Kootenay Pass

📍 Highway 3, BC • Elevation: 1,775m

Popular Routes

Baldy Bowl

Intermediate • Classic bowl • 450m vertical
Ripple Ridge

Beginner-Intermediate • Tree skiing • 350m vertical
Mount Thompson

Advanced • Alpine touring • 700m vertical

Current Conditions

Base Depth

24hr Snow

7 Day Snow

Season Total

About Kootenay Pass

Kootenay Pass offers accessible backcountry skiing along Highway 3 with some of the highest snowfall totals in BC. The area features a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels, from gentle tree skiing to serious alpine routes. Easy highway access makes it a popular destination, but remember this is avalanche terrain - proper training, equipment, and avalanche awareness are essential.