You’ll find Kimberley in the Purcell mountains of British Columbia and while the resort is little known, it packs a pretty big punch. Because it’s not as big a name as massive BC resorts like Whistler, the area’s known for being gloriously crowd free, letting you roam the ski area without hanging around in queues or having to worry about traffic on the piste.
It’s not just the skiing that brings visitors to this end of the woods, the world famous Trickle creek golf course also calls Kimberley home. The Al...
The massive ski area includes 4 sections: Northstar mountain, Tamarack Ridge, Vimy Ridge and Black Forest with 68 marked runs and 12 in the glades.
The new Owl zone is super for learning the basics if you’re skiing for the first time. Beginners and early intermediates should start off on Northstar mountain. Easy Way and Canada Way will get beginners started while more confident skiers can try Midwinter and Ego Alley. There’s some terrain for experts here too: black diamonds include Blueberry and Blast Off a...
In the resort, Montana’s has a super menu, cosy fireplaces and super views of the mountains. Stemwinder Bar & Grill is the place to be for après, with a good sized bar, BBQ, music and entertainment. You’ll also find an outdoor Ice Rink, usually with a nearby bonfire to keep non-skaters warm. Other activities include bowling and curling and you can watch the latest blockbusters in the cinema (in previous years there’s been a shuttle bus to take you to the cinema and back).
For families staying here, the tou...