Salmo Ski Area
North American Cordillera › Columbia Mountains › Selkirk Mountains
About Salmo Ski Area
A grassroots Kootenay secret where night skiing and a community-run vibe offer a raw, unpolished alternative to the big resorts.
Highlights
- Night skiing sessions
- Community-run atmosphere
- Kootenay backcountry access
- Local hill charm
Key Facts
- Altitude: 696m
- Top lift: 1027m
- Ski pistes: 6km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 1
- MTB trails: 4.9km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Salmo Ski Area
- Today: 8 to 21 °C, clear sky, 9 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3103 m (2960 to 3380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 10 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 10 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 11 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 11 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 4 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 11 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 11 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 10 / 20 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 11 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 7 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 11 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 3 / 11 °C | drizzle | 3 mm rain | 10 h sun |
Things to do in Salmo Ski Area
Hikes nearby - Salmo Ski Area (2)
2 curated hiking trails around Salmo Ski Area, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Bluffs Loop
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Ridgeline Trail
Mountain biking near Salmo Ski Area
- Blood Sweat and Beers
- Green Goblin
- Mama Bear
Getting to Salmo Ski Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG), 27 km away, about 40 min by road