficulty: all intermediate
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| Whitewater
Ski Resort: Whitewater offers open bowls, tree skiing and cut runs. This hill offers great powder, hike-in skiing, good snowboarding and minimal crowds. The Kootenay town of Nelson is located approximately 40 minutes from the Whitewater. Here you will find accommodation, restaurants, pubs and other necessary facilities. A day lodge, ski school, ski shop and rentals and pub are found on the hill. Season: December to April Annual Snowfall: 1270 cm (42 ft) Vertical Rise: 396 m (1299 ft) Elevations: summit 2042 m (6698 ft) Silver King 1920 m (6298 ft) Hummingbird 1645 m (5396 ft) # of Runs: 32 Lifts: 3 double chairs, 1 t-bar Difficulty: 20% beginner, 40% intermediate, 40% advanced Nearby Ski Areas: Summit Lake Ski Area, Phoenix Mountain, Salmo Ski Area
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