Smithers, British Columbia — Hudson Bay Mountain Resort, which shouldn’t be confused with the defunct Canadian retailer or the Bay on the other side of the country, just concluded its 2025-26 season. Its final week was marked by a weird situation in its terrain park.
Last week, Hudson Bay Mountain Resort issued a public service announcement regarding jump building. Reportedly, someone was modifying jumps in the terrain park, resulting in more dangerous landings.
To make it clear that this was unacceptable, they included a photo of a modified jump with a huge no symbol. To clarify, it wasn’t Ø, the Scandinavian vowel.
Hudson Bay’s argument is that it creates liability issues that lead to increases in insurance premiums. This could increase costs and ultimately threaten the resort’s operation. If you see a modified jump, they ask that you not use it and report it to the staff. It’s safe to say that this is a commonly held view across the ski industry.
About Hudson Bay Mountain Resort
Located in Northern British Columbia, lift-serviced skiing began at Hudson Bay Mountain in the 1960s. The ski resort features 44 trails across 700 skiable acres, 4 lifts, and a vertical drop of 1,750 feet. It’s also an Indy Pass member, meaning pasholders get two days there. There’s also a snow tubing park during the winter.
During the summertime, there are scenic chairlift rides. They also plan to add mountain biking trails, subject to provincial approval. Best for users not to modify those jumps if they’re built.
Image/Video Credits: Hudson Bay Mountain Resort
