RED Mountain Resort

Some of the best snow I have experienced. Powder at its beat! The mountain has lots of variety. Tons of glades and terrain for experienced skiers. Loved it! The atmosphere is also very laid back and the staff and the resort has a very friendly attitude. You don't feel they are after you at every moment to ding you like other ski resorts, such as Whistler for instance!

Alright, listen up, snow bunnies and daredevils alike. I just returned from a "relaxing" ski trip to Red Mountain, and let's just say my definition of "relaxing" has been permanently altered. **Pros:** No crowds, just pure, unadulterated terror:** Forget lift lines, you'll be too busy questioning your sanity to notice. Leg day? More like leg decade. Prepare for the quad-burning workout of your life. Every run is a masterclass in endurance... and survival. Views that'll make you forget you're about to plummet: The scenery is stunning, assuming you can keep your eyes open while navigating a minefield of moguls and cliffs. Authentic "old school" experience:By "old school" I mean "they haven't touched this place since the 1970s, and honestly, I'm not sure they should." Unparalleled bragging rights: "Yeah, I skied Red Mountain." Watch as your friends' jaws collectively hit the floor. **Cons:** The "easy" runs are basically black diamonds in disguise: I suspect they use a different grading system, perhaps one based on how likely you are to encounter a bear. "Grooming" is a loose term: I think they just send a herd of particularly aggressive snowshoe hares out there. The lodge is charmingly rustic... if rustic means "held together by duct tape and the sheer will of the bartender": The food is hearty, and you'll need the calories to keep from shivering. "Wildlife encounters:** I saw a moose that looked like it was judging my skiing ability. It was right. My ski instructor was a local who just shouted "SEND IT!" and pointed down the mountain: Helpful. **Overall:** Red Mountain isn't for the faint of heart. It's a place where legends are forged and knees are destroyed. If you're looking for manicured slopes and hot cocoa by a roaring fire, go somewhere else. If you want to test your limits and earn some serious street cred, Red Mountain is your mountain. Just remember to bring your A-game, a healthy dose of fear, and maybe a satellite phone. You know, just in case.

Honestly my favorite ski resort experience I've ever had. The snow is absolutely fantastic and there is so much skiable terrain. The best part about RED though is the minimal amount of people. Throughout my entire 1 week stay there were almost no lines at any of the lifts.

Hit it on great snow days, awesome conditions. Friendly locals and welcoming staff. Could use an update on lifts an some concerns about developing a mine in the natural areas.

This is a review for the summer bike park. As other people have pointed out, they have to run the chairlift very slow to allow people to load their bikes on. The ride time to the top is literally about 20 minutes. The trails themselves are great but because of the chairlift speed it’s not worth it, especially when you have to wait 10-15 mins in line too. I did 4 runs and then left.

RED has all the mom and pop vibes you could want in a ski area. They have been adding to the base area infrastructure the past couple years to create a more resort like experience. The mountain is Huge! You couldn’t ask for more terrain and uncrowded slopes. They do a nice job grooming the more beginner terrain. The tree skiing is awesome on a powder day. The views are spectacular. There are no high speed quads but that adds to the nostalgia of the place. It is one of BCs best kept secrets in my opinion. Be sure to hit up Rafters Bar for No Shower Happy Hour. All the staff are friendly and helpful. They have mountain hosts at 9:00 and 12:30 at the base area to show you around the slopes if you like. The parking area can fill up quick on a powder day but, they have a shuttle from town. This place is RAD.

Despite warm Spring weather, this was an amazing mountain. Lots of terrain, incredible views, and friendly vibe. We can't wait to go again with powder! This was our first visit and chose to ski with a mountain host to get to know the mountain better. BEST DECISION ever! Shout out to Peter, Dave, and especially Mike for showing us the mountain and taking us places we would have otherwise missed. Foodwise, we enjoyed a delicious classic smoky at Paradise Lodge and great tacos at Flying Phil's at the Topping Creek Lift. We found the guest services to be friendly and helpful as well.

Pretty awesome mountain to take a vacation too. Stayed st the on hill hotel. Terrain and vibes were mint.

If you like powder and tree skiing this is a great mountain. Doing the "Buffalo Ridge" into "Main run" is often the highlight of my year for groomed runs. This combo is often called the "Vapour trail" for good reason! Great for skiing FAST and fun. The fact that Rafters is one of the best ski hill bars in BC doesn't hurt either.

Despite not having any high speed chairlifts, the wait was never long. Lifts open at 9am and closes 330pm. Loved the affordable option of one ride $20 cat skiing.

This is a skiers mountain. No high speed lifts, terrain for everyone. Nice groomers, fun bump runs, tree skiing and so much terrain. The only lift line is at the base when the lift opens at 9am. Now, if it's a powder day that will be 300 people. Plenty of skiing for intermediates, advanced and expert skiers. They have 3 on mountain dining options: Paradise Lodge, Constella lodge and Taco Loco formerly Flying Phil,s. They all have limited menus. At the main base you have Sour Dough and Rafters which give you more options. Note: Sour Dough makes everything made to order on the grill, so it can be slow unless you're getting chili or pizza. Sadly, no Cat Skiing for the 2022/2023 season. Definitely worth a visit to BC to ski Red.

Red grew on us. Early in the season, it seems difficult to ski in the trees, but we stayed for an entire season and learned so much about the mountain. Highly recommend taking lessons at Fall Line, the resort´s ski school, they are excellent. Take lessons or clinics with them and you will successfully ski through tight trees. If you can do the trees in Red, you will be able to do trees anywhere.

Good mountain for intermediates/beginners - as there are lots of trails and options to choose from. The place is large, but the lifts aren't updated - so the lines get a little backed up. Instructors were very friendly and helpful - a good experience with the staff. This place is a skier dominant; maybe 1:8 ratio of boarder to skiers. A little annoying at times because there are some narrow bottleneck areas.

Holy crap! This was the best skiing that I've ever done! The snow was epic; the runs were plentiful; the lines were non-existent. Instead of skiing there one day, my group went there three times. Aside from skiing, the lunch food was also superior to other resorts and the prices were very reasonable.

Powder hounds and tree skiers rejoice! The snow is superb! It's a skinner's paradise with so many options. There was a huge line in the morning after a dump, but the lines quickly dissipated and everyone got a chance to spread out. There are so many skiable areas, the mountain never looks crowded on a week day. The only downside are the old, slow and long chair lifts. There was a huge bottle neck at the Motherlode chair in the morning.