Panorama sits in the Purcell Mountains of eastern British Columbia, tucked into the Columbia Valley about 18km from the small town of Invermere. It's a resort that lives up to its name - the views from the upper mountain across to the Rockies and the Bugaboo Spires are staggering, and on a clear day the panorama stretches for hundreds of kilometres. But it's the vertical that really catches your attention. At 1,300m, Panorama has one of the largest vertical drops in Canada, delivering long, sustained descents from 2,450m at the summit down to a purpose-built village at 1,150m.

The skiing covers 2,975 acres across 139 runs, served by 11 lifts including a gondola and high-speed quads. The terrain is more varied than many visitors expect: while 34% is graded expert and 21% advanced - making it a serious mountain for experienced skiers - 35% is intermediate, providing long, well-groomed cruisers that take full advantage of that enormous vertical. The season runs from early December to mid-April, and the interior BC location delivers dry, consistent snow. The longest run stretches 6.5km, and the one terrain park caters to freestyle riders.

The self-contained village at the base is compact and ski-in/ski-out, with accommodation, restaurants, and shops all within walking distance. The standout feature is the hot pools - Canada's largest slope-side hot pool complex, carved into the mountainside with views across the valley. It's the kind of place where you soak after a long day on the mountain and watch the sun set over the Rockies, which is about as good as après-ski gets. For UK travellers looking for big vertical, reliable snow, and a quieter alternative to the headline resorts, Panorama is a smart and satisfying choice. Check out Panorama ski deals to start planning your trip.