Murray Ridge Ski Area
| Murray Ridge Ski Area | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Murray Ridge Ski Area | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Fort St. James, Canada |
| Coordinates | 54°31′5″N 124°12′42″W / 54.51806°N 124.21167°W |
| Status | Active |
| Opened | 1976 |
| Vertical | 530 m (1,740 ft) |
| Top elevation | 1,231 m (4,039 ft) |
| Base elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Snowfall | 300 centimetres (120 in) |
| Website | Official website |
Murray Ridge Ski Area, also known as Murray Ridge Ski Hill, is a small ski resort located on unceded Nak'azdli territory near the town of Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. The area has been in operation since the 1976-77 ski season and is managed by the Fort St. James Ski Club.[1] The facilities include a 557 square metres (6,000 sq ft) day lodge. The area's T-Bar is reputed to be the longest in the world.[2] Development of the area, which began with only two rope-tows, was assisted by Al Raine.[2]
Base elevation is 700 metres (2,300 ft) with a summit elevation of 1,231 metres (4,039 ft), yielding a vertical drop of 530 metres (1,740 ft). There are 22 runs and an average annual snowfall of 300 centimetres (120 in).[1] 20 kilometres (12 mi) of cross-country trails are adjacent to the ski hill.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Skiing in BC: Murray Ridge Ski Hill, Northern B.C". BritishColumbia.com. Archived from the original on 2003-02-23.
- 1 2 3 "Murray Ridge Ski Area". skiresorts.org. Archived from the original on 2009-08-17.