Kimberley Ski Resort has a trail that compliments everyone’s skiing style. Discover a huge number of velvety groomed runs to carve down to be sure to adventure down the bumps of the backside of the mountain.

Whatever your challenge Kimberley Alpine Resort will give you the ultimate Winter and Ski Experience.

What's New at Kimberley 2006- 2007

Revised Beginner Area – With programs expanding and more people taking lessons, we needed more space, so we created it! For 2006/07, The Owl Learning area will have a new 180 foot long magic carpet with a corralled, low-angle learning slope. In addition, existing terrain will be re-contoured to offer beginners a wider, lower angle slope to master the initial skills before heading up the North Star Express Quad.

New Easter Bathrooms – It always happens, when the powder is flying and the sun is out on the Easter, you have to make a pit stop. Well, no longer will guests have to travel to the base of the resort. New toilets are now in place at the top of the Easter Chair.

Summer Glading – Kimberley Alpine Resort strives to provide the most consistent snow surface. Work done in the summer makes for velvety smooth groomers and challenging bump runs in the winter. During the summer, 15 runs on the Easter (North Bowl) side of the resort will get attention as crews clean up in the trees and on the runs. (Notre Dame, Full House, Tramway, Geneva, Dean Left & Right, Twixt, Comet, Magma, Jackpot, Twist, Maverick, Flush, Fuzzy & Flapper). As well, the front side of the mountain will see significant work performed as Rosa, Buckhorn, Mambo, Utopia, Stemwinder and Twilight have all seen brush crews. Also check around the mountain for some new unnamed glades. After all, we can’t tell you everything! Front side work will please skiers and riders who love glades – look for 7-metre spacing throughout the entire front side of the mountain.

NEW Trails – For those who want to explore a little before you reach the base area, or for those staying on the mountain, the North Star Trail will take you from below the skier bridge amongst a tree lined, low angle trail to your destination in the Resort plaza. Moe’s Trail – A new intermediate trail to the skiers’ right of Boundary Run. Nate’s Way – A new access trail from the Top of the Tamarack Chair to the Stemwinder Run. New designated FIS Homologated run as part of the Kimberley Paralympic program.

Expansion of the Cranbrook Airport, which will soon be named the Canadian Rockies International Airport Runway Expansion will be completed this winter. Significant changes to the airport are currently underway to accommodate larger aircraft and more passengers. The runway will be extended to 8,000 feet to accommodate larger planes, including transcontinental and some European flights, and the terminal building will be expanded to 2,035 square meters. Other upgrades include a series of upgrades to the fueling, baggage handling, and related operational areas. Of significant interest is the construction of a CBSA (Canada Customs and Immigrations) facility to ensure timely processing of passengers is available on demand.

Girls’ Day and Night Out Looking to spend some time with friends while learning and refining your skiing and snowboarding skills? This annual women-only clinic series is the place to be. All participants receive 5 weeks of personalized ski/snowboard instruction, a ladies VIP card for special resort discounts, and all participants are treated to a wrap-up banquet! Offered during the season on Thursday or Friday nights for 5 weeks.

Real Estate Developments: Over $100 million of real estate development. More projects breaking ground than any other ski resort in Canada. The Kootenays’ development boom is showing no signs of slowing down.

• Your Own Private Powder –With fewer crowds and two mountain faces to ski, Kimberley Alpine Resort is a perfect getaway, where you feel like you have your own Private Powder.

• Expansion of Cranbrook Airport: We welcome you to the “Canadian Rockies International Airport,” just 20 minutes away from Kimberley Alpine Resort. One of the few airports in Canada that let you fly in and ski the same day! Experience the newly expanded airport that’s on the Powder Highway!

• Kootenay Fondue Tour - An experience not to miss. Ride the lift up the mountain. Take a scenic 30-minute tour on snowshoes, then enjoy an amazing chocolate fondue in the mountaintop Kootenay Haus. Then, ride in comfort down the mountain on the North Star Express, returning to the base around 8:30pm.

• Bauren Haus Mulled Wine Tour- Take a leisurely snowshoe tour through the beautiful Trickle Creek golf course. Our destination is the Old Bauren Haus, an authentic Bavarian restaurant located near the resort. Enjoy mulled wine around a crackling fire. Outdoor enthusiasts can make reservations for dinner or be transported back to the resort.

• Kimberley: A Four Season Destination – Winter in Kimberley provides great opportunities for downhill skiing and riding, snow shoeing, dog sledding and more. Summer is full of adventures as well: Try mountain biking on chairlift accessible terrain or in the adjacent Kimberley Nature Park, with over 100km of trails. Or, take the scenic and historical railway right from the resort base into the City of Kimberley. A highlight of a summer visit to Kimberley is a round at the renowned Trickle Creek Golf Resort.

• Trickle Creek Golf Resort: Nestled on the slopes of North Star Mountain, adjacent to Kimberley Alpine Resort, the Trickle Creek Golf Resort offers players of all levels an unforgettable golf experience. Designed by Canadian golf course architect Les Furber, Trickle Creek features yardage from 5082 to 6896 yards, and can be as easy or as challenging as you wish to make it.

• Real Estate Development: Properties of the Canadian Rockies (a division of Resorts of the Canadian Rockies) has established development at a number of ski resorts in Western Canada, with current focus directed at Kimberley Alpine Resort and Fernie Alpine Resort. Kimberley continues to experience rapid sellouts with their subdivision lots and mountain lodges.

• Self-Driven Dog Sled Tours: Stand up and take control – Drive your own team of dogs and explore Kimberley’s wilderness.

Trail Map

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