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

Work Party Weekend

As fall shrouds us in her cooler wetcoast embrace we are now only weeks away from the work party weekend! We have a list of specific tasks but it is dynamic, so no matter what you're up for we'd love to see you on the hill to help us get prepared for the season. Here...

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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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Last week I had my first shift as Director on Duty (DoD) for the 2021/22 season. I had just finished my evening check-in with Jamie at Turk’s Tavern and Sue at Staff Accommodations and was making my way back to my cabin when I noticed that John had returned from...

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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough…

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough…

... …to stop kids of all ages from enjoying the thrills of Cain. And with lots of snow and VERY cold temperatures, there are thrills to be found around every corner. We are open every day until January 3 and the road is in great shape, so dress warmly and join us for...

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

When there is this much snow at the beginning of the season, what more can we say other than Merry Christmas While the folks at Cain would like to take credit for the beautiful snow that has graced our mountain, we know it was the combined effort of Mother Nature,...

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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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