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Apex Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 12, 2026
Best months to book: January, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 12 — closed March 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 10
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Resort Guide
Apex Mountain Resort is located in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, offering over 1,100 skiable acres and 79 marked runs suited for all ability levels. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, with amenities including a ski-in/ski-out village, terrain park, night skiing, and a tube park. Signature experiences include its light, dry powder and diverse terrain, ranging from groomed cruisers to challenging glades and bowls. Apex stands out for its uncrowded slopes, reliable snowfall, and welcoming alpine village.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Apex Mountain
Lifts
4
Skiable area
1112 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner35% of terrain
- Intermediate35% of terrain
- Advanced20% of terrain
- Expert10% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Gunbarrel Saloon – A classic après-ski destination at Apex Mountain, the Gunbarrel Saloon is celebrated for its rustic mountain vibe, hearty comfort food, and lively atmosphere, often featuring live music and events that draw both locals and visitors for post-ski relaxation and socializing.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Oct 13, 12:00 AM UTC
6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-98%
vs 5-Year Avg
249cm avg by now
-98%
vs 30-Year Avg
248cm avg by now
249cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~5 cm. That's 98% below the 5-year average (249 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 98% below the 30-year average (248 cm).
Apex Mountain Season Snowfall
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Apex Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 291cm with an average of 75 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 17% above this average (341cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 50cm | 11 days | 18cm | 37cm | 11cm |
| December | 57cm | 13 days | 54cm | 77cm | 12cm |
| January | 51cm | 12 days | 83cm | 99cm | 10cm |
| February | 36cm | 10 days | 92cm | 104cm | 8cm |
| March | 37cm | 10 days | 97cm | 109cm | 7cm |
| April | 23cm | 7 days | 81cm | 96cm | 5cm |
| May | 10cm | 3 days | 33cm | 62cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
46
Best Day
12 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4225 Feb11cm
- 3922 Feb
- 3324 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 4612 Mar10cm
- 4513 Mar3cm
- 439 Mar3cm
April 2026
- 3415 Apr5cm
- 3313 Apr6cm
- 321 Apr
February scored highest for Apex Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 12, 2026
Through Mar 28, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Apex Mountain
- Where is Apex Mountain?
- Apex Mountain is a ski resort in Canada.
- How high is Apex Mountain?
- Apex Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,580 m (5,184 ft) to a summit of 2,180 m (7,152 ft), giving a vertical drop of 600 m (1,969 ft).
- How big is Apex Mountain?
- Apex Mountain has 1,112 acres (450 hectares) of skiable terrain, 85 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Apex Mountain?
- Apex Mountain is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Apex Mountain?
- Apex Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Apex Mountain get in a typical season?
- Apex Mountain averages 236 inches / 599 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
