Located in BC’s Purcell Range with the aweinspiring backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, Kimberley Alpine Resort provides beautiful views in a laid back and friendly atmosphere. The resort is known for great snow conditions, plenty of sunshine, and a consistent supply of dry, Purcell powder.
ALPINE SPEED TRAINING RUN
The Kimberley Alpine Speed Training Run is a unique, world-class facility ready to take care of all your training and race needs. The Kimberley Alpine Speed Training Run is a homologated run, fully B-netted from top to bottom, making this run one of the safest training facilities of its kind. In Kimberley, there is no need for your team to spend money transporting training equipment; rather, the facility is fully equipped with top-of-the-line equipment for speed events to technical events. The Kimberley Alpine Training Run is also pleased to support you with professional and specialized staff to assist you with your training needs. The venue supports Downhill, Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super-G training and races for both able-body and disabled athletes. This facility has hosted World Cup, NORAM and Regional events.
The Canadian Rockies International Airport is just 20 minutes away from Kimberley Alpine Resort. It’s one of Canada’s Closest Skiing Airports and features direct air access between Salt Lake City and the Canadian Rockies International Airport on Delta Airlines.
Top Elevation: 6,500 ft / 1,982 m
Base Elevation: 4,035 ft / 1,230 m
Vertical Rise: 2,465 ft / 751 m
Skiable Acres: 1,800 acres / 729 hect
Longest Run: 3.97 mi/6.4 km
Ski Season Early December - Mid April
Average Snowfall: 150" - 400cm
Dedicated Alpine Speed Training Run that can accommodate Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom events and training for able-body and disabled athletes. Venue includes:
B-netting from top to bottom
timing equipment
safety equipment and a professional
specialized staff to assist with training needs
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TRAIN KIMBERLEY, BC
A holistic amalgamation of sport, culture and community; specializing in training opportunities for athletes with disabilities!
Call us with your needs and let us put together a training experience that lets you focus on what is really important…preparing for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Paralympics. For further information on facilities, or to book your training space in Kimberley, contact Heather Hornoi at 1-250-427-9666 or at hhornoi@city.kimberley.bc.ca
2009 Kimberley IPC NorAM Cup
Host Resort for the 2006 North America Snowsports Journalists’ Association Annual Conference
Average Winter Temperature: -5°C / 23°F
Heather Hornoi
Economic Development Officer
City of Kimberley
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