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RED MOUNTAIN

📍Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

🌲 Tree Skiing💎 Hidden Gem❄️ Powder Haven7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination🚐 Van-life Friendly

Photo: Murray Foubister · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
About 3,000 ft
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Skiable terrain
3,850 acres
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Avg snowfall
300 in
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Lifts
8

THE VIBE

RED is the underground legend of BC skiing. With 4,200 acres of terrain, incredible tree skiing, and a laid-back mining town vibe, it's a pilgrimage for those in the know.

Best For

  • ✓Tree skiing enthusiasts
  • ✓Those avoiding crowds
  • ✓Adventure seekers

Skip If

  • ✗You need luxury
  • ✗You want groomed runs only
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
17%
Intermediate
34%
Advanced
23%
Expert
26%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
6,807 ft
Base elevation
3,887 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗RED Mountain official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers40 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official snow report ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically early December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

A few more reasons to be here.

Rossland Winter Carnival

Jan 28, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027

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MUST-SKI RUNS

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Paradise Basin

Wide open powder zone

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Granite Mountain Trees

Legendary glades

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

RED Mountain Bike Park and Silverlode scenic chairlift rides.

Before you go: Bike park riders must be at least 6; ages 6–12 require an adult.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Other names · RED Mountain Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically early December to early April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Overnight RV and camper stays
limited
Source ↗ · Oct 26, 2026
RV and camper parking rules
Designated lower-lot winter camping for self-contained RVs. No hookups. Collect a dashboard permit from the attendant after 3 p.m.; first come, first served. Maximum two seven-day stays. General policy checked; not expressly labeled 2026–27.
Source ↗ · Oct 22, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
RED Mountain Bike Park and Silverlode scenic chairlift rides.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Summer visit planning
Bike park riders must be at least 6; ages 6–12 require an adult.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.redresort.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres)
3850
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts
8
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
300
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
3887
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
6807
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
About 3000
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Runs.

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Travel guidance source ↗ · reviewed October 29, 2026; the guide uses broad planning advice

  • RED Mountain Resort — official homepage ↗

    Current information could not be verified. Check with the resort before making plans.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Partner schedule index. The Canadian guide presents typical seasons; current operation follows each mountain’s own schedule.

  • Summer Tickets ↗

    RED Mountain Bike Park and Silverlode scenic chairlift rides.

  • RED Mountain winter RV policy ↗

    Designated lower-lot winter camping for self-contained vehicles; permits and stay limits apply.

  • RED Mountain hours of operation ↗

    The operator lists a tentative 2026-12-12–2027-04-04 winter window.

  • RED Mountain Resort — Maps and Stats ↗

    RED describes nearly 3,000 feet of vertical drop; the value remains explicitly approximate.

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