“Amazing ski resort. I won't say what my favorite runs are (not really marked runs) because I don't want others to ski on them. I like it best when the temperature is very low and the wind is strong. My only beef is most people put the chairlift bar down the second the chair touches their legs; and the bar bashes down on my helmet. I never use the bar.”

Chuck from CANADA - 08 Jul 2023

“A disastrous stay: false advertising, rude management, inadequate amenities, and mass exodus of guests.
After driving for six long hours, we were met with disappointment from the very beginning. The booking mistake resulted in assigned rooms that looked nothing like the pictures portrayed.
The stag and general manager's behavior was simply appalling. They were rude, unapologetic, and showed no interest in addressing our concerns. It was as if they couldn't care less about the wellbeing and satisfaction of their guests.
Furthermore, the false advertising became painfully obvious as we discovered the lack of essential amenities. Both Wi-Fi and DSTV were nonexistent, leaving us isolated from the outside world and without any form of entertainment.
The dining experience was a farce. The only restaurant on the premises had little to no food in stock, and the sandwich order we placed took a staggering 1.5 hours to arrive. To our dismay, the sandwiches were barely edible, a complete disappointment.
Our experience was shared by multiple other guests who, like us, left the accommodation early, unable to bear the dismal conditions any longer.
In conclusion, I cannot stress enough how terrible our stay was. The false advertising, rude management, inadequate amenities, and mass exodus of guests paint a clear picture of the utter lack of care and professionalism at this establishment. Avoid it at all costs if you value your time and sanity.
Avoid this place at all costs!”

Michelle from SOUTH AFRICA - 03 Jul 2023

“Ymir Backcountry lodge has been ‘condemned.’ It has ‘stop work’ ‘do not occupy’ orders issued by regional district of central kootenays. The instruction has been not to operate out of this building for 5 years, yet the business and custodian trespassed and operated without occupancy except for one season due to the Covid pandemic. Ymir Backcountry Lodge was never a legal structure and is infested with black mould, Ecoli and other high amounts of bacteria from poor waste management and high CO2 levels due to no ventilation system making the fittest of guests and guides sick.

Operation is continued without tenure/lease with the ministry of forests of the provincial government (expired Dec 2022) by employing site manager/custodian who is fully aware of this criminal enterprise. They have fines for defying and ignoring the health and safety issues that are now with collection agencies and they claims to be a ‘freeman of the land’ ignoring all government agencies.

I have photo documentation of the mould and correspondence from RDCK, Interior Health, Ministry of Forests, and worksafe BC that proves the information I have provided here.

The terrain is amazing. It's a shame such an ignorant criminal has no respect for their guests wellbeing or the rule of laws that are in place for health and safety of the public.

[note from the editor: names of individuals are not included in reviews.]”

Pete from CANADA - 24 Jun 2023