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Mount Cain Seasonal Events
Outdoor events that bring joy to the participants, the spectators and the community!
All events include food bank collection and fundraising elements for community groups in the North Island.
Please give generously.
January 17th, 2026
Cain Cup
Compete to be the fastest person going downhill as Cain!
8:30 am – Registration in the Lodge
10:00 am – Race begins
12:00 pm – Finalists posted in the Lodge
1:30 pm – Finals
4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
February 6 – 7th, 2026
Backcountry Festival
Events to occur Friday & Saturday
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 7th, 2026
Viking Fest
Bring out your best Viking attire and celebrate Ullr, Norse God of the Snow. Award for best male and female Viking Warrior, ski/snowboard cross, and axe throwing.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 21st, 2026
Kidsfest
Races, costume contest, snow sculpture contest, obstacle course! What more could a kid ask for? Open to all kids under 16.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 28th, 2026
Big Wave Gathering
The 4th Annual Banked Slalom Race with great prizes, a BBQ and more!
This year we will be fundraising for the Port McNeill Skatepark Project. Kids ride for FREE! Suggested $10 donation entry fee.
April 4th, 2026
12 Hours of Pain – Ski Patrol Fundraiser
This endurance event will make you strong like our ski patrol!
Ski Patrol Auction, BBQ, Raffles, and more! The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
News & Events
Starting the New Year Right: Mount Cain Will Open on January 1, 2023
Yesterday we received an unexpected gift - SNOW! Tomorrow morning at 9:30, the Upper T and the Bunny Hill will be operating. The ticker booth will open at 8:30, and everyone must have a ski pass. Unfortunately, we are still waiting for parts for the Lower T, so it...
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...
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...
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...
Not enough snow…yet
Mount Cain is not opening this weekend - there is not enough snow to cover the rocks and stumps (yet), so we will wait another week and see what Ullr brings. There is snow in the forecast, so keep your fingers crossed, do not walk under any ladders, don't open any...
Mount Cain AGM and Work Party
Saturday, September 17, is going to be a fantastic day! It will start with the Annual Mount Cain Work Party and will be followed by the 45th Mount Cain Annual General Meeting,The Work Party will start at 8:30 in the morning. Come to the Lodge and check in with Erin or...