Red Mountain
A gritty, historic Kootenay resort on two mountains with steep tree skiing, uncrowded pitches and a low-key mining-town base.
Terrain
Two mountains of steep tree skiing and uncrowded pitches — a freeride favourite with deep, dry Kootenay powder. Experts and strong intermediates get the most.
Best suited to: Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Live mountain conditions
Forecast from Open-Meteo · updated 02:39 AM
Live forecast shows expected new snow, not snow depth on the ground. For current base depth and open runs, check the official report here
Costs & logistics
Illustrative sample estimates. A 2-person, 5-day trip with budget-hotel lodging and rental gear works out at about $2,417 per person excluding flights.
Transport options
Nearest gateway: Trail Regional Airport (YZZ)
About 30 minutes from Trail airport; shuttle and private transfers run through winter.
Airport transfer estimate: $30 per person return. Airfare is estimated by region, not by a live fare quote.
Accommodation & on-mountain costs
- · 6 nights of budget hotel accommodation.
- · Accommodation is costed per person, assuming sharing.
- · Food and nightlife allowance scaled to your balanced travel style.
- · Airfare is a regional estimate — real fares vary by date and how early you book.
Nightlife rating 2/5 · Budget hotel selected
Eating, drinking and après
Restaurants
- · Rafters at Red
- · The Old Fire Hall
- · Rossland Beer Co.
Bars & nightlife
- · The Old Fire Hall
- · Rossland Beer Co.
- · The Flying Steamshovel
Après-ski
Après at Rossland's Rafters and the Old Fire Hall; small-town and friendly.
Nightlife
A quiet, historic mining town — a few good pubs and cafés, but no late-night party scene.
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Official resort pages
Booking & travel links
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Data & confidence
Illustrative estimateLast reviewed 2026-10-13Pricing, snowfall and season figures are illustrative planning estimates for the 2026/27 sample, not live market prices. Official links go to the resort's own pages for current prices and conditions.
- · Live snow depth and lift status
- · Weather forecasts
- · Flight and lodging availability
- · Interactive piste maps
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