Apex Mountain Resort
Penticton · British Columbia · Canada
610m
Vertical Drop
79
Runs
4
Lifts
450 ha
Skiable Area
600 cm
Avg Snowfall
Dec 2026 – Apr 2027
Season
Nearby town
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About
A small, steep Okanagan hill 33km above Penticton, with about 450 hectares of dry, cold snow and almost no lift queues. Most of the terrain is intermediate and advanced off a single quad, there is a compact village at the base with a skating loop running through the trees, and Penticton's lakes and wineries are 45 minutes back down the mountain road — a winter season with an unusually good summer town attached.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Summit
2,185m
Base
1,575m
Vertical Drop
610m
Lift Breakdown
0
Gondolas
2
Chairlifts
2
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
100–200
Main Employers
- Apex Mountain Resort
- Apex Snow Sports School
- Village lodging, chalet rental and property management companies
- Base-area restaurants and the pub
- Penticton hospitality and the South Okanagan wineries
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- IEC working-holiday workers make up most of the international staff. Instructor roles want CSIA/CASI certification. The South Okanagan's agricultural season draws a much larger working-holiday population in summer, so year-round arrangements are realistic here.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring runs October–November for a mid-December opening. The hill is small, so there are fewer roles than at the big resorts and they fill quietly — apply early and ask about the shuttle if you plan to live in Penticton.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Not Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $375–$525
- Public Transport
- A seasonal ski shuttle runs up from Penticton on operating days; otherwise it is a 45-minute drive up Green Mountain Road, which is a proper winter climb even when the valley below is bare. Penticton has its own airport (YYF); Kelowna (YLW), 65km north, has far more flights.
Staff Perks
- Free season pass
- Pro deals on gear
- Food and beverage discounts at base-area outlets
- Skating loop and Nordic trails included
- Short commute to the Okanagan wine country on days off
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- Small and village-contained — the pub and a handful of base restaurants, quiet midweek and busy on holidays. Penticton, 45 minutes down, has the proper nightlife.
- Healthcare
- Ski patrol on the hill. Penticton Regional Hospital, 45 minutes down the mountain road, has a full emergency department and specialist services.
- Shops & Services
- A small general store and rental and retail outlets in the village. Penticton has every supermarket chain, banks, pharmacies and big-box retail.
- International Community
- Small — Apex hires modestly and many staff are Okanagan locals. The international scene here is thinner in winter than at the big BC resorts and much larger in the summer harvest.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Penticton
33 km awayAn Okanagan city wedged between two lakes, surrounded by vineyards and orchards. Apex Mountain Resort is 33km west and about 45 minutes up a mountain road — Penticton is where most of its staff live, and where a ski season comes with a wine region attached.
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Dec 2026 – Apr 2027
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -10°C to -2°C
- Snow Reliability
- medium
- Snowmaking
- 10% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 600 cm/yr
Location
49.3900°N, -119.9000°W
Nearest town: Penticton