RED Mountain Resort

Planned opening date for the 2020/21 season: December 12.

RED Mountain Resort is known for light, dry snow; world-class tree skiing; incredible steeps, laid back vibe and friendly locals.  RED is also home of ski racing in Canada and offer a Legacy Alpine Training Centre.

2020/21 Winter COVID-19 Safety Protocols and & What’s New & Notable:

• At RED, their number one goal is to keep staff, guests and the community safe from the spread of COVID-19. They have developed safety protocols to align with the Interior Health Authority and Provincial Government regulations.
• Protocols may change and their website will be kept updated. They ask you to do your part by staying home if you feel sick and following protocols when at the resort as outlined here.
• New for this winter! is their alpine cabin collective; The Constella is a collection of six cabins and central clubhouse, perfectly situated mid-mountain in the aptly named Paradise Basin.

2020/21 Lift Tickets:
$118 Adult (19-64)
$100 College * (must show proof of full-time student status)
$94 Youth (13-18)
$82 Senior (65-74)
$58 Junior (7-12)
under 6 ski free
over 75 ski free
(rates do not include tax)

Terrain:
18% Beginner
31% Intermediate
23% Advanced
28% Expert
890 m / 2,919 ft – Vertical 2,682
3,850 Acres skiable area
110 Runs
7 Lifts
Terrain Park
7.6 m / 25′ – Snowfall

Cross-Country:
45 km (28 mi) groomed trails Blackjack X-Country area adjacent to RED Resort

Facilities:
Cafeteria, coffee shop, Rafters Lounge, ski shop, rental shop, high performance rental shop, adventure centre, day care, ski school.

Accommodation:
On-mountain accommodations and minutes away in the cities of Rossland or Trail.

With a recent chairlift on Topping Creek, the skier flow and access to Grey Mountain is streamlined along with an additional 7 incredible intermediate runs over 300 acres of terrain.

On-mountain amenities at RED include their historic day lodge with cafeteria seating, fast food service, a conference centre, retail & rental areas and a coffee & wine bar. The first downhill race was held here in 1887; since then, skiers, boarders and backcountry touring enthusiasts of all stripes, have been making daily ascents of Red and its twin, Granite Mountain. You’ll enjoy exploring the exhilarating steeps, powder-filled bowls and some of the best tree-skiing in North America.

When your legs need a rest, Paradise Basin offers a wide selection of exceptional groomed runs.

New to RED, Get Lost Adventure Centre located at the base area takes the regions best guides and gear and puts them under one roof for the first time ever. This seamless digital platform allows you to book your fat bike session from the SeaTac security line or your nordic fondue tour from your kid’s soccer practice.

And, Big Red Cats offers cat-skiing just 10 minutes from RED. Great package prices are available for individuals, families and groups. Stay on mountain or downtown Rossland, just five minutes away. Shuttle services available between Rossland and Spokane International Airport, Kelowna International, Castlegar Municipal Airports and Trail Regional Airport.

Voted Canada’s best ski town and now in the Top 20 of all North American Resorts by Terrain Scale, Rossland combines outdoor adventure with small town warmth and hospitality. Great restaurants, quaint shops and friendly locals will make your stay in Rossland as memorable as the powder.

Top page photo by Ryan Flett