by Jessica A. Tucker

Created on: March 07, 2010   Last Updated: March 18, 2010

The snow narrowed road climbs and drops, through the towering passages of evergreen trees weighted down by a heavy winter burden. Here and there, cottages draped with pillows of white and chimneys gently puffing plumes of smoke line the roads as you proceed,  to reveal a range of mountains surrounding the cozy village.  Most prominent to the view are the ant trails of runs, precisely cut and meandering across the white mountainsides.  This is the scenery that will unravel itself to your eyes, as your vehicle descends into the village of

Apex Mountain, British Columbia.      

Apex Mountain Resort is popularly known, as one of southern British Columbia's finer winter destinations and advanced terrain facilities, and has been steadily growing and expanding over the last decade.  The mountain is also one of the valley’s original ski hills and today, often hosts training events for many local and professional winter sports teams.  Apex hosts a variety of winter and year round sports and activities to entertain all ages and every skill level, including those who might even prefer to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors with a good drink and their favorite book, from the warm comforts of the Gunbarrel’s fireplace.      

HOW TO GET THERE

The easiest way to get to Apex Mountain is from the city of Penticton, which is within a one hour drive from the Osoyoos Canadian/ US border crossing or a short plane ride from Vancouver, BC.  From Penticton, visitors will want to access the mountain by way of Green Mountain Road, which can be found after crossing the Channel Parkway Bridge at the Fairview crossing onto the Penticton First Nations Reserve.  From this point, Apex can be reached in roughly forty-five minutes driving time, to the village.  Guests driving from Vancouver on the Hope Princeton can also use the south access of Green Mountain Road, which is located in between the small community of Olalla and the first Yellow Lake Rest Station.   Either which way you choose to take, the path is well marked with signs leading off the major road ways and up the hill.  Just make sure not to miss the well marked turn at Apex Guest Ranch and you should be able to find the village and Apex Resort easily from there.  Don’t forget your snow tires!     

WHAT TO DO

Although Apex is primarily a winter destination, as mentioned,

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