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Check in with our weekly updates to get important info for getting to, staying at and skiing Mount Cain!

Thinking of Snow in the Summertime – and other important items

July 23, 2024   Greetings members, we hope you are keeping well in the off season and dreaming of snowier days ahead.  Although it is summertime, the MCAPS board has continued to meet, discuss and prepare for the season ahead, with that in mind we have some...

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!

Mount Cain’s ski shop

Shop Cain Gear

Look good and support Mount Cain? Yes, please! We have apparel for the whole family, plus accessories, stickers, mugs and more. Come on up to Cain and check out the Ski Shop.

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Start It Up – December 27 Opening Day!  

Start It Up – December 27 Opening Day!  

Wishing everyone happy holidays! Photo credit: J. Lash Dec. '22 newsletter; Kim Kufaas Spring 2023 Start It Up - December 27 Opening Day!   Yes, that is right folks, your holiday plans aren’t spoiled this year! The Mount Cain base area will be open for public...

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The News isn’t good.

The News isn’t good.

*Photo Credit June Hale December 12, 2023.  Sitting here in limbo Waiting for the snow to fall…  Well folks, it’s bad news. Mount Cain will not open this weekend, Dec.17th. The weather has not been in our favour, and the forecast isn’t great, so it’s time to make...

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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!

Abernathy Contracting - Black Cat Repairs - Home Structural Inc. Karsten Construction – Lemare – Ministry of Forests – North Island Rockpro – PBX Engineering – Scott and Scott Architecture – Strategic Wildfire – Strathcona Electrical – Tex Electric – Welder Engineering – Western Forest Products

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