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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
It’s Official: Mount Cain Is Opening This Weekend!
Photo: Kimberley Kufaas Great news! Our wishes have been answered, and we finally have enough snow to open! Mount Cain will be open with half mountain on Saturday, the 28th, with the bottom lift running. We plan to have both ski lifts...
Did the Snow Just Ghost Us?
Photo by: Dave Howich from today The snow ghosts showed up and disappeared faster than we could get excited for our weekly update. Unfortunately, Mount Cain won't be opening this weekend. We did get some fresh snow over the weekend, but it turned to rain...
Dear Santa, We’re wishing for some more snow
Photo by: Doug Stern from November At the time of writing this newsletter, the lower weather station is reporting 32cm of snow, and the ridge run is at 49cm. The sad news is we won’t be opening just yet. There is some possible good news in the forecast, as long...
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Volunteers: Preparing for the Season Ahead
Photo by: Jamie Turko We’re on track to kick off the season! Unfortunately, Mount Cain won’t be opening this weekend due to the warm weather we’ve had this week and the lack of snow on the lower mountain. The good news is that temperatures will be dropping again...
MOUNT CAIN WANTS YOU!
Photo: Kimberley Kufaas We are still in search of a few folks to join our crew for the upcoming season! If you love being up at the mountain, the snow, the stoke, and live for skiing or snowboarding – maybe even want to learn or get better at it, we want YOU to be...
Mark Your Calendars: Accommodation Bookings Opening Soon!
Public accommodations bookings open on November 5th, 2024 at 6pm. Please book online at https://mountcain.checkfront.com/reserve/ Accommodations are available weekends, select Magic Mondays from January to April, and during SD85 winter and spring...