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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

Let’s get it Started Up Here!

Let’s get it Started Up Here!

January 10, 2024    Mount Cain will OPEN this weekend. This last storm system and colder temperatures have given us JUST enough snow to open for the January 13/14, 2024, weekend. Woohoo!  For this weekend - The Upper lift should be ready to...

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Start It Up – December 27 Opening Day!  

Start It Up – December 27 Opening Day!  

Wishing everyone happy holidays! Photo credit: J. Lash Dec. '22 newsletter; Kim Kufaas Spring 2023 Start It Up - December 27 Opening Day!   Yes, that is right folks, your holiday plans aren’t spoiled this year! The Mount Cain base area will be open for public...

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The News isn’t good.

The News isn’t good.

*Photo Credit June Hale December 12, 2023.  Sitting here in limbo Waiting for the snow to fall…  Well folks, it’s bad news. Mount Cain will not open this weekend, Dec.17th. The weather has not been in our favour, and the forecast isn’t great, so it’s time to make...

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Cain Opening weekend delayed

Cain Opening weekend delayed

December 6, 2023  Can’t stop the rain.  Dear members,   Training weekend’s come and gone Now rain’s comin’ on strong. Whispering, it sings it’s song. Don’t worry Cainstars, It won't be long until the snow’s  where it...

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