Apex Mountain
Steep, technical terrain near Penticton: small village, mostly black runs, and a cult expert following.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
610m (2,001ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,178m (7,146ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,568m (5,144ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
600cm (236in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
79
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
4
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,139 acres
Total groomed and patrolled terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
16%
Intermediate
48%
Advanced
36%
Best For
Location
Apex sits in the Okanagan region of southern British Columbia, in the high country above Penticton and its lakes. The resort climbs into dry, continental interior mountains, well above the valley floor, with cold air and a high-alpine feel.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Kelowna (YLW), about 2.5 hours from the resort by road.
- Kelowna (YLW)2.5 hoursDirections
- Kamloops (YKA)4 hoursDirections
- Castlegar (YCG)4.5 hoursDirections
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