British ColumbiaCanada
Red Mountain Resort
About Red Mountain Resort
Red Mountain Resort is a ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. It offers 3,850 skiable acres, served by 8 lifts, with an average of about 300" of snow a year. The Red Mountain Ski Club formed in 1947 and the chairlift officially opened on December 26, 1947. Official history records later private ownership changes and the 2019-20 Topping expansion to 3,850 acres. Independent Rossland resort spanning five skiable peaks, with 3,850 acres, eight lifts, 300 inches of average snowfall and a terrain mix weighted toward advanced and expert skiing.
Why Visit Red Mountain Resort?
- 119 runs with 2,920ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 300"
- 3,850 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 8 lifts including chairlift, surface
Where to Stay
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Mountain Statistics
6,808ft
Summit Elevation
2,075m
3,888ft
Base Elevation
1,185m
2,920ft
Vertical Drop
890m
3,850 acres
Skiable Area
1,558.04 ha
119
Total Runs
4.3mi
Longest Run
7km
8
Lifts
300"
Avg. Snowfall
762cm annually
How Red Mountain Resort compares
Terrain Breakdown
17%
34%
49%
●Beginner
17% of trails
■Intermediate
34% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
49% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 12, 2025
Closing DayApril 5, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Red Mountain Resort
By Car
Red Mountain Resort is in British Columbia, Canada. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude49.1044
Longitude-117.8364
RegionBritish Columbia, Canada
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Red Mountain Resort trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Red Mountain Resort averages 300" of snowfall a year.
Red Mountain Resort rates 17% of its terrain as beginner, across 119 marked runs. Check the resort's site for its ski school and learning areas.
Red Mountain Resort averages 300" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 6,808 ft.
Red Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia, Canada. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 49.1044, -117.8364.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Red Mountain Resort, plus any places we've researched.
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