Apex Mountain Resort

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Apex
Resort Summary
Resort Name Apex Mountain Resort
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Resort Altitude 2191m
Winter Season
Terrain Overall:
Beginner: 16%
Intermediate: 48%
Advanced: 36%
Lift System 5 (1 quad, 1 chair, 3 surface)
Highest Lift
Lowest Lift
Vertical 2000 ft
Longest Run
Avg Snowfall 600cm
Terrain Parks 2 Terrain Parks, New 17 ft in-ground Super-pipe
Snow Sports Tube Park,
Facilities Ice Hockey Rink
Nearest Town Penticton
Other
Lift Pass
Adult 5 Day $245 CAD
Adult 1 Day $53 CAD
Child 5 Day $Under 8's ski free
Child 1 Day $Under 8's ski free


Overview 

Regarded as some of the best skiing in North America, Apex boasts dry powder, short lift lines and uncrowded slopes. In under six minutes the high-speed quad chairlift takes you to the top of the mountain. From there you can access 1112 acres of magnificent fall-line skiing and boarding. While Apex has more than its share of challenges for expert skiers, with 67 runs, the area also offers beginner and intermediate skiers an inspirational experience on gentle rolling cruisers, groomed to perfection.

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Location

Apex Mountain Resort is located in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada, and is easily accessible by both air and ground transportation. 405km east of Vancouver, B.C. and only 33km west of Penticton.

You can drive from Vancouver (about 5 hours) or catch a prop job there (about 50 mins). This resort is about 45 mins from Penticton so stop and do your food shopping on the way up.

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Pros

1100 acres all accessible from one fast quad chair. Tons of steep fall-line bumps and trees. "Hidden gem" claims are true: no crowds. Low-key, relaxed atmosphere and sociable, talented locals. Excellent ski packages at The Inn and other on-mountain accomodations makes for quite a cheap holiday.

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Cons

Nice rolling intermediate terrain is accessed by a slow triple chair. High proportion of advanced terrain means novices and intermediates have relatively limited options. Apex is known to the locals as ScrApex, so be sure to watch the weather before heading there. Travel after Jan seems to be the best bet. The peak is very exposed and takes a heap of snow to cut down on the ice.

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Contacts

Phone: (250) 292-8111

Fax: (250) 292-8100

Postal: PO Box 1060 Penticton, British Columbia V2A 7N7 Canada

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Planning

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Getting There

Transport to Apex can be organised through Cassidy Cabs (Kelowna or Penticton Airport Shuttle) toll free from BC 1800 234 0336 or 492 5441, just ring a few days before to organise. It cost us $45 each one way a year or so ago. For an airport near ApexâÂÃÂÃÂÂÂÃÃÂ