During the winter ski season, the Rossland Ski Bus runs between various points in Rossland and RED Mountain Resort. Starting early in the morning, the bus will get you to the mountain by the first chair, and back to town after the last chair, or anytime in between.
The Rossland Ski Bus is operated by Kootenay Gateway / The Mountain Shuttle, and they are also able to provide private shuttles for a fee - to book ahead or for more information please visit kootenaygateway.com
SEASON PASS ONLY 100
10 RIDE PUNCH PASS $15
SINGLE RIDE $2
Simply pre-purchase your season pass, punch pass or single-use ticket online here and pick up at Kootenay Gateway before you hop on the bus and enjoy the pow!
Photo credit: Ryan Flett/ Tourism Rossland
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BUS SCHEDULE
**Please note that the EXPRESS BUS times are approximate. Due to traffic, road conditions and the number of passengers with ski gear, the bus may get behind schedule. Our drivers do their best to keep to the schedule and we apologize for any additional wait time. Please get there early if you have somewhere to be.
The Ski Bus requires a Token ($2 each) which are available at the Kootenay Gateway, Fine Wines & Spirits, Red Mountain Guest Services, No Where Special & Red Reservations. OUR DRIVER DOES NOT TAKE CASH.
EXPRESS ROUTES: Bus does not pick up going towards town in the AM and does not pick up going towards Red in the PM.
REDUCED HOURS SHUTTLE: The Shuttle will only run 7:30am-10:30am & 2pm-6:30pm, December 13th-20th and March 30th-April 5th.
Rossland to Red
Bus Stops at:
Rossland Inn and Suites/Museum
Centennial Trail Head
Jimmy's/Mountain Shadow Hostel/ The Grind
Please arrive at your stop by the time the bus departs the prestige - we cannot guarantee the time it will arrive, and the bus will not stop unless there are passengers waiting.
* EXPRESS ROUTE
Red to Rossland
Bus Stops at:
Jimmy's/Mountain Shadow Hostel/ The Grind
Centennial Trail Head
Rossland Inn and Suites/Museum
Please arrive at your stop by the time the bus departs Red Resort - we cannot guarantee the time it will arrive, and the bus will not stop unless there are passengers waiting.
* EXPRESS ROUTE
^ Additional stop at Steam Shovel
AFTER SKI BUS IS DONE RUNNING, SAFE RIDE HOME BEGINS FROM 6:30pm (10:30pm Thurs-Sat) UNTIL LAST CALL AT THE STEAMSHOVEL.
SAFE RIDE HOME
Shuttle available 7 days per week to the last call at The Shovel
From 6:30pm Sunday to Wednesday
10:30pm Thursday to Saturday
Pick up and drop off anywhere within:
ROSSLAND
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RED RESORT/REDSTONE
$5PP
BLACKJACK
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WARFIELD
$10PP
ROSSLAND
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TRAIL
$15-$25PP
HOW IT WORKS
Enjoy a meal at one of our business partners, and simply inform your server that you'd like a shuttle ride home - they'll give us a call.
Alternatively, call our driver to arrange your pickup and drop off.
EVENTS
The Ski Bus will also be running for special events at Red Mountain - we'll make sure you get there and back safely. In addition to the regularly scheduled buses, the bus will run as follows:
STAY TUNED FOR MORE!
Photo credit: Ryan Flett/Tourism Rossland
Photo credit: Lawrence Wright
FAQ
I may have forgotten or lost something on the bus,
what do I do?
Use the Contact form at the bottom of this page to get ahold of us as we probably have an item that is lost, lonely and crying for you!
Please make sure to describe your item, as it will enable us to reunite you with it much faster!
Are there any special rules for riding the bus?
Yes - you must sit - provincial regulations prevent us from being able to have passengers standing on the bus. Please take a seat, relax, you'll be shredding the pow in no time and your legs will thank you for it later!
I'd like to advertise on the bus - how do I make this happen?
Sweet - we'd love to talk to you! Please click here for more information, and we'll be looking forward to hearing from you!
Is the bus available for special events?
Yes - we are able to provide transportation for your special events - the Bus and shuttles with our professional drivers are available to hire!
Please contact Kootenay Gateway online at or call 250-362-0080 for more information!