A ski resort in British Columbia had to make the decision to end its ski season before it started due to snow and warm weather in its area.
Officials at Mount Timothy, located in the South Cariboo region, about 200 kilometers north of Kamloops, made the announcement on their website.
“The owners of Mount Timothy have made a very difficult decision and with no snow, continued warm temperatures, no rain in the forecast and an early start to the very late season, we regret to inform you that we will not be open for the ski/board season from 23/24”, it read.
It won't be the only resort in the Western Province to deal with a late winter due to a warmer-than-usual start to winter. Vancouver Sun.
Many ski resorts in La Belle province, especially Calix on the North Shore, have not left Quebec behind as they have delayed opening for the same reason.
A restaurant to save income
So skiers and snowboarders can avoid losing their money by removing the expiry date on season passes and gift vouchers and being able to use them as soon as possible.
In an effort to recover lost revenue, the owners of Mount Timothy decided to still open their restaurant and are asking for public support.
“We apologize to everyone affected by this difficult decision as we look forward to another exceptional season again this year,” they added.