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Check in with our weekly updates to get important info for getting to, staying at and skiing Mount Cain!

THE END IS HERE!

Yibbida yibbida, that’s all folks! Ski season ‘25/’26 has now come to a close and we’d like to thank each and every one of you for making it the season it was and holding on to the rollercoaster ride we had. We already can’t wait for the snow to return in December!...

Land Acknowledgement

Mount Cain is located in the territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation.  The mountainous area near the Davie River, or Dzudzuxan, is known as Papikałan in Kwak’wala, meaning place of marmots.

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Special Events

There’s always something to do at Mount Cain! Check out our Events page to learn about our annual competitions, festivals and more!

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New Year’s Eve, All Aprés, No Ski

New Year’s Eve, All Aprés, No Ski

Temperatures have dropped, but there is only a bit of snow in the forecast. Unfortunately, it is not enough to open the hill. We need a foot of snow before we can run the groomer and open safely. But we want to make the best of this situation. So we will open the...

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By Hook or By Crook

By Hook or By Crook

That is our commitment to getting you on the ski hill.  There is a buzz of activity around L1 as Santa’s Elves work on the Lower T.  With each falling snowflake, they are getting closer to fixing the problem but are not there yet. We appreciate your...

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Game On!

Game On!

GAME ON! We will be opening the Upper T and Bunny Hill at 12:00 on Saturday, December 17th. Ski Patrol will identify the best route for walking to L2 and there will be a shuttle for your gear. Lift passes will be discounted until the Lower T is running. There will be...

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mount cain sponsors

Mount Cain could not run without the financial support it receives from several businesses  that support us during the ski season and beyond. Many thanks to the following companies and organizations.

 

FRIENDS OF mount cain 

Mount Cain relies on the generosity of those listed below who donate resources crucial to making our little mountain a big success, thank you!

Abernathy Contracting - Black Cat Repairs - Karsten Construction Lemare Lake Logging - Ministry of Forests - Koprino Contracting Ltd.   Strathcona Electrical - Hakai Electrical - Tex Electric - Welder Engineering - Longstone Law Corporation - Estero Peak Contracting Kindred Snowboards - Arc'teryx

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