Shames Mountain Ski Area

Shames Mountain Ski Area, west of Terrace in northwestern British Columbia, is a small ski resort in a snowy coastal region, with modest lift infrastructure but exceptional annual snowfall. Beyond its terrain, it became notable for being preserved through community action. After the resort was offered for sale in 2008, supporters organized to prevent its closure and explored non-profit cooperative ownership. Efforts by the Shames Mountain Co-op, Friends of Shames, and later My Mountain Co-op brought together individuals, businesses, and corporations to fund and support the purchase. By January 2013, community members had secured full ownership, creating a rare community-owned ski hill.

British Columbia · Canada