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Kimberley Alpine Resort
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This is a place where the laundromat's magazine rack includes the latest ski magazine. Its Nordic ski tracks extend for 64 kilometres - all lit up nightly. Kimberley is an ideal stop for families and skiers looking to rip up some glades and surf some sweet snow. The convenience of getting here includes arriving by air at the Canadian Rockies International Airport, 20 kilometres from Kimberley. That puts you on the chairlift within 20 minutes.
Kimberley Alpine Resort - Overview
The Mountains
Terrain Description
68 runs plus 12 in the glades. They boast the best combination of beginner's areas, long intermediate trails, and exciting glades and steeps.
Average Season Snowfall
150 in
Average Temperature (Celsius)
-5°
Top Elevation
6,500 ft
Vertical Rise
2,465 ft
Base Elevation (Ft)
4,035 ft
Total Runs
80
Longest Run
6
Beginner Runs
20%
Intermediate Runs
42%
Advanced/Expert Runs
38%
Terrain Parks
1
Rideable Area
1,800 acres
Number of Lifts
5
Lift Details
1 quad chair, 1 triple chair, 1 double chair, a T-bar and a magic carpet.
About the Resort
Hours of Operation
Daily 9:00 - 4:00 pm
Night skiing - Thursday through Saturdays 5:30 pm 8:30pm
Address
Kimberley Alpine Resort
301 N Star Blvd
Kimberley, BC
V1A 2Y5
Canada
Email
Phone
Season
Mid November to mid April
Snowmaking
Yes
- Cross Country Skiing
- Night Skiing
- Skating
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowshoeing
Other Winter Attractions
Night skiing, fat bike tours, snowshoe tours, cross country skiing.
Special Passes
RCR Card, M.A.X. Pass.
Rentals
✔
Lessons/Ski School
✔
On-Hill Village
✔
On-Hill Accommodations
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Kimberley Alpine Resort Trail Map
This map is fully interactive, explore the resort and its surrounding area by clicking on elements in the map.
Map courtesy of skimap.org
Getting There
Kimberley is located in the heart of the East Kootenays, in Southeast British Columbia.
Driving
Drive time from major centres include: 4 hours from Calgary, 7 hours from Edmonton, 11 hours from Vancouver, 2.5 hours from Kalispell, Montana. and 4 hours from Spokane, Washington. Keep your eyes open, there is plenty of wildlife along the way including Elk, Big Horn Sheep, Deer and Moose.
Flights
The nearest airport is located in Cranbrook, a 20-minute drive away. Shuttle service is offered. The Cranbrook airport can be accessed via connector flights from Calgary, Alberta., Edmonton, Alberta., Vancouver, B.C. Flights also arrive from US airports. The Calgary International Airport is a busy hub for international travel. Rental cars are available within the airport complex. Shuttle service to Kimberley from either airport is available.
Shuttles
The Kimberley Ski Shuttle will take you into Kimberley to explore the dining opportunities in town.
Greyhound Bus will bring you to Kimberley from Calgary or Vancouver.
Directions
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