Winter, Outdoors & In
Snow Seekers - Chris Wheele
Above the clouds
| Come on up for a visit!
In winter the landscape becomes tranquil around Oliver…but it merely covers layers of activity beneath it. Truly, a winter visit to Oliver must include a day or two at Baldy Mountain Resort, the nearby ski hill that is perfect for families and snow buffs. Baldy is set on a vast and rugged landscape of hills and grasslands that invite hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing if you’re not into winter sports and visit during another season. But it shines in winter. Rent your equipment, sign up for ski school, and hit the slopes. They even have ski and snowboard camps for the whole family. Other suggestions in the area - Nordic Skiing groomed trails, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter camping. The Mckinney Nordic Ski Club is a nonprofit volunteer organization. The ski area is located 27km from Oliver and 8km from Mt. Baldy. The 11 km of novice and intermediate ski trails are groomed and track set for both classic and skating. There are also several km of snowshoe trails. The trails are open to the public year round by donation and there are three shelters and outdoor toilets conveniently located throughout the area.
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Mt Baldy Facts
Mt Baldy - Eagle Chair Peak Elevation: 7557ft/2303m Base Elevation: 5665ft/1726m Top of Chair: 6965ft/2123m Vertical Drop: 1293ft/394m Mt. Mckinney - Magic Carpet Vertical Drop: 592ft/180m Magic Carpet: 56ft/17m 400ft in length Sugar Lump - Quad Chair Vertical Drop: 742ft/226m
Asymetriq Productions
35 runs & 360 acres of trails 240 acres of Glades & Trees Average snow fall of 650cm/21.5ft Average Temperature -5C/23F Slope Rating: Easier 33% Intermediate 46% Difficult 21%
