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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
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...
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...
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,...
Game on
December 15, 2021 Game on! There is 140 cm of new snow at Cain, the groomers are preparing the hills, Jamie in the Cafe is ready to cook up a storm, and the Dark Matter beer is chilling. Now before you get all excited and start loading your gear in the car, here’s a...
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Reports from the hill say that there is not enough snow yet to open, but…. You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why, Lots of snow is coming, to Cain At least that is what snow-forecast.com says. You have another weekend to...
Winter is Coming
...but it’s not here yet. There has been a wee bit of rain in the past few weeks and there is not enough snow so Cain will not be open this weekend. But never fear, temperatures are dropping, and there could be some snow coming soon. Weather updates can be...