Resort Comparison

Apex vs Hudson Bay Mountain

The Verdict

Apex leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Apex

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Hudson Bay Mountain

158.1" average season

Best Terrain

Hudson Bay Mountain

3,730' of vertical

Best Value

Hudson Bay Mountain

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Apex

0.8h from YLW

Best Village Vibe

Apex

Charming, walkable village

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Hudson Bay Mountain

British Columbia, Canada

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

6.5

—

Walkability

8.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,000'

3,730'

—

Skiable Area

1,112 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

48%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YLW

YVR

—

Drive Time

0.8h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,000'

Skiable Area1,112 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails79

Getting There

AirportYLW

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierModerate

Hudson Bay Mountain

British Columbia, Canada

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical3,730'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs48%

Trails42

Getting There

AirportYVR

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Hudson Bay Mountain

158.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

147.2" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

158"79"0"

Apex

Hudson Bay Mountain

Key Insights

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Apex's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Apex's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Apex's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Apex offers more terrain variety (1,112 acres vs 0 acres)
Hudson Bay Mountain has greater vertical drop (3,730' vs 2,000'), offering longer runs

Best For

Apex

Those seeking a walkable village experience
Families wanting a charming, kid-friendly atmosphere
Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (1,112 acres)

Hudson Bay Mountain

Budget-conscious families

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Resort Comparison

Apex vs Hudson Bay Mountain

The Verdict

Apex leads with 3 wins

Best for Families

Apex

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Hudson Bay Mountain

158.1" average season

Best Terrain

Hudson Bay Mountain

3,730' of vertical

Best Value

Hudson Bay Mountain

$0 day pass

Easiest Access

Apex

0.8h from YLW

Best Village Vibe

Apex

Charming, walkable village

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Hudson Bay Mountain

British Columbia, Canada

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.5

6.5

—

Walkability

8.5

5.0

—

Village Vibe

8.0

5.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

2,000'

3,730'

—

Skiable Area

1,112 ac

0 ac

—

Green Runs

18%

48%

—

Trails

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

YLW

YVR

—

Drive Time

0.8h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.0

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

None

—

Day Pass

$75

—

Cost Tier

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Moderate

Limited

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

—

Pool

—

Apex

British Columbia, Canada

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.5

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical2,000'

Skiable Area1,112 ac

Green Runs18%

Trails79

Getting There

AirportYLW

Drive Time0.8h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$75

Cost TierModerate

Hudson Bay Mountain

British Columbia, Canada

Family

Ski School Age—

Full-Day ProgramNo

Beginner Terrain

6.5

Walkability

5.0

Village Vibe

5.0

Mountain

Vertical3,730'

Skiable Area—

Green Runs48%

Trails42

Getting There

AirportYVR

Drive Time2h

Road Ease

5.0

Cost

Day Pass—

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Hudson Bay Mountain

158.1"

avg season

2024-25 season

147.2" total

93%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

158"79"0"

Apex

Hudson Bay Mountain

Key Insights

Apex excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

Apex's beginner terrain score (7.5) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (6.5), making it better for families prioritizing beginner runs
Apex's walkability score (8.5) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing walkability
Apex's family village atmosphere score (8.0) exceeds Hudson Bay Mountain's (5.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
Apex offers more terrain variety (1,112 acres vs 0 acres)
Hudson Bay Mountain has greater vertical drop (3,730' vs 2,000'), offering longer runs