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Revelstoke

Located in the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, Revelstoke proudly boasts the most lift-accessed vertical in North America and an average of 10.5m of powder every winter. If you live for snow, welcome home! Wide open bowls, groomed runs, and perfectly spaced glades characterise the full 3,121 acres of the resort’s terrain.

Overview

Big snow energy. You’ve never visited a place quite like it before. With a winter population of only 14,000, it’s no wonder that Revelstoke still oozes small-town charm. Spend more than a week in the town, and you’ll start to recognize familiar faces on the slopes, in the bars, or at one of the locally owned and operated coffee shops. Over 120 years of skiing history has become part of the town’s fabric, creating a community that celebrates winter in all its forms. For the ultimate in powder, try a heli-ski day trip or cat ski adventure. Travel up mountains by snowcat or drop in by helicopter to untouched powder, and over half a million acres of ski terrain in the spectacular Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. For more about Revelstoke and some top tips read the blog here.

Small town vibes
Big mountain terrain
Legendary powder
Ski-in, ski-out village
Average of 10.5 metres of dry powder snow every year
Most Vertical in North America
Luxury ski-in/ski-out condos
Perfect for families, featuring the Stellar Chair for the Beginner Area, esteemed Snow School program and Kids ROC activity centre.
Less than 10 minutes from downtown Revelstoke, a quirky Canadian ski town with over 100 years of skiing history.
75 runs with 4 bowls

The champagne powder, friendly vibe, and affordable eateries and bars make Revelstoke an amazing place to experience.

Stay Downtown or up at the RMR Village Base.
From first chair to last, RMR has you covered! Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s village base is a great ski-in, ski out option. Here you’ll find restaurants, a café, bottle shop, child care, and two retail stores. Services such as snow school, equipment rentals, ticket sales, and guest services are also conveniently located along the village stroll. Want to head Downtown? Not a problem – there are a few resort shuttle services on offer.

Downtown – Small Town Charm: Downtown is all bright colours, bustling coffee shops, and glittering lights; the perfect contrast to the serenity of fresh powder snow. Take in Revelstoke’s culture by visiting the museums and art attractions, tour a brewery, or shop at one of the great retailers. It’s a place you will find a variety of restaurants and pubs each with their own distinct feel.

Other Activites

At Revelstoke there is more on offer than just world-class skiing and snowboarding with amazing adventures adding to your ski/board winter experience.

Cat & Heli Prep Programme

This programme takes advantage of the highest vertical in North America and your “Pro” will show you all the tips to make the most of your heli and cat-skiing.

First Tracks Breakfast

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and be the first to load the lifts, taking advantage of untouched powder an hour ahead of everyone else.

Snowshoeing

Join your guide on a tour through beautiful groomed trails in the sub-alpine forests of the Selkirk Mountains. Your knowledgable guide will teach you about the local plant and animal species, wildlife tracking, local history, and winter survivial. Along the way you can expect some spectacular views, signs of wildlife, and a complimentary hot drink.

Dogsledding

You are sure to have an experience which will create life-long memories. Trained teams of Alaskan Racing Huskies will whisk you through the snowy trails, over hills and around corners, the hard-working dogs love to run! Take the opportunity to try mushing the dogs, or sit back and enjoy the ride.

Cabin Run Snowmobile Tour

This 1 hour fun tour is perfect for couples and families looking to get a feel for snowmobiling. Your guide will take you on the trails
up along Frisby Ridge to a cabin overlooking the surrounding mountains where you can enjoy the view and a hot chocolate!

K3 Cat Skiing

Snowcat skiing/boarding offers a relaxed introduction to backcountry skiing/boarding. K3 Cat skiing has access to some outstanding terrain with exceptional tree skiing off Billy Goat ridge and fun runs down through the burn in South Park.

Stoke Ride 2 Day Snowmobile Tour

This 2 day/1 night tour will make sure you get the ‘ride of your life’. You will be introduced to the art of mountain sledding and explore powder bowls, narrow tree runs and amazing snowmobile terrain on Frisby Ridge. Spend the night at Glacier House Resort and enjoy the comforts of fireplace lodge rooms and log cabins, an indoor pool, hot tubs, and the Gallery Restaurant and Bar.

Great Northern Cat Skiing

Their snowcats, climb up Great Northern and Thompson mountains even in heavy snowfall conditions, creating epic days on the slopes. The 15 to 20-minute snowcat rides between runs are the perfect amount of time to swap powder stories, warm up and grab a homemade snack.

Selkirk Tangiers Heli Skiing

Revelstoke is defined for its deep powder skiing and sits at the heart of some of the world’s best tree skiing. Enjoy an average of 8 runs a day with a maximum group size of 11 allowing for everyone to get a taste of that fresh Selkirk and Monashee powder.

Getting There

Getting to Revelstoke

Nestled along the Columbia River, Revelstoke is located in British Columbia.
Fly into Kelowna International Airport from Calgary International Airport and from there it is a 2 hours drive or transfer to the resort.

Ask our Active Travel Experts to assist you in pre arranging transfers or a rental car for your stay.

Green, Blue & Black: Revelstoke Top Tips

Start your day at the Turtle Creek Beginner Area or The Little Bit.
The lower runs from Revelation Lodge are great for skills progression. The easiest runs down are Tickle Trunk and the Last Spike. The next challenge lies at the top of the Revelation Gondola towards Last Spike. Once you’ve mastered that, take the Stoke Chair and try the green runs from the top!

The top pitches of Snow Rodeo, Feller Buncher, and Wooley Bully are wide and include some fun rollers.
You can always cut back to the Last Spike – a green run which weaves its way down the entire mountain. Another excellent choice for intermediate skiers is the Ripper Chair, which features gentle grades and gladed tree skiing.

On a powder day, head to North Bowl and Greely Bowl as soon as the areas open.
Hike up to the sub peak, enjoy the views, and take Powder Assault down into North Bowl; take a swift right and pop out into Greely Bowl. Continue through Beauty Glades, and end at the Ripper Chair for some respite. In the afternoon, get in some hot laps in the 14-acre terrain park which is home to over 20 jib features under the Stoke Chair.

Top Elevation	2,225 Metres
Base Elevation	512 Metres
Vertical Drop	1,713 Metres
Skiable Terrain	3,121 Acres
Lifts	4
Runs	75
Avg. Annual Snowfall	10.5 Metres
Terrain Beginner	12%
Terrain Intermediate	43%
Terrain Advanced	45%
Ski in / Ski out	Yes