Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
Novemberbeyond the models
—the usual depth
December
Well below normal26th percentile
January
Well below normal29th percentile
February
Well below normal25th percentile
March
Well below normal20th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
162 cmthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical1,587 m 652 m to 2,239 m
- Skiable terrain3,307 ha
- Average snowfall1,054 cm a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts36
- Marked runs608 298 km of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner26%76 km
- Intermediate41%123 km
- Advanced33%99 km
Getting there
YVR
Drive from Vancouverregional airport
2 h 27138 km
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powderstrongly
Groomersstrongly
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingstrongly
Villageoutstanding
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 105 cm | 77 cm – 134 cm | -3 °C | 33% |
| January | 137 cm | 85 cm – 189 cm | -2 °C | 35% |
| February | 167 cm | 107 cm – 219 cm | -3 °C | 40% |
| March | 177 cm | 124 cm – 244 cm | -2 °C | 34% |
| April | 162 cm | 123 cm – 233 cm | 1 °C | 38% |
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