OVER 5000 HECTARES OF ACCESSIBLE BACKCOUNTRY TERRAIN.
Backcountry skiing is rapidly growing in popularity. Once you exit the Controlled Recreation Area and ski outside the boundaries of Apex Mountain Resort, there are some important things to know.
Know Before You Go!
Please visit Avalanche Canada for the latest avalanche hazard forecast as well as other backcountry resources.
Backcountry tickets are available daily, once all Mountain Terrain is open for the season, with exceptions during extreme weather events.
Proper gear is required to purchase a ticket. Touring skis, split board or snowshoes are required as well as: an avalanche transceiver and demonstrated ability to use it, probe, shovel and a cell phone.
Tickets allow one ride only on the Quad Chair.
Opening of lifts and inbounds terrain are dependent on weather, avalanche conditions and other public safety considerations. All inbounds terrain MUST be open for Backcountry tickets to be sold.
Please respect all terrain closures.
Guests must sign the Backcountry Waiver & complete a trip itinerary.
Please note: **Apex Mountain Resort (1997) is in no way, liable or responsible once you venture outside the controlled recreation area.
Uphill Travel
There is no uphill travel within the controlled recreation area. The ‘Good, The Bad, The Ugly’ Trail can be used to skin up to secondary saddle. This trail is signed and can also be found on Trailforks.
Re-entering the Ski Area Boundary
Skiers & Snowboarders wishing to re-enter Apex Mountain Resorts Controlled Recreation Area from the back country must have a valid season pass or day ticket. The ski area is closed to all users after 3.30pm everyday. After this time, snow cats, snowmobiles & winch cats will be active. Snowshoers are not allowed within the Controlled Recreation Area without the express permission of Apex Mountain Resort management.
Off-Season Policy
During the resort’s off-season, recreational vehicles (snowmobiles, ATVs, dirt bikes, etc.), sledding, tobogganing, tubing, skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are NOT PERMITTED within the Controlled Recreation Area. The area is uncontrolled, unpatrolled and numerous risks and hazards exist including, but not limited to, avalanche hazards, variable snow conditions, exposed rocks/trees, machine work, lift maintenance, open excavations, etc.
As the operator of the Controlled Recreation Area, Apex Mountain Resort reserves the right to restrict access to the area for the safety of our staff, guests, public and infrastructure. Those that do not respect closures will be reported to the RCMP for trespassing. For more information please visit the ‘Public access and Controlled Recreation Areas’ page here.
If you require emergency assistance outside the Controlled Recreation Area, please call 911