Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Well below normal26th percentile
December
Well below normal29th percentile
January
Well below normal27th percentile
February
Well below normal22nd percentile
March
Well below normal18th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
148 cmthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical508 m 1,142 m to 1,650 m
- Skiable terrain283 ha
- Average snowfall406 cm a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts4
- Marked runs42 42 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner52%22 km
- Intermediate26%11 km
- Advanced21%9 km
Getting there
YYD
Drive from Smithersregional airport
45 min12 km
YVR
Drive from Vancouvermajor hub
16 h 311175 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderbarely
Groomersa little
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 75 cm | 37 cm – 100 cm | 330 cm | -5 °C | 33% |
| December | 112 cm | 89 cm – 159 cm | 381 cm | -8 °C | 39% |
| January | 147 cm | 116 cm – 198 cm | 401 cm | -7 °C | 39% |
| February | 157 cm | 120 cm – 192 cm | 323 cm | -7 °C | 49% |
| March | 160 cm | 136 cm – 210 cm | 351 cm | -5 °C | 42% |
| April | 148 cm | 112 cm – 195 cm | 213 cm | -1 °C | 43% |
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