As the hill has slipped back into hibernation briefly for our mini-Christmas break, it’s hard to believe only nine short days ago the mountain was green, and sheets of water were cascading down the hill side instead of hooting and hollering snow sliders!
Opening dreams were fulfilled and our prayers to Ullr have been delivered, with over 1.2m of snow falling mostly straight down and as cold as the island gets, it’s safe to say the Christmas miracle has happened. Those that made it up for opening were treating to some interior type of snow conditions but with coastal type depths.
With all this snow flying it’s easy to forget getting to Mount Cain isn’t necessarily as easy as sliding into the load station for another lap on a blue bird pow day. Please remember our road is only cleared of snow and not treated from the highway. So, the likelihood of ice sections and needing chains to navigate them is extremely likely when travelling up and usually more likely down. Although we no longer have restrictions on direction of travel at times of day. Please be courteous, drive slowly and expect on coming traffic when travelling up or down at times when people are likely to be coming to or leaving the hill. Currently there’s firm packed snow, with extremely slippery sections all the way from the highway to the Cain lot and chains required for almost all vehicles.
If you or someone you know would like to bring in the new year with a new job? Our ski shop has had two positions open for Ski Shop Technician. If helping guests with ski gear, tuning skis and snowboards, and enjoying all the perks of working at Mount Cain sounds appealing? Email Ltanaka@mountcain.com
While you eagerly await Santa and him delivering that piece of ski gear you’ve had on your list. Start planning your new years calendar now, our event dates are locked and loaded with all the fun our little ski hill normally provides. Our holiday opening continues all week long with full mountain operations from the 27th to January 4th. So bring the family and celebrate the holidays by sliding into 2026 at Cain!
Merry Chirstmas and Snowy Holidays!
Phil 🪛
