Adventure Skating Loop
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you race around this 1 KM long loop that weaves through the trees. The loop is lit for night until 11:00 PM. For special occasions you can arrange with Apex’s Sales Department to have a private bonfire with marshmallows, hot dogs, and hot chocolate.
Cross-Country Skiing
Imagine the cool crispness of the air and beautiful scenery as you head on a
cross-country skiing adventure. For those of you who love Nordic skiing Apex
offers 56 KM of beautifully groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Apex
also offers the longest Nordic season in Canada so you can maximize the ski
season.
Fairview Mohawk Outdoor Skating Rink
Canadians love hockey, eh? If you’re one of the many fans out there, be sure to check out Apex’s NHL sized rink. The rink is night lit, so you can head over after a day on the slopes. If you forgot your skates, no problem because skates are available for rental. Private bookings are available through the Sales Department.
Mountain Hosts
Want to know where the locals ski at Apex? There are three mountains at Apex, so
make sure you know your way around them with a complimentary mountain tour. This
is an informal tour that departs daily at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Meet the
Mountain Hosts in front of the mountain map beside Hog on the Hill coffee shop
to discover what the mountains at Apex have to offer.
Night Skiing
Feel the powder brush against your face as you enjoy the beauty and peacefulness
of cruising down the mountain at night. Night skiing is available Friday,
Saturday, and holidays from 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Orange Terrain Park
Get ready for some fun and smooth moves as you work your way around the Orange
Terrain Park. It has often been referred to as one of the best in the province.
The reason why? It covers 700 vertical feet on a base of man made snow for
optimal conditions all season. For the 2005/2006 Apex has made it possible to
enjoy the terrain even earlier because the main features have been built on dirt
allowing the park to open with less snow.
Apex is also in the process of building a second terrain park on Maverick called
Parkzilla. This exciting new addition will feature the mountains biggest and
longest landings. For those of you who love to kick-it-up and do tricks, both
parks are expanding to include lots of new rails. Get ready for some serious
action at Apex.
Other Group Activities
Looking for other fun things to do as a group? Apex offers a range of activities
for your group to enjoy and has all the equipment you need to enjoy it. The
Sales Department has equipment available for outdoor volleyball, broomball, and
soccer.
Snowmobile Tours
Imagine the fun you will have cruising the back country of Apex on a thrilling
back country Snowmobile Tour. Do you love to cruise at fast speeds? Then the one
hour sports ride is for you. Or, perhaps you’d rather take it easy on a two hour
scenic tour, or a four hour back country ride with lunch. And with your safety
in mind, helmets are always provided. Snowmobile suits, gloves and boots are
available for rent.
Snowshoeing
Enjoy the beautiful silence of the mountains on a Snowshoe Tour. Listen to the
snow crunch beneath your feet and breathe deeply as the fresh mountain air fills
your lungs. We know you love snow, and snowshoeing is just another way to enjoy
it.
Terrain Park
Get ready for some fun and smooth moves as you work your way around the Claimjumper Terrain Park. It has often been referred to as one of the best in the province. The reason why? It covers 700 vertical feet on a base of man made snow for optimal conditions all season. In the 2005/2006 season, Apex made it possible to enjoy the terrain even earlier because the main features have been built on dirt allowing the park to open with less snow. New for the 08/09 season, Apex will be opening a terrain park on the Okanagan run so it will be open during night time operations. Now you can throw down in front of everyone enjoying their Après-ski beverages in the Gunbarrel Saloon.
Apex offers another terrain park on Maverick called Parkzilla. This exciting park feature the mountains biggest and longest landings. For those of you who love to kick-it-up and do tricks, all three parks will be open early this season and will have some new features for you to play on, including a buried school bus. Get ready for some serious action at Apex.
Tim Hortons Tube Park
Get ready for lots of laughs as you zoom down the hill on a huge inner tube. Fun
for all ages, this popular activity is lift accessed and located right next to
the Mountain Shop. Hosting a special event? Make it memorable by contacting
Apex’s Sales Department to arrange a private bonfire with marshmallows, hot dogs
and hot chocolate at the base of the lift.
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