WHAT'S NEW AT KIMBERLEY ALPINE RESORT, KIMBERLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA  FOR 2002/2003

The “What’s New” at Kimberley Alpine Resort for the 2002-2003 ski and snowboard season is BIG!  Lots of exciting additions and improvements are hitting the resort and guests will be ecstatic!  Opening day for Kimberley is scheduled for Friday December 13^th, so start gathering your dusty gear, tune it up, and get ready to set the first tracks of the season.

Trickle Creek Golf Resort transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland

Located adjacent to the Kimberley Alpine Resort, award winning Trickle Creek Golf Resort will transform into a family fun winter wonderland.  A beautiful and tranquil location just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes yet close enough to reach via shuttle or a short leisurely walk, this wonderland will be the hub for family fun.  Featuring a large skating pond for day and night skating, Nordic skiing, snow shoe trails, campfires, special programs for the young and young at heart.  Nordic skiing and snow shoe tours, lessons and rentals will be available.  Special programs such as Hockey Night in Kimberley, family entertainment, snow games, story telling, educational and interpretive programs, adventure slide shows and videos, spa treatments and more will be on the schedule.  Open daily from December 21 – March 16 (expect Christmas Day).

Quad Chair opens for Night Skiing

For the past 28 years guests of the ski resort have used the Maverick T-Bar for night skiing on North America’s longest illuminated run, the Main Run.  This coming season marks a turning page in history as the Kimberley Alpine Resort closes the Maverick T-Bar and opens the North Star Express High Speed Quad for night skiing on the Main Run.  This change expands our length of run to over 8,200 feet, with a vertical of over 2,000 feet, plus whisks skiers and snowboarders up to the top in 9 minutes!  Night Skiing is open starting December 26 until March 15^th, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5:00pm – 9:30pm, with special extra days during the Christmas holidays and Alberta Family Day/President’s Day Weekend.  

The Morning Latte at Stemwinder

Stemwinder Restaurant, in Polaris Lodge, will open a new coffee shop within its doors this season.  The all-too-needed morning java and fresh baked goods will be at hand prior to hitting the slopes, for the afternoon break or for that evening interlude.

27% more Grooming

Goal…To be the best groomed resort in North America.  An additional 27% grooming will be introduced, translating to the front side terrain’s beginner and intermediate long fall line runs becoming cruisers paradise!

Improved Half Pipe and Terrain Park

Dedication and commitment to improving the resort half pipe and terrain park has led to Kimberley becoming home to their new half pipe grinder.  Plus Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. has hired on local and world class terrain park designer Jeff Patterson as the official Half Pipe and Terrain Park guru for the company, so stay tuned for more hitting excitement.

New Retail & Convenience Stops

Polaris Lodge will be home to a new ski shop featuring the latest in skis, boots, poles, clothing, jackets, pants and snowboard jackets and pants.  All accessories for your skiing and riding needs like goggles, helmets, gloves, socks, hats, foot beds and toe warmers.  Plus a great selection of resort logo’d gifts and clothing to take home.  Wildhorse Gift Shop located in the Marriott Residence Inn will now sell those needed convenience items for the condo kitchen, while still carrying resort and hotel logo’d gifts and accessories. 

Casino opens 20 minutes from Resort

Casino of the Rockies, located just northwest of Cranbrook, celebrated their Grand Opening in September.  Featuring the latest slot machines, black jack, roulette, horse racing game, 3-card poker and more.  Keep your eyes open for the Casino shuttle coming to the resort a couple times a week.

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