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VISITORS > Recreation > Skiing & Snowboarding

Skiing & Snowboarding

Come ski with us today!

Located 45 minutes west from Vanderhoof you will find Murray Ridge Ski hill.

Murray Ridge Ski Hill in Northwest BC is open to downhill skiers and snowboarders, and is known for great powder and sunny days. Murray Ridge offers 22 alpine runs with a vertical drop of 1,740 ft and a base elevation of 2,300 ft. This family oriented hill is excellent for all levels of skiers and riders. A complete rental shop is on-site and offers equipment repairs, waxes and tune-ups. If you are beginning or are continuing to imporve your preformance, the Ski and Snowboard school is available daily for all levels and ages. Murray Ridge ski hill hosts the Great Bathtub Race, with an emphasis on fun rather than competition. If you’re in the area when the race is on, make sure you check it out. If your adventure begins with hot chocolate and a good book, Murray Ridge has a licensed full service lodge facility.

Murray Ridge Ski Hill is located 6miles (10 km) north of Fort St. James, northwest of Prince George.

Hours of Operation
General hours are Thursday to Monday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Murray Ridge Stats

Season: December to late March
Runs: Novice 27%, Intermediate 33%, Advanced 40%
Number of Trails: 22
KMs of Trails: 30 Vertical Drop: 518 m (1,700 ft)
Top Elevation: 1,980 m (6,500 ft)
Annual Snow: 300 cm (118 in)

Trail Map

Black Diamond - Very Difficult
1 - Fort Navigation
2 - Shaw
3 - Newlands
4 - Lodge
5 - Cinnabar 15
6 - Willick
7 - Timber Bay
8 - Jae Rae
18 - Northern Mtn.
19 - Haslinger

Blue Square Intermediate
9 - Stuart Lake
12 - Cassiar
13 - Pinewood
14 - Hat Lake
15- Takla
20 - Nancy Greene
23 - Stones Bay

Green Circle - Beginner/Novice
10 - Tuck
11 - Molstar
16 - Middle River
17 - Apollo
21 - Bunny Hill
22 - X-Country Trails
24 - K&D Trail

Ski Facilities
T-Bar Tow
Handle Tow
Day Lodge
SB Snowboard Park
Glade Skiing
Cross Country Skiing Nearby

Contact Information:
PO Box 866, Chalet Drive
Fort St. James, British Columbia
V0J 1P0
250-996-8515 Office
250-996-7880 Fax
250-996-8513 Snow Phone
visit our official web site
email us:

For information on the Murray Ridge Ski Patrol contact:
250-996-7584 or 250-996-8515