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A groomed run at Pass Powderkeg, a young skier pointing at Crowsnest Mountain across the valley

PassPowderkeg

Friendly neighbourhood skiing since 1938. 27 trails, 1,000 feet of vertical, a free bunny hill and night skiing under the lights, right in the Crowsnest Pass.

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A local hill
with big views

Pass Powderkeg is the ski hill of Blairmore, in the heart of the Crowsnest Pass. A not-for-profit, community-owned mountain that is big enough for every level and small enough that the kids can roam free and always find their way back to one lodge.

No upsells, no lift lines. T-bars, a mid-mountain lodge and Crowsnest Mountain across the valley.

  • 1938Openedand still owned by the town
  • 0Trailsgreen circle to double black
  • 0Feet of verticaltop to bottom in one go
  • 0Runs lit at nightplus the Discover area and park
  • $0Bunny hillfree for everyone, every day

10 reasons you’ll
love the Keg

  • Family01

    Family friendly

    Big enough for every level, small enough that kids roam free and always come back to one lift system and one lodge.

  • Learn02

    A great place to learn

    From Little Cubs at three to Learn to Turn, where four lessons earn you a free season pass.

  • Value03

    The best deal in the Rockies

    A not-for-profit hill. In days of ever-rising rates, our prices are refreshingly affordable.

  • Since 193804

    Delightfully retro

    A throwback to when a ski day was about big smiles, not upsells and lift lines. Mid-mountain lodge, quirky events, beloved T-bars.

  • After dark05

    Night magic

    Top-to-bottom lighting and some of the longest night runs in Canada, plus a terrain park under the stars.

  • Views06

    Those views

    Right across from Crowsnest Mountain. Bring your camera and don’t forget #PassPowderkeg.

  • Park07

    Bumps and jumps

    Keg Flats sits at the top of a 2-minute T-bar ride, so you get an amazing number of laps in.

  • Free08

    Free bunny hill

    The beginner lift and Discover area cost nothing. Grab your free pass at the ticket office.

  • 27 trails09

    Terrain for all abilities

    1,000 ft of vertical: the Discover area, friendly lower runs and real steeps on the upper mountain.

  • Ours10

    Community owned

    Owned and run by the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass. A local hill with great snow and a fun family feel.

27 trails
one lodge

The lower T-bar serves the friendly runs above town, the upper T-bar the steeps and glades. Everything flows back to the mid-mountain lodge, so nobody gets lost for long.

Painted trail map of Pass Powderkeg: 27 trails off the lower and upper T-bars, the lodge mid-mountain, Crowsnest Pass below

Drag the map, tap a number

Night skiing at Pass Powderkeg: floodlit run above the lights of Blairmore

Ski the
night

When the sun goes down over Crowsnest Mountain and the lights come on, the whole hill changes. Top-to-bottom lighting, some of the longest night runs in Canada and a terrain park under the stars.

Lights on

  • Wednesday & Thursday4–8 pm
  • Friday1–8 pm
  • Holidays & events10 am–8 pm

Saturday Night Skiing. On sponsored Saturdays the hill stays lit until 8 and skiing from 6 to 8 pm is free, by donation, with every dollar going to a Crowsnest Pass cause.

Twilight ticket

The last two hours, 6–8 pm. Regular season (early season in brackets), before GST.

  • Child 0–6$14.50($7)
  • Youth 7–17$26.50($17)
  • Adult 18–64$29.50($24)
  • Senior 65–74$26.50($17)
  • Super senior 75+$14.50($7)

Lit terrain

  • Discover area
  • Sesame Street
  • Bush Trail
  • The Face
  • Goblin
  • Logger’s Trail
  • Chinook
  • Xpresso
  • Terrain park
See them on the map

What does
a day cost?

The best deal in the Rockies, as a not-for-profit hill should be. Pick your day and your crew; prices are the real 2026/27 rates.

When in the season?
Which day?
How long?
Who’s skiing?
  • Child0–6 yrs
    0
  • Youth7–17 yrs
    1
  • Adult18–64 yrs
    2
  • Senior65–74 yrs
    0
  • Super senior75+ yrs
    0
Rentals?

Who’s
learning?

From a three-year-old’s first slide to Senior Hour on Wednesdays. Tell us who’s skiing and we’ll show you the lessons that fit.

How old is the skier?
8years
On snow so far?
  • Ages 7+

    Learn to Turn

    Our flagship: four lessons with rentals and lift tickets included. Finish the fourth and you earn a free season pass.

    When
    4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays or 2 weekends
    Price
    $297
  • After school 6–12

    PPK Rippers

    Skill development, terrain exploration, mountain safety and fun with their buddies after school.

    When
    Wednesdays · Jan 6–Mar 17
    Price
    5 or 10 weeks
  • Ages 7+

    Group lessons

    Level up in groups of up to 4, split by skill. Rentals and lift ticket included. Not for first timers.

    When
    Wed–Fri evenings, weekends
    Price
    $65
All lessons & programmes

One price.
No games.

Most hills start pestering you in May for the super best price, then again in September, and once more before the snow. We have one great price, ready when you are, so no passholder misses out.

Pre-load your pass with money for snacks: perfect for grandparents. Ask at Guest Services.

Your pass travels. Cheaper full-day tickets at 31 hills across Western Canada. Add an Indy add-on for 200+ more.

  • Castle Mountain25% off
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  • Hidden Valley50% off
  • Canyon25% off
  • Lake Louise20% off
  • Whitewater25% off
  • Gwynne Valley$10 day ticket
  • Valley50% off
  • Rabbit Hill25% off
  • Snow Valley25% off
  • Summit Lake25% off
  • Revelstoke25% off
  • Phoenix Mountain25% off
  • Eastlink Park50% off
  • Marmot Basin20% off
  • Baldy Mountain25% off
  • Big White25% off
  • Sun Peaks25% off
  • Nitehawk25% off
  • Misery Mountain25% off
  • Bear Mountain25% off
  • Whispering Pines25% off
  • Grouse Mountain25% off
  • Mt. Seymour25% off
  • Cypress Mountain25% off
  • Powder King25% off
  • Murray Ridge25% off
  • Hudson Bay Mountain25% off
  • MMC Shames50% off

On the
calendar

Quirky events are half the fun of a local hill. Closures for cold or wind are posted daily on Facebook and Instagram.

Next up

Nov 6–72026

Ski & Snowboard Swap

Gear in, gear out. Friday entry needs a booked time slot to handle the crowd.

MDM Building, Bellevue

  • Dec 5–62026

    Opening weekend

    Lifts turn for the 2026/27 season. Early-season prices until the upper mountain opens.

  • SaturdaysJan–Mar

    Saturday Night Skiing

    Local sponsors make the evening free, by donation. Every dollar goes to a Crowsnest Pass cause.

  • ThursdaysNight

    Uphill Series

    Thursday nights on the skin track: skinners and snowshoers climb the Keg together.

  • 3 race daysWinter

    Pressure-free race series

    Ever wanted to try ski racing? Fun, non-competitive, family-friendly races.

  • SpringSeason end

    Slush Cup

    Costumes, a pond and very cold splashdowns to close the winter.

Said on
the hill

  • “

    Loved that the bunny hill is free! Our kids (7, 5 and 3) tried skiing without it costing $100s. Now we’re seriously considering season passes.

    First-time visitor
  • “

    The scheduling was easy and fast, all my equipment was ready when I got to the mountain, and the instructor is amazing.

    Learn to Turn participant
  • “

    Small, friendly, good instructor, nice pricing compared with others. We will be back, thanks!

    First-time visitor
  • “

    We love it there! My kids look forward to going every time.

    Family season passholder
  • “

    Nothing compares to seeing those happy faces on your children. I owe many smiles to Pass Powderkeg this past season.

    Family season passholder
  • “

    Everything is so convenient and everyone is very helpful.

    Season passholder
  • “

    My son is 3. It was his first time ever seeing and being on skis. He had a great time and we will for sure be back.

    Little Cubs parent
  • “

    Everyone was SO helpful and SO friendly. The play time in the yurt was a bonus. She wanted to keep skiing after her time was done.

    Little Cubs parent
  • “

    Learnt to snowboard here, progressed snowboarding here. Can’t wait till next season.

    Season passholder

Right on
Highway 3

In the town of Blairmore, at the heart of the Crowsnest Pass. A beautiful drive from any direction.

Plan your visit
  • Sparwood, BCfrom the west · 33 km25 min
  • Pincher Creekfrom the east · 53 km35 min
  • Fernie, BCfrom the west · 64 km45 min
  • Elkford, BCfrom the west · 68 km50 min
  • Fort Macleodfrom the east · 97 km1 h
  • Lethbridgefrom the east · 145 km1 h 30
  • High Riverfrom the north · 165 km1 h 45
  • Okotoksfrom the north · 178 km2 h
  • Calgaryfrom the north · 220 km2 h 30

The last 2 km

  1. In Blairmore, turn south off Highway 3 onto 129 Street, the centre access into town.
  2. Cross the tracks to the T intersection and turn right.
  3. One short block on, Powderkeg Drive climbs 1.5 km to the lodge and parking.

The access road is cleared regularly but steep with many turns. Take it slowly up, and again on the way home.

Directions in Google Maps