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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 20, 2024
Cain Cup
Compete to be the fastest person going downhill as Cain!
8:30am – Registration in the Lodge
10:00am – Race begins
12:00pm – Finalists posted in the Lodge
1:30 pm – Finals
4:00pm – Awards Ceremony
February 10, 2024
Backcountry Festival
Read the Cain Weekly Update and check our socials as the event approaches for details.
March 9, 2024
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 30, 2024
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 6, 2024
12 Hours of Pain – Ski Patrol Fundraiser
New this year! 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
Game On!
GAME ON! We will be opening the Upper T and Bunny Hill at 12:00 on Saturday, December 17th. Ski Patrol will identify the best route for walking to L2 and there will be a shuttle for your gear. Lift passes will be discounted until the Lower T is running. There will be...
Not enough snow…yet
Mount Cain is not opening this weekend - there is not enough snow to cover the rocks and stumps (yet), so we will wait another week and see what Ullr brings. There is snow in the forecast, so keep your fingers crossed, do not walk under any ladders, don't open any...
Mount Cain AGM and Work Party
Saturday, September 17, is going to be a fantastic day! It will start with the Annual Mount Cain Work Party and will be followed by the 45th Mount Cain Annual General Meeting,The Work Party will start at 8:30 in the morning. Come to the Lodge and check in with Erin or...
Pssst…Can I have a minute of your time…
Hey, it's me. Sorry for interrupting your sweet summer, but I wanted to let you all know that the Mount Cain Work Weekend and Annual General Meeting Extravaganza will be on Saturday, September 17th. Please join us for lots of fun and laughter while we chop wood,...
Change Is In The Air
The cold crisp smell of winter has transformed into the soft sweet smell of spring, and bittersweet change is in the air. I was thinking about this as I put my ski gear to bed for the summer and began packing for our first boat trip of the year. It is always sad when...
Make it a Day to Remember
There is one day left at Cain. This Saturday is the last day we are open to the public. Take your last run down Old Glory, explore Question Mark trees, or entertain T Bar riders with a trip down Roller Coaster. Confused about the names of the hills? Don’t worry, we...
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