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Mount Cain Seasonal Events
Outdoor events that bring joy to the participants, the spectators and the community!
All events include food bank collection and fundraising elements for community groups in the North Island.
Please give generously.
January 18, 2025
Cain Cup
Compete to be the fastest person going downhill as Cain!
8:30 am – Registration in the Lodge
10:00 am – Race begins
12:00 pm – Finalists posted in the Lodge
1:30 pm – Finals
4:00 pm – Awards Ceremony
February 7 & 8, 2025
Backcountry Festival
Events to occur Friday & Saturday
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 8, 2025
Viking Fest
Bring out your best Viking attire and celebrate Ullr, Norse God of the Snow. Award for best male and female Viking Warrior, ski/snowboard cross, and axe throwing.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule.
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 15, 2025
Big Wave Gathering
The 4th Annual Banked Slalom Race with great prizes, a BBQ and more!
This year we will be fundraising for the Port McNeill Skatepark Project. Kids ride for FREE! Suggested $10 donation entry fee.
March 29, 2025
Kidsfest
Races, costume contest, snow sculpture contest, obstacle course! What more could a kid ask for? Open to all kids under 16.
The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
April 5, 2025
12 Hours of Pain – Ski Patrol Fundraiser
This endurance event will make you strong like our ski patrol!
Ski Patrol Auction, BBQ, Raffles, and more! The Special Events Team is pulling together a fantastic schedule. Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
News & Events
Backcountry Fest This Weekend! Fresh Snow & Important Safety Reminders
Backcountry Fest is coming up this weekend, and we’ve been getting some fresh snow! We know everyone’s itching to find the perfect line in the powder, so here are a few important things to keep in mind. This season, we've had a few serious incidents in the...
Lay it All on the Line As We Crown This Years King & Queen!
Photo By: Sabastian Papineau This Saturday, January 18th is the day to show everyone how speedy you are! It’s time to get those racing skis waxed and ready to fly because the Cain Cup is only a few days away. Who will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain? The...
Come Join the Fun at Backcountry Fest
More on the horizon:CASI BC is putting on a Level 1 Snowboard Instructors Course at Mount Cain February 15th - 17th. Only 7 spots available! 🏂 Click here for more info and to register. CAIN CUP PHOTOS coming in hot, watch your emails and social media for the link...
Ringing in the New Year, Cain-Style!
Wrapping up an amazing holiday break at Mount Cain! Big thanks to our volunteers, staff, and everyone who travelled from near and far to ring in the new year with us. Our holiday season kicked off with our opening day on December 28th and we were skiing through until...
The Royal Victory! Cain Cup Ski Legends Crowned
Photo: Aidan Gay Well, last Saturday truly delivered for everyone who took part in our Annual Cain Cup Race. It was one of those days where everything just clicked—fast snow, a perfectly set course, and clear skies that made you stop and take it all in. The mountain...
It’s Official: Mount Cain Is Opening This Weekend!
Photo: Kimberley Kufaas Great news! Our wishes have been answered, and we finally have enough snow to open! Mount Cain will be open with half mountain on Saturday, the 28th, with the bottom lift running. We plan to have both ski lifts...