MOUNTAIN LIFE - Blue Mountains | Winter 2020

84 A Family Favourite A claim many ski resorts make, but one that is done extremely well at Kimberley. From the overall great value and affordability that’s sure to please the parents, to the ski in/ski out accommodations surrounding the hill. Spacious, reasonably priced rooms in Trickle Creek Lodge offer comfort for everyone and with the hot tubs located at the base of the ski area the ones that might not want to spend their days skiing get relaxation time while being in the middle of the ski action. Don’t forget about the awesome family-focused activities that happen almost every weekend: think helmet decorating, family scavenger hunts and fun ski races, to dog trick competitions and kids après activity and movie nights. Night Skiing & Nightlife With night skiing nearly all season plus on-mountain restaurants like Buckhorn & Main Mountain Eatery and Stemwinder Bar & Grill, the kids can shred (or skate on the rink) while the parents enjoy a meal or live music—both locations have views of the hill and rink at night. In Town Venture down the hill to town and find a whole other world of places to check out. Try one of the newest additions to the Platzl, The Shed, for a quaint and friendly locals’ haunt, or go around the corner to Pedal & Tap—a staple with great food and drinks that has been one of the most popular restaurants in Kimberley for years. If craft beer is your thing, Overtime Beerworks is the place to check out! Daily Ski Programs New this season is our First Tracks program—this 1.5 hour guided tour runs daily and offers the freshest powder or most perfect corduroy of the day by taking you to the best corners of the mountain plus getting you on the lifts 45 minutes ahead of the public! Possibly the best part, it’s just $39. And that’s Not All Kimberley may not be the biggest ski resort you could visit, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in fun. Try the twilight snowshoe fondue tour, the smores and fat biking experiences, or cross-country skiing on one of the largest trail systems in the East Kootenays (also lit for night skiing). There’s still so much more to explore here; more than we have time to tell you about. (Guess you’ll have to check it out for yourself.) tourismkimberley.com COURTESY RCR