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Land Acknowledgement
Mount Cain is located in the territory of the ‘Namgis First Nation. The mountainous area near the Davie River, or Dzudzux‘an, is known as Papikalan in Kwak’wala, meaning place of marmots.
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Special Events
There’s always something to do at Mount Cain! Check out our Events page to learn about our annual competitions, festivals and more!
news & events
what’s happening
Did the Snow Just Ghost Us?
Photo by: Dave Howich from today The snow ghosts showed up and disappeared faster than we could get excited for our weekly update. Unfortunately, Mount Cain won't be opening this weekend. We did get some fresh snow over the weekend, but it turned to rain...
Dear Santa, We’re wishing for some more snow
Photo by: Doug Stern from November At the time of writing this newsletter, the lower weather station is reporting 32cm of snow, and the ridge run is at 49cm. The sad news is we won’t be opening just yet. There is some possible good news in the forecast, as long...
A Heartfelt Thanks to Our Volunteers: Preparing for the Season Ahead
Photo by: Jamie Turko We’re on track to kick off the season! Unfortunately, Mount Cain won’t be opening this weekend due to the warm weather we’ve had this week and the lack of snow on the lower mountain. The good news is that temperatures will be dropping again...
mount cain sponsors
Mount Cain could not run without the financial support it receives from several businesses that support us during the ski season and beyond. Many thanks to the following companies and organizations.
FRIENDS OF mount cain
Mount Cain relies on the generosity of companies, agencies, and individuals who donate time, materials, and equipment crucial to making our little mountain a big success. Thank you!
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