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Red Mountain Resort

Red Mountain is one of the biggest ski areas in British Columbia, offering incredibly diverse terrain. A huge 890m vertical drop allows something for everyone. World-renowned gladed tree skiing, wide-open groomed runs, a terrain park and easy-to-access side country are all on offer. Located on the famous Powder Highway, RED is one of the last unspoiled North American resorts meaning you can enjoy uncrowded slopes. The adventure does not quit at RED.

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Overview

Recently voted Canada’s #1 Outdoor Town by Explore magazine, the Rossland area is a natural playground for adventure seekers from around the world. The stunning alpine town also features all of the conveniences you would expect: shopping, casual and fine dining, pubs, bars, fitness centre and more. Enjoy 3600 descents off selected peaks, in-bounds cat skiing and runs including wide-open groomers and steep glades all dispersed over three mountains. Plus, with a great balance between expert terrain and a family-friendly village,the abundance of snow, friendly locals and short lift lines, it won’t be long until you realise the beauty of RED Mountain. RED is more than a ski resort, it’s a culture focused on adventure. And most importantly, it delivers soul exhilaration at levels you’ve been looking for.

3,850 acres over 5 peaks
Best bet for skiers wanting steep-and-deep
Famous for surreal powder
Inbounds Cat-Skiing
A real character town
Amazing value ski-in/ski-out accommodation
Uninterrupted vertical
Authentic mountain ski town
Value for money
World-renowned gladed tree skiing

Mountain Statistics

Statistics

Top Elevation	2,075 Metres
Base Elevation	1,185 Metres
Vertical Drop	890 Metres
Skiable Terrain	3,850 Acres
Lifts	7 lifts
Runs	110
Avg. Annual Snowfall	7.6 Metres
Terrain Beginner	17%
Terrain Intermediate	34%
Terrain Advanced	23%
Terrain Expert	26%
Ski in / Ski out	Yes

Other Activities

At Red Mountain, there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.

Cross-Country Skiing

Experience some of Canada’s finest cross-country skiing at the Black Jack Ski Club, located just two minutes up the highway from Red Mountain.

Moonlight Snowshoe and Forest Fondue

Your guide will take you through beautiful snowy forest trails to enjoy a cheese and chocolate fondue dining experience.

More Activities

Backcountry & Side Country Touring
Bowling
Cat & Heli-Skiing
Curling
Gold Mining Tours, Rossland Museum
Ice Skating
Natural Hot Springs
Night Skiing
Movie Nights
Public Skating
Snowshoeing
Trail Aquatic Centre

Getting There

Getting to Red Mountain

Red is easily accessible from major airports in both Canada and the United States.

Red Mountain is located 3 kilometres from the town of Rossland, B.C. and 6 kilometres from the U.S. Border. Rossland is a 2.5-hour drive (207km) from Spokane International Airport and 3.5 hours (300km) from Kelowna International Airport. Daily regional flights are available from Vancouver and Calgary to Castlegar and Trail. Rossland is a 30-minute drive from Castlegar Regional Airport and 20 minutes from Trail Regional Airport.

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