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    British Columbia, Canada · Epic

    Kimberley

    720 hectares, 80 runs near Kimberley. Abundant sunshine, long cruising runs, family-friendly, Epic Pass.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    12 Dec 2026
    Closes
    11 Apr 2027
    Days open
    120
    Annual snow
    3.9m
    Snow record
    0cm
    2026-27 so far
    0% of a typical winter348cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Kimberley's summit reaches 1,982 metres, dropping 752 vertical metres to a base at 1,230 metres across 80 runs spread over roughly 720 hectares near Kimberley, British Columbia. Terrain splits 42 per cent intermediate, 38 per cent advanced, 20 per cent beginner and no dedicated expert terrain, with average annual snowfall of roughly 3.9 metres. The resort carries Epic Pass affiliation. Five lifts, including one double chair, one quad chair and one triple chair, serve the mountain alongside one surface lift and one t-bar.

    Kimberley holds a genuinely notable place among Canadian ski towns for its considerable sunshine, long marketed as among the sunniest ski destinations in British Columbia, and for a community rescue that saved the resort from closure in the late 1980s. Its long, cruising intermediate-and-advanced terrain has built Kimberley's reputation as a genuinely family-friendly Rockies destination.

    The Kimberley Ski Resort Society, then a community-owned operation, was forced into bankruptcy in the late 1980s when interest rates climbed to 25 per cent. The City of Kimberley purchased the mortgage from the bank and took ownership of the hill, a move that saved more than 100 local jobs and kept the resort operating through a genuinely difficult period.

    Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, founded in 1981 and today the largest private ski resort owner in North America, acquired Kimberley in the early 1990s alongside the adjacent Trickle Creek Golf Course and campground, and has operated it since. RCR's portfolio also includes Fernie, Kicking Horse and Nakiska. Adult daily tickets run from 139 to 159 Canadian dollars.

    752m
    Vertical
    80
    Runs
    1,779 acres
    Skiable
    3.9m
    Annual snow
    Epic
    Pass
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    The Terrain

    80 runs across 1,779 acres skiable

    Kimberley spreads 80 runs across roughly 720 hectares in the Purcell Mountains, with a 752-metre vertical between 1,230 and 1,982 metres. There is no expert-rated terrain, but the mix is strong through the middle, at 42% intermediate, 38% advanced and 20% beginner. That makes it a mountain of long cruisers and steeper tree runs rather than extreme lines. Snowfall is modest at about 3.9 metres a year, yet the sunny, settled weather that the East Kootenay is known for makes for comfortable skiing most days.

    The mountain is organised into four faces: Northstar, Tamarack, Vimy Ridge and Black Forest. Northstar is mostly groomed greens and blues with small glade pockets, while Tamarack Ridge is an advanced, mostly black zone of open runs and more glades. Black Forest takes its name from the black diamond runs that skiers have cut and shaped on the back side of the mountain. Kimberley suits families, relaxed intermediates and advanced skiers who like glades and consistent pitch. Skiers wanting steep chutes or serious off-piste will find limited challenge, so expert riders should temper expectations before booking.

    Terrain split
    80
    runs
    80 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner16 runs · 20%
    Intermediate34 runs · 42%
    Advanced30 runs · 38%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Kimberley

    The 2025-26 season at Kimberley ran from 13 December 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly sixteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 3.9 metres. The resort's considerable sunshine, among the most abundant of any BC ski destination, distinguishes its seasonal character from the wetter coastal resorts.

    Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Kimberley's long, cruising terrain. As an Epic Pass resort through Resorts of the Canadian Rockies' partnership with Vail Resorts, Kimberley draws pass-holding visitors alongside families seeking a genuinely relaxed Rockies destination.

    Kimberley's night-skiing programme and authentic mountain-town atmosphere continue to draw strong visitation throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial family visitation given the resort's approachable terrain mix and considerable sunshine.

    Specific event programming beyond standard operations and night skiing is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Resorts of the Canadian Rockies' acquisition in the early 1990s, Kimberley has continued building on its community-rescued history following the Kimberley Ski Resort Society's late 1980s bankruptcy. The resort's sunny reputation and family-friendly terrain remain central to its enduring appeal.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    12 Dec 2026
    Opens
    11 Apr 2027
    Closes
    120
    Days open
    3.9 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Kimberley

    Daily snow reports at Kimberley go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    22 cm
    Snowiest day
    10 Dec 2025
    0 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    348 cm
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
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    Winter totals
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    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to Kimberley, and where to stay

    Kimberley sits near Kimberley, British Columbia, in the Purcell Mountains, with a base elevation of 1,230 metres and a summit at 1,982 metres across a 752-metre vertical drop over roughly 720 hectares. This setting places the resort in the East Kootenay region, close to the Alberta border.

    The town of Kimberley itself, known for its Bavarian-themed downtown and considerable sunshine, offers extensive lodging and dining within a short drive of the resort.

    British Columbia Highway 95A provides direct access to the resort from Kimberley. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled road is regularly maintained given the resort's status as a significant regional destination.

    Calgary International Airport, roughly a three-and-a-half-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with Kimberley's considerable distance from major population centres drawing a genuinely dedicated regional visitor base.

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    Kimberley Trail Map

    Downloadable Kimberley trail map

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    Terrain split
    80
    runs
    Beginner20%
    Intermediate42%
    Advanced38%
    Expert0%
    1,779 acres skiable720 hectares
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    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base1230m
    Summit1982m
    Annual snowfall
    3.9m
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    12 Dec 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
    Trail coverage
    80 runs
    1,779 acres (720 ha)
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    About Kimberley's trail map

    Explore Kimberley's full trail map with 80 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

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