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- Kimberley Alpine, Canada
| Telephone: | 250 427 4881 |
| Fax: | 250 427 3927 |
| Email: | info@skikimberley.com |
| Web: | www.skikimberley.com |
| Address: | Kimberley Alpine Resort PO Box 40 |
| City/Town: | Kimberley |
| State: | British Columbia |
| Pcode/ZIP: | V1A 2Y5 |
| Country: | Canada |
arts, culture and a wide range of fine dining.
Summer Glading Program in 2009
The entire skiing and riding experience at Kimberley as a tree destination! Come and experience hundreds of acres of new gladed terrain.
Canada’s Closest Skiing Airport Nearing Completion
The newly named Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook has completed its runway expansion and will complete extensive expansion work by Winter 2008/09. Only 20 minutes from the Kimberley slopes!
Mountain Real Estate Development
Kimberley has one of the hottest mountain real estate markets in the country. More projects are breaking ground here than ever before.
Kimberley Alpine Resort Launches $150,000 Community Summit Fund
The Resort has committed to supporting and developing the local community with the launch of a fund that will provide cash grants to local community organizations and groups over the next 5 years.
Enhanced Snowmaking in 2007
Kimberley Alpine Resort has added two new portable tower mount guns that can be used in 5 separate locations on mountain, providing greater coverage and a higher rate of snow production!
Get Your Starbucks Fix
We are pleased to be extending our Starbucks service in resort for our guests. In addition to the Slopeside Coffee kiosk we look forward to now featuring Starbucks drip coffee at all of our food and beverage outlets.
Kimberley Alpine Ski & Ride
Discover Kimberley
Lots of Snow, Lots of Sun!
The resort is known for great snow conditions, plenty of sunshine, and a consistent supply of dry Purcell powder.
Kimberly offers a wide variety of terrain to satisfy all ability levels. The front side of the mountain is well suited for beginner and intermediate snow enthusiasts who enjoy long, wide open groomed trails and intermediate gladed terrain.
The Easter Bowl on the backside is a haven for the more adventurous type, with steep gladed terrain, moguls and long lasting powder stashes.
Skiing
Located in the beautiful Purcell Range of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley Alpine Resort provides beautiful views in a laid-back and friendly atmosphere. With 70 runs to choose from that range from beginner through expert, there is lots to explore at Kimberley!
Beginner skiers and snowboarders will love getting acquainted with the meticulously groomed trails on the front side of the mountain.This adventure playground has a veritable wealth of long, open, gentle fall-line runs graced with generous amounts of fluffy Purcell Powder.
With 42% of the terrain geared towards the intermediate skier & rider, there is a wide variety of trails through-out the mountain to explore. For the Advanced skier/rider, 38% of the mountain is advanced/expert and can experience the gladed and steep terrain runs that Kimberley is also known for.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy all of the same features as outlined above in the Skiing section. In addition to all of the fantastic gladed terrain that the mountain offers (often where the best powder stashes are!).
Nordic Skiing
The Kimberley Nordic Club trail network consists of a variety of double track set trails with centre skating laneds, the longest loop being 7 km, there are also 5 km and 3 km loops. 7 km of new trail has been added to the 26 km of existing trails.There are also a variety of single track set secondary trails and a 3.3 km loop lit for night skiing.
Discover Cross Country Skiing
Experience the joy & invigoration of cross country skiing. Learn how to select XC ski equipment and clothing. Discover some helpful tips on balance & basic movement on XC skis. This 30-minute orientation runs at your convenience!
Includes: XC skis, boots & pole rentals.
$25+gst/Person (Minimum numbers may apply)
Trail Access
The trails are accessed adjacent to the Kimberley Alpine Resort. Turn left to the Kirkwood Inn, the trail head is located at the end of the parking lot.
Day Use Fees
The day use fee for visitors is $5 per person per day, with a family maximum of $20.
Skiable Terrain
600 acres / 235 hectares - 26 km / 16 miles of Machine groomed double tracked trails.
Ski Terrain
30% Beginner / 60% Intermediate / 20% Advanced
Night Skiing
If you didn’t get enough during the day, experience the thrill of skiing under the lights at Kimberley Alpine Resort! Night skiing will be available on evenings from Thursday - Saturdays until resort closure.
Snowmaking Facilities
Kimberley Alpine Resort is equipped with snowmaking equipment.
Grooming
Extensive grooming of the mountain is provided on a nightly basis. A complete grooming report can be picked up at our Guest Services office, in addition groomed runs are indicated on our sign boards located on the mountain.
Ski Patrol
Our Ski Patrol has one main station at the bottom of the resort and two stations located at the top of the North Star Express and the Easter Chairs. A hospital is located within the town of Kimberley, located only 2km's away.
