Top 10 ski resorts in the Kootenay Rockies

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

— February 07, 2020

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