RED Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
British Columbia, Canada · Base 3,888 ft · Summit 6,808 ft · Vertical 2,920 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
RED Mountain snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 6 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 3 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 6 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 with 6 in. expected in the next 7 days, most Sunday with 3 in.
On the Ikon Pass for beginners and intermediates at 60% of normal, Jan 10 and Feb 28 are quietest.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about RED Mountain
Is RED Mountain good for beginners?
33% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 37% intermediate and 30% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is RED Mountain on the Epic or Ikon pass?
RED Mountain is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 33% · ■ Intermediate 37% · ■ Advanced 30%
83 mapped runs (about 42 miles) and 8 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG), about 0.4 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Whitewater British Columbia · 39 mi
- Big White British Columbia · 66 mi
- Schweitzer Idaho · 75 mi
- Kimberley British Columbia · 91 mi
- SilverStar British Columbia · 103 mi
- Panorama British Columbia · 117 mi
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