Apex
Mountain Ski Resort, near Penticton in the South Okanagan is a
great place to enjoy a family mountain vacation. Rated "Best
Small Destination Resort" by Ski Canada Magazine, it's located
at the base of a spectacular mountain, with excellent dry powder.
The slopes are not crowded and the lift lines are short with ample
skiing and boarding area. During the summer months go mountain
biking, hiking, and horseback riding into alpine country. There
are excellent on- mountain accommodations. Facilities include
meeting rooms and conference centre, restaurants, fine dining
and pubs, outdoor hot tubs, rental and repairs, and shops. There
is night skiing, and an outdoor hockey/skating rink. The Snow
Sport and Adventure Centre features the Ski and Snowboard School,
a Kid's Club and a reservation centre for all resort activities.
This
year round resort is located approx. 54k (33.5m)) from Kelowna
in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Big White's light
champagne power attracts skiers and snowboarders from all parts
of North America. This alpine village offers hotels, condos, chalets
and hostels with a total capacity of more than 8,000. All accommodations
have convenient access to the runs, ski to/ ski from the skiing
area. On mountain facilities include ski shops and rentals, repair
shops, a ski school, spas including hot tub/jacuzzi/sauna, day
care an indoor swimming pool, grocery and liquor stores, conference
centre, restaurants, lounges and pubs. Another great feature is
the Mega-SnowCoaster, the largest mountain tube ride in North
America. Other fun activities include skating, snowshoeing, dog
sledding and snowmobiling.
Mountain
Stats:
Elevation - 2,319m (7,606ft)
Village elevation - 1,755m (5,706ft)
Vertical drop - 777m (2,550ft)
Night vertical drop - 495m (1,624ft) Tuesday to Saturdays 5pm
- 8pm
- 38 acres light for night skiing
Terrain:
Resort area - 2,968h (7,155a)
Skiable area - 1,064h (2,565a)
Groomed - 405h (755a)
Alpine & gladed areas - 540h (1325a)
Annual average snowfall - 750cm (24.5ft)
Runs - 112 designed trails
Beginners - 18%
Intermediate - 56%
Advanced - 26%
Longest run - 7.2k (4.5m)
Lift total - 13
Gondola- one 8-passenger high speed
Chairlifts - 4 high speed quads
- 1 fixed quad
- 1 triple chair
- 1 double chair
Surface lifts - 1 Tbar
- 1 Children's magic carpet
- 1 beginner's handle tow
Tubing lifts - 2 Leitner tube lifts
Uphill Capacity - 23,400 skiers per hour
For
complete resort information:
Phone: (250) 765-3101
Fax: (250) 765-8200
Crystal Mountain offers visitors night skiing facilities, a day
lodge, ski school, ski shop and rentals, restaurants and pubs.
The mountain is located 15 minutes (14 km or 9 miles) from downtown
Westbank or 25 minutes (28 km or 17 miles from Kelowna.
Season: early December to mid March
Monday closed
Tuesday nights from 5pm to 9pm
Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 3:30 pm & nights 5pm to 9pm
Saturday from 9am to 3:30 pm & nights 5pm to 9 pm
Sunday 9am to 3:30 pm
Annual Snowfall: 310 cm (122 in)
Vertical Rise: 200 m (656 ft)
Elevations: peak 1400 m (4592 ft)
base 1200 m (3936 ft)
# of Runs: 20
Lifts: 1 double chair, 2 t-bars
Difficulty: 30% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% advanced
Nearby Ski Areas: Snowpatch Ski Hill, Mt. Baldy Ski Area
Located
on the mountain tops of the Okanagan-Similkameen and Boundary-Kootenay
regions of B.C., Mt. Baldy is just minutes away from the communities
of Oliver, Osoyoos and Penticton.
With
one of the highest base elevations in B.C. at 5,665 feet, the
mountain is assured consistent skiing conditions and an annual
snowfall of over 20 feet. "We currently operate on three
mountain faces, the southeast face of Mt. Baldy, the East face
of Sugarlump and the west face of Mt. McKinney. The ski area
includes the Eagle Double Chair, Sugarlump Quad Chair, the McKinney
T-bar and a Magic Carpet lift in our learning area."
"The
Eagle Chair rises 1,293 vertical feet with access to over 400
skiable acres of diverse trails and glades; however, the mountain
rises another 500 feet with access to the presently skied South
face for the more adventuresome. The Sugarlump Quad rises 777
vertical feet with access to a diverse terrain mix, including
the terrain park. The McKinney T-bar rises 337 vertical feet
with access to beginner and intermediate ski trails."
"Whether
you ski, snowboard or tele-ski our mountain has something for
everyone. The Snow Sports Centre is home to the snow school,
rental shop and repair shop, and has everything you need for
a great day on the slopes. We offer a range of lessons that
will teach you the basics of skiing for the first time, or how
to perfect your snowboarding turns. Choose between group and
private lessons and learn from our outgoing and enthusiastic
instructors who love winter as much as you do."
"Other
facilities include the main day lodge complete with the ticket
office, the ski patrol, the cafeteria, and the unique Baldy
Bar - the place to be after a great day on the slopes."
"In
addition to downhill pursuits, Mt. Baldy offers a variety of
other activities including the new Mt. Baldy Nordic Centre with
groomed and track-set trails for the cross country ski enthusiast.
Or discover the mountain in a whole new way with an excursion
in the forest by snow shoe or cross country skis on 20 km of
marked, un-groomed shared trails.
For
those who like to test their skills on the jumps and rails the
terrain park offers a variety of features for all levels. Or
grab the entire family and rediscover the joy of zooming down
hill in our tobogganing area. And at the end of the day, soak
up the last of the Baldy sunshine with a round of Frisbee Golf
through our re-designed 18-hole championship Frisbee golf course."
Mountain
Quick Facts:
Mt.
Baldy - Eagle Double Chair:
Peak
Elevation 7557ft/2303m
Base Elevation 5665ft/1726m
Top
of Chair 6965ft/2123m
Vertical
Drop 1293ft/427m
Sugarlump
– “Alyce” Quad Chai:
Peak
Elevation 6449ft/1966m
Base Elevation 5672ft/1729m
Vertical Drop 777ft/237m
Mt.
McKinney - McKinney T-bar & Magic Carpet:
Peak
Elevation 6016ft/1834m
Base Elevation 5679ft/1731m
Vertical Drop (T-bar) 337ft/103m
Vertical Drop (Magic Carpet) 56ft/17m
Runs
& Acreage 34 runs & 600 acres of trails Glades & Tress 340 acres Average snowfall 21.5ft/650cm Average temperature -5C/23F
One of BC's most popular ski areas, Silver Star Mountain Resort,
is located 22km (14m) from Vernon in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
This four-season adventure destination offers excellent down hill
and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and night skiing, snowmobiling,
snowshoeing, dog sledding and sleight rides. Great dry powder
and incredible terrain only add to the skiing and snowmobiling
fun. Summer means mountain biking, hiking, guided alpine tours,
and festivals. There are 8 hotels and more than 100 vacation homes
available on the mountain. The Village has numerous food and beverage
outlets, ski shops and rentals, indoor swimming pool, hot tub/jacuzzi/saunas,
conference rooms, laundromat, deli, grocery stores, clothing stores
and gift shops, ATM, Internet Access and lockers. Ski, snowboard,
telemark, and cross-country ski lessons are all available. Silver
Star has a daycare, a skating rink and other amenities.
Mountain
Stats:
Elevation - 1,915m (6,280ft)
Village Elevation - 1,609 (5,280ft)
Vertical drop - 760m (2,500 ft)
Average snowfall - 700cm (23ft)
Skiable area - 1,103h (2,725a)
Snowboarding
- 2 halfpipes, 1 night lit half pipe, boarder cross track and
Terrain Park
Cross Country - 105km of core trails, 70-80km groomed and track
set daily, 4km lit
Track, 3 Trailheads, 4-day lodges, 3 huts, and shuttle bus.
For
more information
Phone (250) 542-0224
Fax (250) 542-1236
Phone Toll free 1-800-663-4431
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