RED Mountain is the last great, unspoiled resort. Located in Rossland, BC, 1st stop on Canada’s famous Powder Highway, RED delivers 2,877 acres of pristine unfettered shredding. With 7.6m of annual snowfall, wide-open groomed runs, epic vertical, in-bounds cat-skiing, 360-degree descents off select peaks, a rich tradition and the best tree runs on earth.
• Skiable Terrain: 3,850 acres
• Number Of Runs: 110
• Summit: 2,075m
• Vertical: 890m
• Ski Season: Mid-December to Early April
• Annual Snowfall: 760cm
• Longest Run: 7km
• Average Temp: -5C
• Trail Difficulty: 18% Beginner, 31% Intermediate, 23% Advanced, 28% Expert
• Lift System: 8 Total Including 2 Quad Chairs, 3 Triple Chairs, 1 Double Chair and 2 Surface Lifts
• Cat Skiing
• Heli Skiing
• Free Mountain Tours
• Cross Country Skiing
• Back Country Skiing
• Snowshoeing
• Ice Skating
• Curling
• Mountain Markets
• Museum
Boasting over 7.5 metres of light, dry, fluffy, Kootenay powder every season
Discover Red Mountains beautiful backcountry for a day of untracked powder skiing and boarding
The resort has received announcements of fame from the likes of New York Times and Skiing Magazine
The activities in and around the resort are enough to keep anyone busy during their stay
A: The easiest way to get to RED Mountain is with a transfer from Kelowna Airport into resort or nearby Rossland. AMPED can organise the full journey for you, whether that is by shared shuttle, private transfer, or rental car, making travel from arrival through to check-in as smooth and stress-free as possible.
A: RED Mountain is best suited to travellers who want authentic skiing with plenty of character. It is especially appealing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, powder lovers, and people who prefer a more laid-back and uncrowded mountain atmosphere, while still offering enough variety to work for families and mixed groups.
A: AMPED generally recommends staying on-mountain if ski-in ski-out convenience is your priority, while Rossland is a great option if you want more restaurants, cafés, and town atmosphere after skiing. The best base depends on whether you value maximum slope access or a broader small-town experience.
A: AMPED recommends booking your RED Mountain snow holiday as early as possible once your dates are set. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred accommodation, travel dates, transfers, lessons, lift passes, and rentals, especially if you are travelling during peak winter periods.
A: Yes, RED Mountain can work for beginners when the trip is set up around the right terrain and lesson plan. While the resort is especially well known for stronger skiing, there are still suitable beginner areas, and AMPED can help match you with the right accommodation, lessons, and overall ski setup to make the experience enjoyable.
A: Yes, RED Mountain can be a very good family snow holiday destination, especially for families wanting a more relaxed and authentic mountain experience. Staying in the right area and having lessons, rentals, lift passes, and transport arranged in advance helps the holiday run much more smoothly, and that is where AMPED can help.
A: Yes, this is one of RED Mountain’s biggest strengths. The resort is well known for terrain that appeals strongly to advanced skiers and snowboarders, which makes it a standout choice for travellers who want challenge, space, and a more adventurous mountain feel without the crowds of larger destinations.
A: Yes, especially for children, beginners, and peak-season travel. AMPED can organise your lessons before you travel so you have the best chance of securing lesson times and instructors that suit you, while also making sure the rest of your holiday setup works around them properly.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise and pre-book your RED Mountain ski or snowboard rentals before you arrive, which is especially worthwhile for families, peak winter dates, or anyone wanting a smoother first day in resort. Having your equipment sorted in advance saves time and helps you get on snow sooner.
A: Yes. AMPED can organise your RED Mountain lift access before you travel so everything is sorted ahead of arrival. This helps make the start of your holiday smoother and means one more important part of your ski trip is already taken care of before you get there.
A: That depends on where you stay. If you are based on-mountain and keeping the trip mostly focused on skiing, you may not need a car, but if you are staying in Rossland or want more flexibility during your holiday, a rental car can be very useful. AMPED can organise the transport option that best suits your plans.
A: We usually recommend staying at RED Mountain for 5 to 7 nights. This gives you enough time to enjoy the mountain properly, settle into the pace of the resort and Rossland, and make the most of the destination without needing to rush through the trip.
A: Yes, RED Mountain and Rossland offer a good dining and après scene, but the overall feel is more relaxed and authentic than nightlife-driven. Rossland in particular adds extra character to the holiday, with a nice range of local places to eat and unwind after skiing.
A: What makes RED Mountain unique is its old-school mountain character, uncrowded feel, and the strength of its terrain. It appeals to travellers who want skiing with personality, where the focus stays firmly on the mountain rather than on a polished resort village.
