There was excellent snow coverage on all main runs on the front side of British Columbia's Panorama, as of Feb. 5. There is lots of variety at Panorama, with 3,500 feet vertical of full snow coverage. On the black runs and in the bowls, snow conditions are mixed. Coverage varies from thin to excellent. Tree skiing is reportedly excellent.
Runs have some bare spots on steeper slopes and pitches where there is more skier traffic.
My contact asks us to remember that only about 10 percent or less ski the black runs at Panorama where the snow is more limited. He adds that the feedback Panorama has received from its guests is that Panorama has the best snow and skiing in the Rockies at this time. Sun Peaks has removed all boulders and stumps from its runs, the snowmaking makes a great base and we have had fresh snow on most days for the last week and a half. My contact says skiers are skiing on great conditions on beautifully groomed runs, including Main Run, T-Bar Slope, Ruby Tuesday, Southern Comfort and Southern Belle. There are still some natural hazards in the trees and on the ungroomed runs, but there are also a few secret powder stashes.