Skiing & Snowboarding
Skiing (Canadian Tourism Commission photo)
Whitewater Ski Resort is for two kinds of skiers and snowboarders – those who were born to ski or board, and those who want to work hard to improve.
There is beginner terrain here, but pass on the green runs and the real nature of this mountain begins to emerge. It's no accident that Whitewater trail maps make no mention of intermediate runs. Instead, the green, blue and black colour-coding refers to easier, more difficult and most difficult.
Deep Powder at Whitewater
Powder Magazine calls Whitewater Ski Resort "one of the best powder mountains on the continent." With an average annual snowfall of 12m/39ft, and a base elevation of 1,646m/5,400ft, snow conditions here hold up better than almost anywhere else – even in an El Niño year.
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Whitewater Terrain
With 479ha/1,184ac of alpine terrain, this is, by North American standards, a small resort. From the lodge, four chairlifts service the entire mountain. The Summit Chair climbs 376m/1,234ft to provide access to the north-facing slopes of the bowl and some of the most challenging runs. The Silver King Chair sweeps up the south-facing side of the bowl, making the most of the sun exposure. The recently added Glory Ridge Chair opens up glades and groomed runs of intermediate and advanced terrain.
Terrain Park and Tree-Skiing
A small terrain park is located on Jackpot. The chairs aren't in a big hurry, but the benefit is low density on the slopes.
Trees cover the territory between the groomed runs, making Whitewater a gladed paradise. Check out Galena Hi Grade and Enchanted Forest – go left off the Summit Chair. There are custom cut lines everywhere, many of which are personally sculpted by brushing crews working here during the summer months.
Backcountry at Whitewater
For years, skiers and boarders have used Whitewater as an easy access to the vast area beyond its boundaries. What used to be called out-of-bounds is now called backcountry – and the resort fully supports the activity. Whitewater provides educational programs, offers local safety bulletins, rents avalanche safety packs and sells single ride lift tickets.
The resort also offers customized backcountry tours with trained Snow Safety Instructors. With or without a guide, backcountry skiing is a huge part of the Whitewater experience.
Whitewater Ski Resort Lodge
With boot-worn boards and rows of picnic tables, the Whitewater Ski Resort lodge can best be described as rustic. Refreshments are offered at Freshies Coffee Bar and Coal Oil Johnny's Pub, while the much-acclaimed Fresh Tracks Cafe serves some of the best ski resort food on the continent.
Equipment Rentals
Downstairs in the lodge, equipment rentals include everything from a basic ski and snowboard packages to telemark and high-performance equipment. The Whitewater Store sells WH2O merchandise along with a range of accessories.
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1 Whitewater Ski Hill Rd
Whitewater Ski Resort, British Columbia
V1L 4K7
Websitehttp://www.skiwhitewater.com
Toll-free800-666-9420
Phone250-354-4944
If you're searching for winter's soul and an authentic vacation destination, there is a place, Whitewater Ski Resort. Located along Canada's famous Powder Highway, Whitewater boasts a dependable dry snowfall that totals over 12 meters a season. Combine that with world-renowned food and the new Glory Ridge chair that nearly doubled the terrain, Whitewater offers the truest skiing experience.
The resort is just a 15 minute drive from Nelson, BC, a city that features over 40 restaurants, an abundance of accommodations, hot springs, cat and heli-skiing, and a winter vibe second to none.
Whitewater is pure, simple & real DEEP.
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| Annual Snowfall |
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| 1219 cm |
78 |
 55% 32% 13% |
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