Top 10 ski resorts in the Kootenay Rockies

We ranked the top Kootenay ski hills and resorts according to their vertical drop

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Itching to hit the slopes and go skiing or cat-skiing in the Kootenay Rockies? You’re in luck. Both the East and West Kootenay are blessed with some of the best ski hills in B.C.

In addition to the main attraction, these winter resorts often have seasonal events, luxurious amenities and other activities that you might want to try, such as snowboarding and snowmobiling. How you plan your Kootenay Rockies holiday is up to you, and the possibilities are endless.

Top 10 ski hills and resorts in the Kootenay Rockies (ranked by vertical drop)

Rank   Resort/Hill Location Height
1   Revelstoke Mountain Resort Revelstoke 5,620 feet
2   Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Golden 4,133 feet
3   Panorama Mountain Resort Panorama 4,019 feet
4   Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie 3,550 feet
5   Red Mountain Resort Rossland 2,919 feet
6   Kimberley Alpine Resort Kimberley 2,465 feet
7   Whitewater Ski Resort Nelson 2,044 feet
8   Salmo Ski Hill Salmo 1,115 feet
9   Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area Fairmont Hot Springs 1,000 feet
10   Wapiti Ski Hill Elkford 1,000 feet

 

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