Monster X Snowcat
Cat's outta the bag!
Come meet the beastly passenger snowcats that prowl our ridge line, taking you to the biggest and furthest reaches of our terrain.
Two Times Monster X
Meet Jekyll, meet Hyde. This season there will be two beastly passenger snowcats waiting to take a dozen powder hunters each to the furthest reaches of our biggest terrain.
The Monster terrain boasts nine double-black diamond runs and plenty of unnamed lines in between. Wild things find their happy place here, amongst the steeps, open faces and seemingly endless glades.
Now, don't make the mistake of thinking that this is a guided cat-skiing experience. It's not. Instead think of the Monster X snowcats like a really cool shuttle service to some extraordinary, big mountain terrain that you'll want to lap again and again, and the Monster X makes that way easier.
Regular Operating Hours & Dates
Temperatures and snow conditions permitting, Monster X will open Thursday to Sunday 10 AM - 2:45 PM to March (snow conditions permitting), along with additional holiday Mondays. Monster X may be delayed or may not operate due to very cold temperatures or snow safety work in Taynton Bowl. Please see the trail report for what terrain is currently open.
On Saturdays and Sundays both Monster X cats will be running in tandem to shuttle you to the Monster Plateau.
Private Cat
Have a cohort that is looking for an incredible day? You and up to 12 friends can have a Monster X snowcat all to yourself for the day to get you from the Ktunaxa pick up point to the top of The Monster (Goldie Plateau) starting in January. This program will be offered Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (excluding holiday periods). The Monster X snowcats will run just as normal but on your day it is just your cohort using it which guarantees it will be warm and waiting for you as soon as you get back up to Ktunaxa. Lap Taynton Bowl's Monster terrain as many times as you want from 10 AM until 3 PM (Last Pick Up at 2:45 PM). You will be required to have a valid lift ticket or lift pass for the day in addition to the Private Cat experience. Must be booked a minimum of 7 days in advance.
For more details and availability please call our reservations team at 1.800.663.2929 or email reservations@panoramaresort.com.
Pre-purchase your Monster X tickets online and save on the window price!
*Pick up Monster X tickets at Guest Services.
Skiing & Snowboarding
EVERY TURN: ANOTHER POSSIBILITY.
With nearly 3,000 acres of terrain across 4,265 vertical feet of fall line perfection, you just might find a new favourite run with every descent.
It's the biggest terrain you've never skied
Glide down endless, meandering, corduroy cruisers, or watch future Olympians rip down meticulously manicured race courses. Tackle the freshly gladed, powdery paradise of Taynton Bowl, with its over 750 acres of ex-heliskiing glory, or drop in to the Extreme Dream Zone and see if your turns are tighter than the spacing of the trees. Or take the most memorable journey of all and learn to turn in the custom designed Discovery zone; perfect for first timers and families.
Can't quite put your finger on it
It’s like that certain piece of music. You love it but can’t exactly say why. Skiers and riders from around the world express the same thing about our mountain. Why does it seem so perfect to glide down? We’ll let you in on a secret: it’s the fall line. Panorama Mountain has been blessed with the finest figure in Canada. It’s like a perfectly shaped cone. The Mile 1 Quad lets all levels explore lower slopes with ease. The Champagne Express increases your adventure, opening the gate to endless blue and black trails. And the Summit Chair is your gateway to jaw dropping new challenges in the Extreme Dream Zone and Taynton Bowl. Top to bottom (the full 4,265 vertical feet), it’s the fall line that makes the difference.
Cross Country Skiing
The Panorama Nordic Centre at Greywolf offers more than 20+ km of regularly groomed trails dedicated to cross-country skiing. Through forest and alongside Toby Creek, the cross-country specific trails provide an uncrowded experience in spectacular mountain scenery.
Please pay for trail fees at the Panorama Nordic Centre, located at the Greywolf Golf Course Clubhouse. You can also pick up your Nordic ticket at the Guest Services Desk in Ski Tip Lodge.
All trails are now dog friendly. Please review our Dog Use Policy before arrival.
Mountain Hut Dining
UNIQUE AND VERY PANORAMA.
Experience unforgettable gourmet dining at 8000 feet!
Summit Hut
Located 2,450 m / 8,038 ft at the summit of Panorama, this charming hut serves up 360° views alongside smokies, soups, burgers, tacos and Ray's famous chili. Top it off with their liquor filled signature coffees, refreshing beverages and alcoholic drinks. The views from the expansive deck provide the perfect backdrop for capturing that picturesque Panorama moment. The hut itself is wood heated and guests can also warm up on the deck around a large outdoor wood fired stove.
Seating is non-reservable.
Open daily: 10 AM - 3:25 PM
Elkhorn Cabin
The Elkhorn Cabin is located on the side of the slopes, midway down Rollercoaster and boasts some of the best views on the mountain. This historical cabin serves up intimate lunches featuring homemade soups and traditional Swiss alpine style cheese grill (Raclette) and features dozen of BC wines, craft beers and liqueurs. Raclette is a decadent Swiss tradition where Raclette cheese is melted and served over an assortment of breads, vegetables and meats.
Outdoor Café
Thursday - Sunday: 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM. The Elkhorn is expanding to make place for an extra seating area outside where guests will be able to enjoy hot beverages from a new espresso machine, baked goods and meals comfortably. Order at the kitchen window and be served at your seat outside.
Dining in
Everyday: 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM. The Elkhorn Cabin will welcome guests inside to savour its renowned raclette. Groups between 2 and 6 people will have a choice of homemade soup, raclette and homemade dessert. The Elkhorn Cabin's classic Gluhwein and Kootenay hot apple cider will be available, along with a great selection of BC wines by the glass or bottle.
Reservations required for indoor seating.
Apres! Elkhorn Cabin Alpine Fondue Experience
Grab a dozen friends and pre-book this gourmet experience for the ultimate après. Aside from the coolest ride on earth (our Monster X snowcat), this gourmet experience features fondue and raclette, charcoal grilled steak and mushrooms, salad as well as chocolate fondue prepared just for your group's evening après.
You'll ride up to and down from dinner by passenger snowcat (departing from the village at 5:30 PM) making this an all abilities alpine affair.
Offered on Friday and Saturday, this is a bucket list experience you'll want to add to the itinerary.
Pricing
* Ski to Elkhorn & ride the Snowcat down (1-way) - from $2,100.
* Ride the Snowcat both directions (up to 13 people) - from $2,625 plus tax.
For further details and availability contact Ray capohut@gmail.com.
Authentic Cheese Fondue Luncheon
For a truly unique experience, visit the Elkhorn for their famous Cheese Fondue Party. Available for large groups (minimum size of 8 people) enjoy a special three cheese blend made with Swiss Cheeses, white wine and kirsch, served with French bread, potatoes, pears, apples, grapes and a selection of specialty air dried meats. For an extra decadent meal, add a chocolate fondue.
This program is limited to specific dates, please email requests to Ray capohut@gmail.com.
Price
* $40 per person - with $10 each for Chocolate fondue.
Hut One
Found at the top the Mile 1 Express, this tiny hut is surrounded by an oversized deck with views of the mountains and village. Serving up grilled sandwiches, warm beverages and an array of snacks, Hut One will be your new favourite stop on your way up the slopes to relax by a firepit, and enjoy the view.
Seating is non-reservable.
Fat Biking
ENJOY THE OUTDOORS AND BIKE IN THE WINTER!
Since its debut in western Canada more than decade ago Winter fat biking has never looked back. With over-sized tires perfect for riding on packed snow, a fat bike is a fun way to explore the quiet multi-use trails and snowy roads around the resort. Our fat bike trails offer both a single track and groomed double track shared trails with snowshoers.
All trails are dog friendly. Please review our Dog Use Policy before arrival.
For more riding in the valley, head to Travel Columbia Valley for more trails.
Important:
- Stay on designated trails!
- When on shared cross country trails ride on shoulder and not on the track set for classic cross-country skiers.
- Tires must be 3.75" or wider with a tire pressure of less than 10 PSI, no exceptions.
- Please observe trail signage and practice trail courtesy.
Heliskiing
50+ YEARS OF POWDER PERFECTION
Where altitude is everything.
For over 50 seasons, RK Heliski has been sharing its passion for deep powder Canadian heli-skiing and snowboarding. The legendary Jumbo Valley and many others comprise of perfect gladded tree runs, where the higher elevations of the Purcell Mountains, offer the open bowls and glaciated runs.
Being one of the highest helicopter operations in North America awards us many advantages over our competition. Consistent, light snow, very few cancelled days – 2 per year average, not to mention the huge amount of vertical you will be skiing.
Opening day for the 2023/24 season is December 21. RK Heliski will be offering 3 run, 5 run, Semi Private and Private Platinum packages this winter.
3 or 5 Run Powder Adventure
Our 3 Run and 5 Run packages are built for day heli skiers looking for a single or multiday adventure. Perfect for experts as well as first timers who seek to take their powder addiction to the next level.
Bell 212 Semi Private
If having your own private group is important, this semi-private package is for you. Based on 5 runs, ski in your own group at your own pace.
ASTAR Semi Private
A smaller, more private experience for you and 3 others. This package includes 5 Runs in our sporty ASTAR helicopter. Although you will not have exclusive use of the helicopter, it will feel like the mountains are all yours!
ASTAR Private Platinum
Small, fast and efficient - both the helicopter and your group of 4! Ski or board between 9 & 12 runs. This package averages between 8000vm - 12000vm. This Private will knock your ski socks off! Exclusive use of the helicopter to explore our vast tenure.
Bell 212 Private Platinum
This is the pinnacle of private helicopter skiing. Exploring North America’s highest Heliski tenures. Our Bell 212 is yours for the day. Two guides means distant horizons are fair game for fresh tracks and new unexplored runs.
All our packages include breakfast, lunch and après snack. Powder skis/poles and snowboard, guest pack containing probe, shovel as well as your transceiver.
For package details, pricing and more info click on the link below.
Snowshoeing
TAKE A WALK THROUGH NATURE
A great way to get outdoors and experience the beautiful forest surrounding the resort.
Snowshoes allow you to float on top of the snow making walking through the forest in the winter easier. Snowshoeing is easy to learn and a great way to enjoy a beautiful day in the forest and snow. There are several different trails around the resort for you to explore independently, or if you prefer a guided tour we host a variety of snowshoe activities throughout the week.
All trails are now dog friendly. Please review our Dog Use Policy before arrival.
Outdoor Pools
SOAK, SWIM, RELAX!
Panorama lodging guests can relax and enjoy the expansive pools area located at Panorama Springs Lodge, or the Toby Pool in the lower village.
All Panorama lodging guests have access to the pools, hot tubs with their room key card. Children will enjoy splashing around and swimming in the pools, while adults can relax in the hot tubs and let the jets gently massage their worries away.
*Please note that you must be an overnight lodging guest at Panorama to access resort pools and hot tubs. Pools or hot tubs may be closed for maintenance and upgrades from time to time. We will try to provide advanced notice of any planned and lengthy closures.
Operating Hours
* Mon-Fri: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
* Saturday: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
* Sunday: 10:00AM – 10:00PM
Panorama Springs Pools
The Panorama Springs Pools include a warm pool, two hot tubs and one large cold pool with a wading area. Towels are supplied and showers and lockers are available at no extra charge, just be sure to bring your own lock.
Pool Temperature and Sizes
* Upper Hot Tub - 101F, 145 sq ft
* Lower Hot Tub - 98F, 218 sq ft
* Warm Pool - 90F, 1258 sq ft
* Cold Pool - 80F, 3810 sq ft
* Waterslides
* Dry sauna
Toby Pool
This cold pool is only open in the summer months (late June, July & August) and is the perfect pool to visit for a little peace and quiet. With a large sun deck and views of the forest and mountains, the Toby Pool is a great place for families to relax. There are no change rooms or towels provided here, so come dressed to swim and bring your favourite beach towel.
Other Resort Hot Tubs
*Hot tubs specific to lodging buildings are operated independently and open at the discretion of individual building strata.
Hot tubs are also located at various other lodging locations, but are restricted to people staying in those buildings. They are open 11 AM - 10 PM daily.
*Please note: towels are supplied at the Panorama Springs Pools, but not at the Toby Pool or other resort hot tubs. Hours of operation are subject to change and/or maintenance schedules. Some facilities are only available during June, July and August.