Snowsure: 3.9
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Red Mountain Resort is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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October 31, 2010
Carl Penney from
New Zealand
Carl Penney from
New Zealand
I rode here in Feb 2008 and had one awesome time. Red (Red Mountain Resort) has some sick terrain and some of the best tree snowboarding I have ever had. I love the steeps and the resort feels like a real adventure, on one run I came across old miner huts and a local invited me in for a chat and hot drink! which was cool.
Unfortunately, I only had one powder day at Red but it was awesome, the whole day I was able to find hidden stashes of powder. What else can I say? Well the staff are great, friendly locals who are more than happy to sit down and have a chat with a complete stranger, very engaging also keen to share advise and help you out and it was cool to share stories about New Zealand with them. One downer was the motel I was staying at advertised free shuttle rides from Rossland to Red but when I turned up the motel had stopped that service leaving me to have to hitch hike to the mountain every day. That was a real pain and totally unexpected!
December 20, 2009
Kevin Lee
Kevin Lee
Simply put this area is one of the hidden gems of the Canadian Rockies. Red Mountain has the steepest in bounds runs of any area. When they say black or double black, they mean it, you better like it steep or stay home. It's not uncommon to get cliffed out when skiing the trees or gladed runs, so be careful. Red has a mix of long serious leg burning cut runs and named runs that are nothing more than a general area of gladed tree skiing. They have areas designated for intermediates and beginners as well with good grooming and maintenance so there is something for everyone. For serious expert skiers, who want a challenge and are tired of ski areas that have black runs that their grandma could ski should try out Red. You'll like it, guaranteed.
September 30, 2008
Paula
Paula
Red has been consistently named the "Best Tree Skiing in North America" by several magazines; they probably have the best tree skiing in the world. You can ski 360 degrees down the mountains, on and off-piste. The grooming is excellent as well, but you'll rarely ever see anyone else on the groomers, as everyone disappears into the trees. Yes, the lifts are slow and it's a bit harder to get to, but not that bad - 2.5 hour drive north of Spokane airport. But the lodging options have greatly improved over the last 5 years, and the facilities are gradually improving as well. There is also a cat skiing operation that departs daily from Red Mountain (Big Red Cats), so you can combine actual day-trip cat skiing with the ski area that is closest to cat skiing as you can get, while still on the lifts (excellent terrain, and not crowded). Don't miss live jazz night at the Old Firehall, and excellent dining at Idgie's, Gypsy@Red, and Gabriella's.
November 15, 2006
Patrick Donoghue from
United Kingdom
Patrick Donoghue from
United Kingdom
My wife and I visited Red in December of 2005 and it still is the best resort we've been to. All the legends saying it has steep, deep runs that are virtually empty are true, sadly the one about the old lifts is also true, but not a problem. We saw more snow than we've ever had before, the very best Christmas gift we could want.
It's well worth the trip, make the effort you will not be let down this is a must see for a true snow fan either boarder or two planker .......
January 15, 2006
James Thomass from
United Kingdom
James Thomass from
United Kingdom
I spent a season in Red a few years back and had a great time there. There is a fantastic array of steep challenging runs easily accessible from the main lifts. I honestly don't know where else you have tight trees opening out to glades with cliff bands leading into more glades actually marked as runs on the piste map.
You don't go to Red for the night life or the snow park (if indeed they have one). The resort is pretty hardcore in outlook, most residents eschewing fashion for a deep passion for powder. However, the locals are immensley friendly - just don't expect much luck hitch hiking up to the hill on a powder day!
I wouldn't recommend Red for a relaxing week holiday; it's a place to go with your best riding buddies to experience some of the best freeriding of your life. Maybe as part of a tour of the area as suggested by William below.
Red is a bit of a secret gem in Europe, simply based on its distance from main airports and lack of the amenities that make a resort attractive for package ski holiday companies (e.g. old fashioned lift system, lack of ski to door accomodation). I only hope it remains this way under the new ownership.
November 15, 2005
Keelan
Keelan
Red Resort is one of the best ski hills in Canada. It's one of the oldest and is home to the richest gold mine in Canadian history. With glading programs in place for over 100 years, the tree skiing is unparalleled (sp?) for the north american experience. The terrain is 90% expert/advanced; however, an amazingly progressive beginner area will have you ripping and shredding on the bigger stuff faster than you think. This mountain teaches you and keeps on giving. A must-ski for all who love the snow.
October 07, 2005
William Burford from
USA - California
William Burford from
USA - California
Red is a great hill. There is much in the way of short off piste routes to take. It should be made part of a tour of BC Canada Ski trips. I was there for their big dump in Jan 2005 and I must say it was out of hand for lift serve. Currently the management is trying to build up the condo angle, but with the hill five minutes from the town of Rossland, it seems weird. Super backcountry touring is all around the resort. My recommendation is to make a resort tour and hit Whitewater, Kicking Hourse, Ferny, Big White, and Schwietzer (us) and skip the Banff resorts that have snow but no soul. The bc hills are core, and you should think hard about avoiding the super Banff resorts, especially if you been to Banff before. Also, hit 49 degrees north a few hours south for a day at the heart of skiing.
January 11, 2005
Malcolm Lockhart from
United Kingdom
Malcolm Lockhart from
United Kingdom
Red is in the middle of nowhere, half way between Calgary and Vancouver. That explains why it's so quiet but the hill is superb. Chairlifts are on the slow side but that's only because of the vert they have to climb. The locals only tend to ski on powder days so it's quiet most of the time. We missed one of the legendary dumps... 53cm fell the day we left! Don't expect nightlife, go for the skiing and boarding.
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