Harper Mountain is the name of a ski area located outside of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada (the name of the actual mountain it is located on is Mount Harper[1]).

Harper Mountain
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest major cityKamloops, 15 km
Coordinates50°43′16″N 120°7′56″W / 50.72111°N 120.13222°W / 50.72111; -120.13222
Vertical427 m (1,400 ft)
Top elevation1,524 m (5,000 ft)
Base elevation1,100 m (3,600 ft)
Skiable area1.22 km2 (400 acres)
Trails15
Longest run366 m (1,200 ft)
Lift system3 total (1 handle tow, 1 T-bar, 1 triple chairlift)
Snowfall4 m (13 ft)
WebsiteHarper Mountain

The mountain has a vertical drop of 427 m (1,400 ft), a base elevation of 1,100 m (3,600 ft) and a top elevation of 1,524 m (5,000 ft). It offers 400 acres (1.2 km2) of skiable area on 15 different trails. In terms of lifts, it has one chair lift, one T-bar, and one rope tow. The mountain also has a terrain park, a snow tube park, cross country skiing, and a skating pond.

Although Harper Mountain does not offer the amenities of larger resorts such as hotels, restaurants, and specialty stores, it does have a log-construction ski lodge, an equipment rental shop, and offers ski and snowboard lessons.

Trails

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Green Blue Black Double Black
Bunny Hill Big Bend Maxi Pipe Cliffhanger
Trail To Lodge Monashee Pioneer
Midway Lift Line
Little Bend Bush Wacker
Chair Run Halfpipe (Halfpipe)
Spillway

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mount Harper". BC Geographical Names.
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