The Red Mountain Ski resort is situated on Red Mountain and Granite Mountain in south central British Columbia. It is well known for its bountiful powder and varied terrain. You will have a choice from over 83 runs on two mountains that will take you down treed slopes, wide-open groomers, or steep, powder-filled bowls. With over 1200 acres, and 2900 vertical feet, there's lots to explore. You will be able enjoy downhill skiing and snowboarding in some awesome terrain, including a half pipe built on the mountain every winter.
The terrain is also ideal for snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Red Mountain is located near the Canada/US border in south Central British Columbia, 28 miles (45 km) south of Castlegar, and just 3 miles (5 km) west of the historic gold mining town of Rossland, which combines rugged outdoor adventure with small town warmth and hospitality. |
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Rossland |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 1185m (3888ft) |
| Ski Season: December to April |
| Mountain Range: British Columbia Kootenays |
| Number of Lifts: 5 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 2073m (6801ft) |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 1185m (3888ft) |
| Number of Slopes: 83 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.1 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.45 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.45 |
| Snowboarding: yes: halfpipe and on all pistes |
| Cross Country (km): 50km |
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: At the Rossland Historical Museum you will be able to view exhibits featuring the geological history of the area, native Indians, and the gold discovery.
The wild 'n crazy Rossland Winter Carnival which takes place annually on the last weekend in January is not to be missed if you are in the area during that time. At this century-old winter festival, crazy events outnumber the sane ones.
If you visit Castlegar, you can cross the suspension bridge and take a walk around the Zuckerberg Island Heritage Park. Here you will be taken back to discover a heritage of human and natural history unique within the Columbia River Valley. |
| Aprés-Ski: The Apres Ski scene offers a day lodge, ski school, ski & snowboard rentals, overnight repair, daycare centre, ski shop, restaurants & cafeterias, lockers. |
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