2016 guide to B.C.'s ski hills and resorts
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: November 24
Altitude: 2,182 metres (7,160 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,530 metres (5,020 feet)
Lift Ticket: $278 + taxes for two days
Season Pass: $1,649 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: No
Special Events: Cornucopia (November 10–20); Whistler Film Festival (November 30–December 4); Whistler Pride and Ski Festival (January 22–29)
Blackcomb
Seasons Opens: November 24
Altitude: 2,284 metres (7,494 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,609 metres (5,280 feet)
Lift Ticket: $278 + taxes for two days
Season Pass: $1,699 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: GMC Race Centre opens (December 13); Whistler Blackcomb Foundation 23rd Annual Telus Winter Classic (January 20-21)
Sun Peaks
Seasons Opens: November 19
Altitude: 2,152 metres (7,060 feet)
Vertical Drop: 882 metres (2,894 feet)
Lift Ticket: $92 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,249 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival (January 13–22); Garden Rail Jam (January 22); Telus Nancy Greene Alpine Classic (February 24-25)
Big White
Seasons Opens: November 24
Altitude: 2,319 metres (7,606 feet)
Vertical Drop: 777 metres (2,550 feet)
Lift Ticket: $91 to $99 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,179 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check bigwhite.com for updates
Grouse Mountain
Seasons Opens: November 25
Altitude: 1,250 metres (4,100 feet)
Vertical Drop: 384 metres (1,260 feet)
Lift Ticket: $48 + taxes (to November 13); $61 + taxes
Season Pass: $825 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: No
Special Events: Peak of Christmas 2016 (November 25–Jan. 2); New Year’s Eve celebration (December 31); 24 Hours of Winter (February 11–12)
Manning Park Resort
Seasons Opens: November 26 (Nordic), December 3 (Alpine)
Altitude: 1,790 metres (5,828 feet)
Vertical Drop: 437 metres (1,417 feet)
Lift Ticket: $55 + taxes
Season Pass: $675 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check winter.manningpark.com for updates
Hemlock Valley Resort
Seasons Opens: December 15
Altitude: 1,371 metres (4,500 feet)
Vertical Drop: 396 metres (1,300 feet)
Lift Ticket: $53.33 + taxes
Season Pass: $629 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check hemlockvalleyresort.com for updates
Cypress Mountain
Seasons Opens: November 18
Altitude: 1,440 metres (4,720 feet)
Vertical Drop: 610 metres (2,000 feet)
Lift Ticket: $55 + taxes
Season Pass: $747 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check cypressmountain.com for updates
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Seasons Opens: December 3
Altitude: 2,466 metres (8,058 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,713 metres (5,620 feet)
Lift Ticket: $95 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,199 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check revelstokemountainresort.com for updates
Red Mountain Resort
Seasons Opens: December 10
Altitude: 2,075 metres (6,807 feet)
Vertical Drop: 890 metres (2,919 feet)
Lift Ticket: $89 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,059 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Ski with Santa (December 25); Canadian Open Freeskiing Championships (January 18–21)
Mt. Seymour
Seasons Opens: November 30
Altitude: 1,265 metres (4,150 feet)
Vertical Drop: 330 metres (1,083 feet)
Lift Ticket: $56 + taxes
Season Pass: $819 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Check mountseymour.com for updates
Panorama Mountain Village
Seasons Opens: December 9
Altitude: 2,375 metres (7,800 feet)
Vertical Drop: 1,220 metres (4,000 feet)
Lift Ticket: $92 + taxes
Season Pass: $999 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Nor-Am Cup (December 11–18); Kootenay Freestyle Classic (March 11-12)
Silver Star
Seasons Opens: November 10 (Nordic), November 24 (full)
Altitude: 1,915 metres (6,280 feet)
Vertical Drop: 760 metres (2,500 feet)
Lift Ticket: $97 + taxes
Season Pass: $1,249 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Silver Star Rail Jam (January 14); Slopes for Hope (March 4)
Apex
Seasons Opens: December 3
Altitude: 2,187 metres (7,175 feet)
Vertical Drop: 610 metres (2,000 feet)
Lift Ticket: $78 + taxes
Season Pass: $999 + taxes
Terrain Park: Yes
Tubing Park: Yes
Special Events: Canadian Mogul Selections (December 15–18)
Prices are for full-day, undiscounted 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.
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