Making this year’s winter ski for a recall on the outside to get a hidden jewel of western Canada. While the crowds attending major resorts brand, he was waist-deep in the North American dust with the best lines not to get in his way of making new tracks.
Canada ski vacations have it all: snowy landscapes of mountains, valleys, lakes and glaciers; deeper and more consistent snow; internationally known parties and resorts … and people who love them.
Thus, for a line-free ski holiday this winter, consider one of western Canada lesser-known gems. They can not take Whistler’s glossy and charming, but local people in the know here to find the best powder.
Fernie
Where is she? In the Canadian Rockies, a 3.5 hour drive from Calgary International Airport and an hour and 15 minutes from Cranbrook, BC (served by Time Air and Air BC). The city of Fernie is five minutes.
Why go: This world-class ski area is known among locals as the capital of powder of the Rockies – the snow is excellent. In addition, the ski area has been again recently to provide more accommodation (including ski-in/ski-out) and large ground again. It features a vertical drop ft/857 of 2811 m, 2500 acres of skiable terrain on 106 trails, and 348 inches of snow a year.
Sun Peaks
Where is she? In the interior of BC, 4.5 hours from Vancouver along the scenic road Coquihalla, and 45 minutes from Kamloops.
Why go: Sun Peaks is friendly and fun, with lots of snow, blue sky, and a lot of trails. It has a vertical drop of 2891 m ft/881, 3678 acres of ski terrain in 117 races, with 220 inches of snow a year.
Kicking a horse
Where is she? Above the city of gold in the Canadian Rockies, 3.5 hours west of Calgary (a scenic drive through Banff National Park and YOHO).
Why go: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is at the Rockies’ newest alpine resort and already gaining notoriety as offering “the champagne of powders,” the lightest and driest snow “, as well as the second longest ski in Canada. It has a vertical drop ft/1260 of 4133 m, 2600 acres of land more than 78 ski trails, with 275 inches of snow per year.
Red Mountain
Where is she? BC in the southern outskirts of Rossland, 2.5 hours from Spokane, Washington, or 7.5 hours from Vancouver or Calgary.
Why go: Known for its powder and terrain over two mountains – Red and Granite – Red Mountain Resort appeals to skiers and pensioners alike, particularly those seeking a thrill. It has a vertical drop ft/887 of 2909 m, 1686 acres of land in over 87 races, and 300 inches of snow a year.
Panorama Mountain Village Resort
Where is she? Located on the western slopes of the Canadian Rockies, Panorama is 3.5 hours drive from Calgary International Airport and 2 hours south-west of Banff.
Why go: Panorama has its relatively remote location in the Purcell Mountains to thank the lack of crowds suffer from other resorts in the Rockies. It has a vertical drop of 4,000 m ft/1220 (the higher of the Canadian Rockies), 119 tracks and 187 inches of snow a year.
Whether you’re taking to the slopes for the first time or looking for a thrill of experts, these mountains have it all. Fewer people means more time in the mountains, to get out of this winter with these unknown gems.