Ski at Whitewater
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It’s all about snow at Whitewater. This Kootenay mountain hideaway—set along the Powder Highway near the city of Nelson—has some of the deepest, driest powder around. More than 12 metres (40 feet) of snow falls on average over 623 vertical metres (2,044 vertical feet). Uncrowded slopes, family-friendly groomers, remarkable steeps, top-of-the-line tree-skiing, and endless backcountry are all found at this resort, which maintains a local ski-hill vibe.
Resort Details
- Terrain 479ha/1,184ac
- Elevation 2,045m/6,709ft
- Annual Snowfall 1,219cm/480in
- Vertical 623m/2,044ft
- Lifts/Runs 4/86
- Longest Run 3km/1.8mi
- Nearest Airports West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) | Trail Regional Airport (YZZ) | Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) | Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Difficulty
- Beginner 9
- Intermediate 28
- Advanced 49
Current Conditions
Most Recent Travelers Reviews
- Dec 6, 2024: “The customer service was really bad today on opening day, their system was broken so they had people waiting in lines for hours. They had no sense of urgency to help people. It’s pretty bad when the customer is proactive and does everything right only to show up and have to do it all over again and miss hours of skiing to stand in line for their failed system. With no compensation. The management of this resort is really disappointing season after season and this year was another disappointment from day one in how they manage it.” 0
- Mar 15, 2024: “We were fortunate to strike this resort during a powder day. But so did everyone else from Nelson. It was busy on the lifts at the start of the day but given the extensive terrain there was no crowds. Being a Saturday it was hectic at the lodge but the food was terrific!” 1
- Feb 25, 2024: “The runs are awesome! Lots of terrain. The mountain hosts are so friendly.. especially Colleen! It was our first time there. The restaurant is awesome! The food and service were great! We will be back!” 2
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