Red River
Old-mining town turned ski village: lifts depart from Main Street, with a relaxed western vibe.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
489m (1,604ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,157m (10,358ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,667m (8,750ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
533cm (210in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
64
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
7
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
117ha (289ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable 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
32%
Intermediate
38%
Advanced
30%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Red River's heaviest snowfall lands in March; the snowpack peaks in January.
- Snowfall
- peaks Mar
- Snowpack
- peaks Jan
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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