Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort, Canada

Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort, Canada

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Guide To Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort

Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort is a family-friendly ski area situated in beautiful British Columbia, amidst majestic mountains that offer a wide array of terrain and breathtaking views. With over 121 acres of skiable terrain and 34 trails, you're sure to find your next adventure at Sasquatch

It has slopes and terrain that are suited to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to experts. Skiers and snowboarders will enjoy the deep, snow-covered, and feature-packed terrain that provides endless fun. There are also non-skier activities to keep the entire family entertained such as tubing, snowmobiling, tobogganing, and winter camping.

The ski accommodations are meant to provide comfort and convenience while allowing you to enjoy all the exciting aspects of winter sports right at the resort. The resort provides a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere where vacationing snow lovers can rest their weary legs after a fun day on the snow-covered slopes. You’ll also love the scenic mountain landscapes and interesting snow-covered pines that more confident skiers and snowboarders can wind through as they ski downhill.

What Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort has to offer.

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Mountain Features

Resort Features

SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT OPEN DATES AND TIMES

Sasquatch Mountain Ski Field is estimated to be open

Between the dates of December 17, 2022, and estimated to close on April 3, 2023, for the 2022 season.

Ski life Services at Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort open as early as 8:30 AM and last to close is at 4:00 PM.

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Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort Trail Map

Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort Terrain

Beginners can enjoy the undulating terrain with gentle slopes that are great for learning how to ski and snowboard. The high-speed trails are great for intermediate skiers and boarders who want to challenge themselves.

The resort boasts some of British Columbia's best glades, difficult chutes, steep couloirs, steep glades, and tree runs. Its terrain ranges from easy beginner runs to expert pistes that challenge even the most seasoned of skiers and snowboarders.

The Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort’s skiing and snowboarding season reaches its peak in January and February when the snow conditions are best. Head out onto the groomed trails which are located on both sides of the resort which provide great access to all kinds of terrain. 

The ski field features 121 acres of skiable terrain, with 34 runs situated on a 335-meter vertical. The highest lifted point on the resort is 1,317 while the lowest is 980 meters above sea level. This elevation creates perfect conditions for high quality and abundant snow precipitation.

The official stats for Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort include:

  • 20% beginner terrain
  • 34% intermediate slopes
  • 46% expert terrain

Lifts at Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort

The resort has four ski lifts that allow thrill-seekers to access every part of the terrain conveniently. They include three chairlifts and a surface lift. The following details describe the lifts:

  • The Yeti Cruiser – This is a fixed-grip quad that ascends a 314-meter vertical and travels a distance of 1,046 meters in 7.5 minutes.
  • The Sasquatch – This fixed-grip triple travels a distance of 1,204 meters and ascends a 332-meter vertical in 8.5 minutes. It has a carrying capacity of 1,500 skiers and snowboarders and their equipment.
  • Whistlepunk – This is a fixed-grip double that climbs an 83-meter vertical and travels a 400-meter length. It can carry up to 1,000 riders with their equipment per hour.
  • Bigfoot Carpet – This is a 100-meter Magic Carpet that ascends a 26-meter vertical, located on the beginner slopes close to the resort’s base.

How To Get A Ski Pass To Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort

Skiers and snowboarders can access the resort’s slopes using easily accessible passes. You can buy your desired pass either physically at the resort or online via the resort’s website. If you buy your passes online, you enjoy the benefit of avoiding long lines at the ticket office as you just collect your physical pass from designated pickup points at the facility. In addition, purchasing lift tickets online attracts various kinds of discounts such as early bird offers and pre-season sales.

The following factors apply to ticket pricing:

  • Midweek riding is often cheaper than weekend tickets
  • Prices may be cheaper if you buy your lift tickets before the season’s onset 
  • Passes tend to reach their highest price during the holidays and peak season times

 You can buy the following types of passes for various kinds of thrilling activities:

  • Day Lift Tickets – These tickets allow you to access the slopes from the time the resort opens to the time it closes.
  • Night Lift Tickets – These allow you to access the slopes from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
  • Season Passes- These are great for riders who intend to visit the resort several times during the season or spend more than 10 days at the resort.

Other kinds of passes you can buy include:

  • Snowshoeing passes
  • Tubing passes
  • Trails tickets and passes

The passes have the following terms and conditions attached:

  • For night skiing, please check the availability and specific hours as these vary. Before embarking on your trip, consult the resort’s current operational calendar.
  • If you don’t have a reloadable RFID card, a one-time fee of $5 will be applied to each ticket purchased
  • For night skiing, riders can use the Bigfoot (Sasquatch), Dream, and Chase chairlifts. These are located on green and blue runs.
  • All products purchased or payments made at the resort are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • Item prices during checkout are in Canadian currency and are not inclusive of taxes
  • In the event of the Sasquatch Mountain Resort closure for any justifiable reason, the resort will refund any unused day tickets.
  • If an item you wish to purchase at the resort's online web store is greyed out, it means that the item is currently unavailable or sold out.

For more information on the types of tickets you can buy and more specific terms and conditions, please visit the Sasquatch Mountain Resort.

Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort Snowcam  

Curious to know what the snow is like today at Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort?

The following is a live snow cam feed of the slopes at the Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort. We’ve curated the best views to show you the current snow conditions from around the resort.  

Ski Resort Weather

The resort receives an impressive snowfall amount, consistent with most ski fields in British Columbia’s Powder Highway. It receives an impressive seasonal average snowfall of between 9 and 10.5 meters of high-quality BC snow.

The Sasquatch snow is drier and of higher quality due to the resort’s location in a climatic region of BC with a milder climate. The high snow quantity is also due to the high elevation of the resort’s terrain, which is just over 1,300 meters above sea level.

SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT SNOW REPORT

In the following live graphic, you can see the currently estimated snow depth for the Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort.

SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT WEATHER FORECAST

Knowing the projected weather conditions at and around the resort can help you plan your trip better. The following graphic shows an updated forecast for the Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort’s weather.

SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT Weather Forcast

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SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT ACCOMMODATION AND WHERE TO STAY WHEN VISITING THE SKI RESORT.

The resort has a small village at the base area with a family-friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere. The accommodation at Sasquatch Mountain Resort includes both on- and off-mountain facilities. 

The facilities are also small and simple, but adequate for all the visitors to the resort. There are several lodges, pubs, and restaurants that create the perfect ski life atmosphere loved by holidaymakers.

Some great on-site accommodation options include:

Off-mountain, you can check out the Sandpiper Resort which is just 15 minutes away. This facility includes the Sandpiper Golf Course, Rowena’s Inn on the River, and the Clubhouse Restaurant. When booking your accommodation at this facility, breakfast at the Clubhouse Restaurant is also included with every stay and a buffet brunch is served every Sunday. 

The facility features:

SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT ACCOMMODATION AND WHERE TO STAY WHEN VISITING THE SKI RESORT.

The resort has a small village at the base area with a family-friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere. The accommodation at Sasquatch Mountain Resort includes both on- and off-mountain facilities. 

The facilities are also small and simple, but adequate for all the visitors to the resort. There are several lodges, pubs, and restaurants that create the perfect ski life atmosphere loved by holidaymakers.

Some great on-site accommodation options include:

Off-mountain, you can check out the Sandpiper Resort which is just 15 minutes away. This facility includes the Sandpiper Golf Course, Rowena’s Inn on the River, and the Clubhouse Restaurant. When booking your accommodation at this facility, breakfast at the Clubhouse Restaurant is also included with every stay and a buffet brunch is served every Sunday. 

The facility features:

Getting To The Resort

How To Get to Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort

The Sasquatch Mountain Ski Resort is nestled within British Columbia’s coastal mountains, about 2 hours (154 kilometers) east of Vancouver. It is situated between Agassiz at 20955 Hemlock Valley Road and Mission.

Getting to Sasquatch Ski Resort by Air

The closest gateway airport to the resort is the Abbotsford International Airport which is about 50 kilometers away from the ski field. You can also fly in via the Vancouver International Airport (135 kilometers away) or Bellingham International Airport (78 kilometers away). From these airports, you’ll find many connecting flight services from local Canadian cities and airfields as well as international destinations.

The best way to get to the resort from the airports and the town is by renting a vehicle. You can also choose to be driven through the scenic resort route by hopping on to a shuttle.

Driving to the Sasquatch Mountain Resort

The resort is fairly easy to get to by car from both Vancouver and Abbotsford. If you’re coming from Abbotsford, it is a 1.5-hour scenic drive. The following are the directions:

  1. From Vancouver, drive east on the Trans-Canada Highway. Then when you get to Abbotsford, take exit number 92 at the Sumas Exit and then proceed towards Mission. You can also take Highway 11 which will also eventually take you to the Abbotsford-Mission Highway.
  2. When you get to Mission, cross the bridge over the Fraser River. Go past the Slivercity movie theatre and proceed east to Highway 7
  3. When you get to Highway 7’s intersection, turn right and proceed onwards until you reach the Sasquatch Inn near Harrison Mills.
  4. Just before you get to Harrison Mills, turn left into Morris Valley Road, continue and then turn left into Hemlock Valley Road. This will lead you to the Sasquatch Mountain Resort’s Day Lodge and parking area.

Click here to find directions from Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Agassiz.

When driving up to the resort’s access road by car, British Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation requires that all vehicles carry fitting snow chains.

The resort offers free parking on-site, in four areas. These are located only a short distance from the day lodge. The following are the on-mountain parking options:

Please note that during the winter months, there are no public transit options for getting up the mountain other than taxis and that would be a expensive ride.

Ski Resort FAQ

WHERE IS SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT?

The resort is located in the coastal mountains of British Columbia, about 2 hours from Vancouver. 

HOW MUCH SNOW IS AT SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT?

The resort receives a decent average seasonal snowfall of between 9 and 10.5 meters of high-quality and dry BC snow.

HOW BIG IS SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT?

The ski field features 121 acres of skiable terrain, with 34 runs situated on a 335-meter vertical.

IS THERE PARKING AT SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT?

Yes, there is ample free parking for different kinds of activities at the resort, designated P1, P2, P3, and P4. The parking lot is close to the resort’s day lodge.

IS SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT BEGINNER FRIENDLY?

Yes, the resort has great beginner slopes that allow novices to learn skiing and snowboarding at their own pace. There’s also a ski school and equipment rentals, sales, and repair.

DOES SASQUATCH MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT NEED SNOW CHAINS?

Yes, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation requires that all vehicles heading up Hemlock Valley Road have fitting snow chains.