Revelstoke
Boasting North America’s highest vertical, Revelstoke offers acres of high Alpine bowls, groomed pistes and endless backcountry skiing
North America's biggest vertical
Average annual snowfall of 16m
3,120 acres of skiable terrain
Perfect for powder hunters
Suitable for strong intermediates
Powder Seekers Paradise
With an average of 10.5m of snow expected each year, and the most vertical in North America at 1,713 metres, it is all about that big mountain skiing. There are 75 ski runs – accessible by 3 high speed chairs and an 8-passenger gondola – offering extremely varied terrain, from skiing in the trees, to fresh tracks in the bowls – it’s perfect for a heli skiing warm up. It’s also more catered for intermediate and advanced skiers/boarders with 87% of the runs tailored for these types of skiers/boarders. Powder days aren’t rare in Revelstoke – and a hike up to Sub Peak (a 40-minute lung-buster) will give you access to the North Bowl – the perfect powder playground. Revelstoke is most convenient for the following CMH areas: Adamants, Galena, Gothics, Kootenay, Monashees, Purcell & Revelstoke.
Small Town VIbes
Revelstoke is an old mining town, but now famous for its powder and ski hill, and has a lovely small-town charm of a laid-back ski town. You can either stay in or around Revelstoke town, where there is a range of accommodations from Airbnb’s, motels, hotels and bed & breakfasts, which gives you easy access to the range of eateries and bars in the evening. There is also a regular stoke shuttle bus which can run you to and from the resort. Alternatively, you can stay at The Sutton Place Hotel, which is located at the base of the resort (around a 10-minute drive from town) and it means that you have quick access to the slopes – ideal if you only have a day or two at the resort. There are a couple of restaurants at the base, but if you want some atmosphere, we recommend heading into town.
WHERE TO STAY
Sutton Place Hotel
The luxurious Sutton Place Hotel is the only accommodation at the base of the mountain – you can practically tumble out of bed straight into the gondola. Each suite has its own balcony boasting exceptional views of the mountains and the Columbia River. There are two restaurants on-site as well as a café and ski shop so you have everything that you need on your doorstep.
Best Western PLUS
Situated just outside town, this hotel has large, modern bedrooms and a swimming pool to sooth those aching muscles after a long ski day. Buses run regularly to the slopes and they also provide a free shuttle into town for easy access to restaurants and bars for après.
ACTIVITIES
Hockey Game
If you want to do something different in the evening, head into Revelstoke Town to watch the local Revelstoke Grizzlies hockey game.
Cat Skiing
There are a number of Cat Skiing providers within the area if you want to enjoy some deep, steep powder in the backcountry. These are extremely popular, so make sure you book in advance.
Heli Prep Lessons
If you’re booked to go heli-skiing and its your first time, or want some more experience skiing Powder, Revelstoke Mountain Resort have a heli prep lesson on the ski hill to get you ready for your trip.
Backcountry Ski Tour
Fancy working for some turns in the backcountry skiing mecca? There are lots of ski touring providers within the area that can help take you ‘out of bounds’ to explore the surrounding mountains.
spa
Founded in 1978, we are the largest heli ski specialists in the UK – every year we organise more heli skiing trips than anybody else in the UK put together.
bar
Founded in 1978, we are the largest heli ski specialists in the UK – every year we organise more heli skiing trips than anybody else in the UK put together.
cinema
Founded in 1978, we are the largest heli ski specialists in the UK – every year we organise more heli skiing trips than anybody else in the UK put together.
sledding
Founded in 1978, we are the largest heli ski specialists in the UK – every year we organise more heli skiing trips than anybody else in the UK put together.
How do I get there?
Kelowna, just an hour’s internal flight from Calgary or Vancouver, is the nearest airport to Revelstoke. Shuttle buses from Kelowna Airport take 2.5 hours to get to the resort however they are not very regular so the most flexible and convenient way of getting there is by a private transfer or a hire car.