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Mt.
Cain Ski Resort
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Mt. Cain
is located in a regional park and is run by a non-profit society,
the Mt. Cain Alpine Park Society. It is Vancouver Island's only
community-owned and operated ski and snowboard facility. Situated
on the north end of Vancouver Island, Mount Cain offers a unique
experience for skiers, snowboarders and backcountry explorers.
At Mount Cain you'll find untouched powder which has built
up over the week, virtually no line-ups for lifts and the
friendly, welcoming atmosphere of a family oriented mountain.
With its Island interior location, Mt. Cain has drier snow
than other Coastal mountains and better spring skiing conditions.
Mt. Cain is accessed from the Island Highway 19 and is located
8 km south of the Woss turnoff. It's a 16 km ride on a gravel
road from the highway to the day lodge. Roads are regularly
maintained by the mountain's maintenance department, assisted
by the forest companies. The driving time from Port Hardy
to Mt. Cain is 1 hour and 45 minutes, and 1-1/2 hours from
Campbell River.
Uphill traffic only from dawn until 1:00 p.m.
Downhill traffic only from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Chains are mandatory for going both up and down the Mt. Cain
access road.
A few metres from the highway cutoff you will see the Mt.
Cain base parking lot. This is where you can get the shuttle
bus. It leaves at 8:30 am and departs from the lodge at 4:15
pm. First come/first serve, the cost is a suggested donation
of $5.00.
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| Contact: |
Mt.
Cain Alpine Park Society
Box 1225, Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 |
| Phone: |
1-888-668
6622 or (250) 923-3170 |
| Fax: |
(250)
956-3232 |
| Snow
Phone: |
(250)
949-7669 |
| Email: |
info@mountcain.com |
| Website: |
www.mountcain.com |
| Season: |
Mid
December to the end of March or early April. |
| Lift
Hours: |
9:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and Mondays when school
groups are scheduled. On Mondays, only the lower T-bar and handle
tow will be in operation, and half-day rates apply all day.
Visitors should call the Snow Line ahead of time to confirm
Monday openings, weather conditions and updates. |
| Annual
Snowfall: |
300
cm (10 ft) |
| Vertical
Drop: |
457
m (1,500 ft) |
| Base
Elevation: |
1,311
m / 4,301 ft. |
| Top
Elevation: |
1,768
m / 5,800 ft. |
| Skiable
Acreage: |
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| Number
of Trails: |
18
- The majority of the lower runs are groomed, while the majority
of the runs on the upper T-bar are left ungroomed for sheer
powder pleasure. |
| Difficulty: |
Novice
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Intermediate
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Advanced
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20
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45
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35
%
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| Number
of Lifts: |
2
T-bars and 1 beginners handle tow |
| Lift
Capacity: |
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| Night
Skiing: |
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| Cross-Country: |
Yes
- The area surrounding the Mt. Cain Alpine boasts some of the
best cross-country, backcountry skiing, and snowshoeing on Vancouver
Island. The terrain ranges from gentle sub-alpine trails to
mountaineering steeps easily accessible from the parking lot.
There are 15 kms of marked trails and logging access roads.
Light touring equipment is recommended for sub-alpine trails.
For the mountaineer there are three peaks at 1,500m within a
5-km radius. |
| Terrain
Park: |
No |
| Halfpipe: |
No |
| Resort
Services: |
Nordic
trails, Day lodge, ski shop, ski school, on-hill accommodation,
ski and snowboard rentals, cafe and pubs. Mt. Cain now has a
shuttle bus, leaving from the base of the mountain (just off
the Island Highway, about 70 kms northwest of Sayward). It seats
20, first come, first serve, and makes 1 round trip per day.
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| Nearest
Ski Area: |
Mt.
Washington |
| Nearest
Towns: |
Woss,
Sayward, Campbell
River |
| More
Information: |
Recreation
- Skiing and Winter Activities
on Vancouver Island |
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