Kermodei Tourism

Shames Mountain

  As the locals say, “Keep your Tips up,” and with an annual average of 40 feet of powder every winter you can expect the ride of your life. From the sweet slopes of the alpine to the exhilarating backcountry drops of the heli-adventures to the gentle flow of the Nordic trails, we’ve got it all.

My Line - courtesy of Shames Mountain

Shames Mountain is one of BC’s best-kept snow secrets: a compact resort outside of Terrace that boasts snow dumps of 12 m (40 ft) – one of the deepest snow bases of any lift-accessible mountain in North America. Enjoy laid-back skiing on 102 ha (252 ac) serviced by three lifts.

If you have sufficient backcountry skills, venture into the dramatically challenging wilderness. Visit the Shames Backcountry Info Pages for up-to-date, interactive information on our expanisive Backcountry areas. Simply click on the areas outlined on the map for details. All areas also include the Canadian Avanlanche Association's terrain rating scale. For more information, contact rod.gee [at] telus [dot] net, Snow Avalanche Technician, Chris Stethem and Associates Ltd., Snow Safety Services.

Onion Lake Ski Trails by Brenda Horwood

Half way between Terrace and Kitimat you will find the Onion Lake Ski Trails; easy-to-access totaling 25 km (15.5 mi). Bask in the beauty of the Coast Mountain Range as you slide along extensive groomed trails, stopping along the way to admire the picturesque views of the valley and lakes. End your day with a night ski on the five-km (three-mi) lit trail, then soak at nearby Mount Layton Hot Springs.

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