There’s a mountain for everyone on this Canadian road trip.
It’s an entirely choose-your-own-adventure getaway.
As Korven explained, you should begin your planning by first determining your ski style.
Fernie Alpine Resort.Credit:Henry Georgi/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
For this article, we’re starting our trek in Calgary and going counterclockwise around the Powder Highway loop.
And that trip begins at Kicking Horse.
There are also daily shuttles between Calgary and Golden if you want to sit in a passenger seat instead.
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
The trek is well worth the effort.
How to Ride:Epic Pass holders canski up to seven daysat Kicking Horse.
Single-day lift tickets start at126 CAD(around $90).
Revelstoke Mountain Resort.Mitch Winton/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
Single-day lift tickets start at127 CAD(around $91).
So when you arrive atRED Mountain Resort, youll be rested and ready to go.
How to Ride:Ikon Pass holders can skiup to seven daysat RED depending on their pass pop in.
RED Mountain Resort.Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
Single-day lift tickets start at139 CAD(around $99).
Whitewater Ski Resort
Doug LePage/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
A day of skiing at Whitewater often involves fresh snow.
The ski area claims around 40 feet of snow each year (thats almost 500 inches!)
Whitewater Ski Resort.Doug LePage/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
How to Ride:Single-day lift tickets start at129.60 CAD(around $93).
Either way, Fernie is one of those spots you wont want to miss.
The mountain is steep and has a reported 37 feet of snow annually, on average.
Fernie Alpine Resort.Henry Georgi/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
How to Ride:Epic Pass holders canski up to seven daysat Fernie.
Single-day lift tickets start at126.65 CAD(around $90).
Kimberley Alpine Resort
If you like big mountains and car-free vacations, look no further.
Kimberly Alpine Resort.Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
The ski area is known for its light powder and plenty of sun.
How to Ride:Epic Pass holders canski up to seven daysat Kimberley Alpine Resort.
Single-day lift tickets start at105.40 CAD(around $75).
Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Resort.Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
Fairmont Hot Springs is just over one hour north of Kimberley on the Powder Highway.
The ski area is known for its gianton-mountain hot tubs, private heliskiing, and walkable ski village.
Single-day lift tickets start at135.20 CAD(around $96).
Panorama Mountain Resort.Evan Mitsui/Courtesy of KootenayRockies.com
