Powder King Mountain Resort vs Ski Smithers

Powder King Mountain Resort (British Columbia) and Ski Smithers (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPowder King Mountain ResortSki Smithers
Vertical drop1,867 ft (569 m)1,729 ft (527 m)
Summit elevation4,993 ft5,479 ft
Base elevation3,127 ft3,750 ft
Lifts34
Runs4043
Beginner terrain43%48%
Intermediate terrain35%33%
Expert terrain22%19%
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Powder King Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (1,867 ft vs 1,729 ft); Ski Smithers has more runs (43 vs 40); Powder King Mountain Resort skews more expert (22% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Powder King Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
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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