Red Mountain Resort
Three peaks above the historic mining town of Rossland, with cult-favorite tree skiing and a fiercely independent local culture.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
890m (2,920ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,080m (6,824ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,185m (3,888ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
760cm (299in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
119
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
8
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
4,164 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
36%
Advanced
48%
Best For
Location
Red sits in the Monashee Mountains of southeastern British Columbia, near the US border in the West Kootenay region. This is interior, continental terrain with high-alpine peaks rising above forested mid-mountain slopes.
Getting there
Easy to reach
Fly into Castlegar (YCG), about 50 minutes from the resort by road.
- Castlegar (YCG)50 minutesDirections
- Spokane (GEG)3 hoursDirections
- Cranbrook (YXC)3.5 hoursDirections
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