Hudson Bay Mountain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hudson Bay Mountain |
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Hudson Bay Mountain seen from the east
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,589 m (8,494 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,609 m (5,279 ft) |
| Listing | List of Ultras of Canada List of the highest major summits of Canada |
| Geography | |
 Hudson Bay Mountain
Location in British Columbia
Hudson Bay Mountain
Location in Canada
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| Location | Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako, British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Bulkley Ranges Hazelton Mountains |
| Topo map | NTS 93L14 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1940s by Rex Gibson, John Wheeler |
| Hudson Bay Mountain Resort | |
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Smithers |
| Coordinates | 54°48′42″N 127°20′23″W / 54.811633°N 127.33962°W |
| Vertical | 508m, 1666ft |
| Top elevation | 1650m, 5413ft |
| Base elevation | 1142m, 3747ft |
| Skiable area | 315 acres |
| Runs | 36 |
| Longest run | 8km, 4.97 miles |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
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Hudson Bay Mountain is a very tall mountain in British Columbia, Canada. It stands high above the town of Smithers. This mountain is home to the Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, a popular place for skiing and snowboarding.
You might have even seen Hudson Bay Mountain in movies! It was a filming spot for "The Grey" and "Eight Below". The mountain got its name because it is close to a ranch that used to belong to the Hudson's Bay Company. This company was very important in Canadian history.
One cool thing about Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is the Rotary Community Trail. This is an 8-kilometer (about 5-mile) ski run that goes all the way down into the town of Smithers. It is a great way to end a day on the slopes!
Hudson Bay Mountain: A Great Place to Ski
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a fantastic spot for winter sports. It offers many different trails for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels. From gentle slopes for beginners to challenging runs for experts, there is something for everyone.
Getting Up the Mountain: Lifts
To get to the top of the ski runs, you will use different lifts. These lifts help you travel up the mountain easily. Here are the main lifts at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort:
| Name | Type |
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| Skyline | Chairlift - Triple |
| Panorama | T-bar |
| Prairie | T-bar |
| Little Rascal | Handle Tow |
Exploring the Slopes: Ski Runs
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort has 36 different ski runs. They are marked with colors or shapes to show how difficult they are. Green circles are for easy runs, blue squares are for medium runs, and black diamonds are for difficult runs. Double black diamonds are the most challenging!
| Name | Difficulty |
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| Alpenhorn | Black Diamond |
| Alpine Meadows | Green Circle |
| Bob's Your Uncle | Black Diamond |
| Cabin Runs | Green Circle |
| Cannonball | Blue Square |
| Chapman's Challenge | Black Diamond |
| Cinderella | Blue Square |
| Cold Smoke | Double Black Diamond |
| Cutoff | Blue Square |
| Dahlie's Double | Black Diamond |
| Expo | Blue Square |
| Footloose | Blue Square |
| Holy Smoke | Double Black Diamond |
| Lower Gully | Blue Square |
| Marmot Hallow | Green Circle |
| Monkey Trail | Blue Square |
| Name That Run | Black Diamond |
| Nancy Greene | Green Circle |
| North Face Ski Way | Green Circle |
| Panorama | Green Circle |
| Parliament | Black Diamond |
| Pitchfork | Blue Square |
| Prairie Road | Green Circle |
| Ptarmigan | Blue Square |
| Ranger Run | Green Circle |
| Short Cut | Green Circle |
| Skybound | Green Circle |
| Skyline Connector | Green Circle |
| Snowbound | Black Diamond |
| The Fork | Blue Square |
| Trail to Town | Green Circle |
| Turkey Shoot | Blue Square |
| Twinkle Bowl | Blue Square |
| Twinkle Toes | Green Circle |
| Upper Gully | Blue Square |
| Upper Sidewinder | Green Circle |
| Which Way | Double Black Diamond |
| Whitefang | Bob's Your Uncle |
| Yodellin | Blue Square |
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