Summit Lake Ski & Snowboard Area
North American Cordillera › Columbia Mountains › Selkirk Mountains
About Summit Lake Ski & Snowboard Area
A low-key community hub in the Kootenays where deep Nakusp powder and a nostalgic, uncrowded atmosphere define the day.
Highlights
- Deep Kootenay powder
- Local hidden gem
- Laid-back hill vibes
- Wilderness terrain access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 770m
- Top lift: 917m
- Ski pistes: 3.7km
- Ski lifts: 2
- Lakes nearby: 13
- Mountain huts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Summit Lake Ski & Snowboard Area
- Today: 6 to 12 °C, clear sky, 11 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2198 m (1990 to 2420 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6 / 12 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 6 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 11 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 8 / 15 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 9 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7 / 17 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 8 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 6 / 13 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
Getting to Summit Lake Ski & Snowboard Area
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG), 94 km away, about 2h30 by road