"A lesser‑known gem favored by knowledgeable powder seekers, this mountain delivers abundant snow, challenging terrain and a deep legacy of local athletes. “Growing up as a ski racer in Northern BC, you learn about the resort — its legacy of athletes, challenging terrain, and abundance of snow,” says Pippa Chappell, former ski racer and coach, who praises the town‑mountain culture, sense of community and stoke of living there. The terrain skews intermediate and up, and the luxurious Autograph Collection hotel at the base (just 106 rooms) offers big‑lodge amenities with a more intimate feel; the area is roughly three hours north of Spokane for U.S. access." - Jonny Bierman