Apex Mountain Resort, BC

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Apex is a full service destination resort with quality snow, great weather, incredible terrain, and friendly people. The ski resort features the perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity that makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry "Okanagan" powder each season. Much to the delights of downhill skiers and snowboarders, Apex Mountain Resort offers consistently great weather, champagne powder, varied terrain suitable for downhill and nordic pursuits, short lift lines, uncrowded slopes, welcoming locals and comfortable accommodations, many of which feature ski-in/ski-out access. The resort also offers easy access to exceptional cross-country and snowshoeing trails.

In the summer months, Apex is a cool retreat from the heat of the Okanagan Valley and offers impressive hikes past meadows of wildflowers, as well as energizing mountain biking. Guests have easy access to varied and scenic hiking trails. From July to September, mountain biking is taken seriously here, with enthusiasts taking advantage of over 670 m (2,000 ft) of vertical riding that includes a gnarly stunt area.

Accommodation and Amenities:
Apex Mountain Resort offers a variety of quality accommodation with something to fit every budget. All accommodation is within snowballs throw off the village and runs - bed and breakfasts, hostels, hotels or ski in / ski out condos.

Amenities in the Apex Mountain Village include The Mountain Shop which provides ski and snowboard clothing, equipment, and souvenirs and The Rental Shop with over 400 pairs of regular, high performance and children's ski rental sets. There is also the Trading Post, and the "General Store" right in the Village. There are Caféterias, Restaurants, a Pasta Bar and a Saloon for Lunches and Dinners.

Location and access:
Apex Mountain Resort is a 30-minute drive west from Penticton, BC, and 1.5 hours from Kelowna International Airport which offers daily non-stops from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Seattle. Penticton Airport offers shuttle service to and from Apex on weekends and holidays.