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APR 8
Anomalous weather impacts threw a curveball yesterday, but we are back to a more regular spring pattern today, with overnight refreeze and rising temperatures through the day. Grooming should see a greater consistency overall with cooler temperatures assisting the team. Firmer set on earlier groomed slopes, with latter groomed on the lower mountain sliding well early, and evolving to softer turns later in the day. Ungroomed terrain is not recommended this morning, and will be a 'watch this space' vibe come afternoon. Impressive build works continue near the base, leading into the closing weekend festivities, where the bravest among us fill their boots...with water!!
Taynton is an on again - off again relationship in the spring, with climatic variations needing a Goldilocks zone for safety and desirable descents. Still ample amounts of spring snow out back, so with lowering temperatures yesterday having stabilised the snowpack, it's down to assessments of ski conditions throughout the elevation today.
Panorama Nordic Centre and Multi-use trail network are closed for the season. A big effort from all the crew maintaining those trails through multiple 'springs'!!! We'll see you for more self-propelled sliding next winter!
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7:50AM 08 April, 2026
APR 8
Generally sunny today with some high, light cloud about this morning. Light WSW winds up top, and calm to light breeze on lower slopes. Lowered temperatures overnight give a cooler start, ranging -5 to -10C from village to summit at 6AM. Forecasts expect warmth to come quickly to the village, a positive PM for lower mountain terrain, and the freezing level eventually rising to near top of Champagne mid afternoon.
2:54am 08 April, 2026
Sunny with cloudy periods.
Freezing level: 2100 metres.
Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 30 km/h.
Trails Open
Lifts Open
Groomed Runs
2:54am 08 April, 2026
Today
Alpine temperature: High -1 °C.
Precipitation: Nil.
Sunny with cloudy periods.
Freezing level: 2100 metres.
Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 30 km/h.
Tonight
Alpine temperature: Low -5 °C.
Precipitation: Nil.
Clear periods.
Freezing level: 1300 metres.
Ridge wind northwest: 10-25 km/h.
Thursday
Alpine temperature: High 0 °C.
Precipitation: Nil.
Sunny with cloudy periods.
Freezing level: 2100 metres.
Ridge wind light to 25 km/h.
Friday
Alpine temperature: Low -1 °C, High 5 °C.
Precipitation: Nil.
Sunny with cloudy periods.
Freezing level: 2700 metres.
Ridge wind light to 20 km/h.
Saturday
Alpine temperature: Low 3 °C, High 7 °C.
Precipitation: Nil.
Cloudy with sunny periods.
Freezing level: 2800 metres.
Ridge wind light to 25 km/h.
Sunday
Alpine temperature: Low 1 °C, High 5 °C.
Precipitation: 5 mm.
Mainly cloudy with sunny periods and scattered showers.
Freezing level: 2600 metres.
Light ridge wind.
Monday
Alpine temperature: Low -5 °C, High 0 °C.
Accumulation: 8 cm.
Flurries.
Freezing level: 1900 metres.
Light ridge wind.
Tuesday
Alpine temperature: Low -2 °C, High 0 °C.
Precipitation: Trace.
Mainly cloudy with isolated flurries.
Freezing level: 2100 metres.
Light ridge wind.
Wednesday
Alpine temperature: Low -4 °C, High -2 °C.
Precipitation: Trace.
A mix of sun and cloud with isolated flurries.
Freezing level: 1800 metres.
Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 35 km/h.
SAFETY REMINDER: RESPECT CLOSED TERRAIN
Closures may be in place for several safety-related reasons, including active snowmaking, snow conditions, grooming operations, or snowcats (including winch cats) actively building and preparing trails.
For your safety and the safety of our crews, please obey all posted signage and never duck rope lines. Closed areas are clearly marked and are off-limits until they are officially opened.
Closed = Not expected to open today.
On-hold = Closed temporarily for assessment.
Delayed = Is not open yet, but is expected to open today.
Race in Progress = Closed to the general public. Terrain or lift open for racers, race organizers, race volunteers participating in the event abiding by event rules and safety regulations.
| Name | Level | Status | Groomed | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne | ||||
| World Cup Way | Open | |||
| Skyway | Closed | |||
| Grice Paddy | Closed | |||
| Rollercoaster | Open | |||
| Chute | Closed | |||
| Skyline | Open | |||
| Liftline | Closed | |||
| Pod's | Closed | |||
| Tacky | Closed | |||
| Downhill | Closed | |||
| Cow's Face | Open | |||
| Millennium Black | Closed | |||
| Millennium Blue | Closed | |||
| Elkhorn | Closed | |||
| Canadian Way - Upper | Open | |||
| Canadian Way - Lower | Open | |||
| Silky | Open | |||
| Discovery Zone | ||||
| Highway 1 | Open | |||
| Stringer | Open | |||
| Beginner | Open | |||
| Campbell's Canyon | Closed | GROOMED | ||
| Canadian Discovery | Open | |||
| Trapper's Ridge | Open | |||
| Trapper’s Lynx | Open | |||
| Extreme Dream Zone | ||||
| Tombstone | Closed | |||
| Zone 2 | Closed | |||
| Gun Barrel | Closed | |||
| Laresser Lane | Open | |||
| Trigger | Closed | |||
| Elmo | Closed | |||
| Orca | Closed | |||
| Mocha | Closed | |||
| Latte | Closed | |||
| Cafe | Closed | |||
| Champagne Surf | Closed | |||
| Fat Chance | Closed | |||
| Dunes | Closed | |||
| First Chance | Closed | |||
| Pi | Closed | |||
| Toadstool | Closed | |||
| Surf | Closed | |||
| Last Chance | Closed | |||
| Messerli's Mile | Closed | |||
| Founder's Ridge | ||||
| Deck's Cross | Open | Closed at Decks Cliff Road | ||
| Madson's Mile | Open | |||
| McIntosh Way | Closed | Lower Section Closed | ||
| Strobl Strasse | Closed | Lower Section Closed | ||
| Zehnder Way | Closed | Lower Section Closed | ||
| Ostrander Alley | Closed | Lower Section Closed | ||
| Delesalle | Closed | |||
| Bell's Landing | Closed | |||
| Mile One | ||||
| Powder Trail Green | Open | |||
| Horseshoe | Open | |||
| Showoff Blue | Open | |||
| Showoff Green | Open | |||
| Powder Trail Blue | Open | |||
| Loose Moose | Open | Lower section closed | ||
| Moose Trail | Open | |||
| Old Timer | Open | |||
| Hay Fever | Closed | |||
| Secret Forest | Open | |||
| Summit | ||||
| Getmedown | Open | |||
| Top of the World | Closed | |||
| Tree Time | Closed | |||
| HLH | Closed | |||
| Tight Spots | Closed | |||
| Roy's Run | Closed | |||
| Outer Limits | Closed | |||
| Picture Perfect | Closed | |||
| Hideaway | Closed | |||
| Schober's Dream - Upper | Open | |||
| Schober's Dream - Lower | Closed | Closed below village way | ||
| Schober's Glade | Closed | |||
| View of 1000 Peaks | Open | |||
| Sun Bowl | ||||
| Alive Glades | Closed | |||
| Sunshine | Closed | |||
| Sun Bowl Trail | Open | |||
| Sunburst | Closed | |||
| Sundog | Closed | |||
| Sunset | Closed | |||
| Sunna | Closed | |||
| Sunseeker | Closed | |||
| Stump Farm | Closed | |||
| C.F.I. | Closed | |||
| Marshall | Closed | |||
| Draino | Open | |||
| Lower Bowl | Closed | |||
| Marker's Mark | Closed | |||
| Solarium | Closed | |||
| Sun's Out | Closed | |||
| Village Way - Lower | Open | |||
| Village Way - Upper | Open | |||
| Sunbird | ||||
| Fritz's | Open | |||
| Whiskey Jack | Open | Closed below Village Way | ||
| Chicken's Choice | Closed | |||
| Sunbird | Closed | |||
| Triple Traverse | Open | |||
| Heaven Can Wait - Upper | Open | |||
| Heaven Can Wait - Lower | Closed | |||
| Little Dipper - Upper | Open | |||
| Little Dipper - Lower | Open | |||
| Out Rider | Open | |||
| Detour | Closed | |||
| Boomerang | Open | |||
| Taynton Bowl | ||||
| Outback Ridge | Closed | |||
| Heli High | Closed | |||
| Heli Face | Closed | |||
| Star Fire Cliffs | Closed | |||
| Star Fire | Closed | |||
| Cauldron | Closed | |||
| White Room | Closed | |||
| B-1st | Closed | |||
| Donny B's | Closed | |||
| Devil's Drop | Closed | |||
| Ktunaxa | Closed | |||
| C-Spine | Closed | |||
| Stinger | Closed | |||
| Kinbasket | Closed | |||
| Whitetail | Closed | |||
| Never Never Land | Closed | |||
| Jekyll & Hyde | Closed | |||
| The Monster | Closed | |||
| Spectre | Closed | |||
| Get Out! | Closed | |||
| Ridgeback | Closed | |||
| Funnel | Closed | |||
| Landing Strip | Closed | |||
| Taynton Trail | Closed | |||
| Stash | Closed | |||
| Yeti | Closed | Gate closes at 14:30 | ||
| Paranormal | Closed | |||
| Wild Thing | Closed | Gate closes at 14:30 | ||
| Evasion Traverse | Closed | |||
| Sidewinder Glades | Closed | |||
| Stumbock's | Closed | |||
| Turnpike 1 | Closed | |||
| Sidebocks | Closed | |||
| Terrain Park | ||||
| Stringer Park | Open | Located at Stringer skiers left. Slopestyle competition jump line. Large and XL features. |
||
| Jib Park | Closed | |||
| Powder Trail Park | Open | Upper Powder Trail. Small to large features. |
||
| Toby | ||||
| Eagle Glide | Open | |||
| New Timer | Open | |||
| 2 Toby | Open | |||
| Over Easy | Open | |||
| Hoggs Flats | Open | |||
| Name | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Village Gondola | Open | 8:30 AM - 10 PM |
| Little Ripper Carpet | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Red Carpet | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Silver Platter | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Discovery Quad | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Toby Chair | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Mile 1 Express | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Sunbird Chair | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Champagne Express | Open | 9 AM - 4 PM |
| Summit Quad | Open | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Monster X Snowcat | Closed | 9:30 AM - 3 PM THU-SUN Last pickup 2:45PM |

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Sunny with cloudy periods.
Freezing level: 2100 metres.
Mostly light ridge wind occasionally gusting to 30 km/h.
7:50AM 8 April, 2026
Trails Open
Lifts Open
Groomed Runs