Salmo Ski Area is a small ski area located in the
West Kootenay
The Kootenays or Kootenay ( ) is a region of southeastern British Columbia. It takes its name from the Kootenay River, which in turn was named for the Kutenai First Nations people.
Boundaries
The Kootenays are more or less defined by the Kootenay ...
region of southeastern
British Columbia,
Canada, 0.5km south of the village of
Salmo, 28 miles (45 km) southeast of the city of
Castlegar, and 31 miles (50 km) south of the city of
Nelson.
Annual snowfall averages 300 cm (10 ft) with a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft) from a summit elevation of 945 m (3,100 ft) to a base elevation of 640m (2,100 ft). There are four trails served by a T-Bar and a handle tow. The area features night-skiing, cross-country trails, and a halfpipe for snowboarding.
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West Kootenay
Ski areas and resorts in British Columbia