2015 guide to B.C.’s ski hills and resorts

by The Georgia Straight Staff on November 4th, 2015 at 1:48 PM

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Prices are for full-day adult passes; reduced rates for seniors, youth, children, and partial-day passes are available at all facilities. Season opening dates are subject to change based on snowfall.

Whistler

Seasons Opens: Nov. 26
Altitude: 2,182 metres (7,160 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,609 metres (5,280 feet)
Lift Ticket: $250 + taxes for two days
Season Pass: $1,799 + taxes until Nov. 23; $1,999 + taxes after
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: No
Special Events: Cornucopia (Nov. 5–15); Whistler Film Festival (Dec. 2–6); Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (Jan. 23–31)

Blackcomb

Seasons Opens: Nov. 26
Altitude: 2,284 metres (7,494 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,609 metres (5,280 feet)
Lift Ticket: $250 + taxes for two days
Season Pass: $1,799 + taxes until Nov. 23; $1,999 + taxes after
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: GMC Race Centre opens (Dec. 14); Whistler Blackcomb Foundation 23rd Annual Telus Winter Classic (Jan. 22–23)

Sun Peaks

Seasons Opens: Nov. 21
Altitude: 2,152 metres (7,060 feet)
Vertical Drop: 882 metres (2,894 feet)
Lift Ticket: $86 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,149 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Sun Peaks Kookaburra Cross Country Loppet (Jan. 10); Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival (Jan. 14–24); Garden Rail Jam (Jan. 24)

Eric Berger

Big White

Seasons Opens: Nov. 28
Altitude: 2,319 metres (7,606 feet)
Vertical Drop: 777 metres (2,550 feet)
Lift Ticket: $87 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,179 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check www.bigwhite.com/ for updates

Silver Star

Seasons Opens: Nov. 12 (Nordic) Nov. 26 (full)
Altitude: 1,915 metres (6,280 feet)
Vertical Drop: 760 metres (2,500 feet)
Lift Ticket: $90 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,199 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Silver Star Rail Jam (Jan. 9); Showdown Hoedown Throwdown (Jan. 24–27)

Apex

Seasons Opens: Dec. 7
Altitude: 2,187 metres (7,175 feet)
Vertical Drop: 610 metres (2,000 feet)
Lift Ticket: $75 + taxes
Season Pass: $999 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Chasing Shadows movie premiere (Nov. 19); Canadian Selections (Dec. 18–20)

Paul Morrison

Mt. Washington

Seasons Opens: Dec. 11
Altitude: 1,588 metres (5,215 feet)
Vertical Drop: 505 metres (1,657 feet)
Lift Ticket: $95 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,199+ taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: VISA’s Snow Festival (Jan. 4–8); Ski for MS (Jan. 24); Women’s Week (Feb. 29–Mar. 4)

Cypress Mountain

Seasons Opens: Mid to end of November
Altitude: 1,440 metres (4,720 feet)
Vertical Drop: 610 metres (2,010 feet)
Lift Ticket: $64 + taxes
Season Pass: $699 + taxes until Dec. 1; $749 + taxes after
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check cypressmountain.com/ for updates

Mt. Seymour

Seasons Opens: End of November
Altitude: 1,265 metres (4,150 feet)
Vertical Drop: 330 metres (1,083 feet)
Lift Ticket: $53 + taxes
Season Pass: $819 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Family First Night (Dec. 31); K2 & Comor Youth Progression Jam (Feb. 6); BCSA Like Me Snowboard Series (Feb. 13–14)

Paul Morrison

Grouse Mountain

Seasons Opens: End of November
Altitude: 1,250 metres (4,100 feet)
Vertical Drop: 384 metres (1,260 feet)
Lift Ticket: $58 + taxes
Season Pass: $649 + taxes until Dec. 1; $825 + taxes after
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: No
Special Events: The Peak of Christmas (Nov. 27–Jan. 4); Junior Pond Hockey Tournament (Feb. 3–7)

Manning Park Resort

Seasons Opens: Nov. 28 (Nordic) Dec. 11 (full)
Altitude: 1,790 metres (5,828 feet)
Vertical Drop: 437 metres
(1,417 feet)
Lift Ticket: $53 + taxes
Season Pass: $650 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check winter.manningpark.com/ for updates

Hemlock Valley Resort

Seasons Opens: Dec. 5
Altitude: 1,371 metres (4,500 feet)
Vertical Drop: 396 metres (1,300 feet)
Lift Ticket: $50.48 + taxes
Season Pass: $599 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check www.hemlockvalleyresort.com/ for updates.

Jussi Grznar

Panorama Mountain Village

Seasons Opens: Dec. 11
Altitude: 2,375 metres (7,800 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,220 metres (4,000 feet)
Lift Ticket: $44 + taxes
Season Pass: $999 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Nor-Am Cup (Dec. 12–18); Dragon Tail Loppet (Jan. 9)

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Seasons Opens: Nov. 28
Altitude: 2,466 metres (8,058 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,713 metres (5,620 feet)
Lift Ticket: $86 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,149 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Snowflake Wine Festival (Dec. 5)