Kimberley Alpine Resort
A sunny, family-oriented BC resort with Western Canada's longest illuminated night skiing run and a quirky Bavarian platzl in town.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
750m (2,461ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,981m (6,499ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,230m (4,035ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
396cm (156in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
80
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
5
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
1,799 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
20%
Intermediate
60%
Advanced
20%
Best For
Location
Kimberley sits in the Purcell Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, in the Kootenay region near the town of the same name. This is a continental interior setting, with mid-mountain terrain and dry inland air rather than coastal weather.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Cranbrook (YXC), about 20 minutes from the resort by road.
- Cranbrook (YXC)20 minutesDirections
- Calgary (YYC)4.5 hoursDirections
- Kalispell (FCA)3 hoursDirections
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