RED Mountain Resort: stats, snow report and where to stay
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Five peaks of steep trees above the old gold-mining town of Rossland. Low crowds, almost half the terrain is black, and in-bounds cat skiing.
- Experts & steeps
- Powder
- Backcountry
- Skiable area3,850 acres1,558 ha
- Runs110+
- Vertical887 m2,910 ft
- Lifts8
- Avg snowfall760 cmabout 299 in
- Cost level$$Mid-range
Highlights
- Pay-per-ride cat skiing on Mt Kirkup inside the boundary
- Grey Mountain, added in 2013, made it one of BC’s largest
- Hosted Canada’s first FIS World Cup race in 1968
- Spokane (GEG) is about 2.5–3 hours by car
Getting there
Nearest airport: Castlegar (YCG) · about 35 min. Base: Rossland.
BC mountain highways require winter tires or chains from October 1 to April 30 on most routes. Check DriveBC for road conditions before you leave.
Where to stay
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RED Mountain heritage lodging — Old-school Rossland skiing: independent cabins, a boutique slopeside hotel and big group condos.
Best powder skis for tree skiing — Rocker, 110–118mm waists and low swing-weight: the skis built for tight Kootenay glades.