Kootenay Rockies: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in the Kootenay Rockies.

8 test reports and 6 evaluations based on facts

Best rating:
4 out of 5 stars

Kootenay Rockies: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Panorama
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Best lifts in the Kootenay Rockies

1-14 out of 14 ski resorts
1. Panorama
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Panorama
The Panorama ski area is accessed by chairlifts. From the valley, two detachable (fast) four-seater… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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6
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2
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1. Big White
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Big White
The eight-person gondola Lara's Gondola connects Happy Valley with the Village Centre. Within the ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 12

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10
1
Details
1. Revelstoke Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Revelstoke Mountain Resort
From the valley, you can comfortably reach the Revelstoke Mountain Resort ski area in two sections… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7
  • Heli-skiing
  • Cat-skiing

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3
2
Details
1. Kicking Horse – Golden
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Columbia-Shuswap
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kicking Horse – Golden
Almost the entire ski area can be accessed with the eight-person gondola Golden Eagle Express. Only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5
  • Heli-skiing

1
3
1
Details
5. Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Red Mountain Resort – Rossland
The entire Red Mountain Resort ski area is served by fixed-grip (slow) chairlifts. Additionally, there… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8
  • Cat-skiing

6
1
1
Details
5. Whitewater – Nelson
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Whitewater – Nelson
The entire Whitewater ski area is served by slow chairlifts. A practice lift completes the offer. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

4
1
Details
5. Kimberley
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Kimberley
The detachable four-seater chairlift North Star Express provides quick access to the Kimberley ski… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
1
1
Details
5. Fernie
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Fernie
Fernie offers two high-speed quad chairlifts that provide access to the Timber Bowl, Siberia Bowl, and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 10
  • Cat-skiing

7
2
1
Details
9. Baldy Mountain Resort
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Evaluation: 3 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
Details
10. Fairmont Hot Springs
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Ski resort status
Evaluation: 2.8 out of 5 stars
Fairmont Hot Springs
The Fairmont Hot Springs ski area is fully accessible via a triple chairlift. In the valley area,… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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11. Wapiti Ski Hill – Elkford
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies East Kootenay
Evaluation: 2 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
12. Salmo
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Evaluation: 1.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
13. Phoenix Mountain
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Kootenay Boundary
Evaluation: 1.9 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
14. Summit Lake – Nakusp
North America Canada British Columbia Kootenay Rockies Central Kootenay
Evaluation: 1.8 out of 5 stars
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
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