Canada’s mountainous Southwest region is steeped in classic alpine skiing and 19th century gold-rush history. More recently, pick-axes and shovels have been replaced by skis, fly rods and mountain bikes, and the Kootenay region has become a natural playground for adventure seekers from around the world. Easy access from major cities combined with favorable weather patterns and heavy snowfall, have transformed the region around Rossland, BC into a year-round destination for adventurers of all levels.
In the heart of this region lies what many consider to be the ultimate adventure-seeker’s hometown, Rossland, British Columbia. The early residents of Rossland earned a reputation for hard work and an appreciation for the wilderness playground that surrounded them. The community of neighbours who call Rossland home today share the same adventurous spirit and desire to live an authentic outdoor mountain lifestyle as those early settlers.
Red Mountain Resort lies right up the road and is known to insiders as a ski and snowboard paradise and was recently rated in the top 10 elite resorts in North America by Forbes Traveller. Rossland, BC has quickly emerged as a four season outdoor paradise offering the locals and lucky visitors access to high altitude mountaineering, mountain biking, golf and fishing in addition to world-renowned lift-accessed backcountry terrain.
Red Mountain Resort offers access to amazing ski and snowboard terrain, high altitude hiking, mountain biking and climbing, as well as custom backcountry tours via snowmobile. Living at Red Mountain Resort means having the ultimate outdoor playground at your disposal. Fly Fishing on the mighty Columbia River for wild rainbows. Helicopter-accessed backcountry skiing adventure, complete with mountain yurt living quarters. Mountain biking through untamed forests on hidden trails high above the small town of Rossland, BC. Kayaking the glacier-fed, wild rivers through evergreen forests, complete with wildlife spectators of all shapes and sizes.This is the lifestyle you can share at Red Mountain Resort near Rossland, British Columbia.
Click to View the Quicktime movie or “Right Click” to download the file.
| 360 degree aerial view of the Slalom Creek Residences |