Sea to Sky Gondola, Howe Sound, gondola, views, daily conditions

Daily Conditions

Last Updated: Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 9:00 am.

The Sea to Sky Gondola is open daily

Temperature at Summit (885m): 2°C

- Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live temperatures and weather data from our Summit weather station.

Projected daytime high at Summit: +5°C

New snow in last 24hrs: 0 cm

Snow base at the Summit lodge: 55 cm

Winds: Calm winds.

Visibility: Low clouds. obstructed views to summits and ocean.

- Click "Summit Web Cam" below for live view of our 24hr snow depth monitoring station.

View Summit Web Cam

GROOMING REPORT

Backcountry Access Road to Upper Shannon Creek bridge (3km return).

Grooming starts from lodge.

Last Groomed : Feb 20

Sky Pilot Valley Trail (5km return).

134 cm of snow at the snow groomer turnaround at 1050m. 0 cm new snow over the last 24 hrs.

Last Groomed : Feb 20

ACTIVITIES

Activity

Current Info

Walking

Trails: Winter walking conditions with soft snow and slippery compact snow on all Summit area trails. Trails can be icy and slippery. Winter footwear with microspikes or snowshoes recommended.

Backyard Plaza: Snow covered. Soft snow and some slippery compact snow patches. Machine groomed. Great winter walking conditions.

Snowshoeing

All trails are open for snowshoeing. For more advanced snowshoeing, consider the three shoeshoe only trails branching off of Panorama trail. Conditions on the snowshoe-only trails are excellent. Look for "snowshoe only" trailhead signs.

Snow Tubing

Tube park open 10:00am-4:00pm today (Last tickets sold at 3:30pm)

Ski and Snowboard Touring

Skis and snowboards will be allowed up the gondola today.

For some information about the area snowpack and conditions, visit snow.zenithguides.ca

For information about avalanche conditions, visit avalanche.ca

Nordic Skiing

Great soft snow conditions for both classic and skate. Groomed every morning. 100% snow coverage on all our trails. Note that we do not track-set for classic skiing.

Ice SkatingWonderland lake is covered with a thick layer of snow and skating has ended for the season.

Trail Conditions

TrailCurrent Condition
Spirit TrailSoft packed snow with slippery compact snow sections. Winter footwear with microspikes or snowshoes recommended. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for crampon and over-boot rentals.
Panorama TrailSoft packed snow with slippery compact snow sections. Winter footwear with microspikes or snowshoes recommended. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for snowshoe, crampon and over-boot rentals.
Wonderland Lake LoopSoft packed snow with slippery compact snow sections. Winter footwear with microspikes or snowshoes recommended. Inquire at our Summit retail shop for snowshoe, crampon and over-boot rentals.
Alpine AlleyClosed for the season. See you in the spring!
Sea to Summit Trail & The ClimbGood hiking. Trail has a few snow patches in lower portion of trail and transitions to wintery conditions early on. Micro-spikes and winter gear required. Hikers must be prepared with appropriate gear for changing conditions as they gain elevation. Trail sections may be slippery without proper footwear when wet, frozen or hard packed. Check conditions with Guest Services before venturing if you are unsure of conditions. Allow plenty of time when travelling this trail. If this is your first time hiking Sea To Summit trail, we recommend leaving before 11am. Always carry a headlamp and extra gear on this long and demanding trail. Be sure to carry sufficient water (one litre minimum). Note that cellular reception is not dependable on portions of this trail.
Al's Habrich TrailWinter conditions. Crampons (micro-spikes) or snowshoes strongly recommended. Use winter route trailhead. Summer route has been closed for the season.
Shannon Basin LoopNote that cellular reception is not dependable on this loop trail. Expect wintery conditions at higher elevations, snowshoes or micro spikes recommended.
Highline TrailClosed for the season, see you in the spring!

Sparky's Spin

Snow covered. Winter conditions. Snowshoes or micro spikes (crampons) recommended. Enjoy the old growth forest.
Neverland Loop TrailTrail is brushy and somewhat overgrown. Winter conditions. Snowshoes or micro spikes (crampons) and winter footwear advised.
Skyline RidgeTrail

The old logging road portion of trail was fully cleared of overgrown alder this spring. Much better winter hiking experience now along this beautiful, non-technical trail to the alpine region. Winter conditions, snowshoes recommended.

Sky Pilot ValleyTrailGood conditions to "end of marked trail" sign. Winter conditions. Snowshoes or micro-spikes (crampons) recommended.

Access Road

Snow covered. Good for winter walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and backcountry skier/snowboarder access. Groomed daily when conditions allow.
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