Kimberley Alpine Resort
Kimberley ski resort is best known and probably marketed as a family ski resort however don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s all green runs and slow chairs. The ski resort is split up into 4 distinct zones and is a great place to ride and also offers some incredible black diamond gladed zones.
Offering up 728 hectares of rideable terrain across 3 faces of two mountains the resort has a great lineup of ski runs and chairs to keep every kind of rider happy for days on end. Of course, the huge benefit of Kimberley being underestimated is that it is largely deserted. If you want to be greedy and have a run all to yourself, you probably can!
Kimberley Ski resort is situated just above the township of Kimberley (hence the name) and this means most of the accommodation and services can be found in town, however in true Canadian style there are a number of ski in ski out accommodation options found at the resort village. These lucky few will have first tracks access to the resort when those wild powder storms roll through.
Kimberley Alpine Lift Tickets
Riders at Kimberley Alpine Resort can access the resort with very reasonably priced tickets. Day tickets can be purchased online, and discounts will be applied for advance sales otherwise tickets can be purchased in the resort upon arrival.
Mid-week riding is cheaper with the most expensive pricing found during peak season and the holiday periods.
Multi day tickets are available, and discounts are applied the more days you ride.
All pricing is shown in CAD $
WEEKDAY LIFT TICKETS
| Number of Days (Mon-Thu) |
Adult | Senior (65+ years) |
Youth (13-17 years) |
Child (6-12 years) |
Tiny Tigers (0-5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $102.90 | $81.90 | $77.70 | $40.95 | Free |
| 2 | $205.80 | $163.80 | $155.40 | $81.90 | Free |
| 3 | $308.70 | $245.70 | $233.10 | $122.85 | Free |
| 4 | $411.60 | $327.60 | $310.80 | $163.80 | Free |
| 5 | $514.50 | $409.50 | $388.50 | $204.75 | Free |
WEEKEND LIFT TICKETS
| Number of Days (Fri-Sun) |
Adult | Senior (65+ years) |
Youth (13-17 years) |
Child (6-12 years) |
Tiny Tigers (0-5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $113.40 | $90.30 | $85/05 | $45.15 | Free |
| 2 | $226.80 | $180.60 | $170.10 | $90.30 | Free |
| 3 | $340.20 | $270.90 | $255.15 | $135.45 | Free |
| 4 | $453.60 | $361.20 | $340.20 | $180.60 | Free |
| 5 | $567.00 | $451.50 | $425.25 | $225.75 | Free |
SEASON PASS
A Season pass is the best value for any rider looking to spend more than 10 days riding Kimberley Alpine Resort. With seasons that normally last 120 days riders can get out there every day if their legs can handle it, if you were to ride every day it would work out to be around $11 a day.
Season Pass holders get access to the ski resort all season long and a range of other benefits and discounts across the resort.
Check out all the benefits and inclusions on the Kimberley Alpine Resort website
| Pass Type | Adult | Student (18-24 years) |
Senior (65+ years) |
Youth (13-18 years) |
Child (6-12 years) |
Tigers (0-5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Season Pass |
$1259.00 | $1009.00 | $1009.00 | $939.00 | $499.00 | $20.00 |
| Rockies Season Pass |
$2199.00 | $1759.00 | $1759.00 | $1649.00 | $879.00 | $20.00 |
Rockies Season Pass
A Rockies Season pass is the best value for any rider looking to spend more than 10 days riding Kimberley Alpine Resort or one of the other incredible resorts found in the region such as Kicking Horse, Fernie or Nakiska, AB. With seasons that normally last 120 days riders can get out there every day if their legs can handle it, if you were to ride every day it would work out to be around $19 a day and you have 4 resorts to choose from.
Season Pass holders get access to all 4 ski resort all season long and a range of other benefits and discounts across the resort. Check out all the benefits and inclusions on the Resorts of Canadian Rockies website
| Pass Type | Adult (19-65+ years) |
Senior (65+ years) |
Youth (13-18 years) |
Child (6-12 years) |
Tigers (0-5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies Season Pass | $2199.00 | $1759.00 | $1649.00 | $879.00 | $20.00 |
Kimberley Alpine Lift System
Kimberley Alpine Resort has one of everything ranging from magic carpets all the way up to a quad chair. The Owl beginner zone gets young or newbie riders comfortable on the magic carpet and T-Bar.
Everyone else will load up onto the Northstar Express quad which runs up the front face of the resort and gives riders access to the longer green runs and a plethora of blue run options.
The more advanced riders can jump off the express quad and head over to the backside of the mountain where they will find blue and black runs weaving through carved out trails or perfectly gladed zones. The Tamarack double and Easter Triple chair will keep these riders lapping these runs in the Tamarack Ridge, Vimy Ridge and Black Forest zones.
Kimberley Alpine Resort Stats
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Kimberley Resort Snow
Kimberley has a much lower elevation from some of its cousin resorts on the famed Powder Highway however being centrally located in the Purcell Mountain range means the snow cover is reliable and the powder stays nice and dry.
Whilst only 4 metres of the fluffy stuff falls each year the powder last longer in the windswept glades so if you know how to find it you can normally get great runs throughout the trees. The upside is Kimberley is that the resort sees more sunny days than some other resorts. This is perfect for the families and also beginners looking to get into the sport.
Seasons
OPENING AND CLOSING DATES -
The official opening and closing dates for , BC for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Kimberley Alpine Resort
Whether driving yourself or taking the bus, the road to Kimberley will lead you through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The drive is easy with no major mountain passes and the roads are well maintained.
By Car
Your trip here is part of the Kimberley Resort experience. Be alert and you’ll see Big Horn Sheep, Elk, Moose and Deer as you venture into the heartland of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Kimberley is located in the heart of the East Kootenays, in Southeast British Columbia.
From Calgary, Alberta - approximate drive time: 4hrs
From Nelson, BC – approximate drive is 3 hours
From Spokane, Washington - approximate drive time: 4 hrs Highway #90 east to Highway #95 north to Highway #95A north onto Kimberley.
By Air
Shuttle services are available from both the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook, BC and the Calgary International Airport.
Calgary International Airport
3.5-hour drive | Calgary is serviced from most major North American and European cities.Canadian Rockies International Airport, Cranbrook, B.C.
1.5-hour drive | Accessible by regional air service of Air Canada Jazz and Pacific Coast Airlines.Kalispell, Montana
2-hour drive | Accessible by Delta, Northwest Airlines and Alaska/Horizon Airlines.Spokane, Washington
4-hour drive | Accessible by Delta, Northwest Airlines and Alaska/Horizon Airlines.
Kimberley Resort Snow News
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