Home › British Columbia › Powder King Mountain Resort vs Shames Mountain Ski AreaPowder King Mountain Resort vs Shames Mountain Ski Area Powder King Mountain Resort (British Columbia) and Shames Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
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Stat Powder King Mountain Resort Shames Mountain Ski Area Vertical drop 1,867 ft (569 m) 1,467 ft (447 m) Summit elevation 4,993 ft 3,809 ft Base elevation 3,127 ft 2,346 ft Lifts 3 3 Runs 40 27 Beginner terrain 43% 26% Intermediate terrain 35% 56% Expert terrain 22% 18% Night skiing - -
Powder King Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,867 ft vs 1,467 ft); Powder King Mountain Resort has more runs (40 vs 27); Powder King Mountain Resort skews more expert (22% expert terrain).
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