Coffee in PG. First chair by 9:30.

Purden sits just off the Yellowhead — no sketchy backroads, no all-day drive.

60 km

From Prince George

Head east on Highway 16 for about 60 km — roughly 45 minutes — and watch for the marked Purden turnoff.

4 km

Up the hill road

From the turnoff it's a 4 km drive up to the day lodge and parking. The mountain is just above the highway.

145 km

From McBride

Coming from the Robson Valley? Travel about 145 km west on Highway 16 to the same marked turnoff.

Check the road before you roll

Winter on the Yellowhead is real winter. DriveBC has current Highway 16 East conditions, and there's a live highway webcam at the Bowron River. Winter tires required; leave a few extra minutes on storm days — that's the good stuff.

When we spin

Hours & days of operation

Lift hours

Yellow Chair Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & most school holidays: 9:30 – 3:30
Baker Creek Chair Saturdays, Sundays & some school holidays: 10:00 – 3:30

Season schedule

Pre-Christmas: Saturdays and Sundays only
Christmas to New Year's: Most days over the school break — closed Christmas Day
January onward (approx. Jan 15): Saturdays, Sundays, some Fridays & school holidays

Hours, days and lifts are weather-dependent and can change without notice — the usual cold-weather closure threshold is −20°C. Check the snow report before you drive out.

Day-trip checklist

Bring cash

Cards are accepted, but mountain internet can drop and there's no ATM on site.

Print the trail map

First Purden playday? Print a trail map before you leave home, or grab one at the window.

Pack a lunch — or don't

Brown-bag it by the fireplace, or let the cafeteria handle it. The burger is the move.

Reserve rentals ahead

Renting or taking a lesson? Book online ahead of time so the gear's waiting for you.