Mount Washington Alpine Resort vs Ski Smithers

Mount Washington Alpine Resort (British Columbia) and Ski Smithers (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatMount Washington Alpine ResortSki Smithers
Vertical drop1,598 ft (487 m)1,729 ft (527 m)
Summit elevation5,141 ft5,479 ft
Base elevation3,547 ft3,750 ft
Lifts104
Runs11943
Beginner terrain24%48%
Intermediate terrain43%33%
Expert terrain33%19%
Night skiingNo-

Ski Smithers has the bigger vertical (1,729 ft vs 1,598 ft); Mount Washington Alpine Resort has more runs (119 vs 43); Mount Washington Alpine Resort skews more expert (33% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Mount Washington Alpine ResortIndy Pass: 2 days
Ski SmithersNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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