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Although virtually unknown to British skiers Kimberley is ranked among the top ten Canadian resorts. It has an enviable snow record and last year had over 27 feet of Champagne Purcell Powder Snow. Kimberley is known to Canadians as The Jewel In The Crown of Canadian Skiing . It  is the second highest city in Canada. Top elevation is 1,981 metres the vertical rise 751 metres and with over 1,800 acres of skiing and snowboarding on the mountain Kimberley offers trails for the beginner through to expert. The terrain is broken down into 20% beginner, 42% intermediate and 38% advanced / expert. From the beginners area and perfectly groomed runs on the front side of the mountain to the steeps, moguls and gladed  runs on the back of the mountain. Plenty of  fluffy Purcell powder snow and blue skies make Kimberley an ideal resort for mixed ability groups. Rarely do you see a lift queue or a busy run and the views  across the valley  towards the Eastern Rockies are just stunning.

If your dream is to learn to ski on meticulously groomed runs under the guidance of highly skilled English speaking instructors, cruise around whilst gazing at an unending view of the eastern rocky mountains or ski and board  in waist deep powder snow then Kimberley has to be at the top of your list. Because of its micro climate Kimberley is located in the valley of hot springs, it also has the benefit of not suffering the extremely low temperatures of its neighbours Banff, Lake Louis, Panorama and Fernie.  Kimberley is ranked among the top ten Canadian resorts. It has an enviable snow record and unlike European resorts is pretty much snow sure over the Xmas and New Year period.

More About Kimberley

*    "There's more to Kimberley than what meets the eye. Powder, glades, bumps, steeps, trees, or natural half pipes. Kimberley Alpine Resort has it all" - Powder Magazine

*    "Kimberley! it was like a mini Japan in the trees......so much fun" - Snowboarder Magazine

*    "Because of the snow and the mountains there is no place like it in the world" - National Post

*    "A few steps and you are sliding on to the North Star Express which will whisk you 2,100 feet to the peak of Kimberley Alpine Resort and a day of skiing or boarding. That     ease of access is one of the major selling points for NASJA members as we plan ahead to the spring and our Annual General Meeting at Kimberley" - Inside Edge ( Newsletter of the North American Snowsports Journalists)

*    "Kimberley Alpine Resort is a popular family resort, enjoying consistent snowfalls, short lift lines and an abundance of sunny days." - Ski Canada Magazine

*    "Disappointed with European snow records,  the crowded slopes and traffic jams of Colorado we headed for Canada. Having been to Jasper, Kicking Horse, Panorama, Banff and Lake Louise (all were bitterly cold when we were there) then Fernie (closed due to avalanches one day then raining and low cloud the next) We stumbled on Kimberley by accident. Like most Brits we had never heard of it but its blue skies,  fresh powder snow and lack of crowds won us over so much we decided to build Sunshine Chalet there" - Richard & Susan Haines owners of Sunshine Chalet

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