Your guide to B.C. ski hills within 500 kilometres
SEASON OPENS | ALTITUDE | VERTICAL DROP | LIFT TICKET | SEASON PASS | TUBING PARK | SPECIAL EVENT | |
Whistler | Nov. 26 | 2,182 metres | 1,609 metres | $91 + taxes | $1,529 + taxes | No | 2010 Winter Olympics |
Blackcomb | Nov. 26 | 2,284 metres | 1,609 metres | $91 + taxes | $1,529 + taxes | Yes | 2010 Winter Olympics |
Sun Peaks | Nov. 14 | 2,152 metres | 881 metres | $71 + taxes | $929 + taxes | Yes | Winter Wine Festival |
Big White | Dec. 5 | 2,319 metres | 777 metres | $76 + taxes | $1,060 + taxes | Yes | Big White 2010 Games |
Silver Star | Nov. 28 | 1,915 metres | 760 metres | $76 + taxes | $1,060 + taxes | Yes | Vernon Winter Carnival |
Apex | Dec. 5 | 2187 metres | 610 metres | $60 + taxes | $775 + taxes | Yes | Canada Post NorAm Freestyle Frenzy Aerials Event |
Mt. Washington | Dec. 11 | 1,588 metres | 505 metres | $69 + taxes | $1,069 + taxes | Yes | Kokanee Old School |
Cypress Mountain | Dec. 15 | 1,440 metres | 610 metres | $52.38 + taxes | Sold out | Yes | 2010 Winter Olympics |
Mt. Seymour | Nov. 29 | 1,265 metres | 330 metres | $44 + taxes | $749 + taxes | Yes | Yeti North American Snowshoe Championships (Feb. 27) |
Grouse Mountain | First week of December | 1,250 metres | 384 metres | $55 + taxes | $825 + taxes | No | Peak of Christmas |
Manning Park | Dec. 12 | 1,790 metres | 437 metres | $42 + taxes | $500 + taxes | Yes | New Year’s Eve |
Hemlock Valley Resort | Dec. 10 | 1,371 metres | 396 metres | $43.81 + taxes | $549 + taxes | Yes | Sitour Ski Tour |
Prices are for full-day and seasonal adult passes. Reduced rates are available for seniors, youth, and children at all facilities. Opening dates are subject to change based on snowfall.
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