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Snow
Safaris and Ski Areas
 Our
focus is on snow sports in Mighty Fraser Country's Coast
Mountains, Fraser Canyon and Manning Park., Mount Baker
(USA) and the world class Whistler Blackcomb area. Access to
the latter is via Upper Levels Highway , a continuation of
the Trans Canada, which goes right by Abbotsford Airport
east of Vancouver. Our Supermap features ski
areas
in the Coast
Mountains and Canadian Rockies,with Fly-ins to Abbotsford
Airport. dvertising will include airfare packages, hotels
and resorts, bed and breakfast, auto rental and more.
Another feature to watch for highlights some new 'Ski Train
Excursions' via BC Rail, Westcoast Express, Amtrak and other
carriers.
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BC Mighty
Fraser Country (and USA border area)
Hemlock
at Harrison:
Just
past Mission, close to Harrison Hot Springs
Manning
Park Ski Area:
On
the Hope Princeton Highway.
Mount
Baker Ski Area:
Some
claim that Mt. Baker in Northwest Washington State
near the Canadian border, has the highest average
snowfall in North America - 595 inches per
year-
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BC Coast
Mountain Area
Whistler-
Blackcomb Ski
and Recreation Area
North
America's #1 Resort: Lifestyles of the Rich and
Famous. From Highway 1, take the Upper Level
Highway to Vancouver's North Shore and continue
from Horseshoe Bay on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Grouse
Mountain
and Cypress
Ski Area: Details
to come
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Other
Ski Areas in British Columbia
Clearwater Ski
Hill: Located north
of Kamloops, Clearwater Ski Hill offers a lively winter
downhill program. Facilities include a new day lodge and
many services to delight visitors. For more information,
write Clearwater Ski Hill, Clearwater, BC V0E lN0 or call
(604) 674-3848.
Harper
Mountain: Just 23
kilometers northeast of Kamloops, Harper Mountain features a
range of terrain suitable for all members of the family.
Serviced by one triple chair lift, one T-bar and one handle
tow, the mountain offers a vertical drop of 425 meters. In
addition, there is a large log-frame day lodge as well as a
ski school and rental shop. For more information, write
Harper Mountain Lifts, 2042 Valleyview Drive, Kamloops, BC
V2C 4C5 or call (604) 372-2119; Snow report (604)
573-5515.
Lac Le Jeune
Resort: The resort
features one T-bar and one beginner tow to take skiers to
five down hill runs. There are also excellent Nordic trails.
For more information, write Lac Le Jeune Resort and
Conference Center, PO Box 3215, Kamloops, BC V2C 6B8 or call
(604) 372-2722; Fax (604) 372-8755.
Mount Mackenzie Ski
Area:
Blessed with snowfall averages in the 300 to 500
centimeter range, both Mount Mackenzie and the adjacent city
of Revelstoke offer visitors a fabulous winter destination.
Revelstoke offers visitors a variety of hotels, motels,
lounges, restaurants, and shops. At Mount Mackenzie, skiers
can access the hills on two double chairs serving a vertical
of 610 meters. For those who wish to ski at even higher
elevations, Cat Powder Skiing provides transportation to the
high alpine ranges and Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing takes
enthusiasts onto the glaciers.
Phoenix
Mountain:
Ideal for families with inexperienced skiers, Phoenix
Mountain features one T-bar and one beginner tow accessing
nine runs. For more information, write, Phoenix Mountain, PO
Box 2428, Grand Forks, BC V0M lH0; or call (604)442-2813;
Snow report (604) 442-2813.
Selkirk and Monashee
Ranges. The area is
also noted for its excellent Nordic ski trails. For more
information, write Mount Mackenzie Ski Area, PO Box 1000,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 250 or call (604) 837-5268.
Tod
Mountain: Located
53 kilometers northeast of Kamloops, Tod Mountain offers
world class skiing. The mountain features 47 runs and caters
to skiers of all ability levels. Visitors can choose from a
range of accommodation choices, including on mountain
accommodation, Bed & Breakfast options and RV hookups. A
new recreation facility featuring an ice skating rink
promises to delight all members of the family. For more
information, write Tod Mountain, PO Box 869, Kamloops, BC
V2C 5M8 or call (604) 372-7222; Snow report (604) 372-7224;
Fax (604) 578-7223.
Whitewater Ski
Resort: Situated at
the base of Mt. Ymir, Whitewater boasts an average annual
snowfall of 2585 m Accommodation is available at the
Whitewater Inn, minutes from the mountain or in Nelson, 19
km. Nordic skiers will also find the area caters to their
needs. Whitewater Ski Resort, PO Box 60, Nelson, BC V1L 5P7
or call (604) 354-4944; Snow report (604) 352-7669; Fax
(604) 352-9936.
Woody Life Village
Resort:
Winter enthusiasts will find a full range of amenities at
this property. Consisting of a main lodge and 30 log cabins,
Woody Life features a swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna,
exercise room, aerobic center and conference facilities.
Skiers can enjoy five alpine runs and miles of Nordic
trails. For more information, write Woody Life Village
resort, PO Box 3100, Kamloops, BC V2C 6B8 or call (604) 374-
3833; Fax (604) 374-3800.
2001
Edition: WingSpan Magazine's Mighty Fraser Country
Adventures Edition includes Snow
Safaris
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