When we call ourselves a ski town, we really mean it. In fact, as long as there’s snow on the ground, you can be sure to find locals and visitors alike earning turns on the Up-Track, enjoying 80+ lift-access runs at the Kimberley Alpine Resort, and sniffing out secret stashes of Purcell powder along the way. Every year, right around Christmas, another magical ski feature enters the chat: night skiing. The Kimberley Alpine Resort is home to North America’s longest lit night run and some of the best groomers around (if we do say so ourselves). This means that night owls and ski fanatics can enjoy perfectly groomed slopes under the stars, while getting the most skiing possible in a given season. Ready to soak up some classic Kimberley nightlife?

Saturday Night’s Alright for Skiing

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from January to early March, the NorthStar Quad resumes spinning in the evenings, offering eager night riders the chance to cruise under the stars from 5:30-8:30pm. Chase your pals down 2,100 vertical feet of terrain on our beloved Main Run, while bright lights lead you all the way back to the Plaza. Some bonuses of night skiing here include: low light pollution that allows you to soak in the alpenglow of the Canadian Rockies and the plentiful stars high above, small crowds and short lift-lines, and handy on-mountain establishments that set you up for night-caps after night-skiing and a steamy hot tub at your accommodation of choice when the evening is done. Night skiing is included in every Full or Half-Day quad lift pass purchased, and night skiing-specific passes are also available from guest services.

Looking for more? Current college and university students have the added bonus of soaking up the aptly-named College Nights. These nights run 3 Fridays in the 2025 calendar year, and offer students with a valid college or university ID the chance to embark on a night cruise at a cushy price. $25 lift tickets, $25 rental costs, and $25 for a burger and beer in the Stemwinder when the night is done? Sign us up.

Also hosted in the evenings throughout the season is the Thursday Night Rec Rut Runners Adult Race Series. This is a challenging and social introduction to running gates for adults 18+, and is a great way to build your skills on skis. Whether you have race experience or not, Rec Rut Runners is all about friends, fun, and ski improvement. Plus, this series always includes a good amount of cheer at the Stemwinder when the racing is done. The Rec Rut series runs for 6 consecutive weeks, starting mid-January.

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Aside from daytime and nighttime skiing, the Kimberley Alpine Resort offers many other fun happenings. Groove to live music every weekend from 3-6pm at the Stemwinder, embark on a Mountain Top S’mores Snowshoe Tour, rent fat-bikes to cruise through our extensive groomed trail networks, then glide along the outdoor Skating Rink next to the Winter Sports School Cabin. Plan your ski trip now, add in a few of our festive events, then don’t forget to see what we’re up to the rest of the year.