Apex Mountain
450 hectares, 80 runs near Penticton. Intimate community-founded resort, balanced terrain, Indy Pass.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
12 Dec 2026
Closes
28 Mar 2027
Days open
106
Annual snow
5m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Apex Mountain's summit reaches 2,193 metres, dropping 618 vertical metres to a base at 1,575 metres across 80 runs spread over roughly 450 hectares near Penticton, British Columbia. Terrain splits 48 per cent intermediate, 18 per cent each for advanced and expert, and 16 per cent beginner, with average annual snowfall of roughly 5.4 metres. The resort carries Indy Pass affiliation. Four lifts, including one double chair, one quad chair and one triple chair, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift.
Apex holds a genuinely distinctive place among Okanagan resorts as a compact, community-founded ski area on Beaconsfield Mountain, offering an intimate village atmosphere well away from the region's larger destinations. Its evenly balanced terrain across all ability levels has built Apex's reputation as an approachable, uncrowded alternative to the busier Okanagan resorts.
Local photographer Jack Stocks began leading Scout troop excursions into the Beaconsfield Mountain area from 1949, sparking local interest in skiing there. A short rope tow, relocated from a small hill in Summerland, was installed in 1960, before a group of local ski enthusiasts, including Don Buchanan, Jack Dalrymple and Harley Hatfield among others, raised 100,000 Canadian dollars through shares and debentures in 1961 to develop 20 acres of terrain.
Apex Alpine, as the resort was then known, officially opened on 10 December 1961. The resort is registered today as Apex Mountain Resort (1997) Ltd. Adult daily tickets run from 75 to 89 Canadian dollars.
618m
Vertical
80
Runs
1,112 acres
Skiable
5m
Annual snow
Indy
Pass
The Terrain
80 runs across 1,112 acres skiable
Apex Mountain is a fall-line skiers' hill west of Penticton, covering around 450 hectares with 80 runs and a 618-metre vertical beneath the 2,193-metre summit. The grading is more even than most Okanagan areas: 48% intermediate, 18% advanced, 18% expert and 16% beginner, so the steeper end of the mountain is a real part of the day. With only four lifts and modest crowds, laps come quickly, and the dry interior snow, averaging about 5.4 metres a season, tends to stay untracked for longer than it does at the larger neighbours.
Cruising blues run down the main face, while the upper mountain steepens into black runs and tree skiing that reward strong skiers who prefer pitch over polish. Beginners have gentle ground close to the base, served by a surface lift, and the layout is easy for families to read. Apex suits intermediates ready to step up, powder hunters who like quiet lines and anyone wanting a relaxed day away from the busier resorts. It is not a big-vertical destination, so skiers chasing long alpine descents should look further afield.
Terrain split
80
runs
80 runs across 4 grades
Beginner13 runs · 16%
Intermediate38 runs · 48%
Advanced14 runs · 18%
Expert14 runs · 18%
Time it right
When to visit Apex Mountain
The 2025-26 season at Apex Mountain ran from 6 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly seventeen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 5.4 metres. Season dates can shift depending on early and late-season weather in the Okanagan.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Apex's evenly balanced terrain. As an Indy Pass resort, Apex draws value-focused skiers and pass holders alongside a strong contingent of local Penticton-area visitors.
Apex's intimate village and uncrowded slopes continue to draw visitors seeking a quieter alternative to the larger Okanagan resorts throughout the season. School holiday periods bring family visitation given the resort's approachable terrain mix across all ability levels.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Apex continues to build on more than six decades of history since local ski enthusiasts raised the funds to develop the resort in 1961. The resort's community origins and intimate scale remain central to its enduring appeal near Penticton.
Season 2026 - 2027
12 Dec 2026
Opens
28 Mar 2027
Closes
106
Days open
5 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Apex Mountain, and where to stay
Apex Mountain sits on Beaconsfield Mountain near Penticton, British Columbia, with a base elevation of 1,575 metres and a summit at 2,193 metres across a 618-metre vertical drop over roughly 450 hectares. This setting places the resort in the Okanagan Valley, a region better known for orchards and vineyards than skiing.
The resort's own small village provides lodging and dining directly at the base, while the city of Penticton offers more extensive services within a manageable drive.
Apex Mountain Road provides direct access to the resort from Penticton. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, and travellers should carry appropriate equipment given the mountain access road's elevation gain.
Kelowna International Airport, roughly a one-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Apex's Okanagan Valley setting supporting a mix of local Penticton visitation and travellers combining skiing with the region's wine country.
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Apex Mountain Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 13 Oct 2026
2193m
summit
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new snow · last 24 hours
Overcast1°C / 7°C · W 33km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
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48 hours
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7 days
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Base depth
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Season total
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Total lifts4
Live open status isn’t available right now.
12 Dec 2026 - 28 Mar 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 41 hours· Updated Oct 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
2,193 mUpdated Oct 13, 2026 at 6:32 PMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
1.1cm
Days 8–14
1.1cm
Wed, Oct 14
Slight Rain
Temp7° / 1°°C
Snow0.0cm(27%)
Wind33 km/h W
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Apex Mountain snow report
Track current conditions at Apex Mountain in British Columbia. This report covers snowfall totals, base and summit depth, and the forecast across 80 runs.
Snow measurements
Snow depth at Apex Mountain is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 618m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Apex Mountain's base and summit.
Data sources
We pull Apex Mountain's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 4 lifts, including a quad chairlift.
When to check
Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.