Purden Ski Village vs Shames Mountain Ski Area

Purden Ski Village (British Columbia) and Shames Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatPurden Ski VillageShames Mountain Ski Area
Vertical drop1,060 ft (323 m)1,467 ft (447 m)
Summit elevation4,478 ft3,809 ft
Base elevation3,419 ft2,346 ft
Lifts33
Runs2327
Beginner terrain17%26%
Intermediate terrain57%56%
Expert terrain26%18%
Night skiing--

Shames Mountain Ski Area has the bigger vertical (1,467 ft vs 1,060 ft); Shames Mountain Ski Area has more runs (27 vs 23); Purden Ski Village skews more expert (26% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Purden Ski VillageNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
Shames Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days

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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