Panorama Mountain Village
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| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest city | Invermere - 19 km (12 mi) |
| Coordinates | 50°27′37″N 116°14′18″W / 50.46028°N 116.23833°W |
| Vertical | 1,225 m (4,019 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,375 m (7,792 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) |
| Skiable area | 2,847 acres (11.5 km2) |
| Runs | 120+ |
| Longest run | 5.5 km (3.4 mi) (Never Never Land) |
| Lift system | 10 total 1 gondola (village only), 6 chairlift, 1 platter 2 magic carpets |
| Lift capacity | 8,500 per hr |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Snowfall | 500 cm (200 in) |
| Night skiing | Fri-Sat to 7 pm 1 chair, 3 runs |
| Website | PanoramaResort.com |
Panorama Mountain Resort is a ski and golf resort in Canada, located in the Purcell Mountains of southeastern British Columbia. Part of the Columbia Valley sub-region of the East Kootenay region, it is a popular tourist destination known for its rolling cliffs and spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains. It is owned by Panorama Mountain Village Inc.
Panorama was founded in 1962 by Guy Messerli, of Invermere, and some friends. The original ski hill consisted of a single rope tow, which ran up the bottom of Old Timer. In 1964, a platter was purchased from Sunshine Village, and installed to replace the rope tow. In 1969, the platter was moved to its present location on the bunny hill, and an extremely long wooden T-Bar was installed that ran up the present Mile 1 quad location.
In 1973, lots were sold near the base of the hill for development to raise money for the hill. Using the funds that they earned from the lots, the Horizon Double Chair was installed in 1975. The Horizon ran about three quarters of the distance of the present Champagne Express lift.
In 1978 the hill was purchased from Messerli and associates by Alan Graham and Cascade Development Group. Graham funded the Toby and Horsethief lodges, completed in 1979, that greatly increased lodging in the area.
In 1979, the Toby Double chair was built, and in 1980 the Sunbird Triple Chair was completed. Both still operate to this day.
In 1984, in the continued effort to make Panorama into a resort, hotels began opening near the base of the hill, and tennis courts were installed.
In March 1985, Panorama hosted two men's World Cup speed events, and the Champagne T-Bar was built to bring skiers to the top of the races. The Champagne T-Bar ran from the top of the Horizon double to where the Champagne Quad Chair runs today.
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