Harper Mountain

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Harper Mountain
Location British Columbia, Canada
Nearest major city Kamloops, 15 km
Coordinates 50°43′16″N120°7′56″W / 50.72111°N 120.13222°W / 50.72111; -120.13222
Vertical427 m (1,400 ft)
Top elevation1,524 m (5,000 ft)
Base elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Skiable area1.22 km² (400 acres)
Runs 15
Longest run366 m (1,200 ft)
Lift system 3 total (1 handle tow, 1 T-bar, 1 triple chairlift)
Snowfall 4 m (13 ft)
Website Harper Mountain

Harper Mountain is the name of a ski area located outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada (the name of the actual mountain it is located on is Mount Harper [1] ).

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The mountain has a vertical drop of 427 m (1,400 ft), a base elevation of 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and a top elevation of 1,524 m (5,000 ft). It offers 400 acres (1.2 km2) of skiable area on 15 different trails. In terms of lifts, it has one chair lift, one T-bar, and one rope tow. The mountain also has a terrain park, a snow tube park, cross country skiing, and a skating pond.

Although Harper Mountain does not offer the amenities of larger resorts such as hotels, restaurants, and specialty stores, it does have a log-construction ski lodge, an equipment rental shop, and offers ski and snowboard lessons.

Trails

GreenBlueBlackDouble Black
Bunny HillBig BendMaxi PipeCliffhanger
Trail To LodgeMonasheePioneer
MidwayLift Line
Little BendBush Wacker
Chair RunHalfpipe (Halfpipe)
Spillway

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References

  1. "Mount Harper". BC Geographical Names .