RED Mountain Ski Resort Review & Guide

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Welcome to powder paradise! In this video I give my honest opinion on Red Mountain Ski Resort and breakdown everything you need to know 'ski wise' before planning a trip.
Full RED Mountain powder skiing video: • My First Time Skiing R...
00:00 - intro
00:57 - mountain stats
01:33 - lifts
01:42 - snowfall
02:09 - beginner terrain
02:37 - intermediate & carving terrain
03:15 - advanced & expert terrain
03:59 - extreme terrain
04:48 - regrets
04:56 - WIN THE ULTIMATE RED SKI TRIP
06:00 - tree skiing
06:32 - terrain parks
07:04 - lift lines
07:41 - backcountry access
08:20 - family
08:47 - views
09:13 - my honest opinion

[@DaleMcGregor]

The quality of the powder let’s even old guys like me enjoy the whole day. At Whistler the weight of the snow means a morning of joy, and a shortened afternoon of groomed runs. At Red you feel like you can fly down the steeps forever. The snow is so dry that it floats. Was very fortunate to have grown up with access to to this magic. Great review!

[@riseandalpine]

The snow is totally king at RED! So glad you've got to experience lots of its magic!

[@davesalvisburg9569]

You are the best. You got me stoked for winter so off to tune my skies.

[@riseandalpine]

Right on! I tuned my skis a week ago, and I'll probably wax them again hahaha

[@lovetoride9646]

You're at 11,400 subscribers now?! Wow, congratulations! This format is very informative. I want to ski Red!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks so much! It's a slow and steady climb and I appreciate each and every one of you who are coming along for the ride! I'm glad you like the format. Try and win that draw and maybe you'll get to go for free!

[@gmoriano]

Great vids mate. Really like the summation and reviews. Well done. Need to get to RED finally……

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks!! Glad you like the format. Glad you're finally gonna rip RED, you will not regret it!

[@pottery1950]

Thanks for the Red review, RaA. My ski buddies and I’ll be there in February for a week, can’t wait!

[@riseandalpine]

Amazing! You're gonna have an absolute hoot up there.

[@kitzbuheler]

Brilliant guide to Red, I spend 5 weeks there in 2017, will be back for another 5 or so weeks in 2025. It certainly is the best resort I have spent time at. Once again fantastic vid.

[@riseandalpine]

5 weeks! That must have been an amazing stay. You must be eager to fast forward to 2025! Do you rotate mountains every year?

[@milesabroad]

Thanks for the tip on the RED contest. Here's hoping I can hit RED and Revy this winter!

[@riseandalpine]

I hope you win it! RED and Revy are a sick combo trip!

[@JayzusMurphy]

Skied it this year at the end of Feb great pow day! One of my all time favourite places. Takes a wee bit of effort to get there and it does have the occasional sub optimal day, but all in all when the stars align it is perfect! For me it fits right in there with Castle, Apex and Whitewater in the old school vibe camp. I find it has a similar layout to “The Fish” in Montana, with both having great glades. Also makes a great pair up with WW just up the road. If you have ventured this far you might as well do both. Shred on!

[@riseandalpine]

Couldn't agree more. RED is incredible!

[@kfitzp88]

really hope to hit up red this year! so stoked!

[@riseandalpine]

I hope you can get out there too. It's absolutely amazing!

[@scottriddell5501]

My favorite place to ski. I had a couple of weeks there in 2019 but didn't get the snowfall of your day . I loved the place and will certainly be back. Going to fernie this new year so looking forward to a new place,who knows it might be my new favorite 😮

[@riseandalpine]

Right on! It's always good to shake it up. You'll have to let me know how Fernie is, or maybe you'll see me there :)

[@freedomrider5906]

Great review. Red is one of my faves, along with Revelstoke and Fernie. Skied them all last winter. Rossland is a great little authentic ski town and close to Trail which has a ton of amenities. Can't wait to get back there this season!

[@riseandalpine]

Such a sick hill and town. I'm glad you had the chance to experience it. Hard question, but of all three hills which one was your favourite and why?

[@freedomrider5906]

@@riseandalpine I love them all but would have to rank Revy as #1. Great town, super steeps and trees and blower snow. The only downside is it is getting busier and more gentrified. I think Fernie is a better town overall then Revy but the skiing isn't quite as good, although there are no lineups during the week as the Calgary crowd only comes for the weekend. Red has better terrain IMO then Fernie but the town is a lot small with fewer dining/aprés options. All 3 are fantastic options.

[@ajsorensen2585]

Def want to hit up Red! BC is one of my favorite spots, just gotta get out there more! Today it smelled like snow, so hopefully I can take some of these skis off my living room wall and ride them soon 😎🙌

[@riseandalpine]

Smelling snow. Sounds likes it time to give those poor skis the hot wax spa treatment!

[@williamrocks2270]

I really like your videos I have seen you a couple times on blackomb on the glacier cat track

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks William! You'll have to give me a high five the next time I'm skiing by.

[@jean-francoiscloutier7361]

Oh boy, it never ends. Another great review. You should be on TV an replace some of those sport announcers. 45 days to go. It's amazing......

[@riseandalpine]

TV announcing would be a blast!. 45 days..... goodness me were getting close!

[@TheAthletesPodcast]

Entered! Fingers crossed we catch the W and can record a pod up there with ya!

[@riseandalpine]

Let's gooo!!!!

[@benoitrobertson99]

I am planning out a trip there this year, so pumped to check it out. Praise Ullr for some deep turns!

[@riseandalpine]

Lucky! Red rocks. Stoked you're checking it out!

[@sycpup]

There is another amazing hill that is a bit smaller but has the kind of terrain and snow about an hour away called Whitewater. If you're in that neighbourhood it is definitely worth a visit. You won't be disappointed.

[@lorenzom4829]

Hello, I love the energy you have when you ski and I try to have as much fun as you do when I go on the slopes! Wondering for ski boots, did you get yours custom i.e custom liner and molded?

[@riseandalpine]

Glad to hear someone is having just as much fun as me out there! For boots, I'll always go to a boot fitter and have them help pick a boot that works right for my needs and foot shape. Typically, I'll just run the stock liner but I'll go to a boot fitter for multiple sessions to get the shell and liner adjusted, punched out and customized until I have a comfortable fit. Boot fitting is a dance and takes some time, but when you get it right, it's an absolute game changer. Erin from the control room in Whistler is my go-to guy. He does fabulous boot fitting work.

[@exploringcanadatogether]

I've been enjoying your resort reviews. Would love to see a top to bottom run of the terrain park.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you're digging them! I get so distracted by powder and tree skiing I always forget to look at parks :). What mountain terrain park would you like to see?

[@exploringcanadatogether]

@riseandalpine I'd be keen to see the park at RED and Fernie. I know some of these resorts have very limited park offerings but I'd love to get a more detailed look.

[@jonathangardner7240]

Red mountain is and will always be my home

[@themillwall442]

I dig Red. Been to a far few in North America. Think its my top 5 resort.

[@riseandalpine]

It's in my top 5 too!

[@dexski66]

By far best old style resort 🎉🎉🎉

[@riseandalpine]

Such good old school vibes!

[@connorfrancis7056]

Signed up thanks!

[@riseandalpine]

🤞🤞🤞

[@dhansolo565]

I noticed that you didn’t really hit the Red chair, good call. I mean Red does suck all over but particularly off that chair…particularly when temps are cool to the base and it’s been snowing .

[@Redresort]

Kiiiiillin it! 🔥

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyyeee!!! Can't wait to get back this season.

[@graceduern]

Entered the contest!! Fingers crossed 😁

[@riseandalpine]

Yoooo - take me if you win :). sorry adam :)

[@mackie_p]

Sounds like my place to be!! It’s definitely hard being a boarder but sooooo worth it!

[@riseandalpine]

A few scooches here and there but surfing in those pillow filled trees. Too good!

[@ironymatt]

My one trip to Red it was me on the old skinny skis (pre shaped ski days) with 3 others on snowboards. We hit town the day after a 2' dump - not terribly uncommon, but very much appreciated as we were in from Vancouver. Mind-blowing bomber conditions, you could go down blindfolded with no fear whatsoever there was so much light fluff. We all unanimously agreed on the spot to stay an extra day, and the guys weren't slowing me down on their boards - we were just gunning it all day each day. We swung up to Whitewater the last day to close out the jaunt - easily up there with one of the absolute best ski trips ever.

[@exploringeuropeafloat]

Never skied Red but it sure is on my list

[@riseandalpine]

RED absolutely rocks! You should totally try it

[@steventurner1628]

Dude I would love to see you hit panorama sometime this winter. The snowfall can be a bit hit or miss but the Taynton bowl has some solid tree runs.

[@riseandalpine]

I'd love to check out Panorama! Any other recco's for runs if I make it there?

[@dhansolo565]

Love Panorama

[@dhansolo565]

Last time I was at Panorama, I saw a guy clearing a driveway with a leaf blower! That’s light snow lol

[@josiahsimmons9866]

Lol, when you started talking about temps in the negatives it took me a moment to realize... Celsius! Anyways, just a fun reminder that you have friends to the south!

[@riseandalpine]

That would be a little chilly 😂😂😂😂. Skiing in Antarctica. Always stoked to hear from the homies down south!

[@humblewoodcutter3000]

Hint: 128- 14= a decent ski width for conditions often found at this hill. I know you got this, bro.

[@riseandalpine]

Hahaha - Yup... Wouldn't ride any other ski at Red

[@kantarjiev]

Love Rossland and RED. Also love Sandpoint and Schweitzer - you should visit!

[@riseandalpine]

Oh shiet! I've never even considered skiing in Idaho. It looks awesome!

[@kantarjiev]

@@riseandalpine Sandpoint isn't quite as focused a ski town as Rossland, but it's great skiing and worth a visit. And there's a string of smaller resorts in ID to check out, as long as you're crossing the border...

[@slydogy41]

I think you've convinced me that i should make the trip from Oz to Red.

[@riseandalpine]

You totally should. But if you're making that haul. Rent a car in Calgary and do the whole powder highway. A lifetime trip you will not regret

[@slydogy41]

Great advice.

[@jasondavies9667]

Good to note that Robbie is slack ctry as well and out of bounds not patrolled you need your avi gear on that side too.. your vid seems to note it’s needed the Kirkup side only !! It’s well signposted read and follow don’t be that guy And top tip from my own experience trees don’t move !

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for noting this! Trees absolutely do not move lol. People often forget that avalanches can happen in tree areas, it's completely possible and extremely dangerous!

[@copalo343]

Stoked for winter! You going to Whistler this season?

[@riseandalpine]

Winter is coming up fast! Of course I'll be at Whistler this season. Will you?

[@deweydogstudios1568]

I went to red mountain over Christmas 2 years ago it was all ice and over half of everything was closed. I’ll have to go again

[@riseandalpine]

Totally worth a mid-season trip!

[@cherobinson6371]

It doesn’t get good till late January. Barely can open at Christmas. Season is short.

[@SlimUler]

Viva rossvegas baby !!!! Red is the best hill in Canada

[@riseandalpine]

Rossvegas 😂😂😂😂

[@lucesplin4329]

Hi Rise&Alpine, love the vids. Question: what's the deal with where to stay? Do most people stay in Rossland or in the hotels on the hill itself? Also, where do workers live life up there? Is there a nice village vibe/community at all or is it all about ripping the hill? Thanks

[@riseandalpine]

Hey! Awesome questions. To be honest I just crashed on a friend couch and am not sure about accommodation. There is the stuff right up at the hill and I know there are some affordable spots in Trail. Someone else could speak to this way better than me but, I think Most workers who live up there rent apartments. There is a super quaint town centre and the people are all super nice. There's no huge party scene like a banff or Whistler, it's all about the skiing.

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@riseandalpine]

RED is the Word!

[@thefabulousplatypus8956]

I did bw and revi last winter... Think ill do bw and then red next

[@riseandalpine]

Great idea - Red and BW are sick!

[@reddottx]

Surprised it’s in Ikon pass terrain and it hasn’t been ruined? If you go and you’re a holder please be cool.

[@riseandalpine]

😂😂😂😂

[@nvpyt2235]

for a ski trip for an expert level skier, would you pick Revelstoke or red?

[@riseandalpine]

Honestly, I'd probably pick Red! The decision will be especially easy if you win the Ultimate Trip Draw!

[@DaleMcGregor]

Probably shouldn’t say this, but the out-of-bounds experiences to be discovered on Red make it a destination for expert powder hounds. This review was very “responsible”. Definitely can find an avalanche or two, so go prepared if you venture off the patrolled mountain. You can ski untouched powder all day.

[@2204JCM]

The biggest mistake I made this year was listening to my wife and going to Sun peaks instead of Red Mountain. Wont make that mistake again.

[@riseandalpine]

This year it's your turn to pick hahaha!

[@scottpratico1315]

These Rise and Alpine resort reviews are the bees knees.

[@riseandalpine]

Glad you dig em' Scott. Hoping to ski a lot of new places this year so I can get some more reviews up!

[@scottpratico1315]

@riseandalpine Shames, Baker, Stevens Pass

[@Avircx]

u-14 ski team at red! Almost 1k for it tho 😭

[@DirtBikeDuo]

Ummm I’m pretty sure the question =114 but search it up on the cal I may be wrong 😅

[@riseandalpine]

Bless this man! The mathematician the comment section needs.

[@kkeelty64]

Terrible mountain, terrible town - flat hill, no snow, people are unfriendly, food is gross, Rafters sucks, prices are ASTRONOMICAL! PLEASE STAY AWAY!! ... ... ... ... More pow for me (next time I go)! 😁😁😁

[@riseandalpine]

^I have a feeling this guy entered the draw more than one time 😂😂😂

[@steveandrews1825]

Shhhhhh.

[@riseandalpine]

🤭

[@oliverdenby9006]

First !

[@riseandalpine]

Let's gooo!

[@smumm]

This is all a lie. Red sucks! It's in the middle of nowhere and takes forever to get there. The lifts are slow and the town is tiny. Nothing to see there, move it along.

[@riseandalpine]

Yes. Yes. Move along :).

[@Klein101]

You're 20 years too late with this video, it used to be how you described it, now it's full of big fish, arsehole narcs in a small pond, the locals left in search of new frontiers...

[@jasondavies9667]

Haha

[@riseandalpine]

All you old guys were so spoiled.... Look at what you've left us with hahahah

[@thomaspetersen2845]

Do us all a favor. Go Offline for life. Be a real skier.

[@riseandalpine]

Do me a favour and keep commenting and viewing my vids. Helps the algorithm!

[@thomaspetersen2845]

Hahaha

[@Joe_Blunt]

Sorry to say it but you're wrong, red sucks, never go!

[@dhansolo565]

Lies, all lies

[@LightWorkRev2-9]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh somethings are better left unsaid

[@riseandalpine]

This mountain is loaded with secrets!