The Ultimate Guide to Ski Resorts

Located in the Purcell Mountains, the Kimberley Alpine Resort lies on the east face of the North Star Hill. The resort maintains 80 runs total, with a good division among beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. 5 lift systems service the Kimberley Alpine Resort's guests, comprised of a triple chair, a double chair, a T-bar, a magic carpet, and a high speed quad chair lift. Skiing at the Kimberley Alpine Resort is ideal only between the months of December and April so make sure you make reservations early.

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Mount Washington Alpine Resort resides on the eastern edge of the Vancouver Island Ranges in British Columbia, Canada. Aside from skiing and snowboarding, there are also additional facilities for snow tubing and a terrain park within the area. Mount Washington Alpine Resort also manages the nordic trails of Forbidden Plateau, located in nearby Strathcona Provincial Park. Mount Washingto Alpine Resort also prides itself with its latest acquisition, the Boomerang. The Boomerang is a state of the art continuous lift system that goes up one vertical face of the mountain and down the other side of the slope. This lift allows for the possibility of accommodating up to 1200 guests per hour.

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Red Mountain Resort resides in the West Kootenay region, an area just north of the US/Canada border. Skiers can get to the resort via the Red Express Bus Service which shuttles them from Spokane International Airport or Kelowna International Airport. An 887 meter vertical awaits visitors of Red Mountain, serviced by five lifts and a magic carpet. A contraption called the Red Chair services the main Red Mountain, while other lifts operate on other areas. Their newest addition, the Doppelmayr, which is a fixed grip quad was added on December 7th of 2007.

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One of the major ski resorts operating on the famous Mount MacKenzie, the Revelstoke Mountain Resort offers about 20 square kilometers of terrain perfect for skiing, with a vertical drop of 1,845 meters (or 6,100 feet). Although the resort is still yet to reach its full construction, it does plan on offering one of the best skiing experiences for its guests. The Revelstoke Mountain Resort also operates 25 lifts for 100 ski and snowboarding trails. The resort opened for the first time on December 22, 2007, and was considered as the biggest North American ski resort debut in the past two decades.

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With an annual snowfall of 700 centimeters, the Silver Star Mountain Resort is one of the more ideal skiing spots in Canada. With a total of 115 marked runs and a vertical drop of 760 meters or 2,500 feet, the Silver Star Mountain Resort can accommodate both novice guests and more advanced skiing veterans. The Silver Star Mountain Resort has a total of 12 lifts that they use to service their guests, including 2 fixed-grip quads, 2 tube lifts, and 3 beginner magic carpets. The resort also covers two mountain faces within a valley, with 4 distinct, main areas: Vance Creek, Attridge, Silver Woods, and Putnam Creek.

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Hardwood Hills is a ski resort in Ontario, Canada which has more than 30 kilometers of pristine crispy, white trails, in short, it is every skier's paradise. Thanks to the great snow fall and the Hardwood Hills' snow making and grooming capabilities, its guests and visitors can enjoy perfect ski trails lined by pine-scented forests and breathtaking views of the Ontario mountain country side. So pack up your skis and snowboards and experience winter sports at its best in Hardwood Hills, Canada.

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The Hidden Valley Highlands in Huntsville, Ontario is a wonderful winter sports and recreational venue. It has several runs and trails that would suit anyone from beginners to experts at snowboarding and skiing. The Hidden Valley Highlands in Canada also has a snow making and grooming system that ensures guests can enjoy crisp, fresh snow during their time in the ski resort. Hidden Valley also has several ski lifts so that skiers and snowboarders need not waste precious time waiting their turn to be whisked away to the Highlands of Hidden Valley Highlands.

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