Harper Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Harper Mountain |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Kamloops, 15 km |
| Coordinates | 50°43′16″N 120°7′56″W / 50.72111°N 120.13222°W |
| Vertical | 427 m (1,400 ft) |
| Top elevation | 1,524 m (5,000 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,100 m (3,600 ft) |
| Skiable area | 1.22 km² (400 acres) |
| Runs | 15 |
| Longest run | 366 m (1,200 ft) |
| Lift system | 3 total (1 handle tow, 1 T-bar, 1 triple chairlift) |
| Snowfall | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Website | Harper Mountain |
Harper Mountain is the name of a ski area located outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada (the name of the actual mountain it is located on is Mount Harper).
The mountain has a vertical drop of 427 m (1,400 ft), a base elevation of 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and a top elevation of 1,524 m (5,000 ft). It offers 400 acres (1.2 km2) of skiable area on 15 different trails. In terms of lifts, it has one chair lift, one T-bar, and one rope tow. The mountain also has a terrain park, a snow tube park, cross country skiing, and a skating pond.
Although Harper Mountain does not offer the amenities of larger resorts such as hotels, restaurants, and specialty stores, it does have a log-construction ski lodge, an equipment rental shop, and offers ski and snowboard lessons.
Trails
| Green | Blue | Black | Double Black |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunny Hill | Big Bend | Maxi Pipe | Cliffhanger |
| Trail To Lodge | Monashee | Pioneer | |
| Midway | Lift Line | ||
| Little Bend | Bush Wacker | ||
| Chair Run | Halfpipe (Halfpipe) | ||
| Spillway |
