Facilities & Services
Most of the ski resort facilities and services can be found at the base of
Red Mountain Resort, Canada. This is a compact area, so it’s easy to walk between the car park and the day lodge, shop and child care building.
Eating On Mountain
Paradise Lodge is tucked away on the Silver Sheep trail on Granite Mountain. This rustic lodge has plenty of character. It’s the sort of comfortable place where you could settle in for a long afternoon in front of the wood heater. They serve hearty lunches including soups, sandwiches, and burgers from the outdoor grill. They also serve alcohol and the biggest cookies known to man or woman, and there is a microwave for BYO lunches. On sunny days the deck is a great place to perch.
Sourdough Alley is a cafeteria in the base day lodge. The décor is absolutely dreadful, but it is cheap and cheerful, and the atmosphere makes up for it. Rafter’s upstairs is also open for lunch and après.
Facilities for Children
The resort has Red Kinderclub which is a fully licensed day care facility providing kids care for ages 18 months to 5 years. It is located at the base area not far from the car park. At only $53-$55 for a full day (08-09 prices), this is fantastic value. Child care by the hour is also available.
Ski School at Red
The Snowsports School offers a large range of programs including group and private lessons for adults and children, telemark tuition, instructor courses and avalanche skills training courses. The lessons are provided at a very good price. Contact the Snowports School regarding backcountry guiding also.
Kinderski is a 3 hour program that combines childcare and a two hour lesson for children ages 3-5. They also have Wee Ski (gotta love the name!) which is primarily aimed at teaching parents how to teach their children aged 2-4.
Ski and Snowboard Rental
Red Sports at the base area offers a good range of rental equipment including alpine skis, telemark skis, snowboards, cross country skis and snowshoes. They stock standard gear as well as performance equipment.
Banking Facilities
An ATM (ABM) is located on the 2nd floor of the day lodge in Sourdough Alley.