Salmo Ski Area
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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 9-day forecast for Salmo Ski Area
- Today: 8 to 17 °C, overcast, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 2941 m (2600 to 3350 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jue, 1 oct | 8 / 17 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| vie, 2 oct | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 6 h sun |
| sáb, 3 oct | 8 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| dom, 4 oct | 9 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| lun, 5 oct | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| mar, 6 oct | 8 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| mié, 7 oct | 9 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| jue, 8 oct | 9 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| vie, 9 oct | 7 / 16 °C | overcast | dry | 2 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