Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
Novemberbeyond the models
—the usual depth
December
Well below normal34th percentile
January
Well below normal28th percentile
February
Well below normal22nd percentile
March
Well below normal17th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
187 cmthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical1,316 m 1,189 m to 2,505 m
- Skiable terrain1,411 ha
- Average snowfall749 cm a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts5
- Marked runs58 46 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner35%16 km
- Intermediate32%15 km
- Advanced33%15 km
Getting there
YXC
Drive from Cranbrookregional airport
4 h 17273 km
YYC
Drive from Calgarymajor hub
4 h 25288 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gema little
Powderstrongly
Groomersa little
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 131 cm | 102 cm – 168 cm | -8 °C | 44% |
| January | 172 cm | 135 cm – 221 cm | -7 °C | 42% |
| February | 199 cm | 153 cm – 248 cm | -9 °C | 52% |
| March | 209 cm | 166 cm – 266 cm | -5 °C | 42% |
| April | 187 cm | 134 cm – 240 cm | -1 °C | 44% |
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